Malaysia Visa Requirements for Russian Citizens (2026)
No — Russian 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.
- Recent passport-size photograph with a white background and a front view.
- Travel itinerary with flight details and accommodation.
- A valid and confirmed return or onward ticket. [3]
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Malaysia. [3]
- Printed or digital copy of your approved eVisa to show at 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 ):
- •Nationalities not listed in Malaysia's visa fee schedule pay RM 20.00. [2]
- •The eVisa is not free: the amount varies by nationality, so confirm the exact fee for your passport on the official portal.
How to apply
- Apply for your eVisa online at the official portal, malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
- Pay the visa fee that applies to your nationality as shown on the official portal.
- Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before you arrive.
- Carry your approved eVisa, printed or on your phone, to present at immigration.
Before you fly
- •Malaysia's visa exemption for stays under one month covers ASEAN nationals (except Myanmar) only, so it does not apply to Russian passport holders. [1]
- •A single entry visa is normally valid for one entry and for three months from the date it is issued. [3]
- •A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival only for travellers coming from countries at risk of yellow fever infection. [1]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Your single entry visa is normally valid for three months from the date of issue, so time your application to your travel dates. [3]
When transiting in Malaysia you avoid a transit visa only if you stay within the airport and continue on the same flight. [3]
Frequently asked
How long can Russian 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.; Recent passport-size photograph with a white background and a front view.; Travel itinerary with flight details and accommodation.; A valid and confirmed return or onward ticket.; Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Malaysia..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/
Do Russian passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
Yes. Russian travellers need an eVisa, applied for online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, for visits of up to one month.
How long is a single entry visa valid?
It is normally valid for a single entry and for three months from the date of issue.
What if I have problems with my eVisa application?
Use the Live Chat Support button on the eVisa portal, 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 Russian 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.