Malaysia Visa Requirements for Kuwaiti Citizens (2026)
No — Kuwaiti 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 with at least 1 blank visa page
- Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view)
- Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation
- Return or onward ticket from destination
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- eVisa approval letter (printed or digital copy) for immigration
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted online before arrival
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Malaysia's visa-fee schedule sets a default fee of RM 20.00 for nationalities not individually listed, which includes Kuwait. [2]
- •The eVisa is not free; the exact fee varies by nationality, so confirm the amount on the official portal before applying.
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa on the official Malaysian portal at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
- If problems come up during the application, use the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal. [1]
- Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before you travel.
- Show your printed or digital eVisa approval letter to immigration when you arrive.
Before you fly
- •A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate must be presented on arrival if you are coming from a country at risk of yellow fever infection. [1]
- •A single-entry social visit visa is normally valid for one entry and for three months from the date it is issued. [3]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The eVisa is not free and the fee depends on your nationality, so check the exact amount on the official portal before you apply.
Frequently asked
How long can Kuwaiti citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 1 blank visa page; Recent passport-size photograph (white background, front view); Proof of travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation; Return or onward ticket from destination; Proof of sufficient funds for stay.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/
Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Yes. Kuwait is not on Malaysia's visa-exempt list, so a 90-day social visit requires an eVisa applied for on the official Malaysian eVISA portal.
How much does the Malaysia eVisa cost for Kuwaitis?
Rates vary by nationality and Kuwait is not on the published fee schedule, so the default RM 20.00 for unlisted countries applies; confirm this on the portal.
Where can I get help with an eVISA application?
Use the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Kuwaiti 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.