Malaysia Visa Requirements for French Citizens (2026)
No — French citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa. Maximum stay: 90 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted within 3 days before arrival
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •No visa fee applies: entry is visa-free for stays of up to 90 days (MYR 0).
How to apply
- No visa application is needed: French passport holders may enter Malaysia visa-free for a social visit of up to 90 days.
- Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online through the official MDAC portal within the three days before you arrive.
- Before departure, check that your passport is valid for at least 6 months, your return or onward ticket is confirmed, and you can show proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Before you fly
- •A yellow fever vaccination certificate must be shown on arrival if you are travelling from a country at risk of yellow fever infection. [1]
- •If you stay inside the airport and continue to your next destination on the same flight, no transit visa is required. [3]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The electronic Malaysia Digital Arrival Card must be submitted within three days before the date of arrival in Malaysia.
Frequently asked
How long can French citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds for your stay; Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted within 3 days before arrival.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
Do French citizens need a visa to enter Malaysia?
No. French passport holders may enter visa-free for a social visit of up to 90 days, and no visa fee applies.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate to enter Malaysia?
Only if you arrive from a country at risk of yellow fever infection; the recognised list is published on the Ministry of Health Malaysia website.
What if I am only transiting through Malaysia?
If you do not leave the airport and continue to your next destination on the same flight, you do not need a transit visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — imigresen-online.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for French 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.