Malaysia Visa Requirements for Sri Lankan Citizens (2026)
Yes — but the whole process is online: Sri Lankan passport holders apply for a Malaysia e-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 (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.
⚠ Official-source material indicates “RM 15.00 for Sri Lanka in the official visa fee list by country” — this value is being re-verified. Follow the official portal.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The eVisa is not free and the amount charged varies by nationality, so confirm the fee for Sri Lankan applicants on the official portal before you pay.
How to apply
- Apply for the eVisa online on Malaysia's official portal at https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/.
- Check the exact fee for Sri Lankan applicants on the portal before paying, because the fee varies by nationality and is not free.
- If a problem comes up during the application, use the Live Chat Support button on the eVISA portal, which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. [1]
Before you fly
- •A Malaysian visa for a social visit is normally valid for a single entry and for three months from the date it is issued. [3]
- •Travellers who stay inside the airport premises and continue their journey to the next destination on the same flight do not need a transit visa. [3]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Because the visa is normally issued for a single entry, leaving Malaysia and coming back in requires another visa. [3]
The visa runs for three months from the date it is issued, so avoid applying so far ahead that it expires before you travel. [3]
Frequently asked
How long can Sri Lankan citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 30 days.
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/evisa/
How much does the eVisa cost?
The fee is not free and varies by nationality, so check the exact amount for Sri Lanka on the official portal before you pay.
How long can I stay in Malaysia?
You may stay for up to 30 days.
How do I fix a problem 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 (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Sri Lankan 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.