🇲🇾 Malaysia visa requirements for Burmese citizens
Burmese citizens need an e-visa for Malaysia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Myanmar passport holders
Before traveling to Malaysia, Burmese citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Malaysia government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Malaysia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Burmese passport ranks #186 worldwide, opening 42 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (12 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Malaysia is not among them — it is one of the 107 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The arrangement is reciprocal: Malaysian citizens traveling to Myanmar face the same requirement (e-visa).
Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 9 of 10 destinations are open to Burmese travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Malaysia
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Region
- South-Eastern Asia
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (RM)
- Languages
- English, Malay
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Frequently asked questions
Do Burmese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Burmese citizens need an e-visa for Malaysia, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Burmese citizens apply online for entry to Malaysia?
Yes. Malaysia offers an online e-visa for Myanmar passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
The currency in Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit (RM). The capital city is Kuala Lumpur.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Burmese citizens traveling to Malaysia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Malaysia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Burmese passport holders
Going the other way? Myanmar visa requirements for Malaysian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.