Malaysia Visa Requirements for German Citizens (2026)
No — German 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 in Malaysia.
- 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 ):
- •There is no visa fee for German passport holders, because a social visit is visa-free and the visa cost is MYR 0.
How to apply
- No visa application is needed: as a German passport holder you enter Malaysia visa-free for a social visit, so you travel straight to the border with your documents.
Before you fly
- •You do not need a transit visa if you remain inside the airport and continue your journey to the next destination on the same flight. [3]
- •Visa-free entry for German passport holders is granted for a maximum stay of 90 days.
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.
Keep your trip within the 90-day visa-free window, as that is the maximum stay granted on this tier.
Frequently asked
How long can German 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 in Malaysia.; 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 German citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No. German passport holders may enter Malaysia visa-free for a social visit of up to 90 days, and no visa fee applies.
Do I need a transit visa for a stopover in Malaysia?
No, as long as you stay inside the airport and continue to your next destination on the same flight.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — imigresen-online.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for German 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.