Japan Visa Requirements for Malaysian Citizens (2026)
No — Malaysian citizens can enter Japan 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 with a white background, front view.
- Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.
- Return or onward ticket out of Japan.
- Proof of sufficient funds for the stay.
- eVisa approval letter, printed or digital, for immigration.
- Visit Japan Web pre-registration is recommended before arrival.
- The "Visa issuance notice" shown live on the internet at the airport; PDF, screenshot and printed copies are not accepted. [13]
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~90 working days |
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- •The visa fee varies by nationality; check the official portal for the exact amount payable on a Malaysian passport.
- •Fees must in principle be paid in cash in the local currency; JAPAN eVISA allows online credit-card payment for certain countries and regions. [5]
- •No visa fee is charged if the visa is not issued. [8]
- •If you apply through an approved agency, that agency charges its own handling fee on top of the visa fee. [8]
How to apply
- Confirm which visa you need and which documents to submit; tourism stays of up to 90 days are allowed but paid work is not. [12]
- Enter your details in the JAPAN eVISA online application. [12]
- Receive the examination result at the email address you registered. [12]
- Pay the visa fee online by credit card once you are notified of the amount. [12]
- Your eVISA is issued after payment; if no fee applies, it is issued automatically after the examination result. [12]
- Alternatively apply in person, through a proxy or through an accredited travel agent at the Japanese embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over where you live. [4] [5]
Before you fly
- •eVISA holders must display the "Visa issuance notice" online at the airport; PDFs, screenshots and printed copies are not accepted. [13]
- •You may be asked to appear in person at the Japanese overseas establishment covering your residence for an interview during processing. [13]
- •Fees are normally paid in cash in local currency, with online credit-card payment available through JAPAN eVISA in certain countries and regions. [5]
- •A tourist entry covers a stay of up to 90 days and does not allow remunerated activities. [12]
Full Japan entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
You cannot apply for the visa at your travel destination; apply at the Japanese embassy or consulate with jurisdiction over your country of residence. [5]
Only ordinary passport holders are eligible to apply through the JAPAN eVISA website. [13]
If you intend to work for pay in Japan or stay more than 90 days, you must in principle obtain a Certificate of Eligibility before applying. [6]
The documents required depend on your purpose of travel and nationality, and documents prepared by an inviting person in Japan may be needed well in advance. [4]
Recent changes
- · confirmedMontenegro
- · confirmedPeru (previously also from February 1972 to 15 July 1995 )
- · confirmedParaguay, United Arab Emirates (extension to 90 days)
- · confirmedBrunei (extension to 30 days)
- · confirmedPanama
- · confirmedBrazil
- · confirmedQatar (for pre-registered passports)
- · confirmedUnited Arab Emirates (30 days; previously also from 1 July 2017 for pre-registered passports )
- · confirmedIndonesia (for pre-registered passports)
- · confirmedMalaysia (previously also from 1 March 1983 to 1 June 1993 ) and Thailand
- · confirmedSerbia
- · confirmedRomania
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmed145 yuan (≈ the prior fee) → 715 yuan for the revised category (effective 1 July 2026) — Japan raises consular visa fees
Frequently asked
How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Japan?
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 with a white background, front view.; Travel itinerary including flight details and accommodation.; Return or onward ticket out of Japan.; Proof of sufficient funds for the stay..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://www.evisa.mofa.go.jp
Can I apply for the Japanese visa online?
Yes, JAPAN eVISA accepts online applications from ordinary passport holders, though you may still be asked to appear in person for an interview.
Can I pay the visa fee by credit card?
Online credit-card payment is available through JAPAN eVISA for certain countries and regions; otherwise fees are generally paid in cash in local currency.
How long can I stay in Japan as a tourist?
A single-entry short-term tourist visa allows a stay of up to 90 days, and remunerated activities are not permitted.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — www.evisa.mofa.go.jp.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Malaysian citizens” and “Visa policy of Japan”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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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.