Malaysia Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens (2026)
No — Chinese citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page.
- A recent passport-size photograph with a white background and a front-facing view.
- Proof of your travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation.
- A valid and confirmed return ticket out of Malaysia. [3]
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Malaysia. [3]
- Your eVisa approval letter, printed or on your phone, to show immigration.
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), submitted online before you arrive.
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa is not free of charge: the fee varies by nationality, so confirm the exact amount on the official portal before you apply.
- •A Multiple Entry Visa costs RM30.00 for citizens of the People's Republic of China (RM100.00 for Indian citizens). [3]
- •Countries not listed in the official visa fee table pay RM20.00. [2]
How to apply
- Apply for your eVisa online through Malaysia's official portal at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/ before you travel.
- If the application runs into problems, use the portal's Live Chat Support, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [1]
- Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before you arrive.
- Carry your eVisa approval letter, printed or digital, to show the immigration officer on arrival.
Before you fly
- •A single entry visa is normally valid for one entry and must be used within three months of its date of issue. [3]
- •Citizens of the People's Republic of China visiting for social purposes may apply for a Multiple Entry Visa, valid one year with 30 days allowed per entry. [3]
- •Travellers transiting without leaving the airport and continuing on the same flight do not need a transit visa. [3]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The eVisa is not free of charge: the fee depends on your nationality, so check the amount on the official portal before applying.
Tour groups are not eligible to apply for the Multiple Entry Visa. [3]
Frequently asked
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page.; A recent passport-size photograph with a white background and a front-facing view.; Proof of your travel itinerary, including flight details and accommodation.; A valid and confirmed return ticket out of Malaysia.; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Malaysia..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/
Can Chinese citizens apply for a multiple-entry visa?
Yes. Citizens of the People's Republic of China visiting for social purposes may apply for a Multiple Entry Visa valid one year, with each entry allowing a 30-day stay.
Is the eVisa free for Chinese passport holders?
No. The fee varies by nationality and is not a flat zero, so check the exact amount on the official portal before you apply.
Where can I get help if my eVisa application has problems?
Use the 24-hour Live Chat Support button on the official eVisa portal, malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Chinese citizens” and “Visa policy of Malaysia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] imi.gov.my [2] imi.gov.my [3] imi.gov.my [4] imi.gov.my [5] imi.gov.my [6] kln.gov.my [7] imi.gov.my. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.