Malaysia Visa Requirements for Emirati Citizens (2026)
No — Emirati 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
- A valid and confirmed return or onward ticket from Malaysia. [3]
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in Malaysia. [3]
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Malaysia charges visa fees according to nationality rather than a single flat rate, so check the exact amount for an Emirati passport on the official portal at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
- •Applicants from countries that are not listed in the official visa fee schedule pay a fee of RM 20.00. [2]
How to apply
- Apply for your Malaysia eVisa online at the official portal https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/ before you travel.
- If you hit a problem during the eVisa application, use the Live Chat Support button on the portal, which runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. [1]
Before you fly
- •A single-entry social visit visa is normally valid for three months from the date it is issued. [3]
- •Travellers who stay inside the airport 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
The three-month visa validity runs from the date of issue, not from your travel date, so applying too far ahead can leave you with an expired visa. [3]
Visa fees differ by nationality, so do not budget a fixed amount until the official portal shows your own fee.
Frequently asked
How long can Emirati citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
A valid and confirmed return or onward ticket from Malaysia.; 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 I need a transit visa if I stay in the airport?
No. Travellers who remain inside the airport and continue to their next destination on the same flight do not require a transit visa.
How long is a Malaysian single-entry visa valid?
A single-entry social visit visa is normally valid for three months from the date it is issued.
What can I do if my eVisa application goes wrong?
Use the Live Chat Support button on the eVisa portal at 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 Emirati 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.