Work Visa Requirements in Malaysia:

Citizens of certain countries can visit Malaysia for up to 3 months without a visa but will need to be granted a work visa or permit to take up an employment.  

Nationals of countries including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland, Japan, Republic of Korea, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Italy, United Arab Emirates and the United States of America do not require a visa for a visit not exceeding 3 months.

Commonwealth citizens (except for India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka), British protected persons or citizens of the Republic of Ireland and citizens of Switzerland, the Netherlands, San Marino and Liechtenstein do not need a visa to enter Malaysia.

Citizens of European Countries, Baltic and Commonwealth of Independent States, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Romania and Syria do not need a visa for a visit not exceeding two weeks.

Citizens of North Korea, Cuba, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the People’s Republic of China and holders of Hong Kong Certificate of Identify, Myanmar and Taiwan are allowed to enter Malaysia subject to their application for a visa being approved.

Nationals of countries not mentioned above will need a visa to visit Malaysia

To apply for visas, please contact your nearest Malaysian Embassy or Consulate.  

If you are staying for a longer period of time or intending to study or work in Malaysia, you should check with the Embassy regarding visa requirements.

For further information on visas, contact your nearest Malaysian Embassy or Consulate or visit the website of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia: