🇲🇾 Malaysia visa requirements for East Timorese citizens
No visa needed — East Timorese citizens can stay in Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days.
Entry rules for Timor-Leste passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Timor-Leste can travel to Malaysia for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Malaysia, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
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 East Timorese passport ranks #99 worldwide, opening 88 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (56 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Malaysia is one of them.
In the other direction, Malaysian citizens traveling to Timor-Leste face a different rule: visa on arrival.
Across South-Eastern Asia as a whole, 6 of 10 destinations are open to East Timorese 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 East Timorese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa needed — East Timorese citizens can stay in Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days.
How long can East Timorese citizens stay in Malaysia without a visa?
East Timorese citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
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: Visa-free · 30 days for East Timorese 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 East Timorese passport holders
Going the other way? Timor-Leste visa requirements for Malaysian citizens →
Source data last updated 2025-01-12.