Malaysia Visa Requirements for Saudi Arabian Citizens (2026)
No — Saudi Arabian 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
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate — needed on arrival only if you are coming from a country at risk of yellow fever infection (the list is published by Malaysia's Ministry of Health). [1]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa is not free: the exact fee depends on your nationality, so confirm the current amount on the official portal before paying.
- •Malaysia's official visa fee schedule quotes RM 17.20 against Saudi Arabia, with a second Saudi figure of RM 8.60 in the same table. [2]
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online through the official portal, malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, before you travel.
- If something goes wrong with the application, use the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. [1]
Before you fly
- •A single-entry visa for a social visit is normally valid for one entry and for three months from the date it was issued. [3]
- •If you stay inside the airport and continue to your next destination on the same flight, you do not need a transit visa. [3]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The eVisa is not free and the amount varies by nationality, so do not rely on one quoted figure — check the official portal before paying.
A single-entry visa can be used only once, so plan your trip if you intend to leave and re-enter Malaysia. [3]
Frequently asked
How long can Saudi Arabian citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Yellow fever vaccination certificate — needed on arrival only if you are coming from a country at risk of yellow fever infection (the list is published by Malaysia's Ministry of Health)..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/
How can I get help if my eVisa application has a problem?
Use the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
How long is a single-entry visa valid?
It is normally valid for a single entry and for three months from the date it was issued.
Do I need a visa if I am only transiting Malaysia?
No, if you do not leave the airport premises and continue your journey to the next destination on the same flight.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Saudi 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.