Malaysian passport · China · checked 2026-10-11

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for China?

The short answerNo. Malaysian citizens don’t need a visa for China for stays of 30 days per entry, max 90 days in any 180. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to english.www.gov.cn. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

China entry rules for Malaysian citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay30 days per entry, max 90 days in any 180
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Malaysian passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: China entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Malaysian passport.

Mutual visa-exemption agreement in force since 17 Jul 2025 (replaced the unilateral waiver).

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

At least 6 months beyond arrival. For 240-hour visa-free transit, at least 3 months.

What changed

Recent changes in China.

  • 2025-06-01 — Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Uruguay added to 30-day visa-free entry.
  • 2025-06-09 — Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain added to 30-day visa-free entry.
  • 2025-06-12 — Indonesia added to 240-hour visa-free transit (55 countries).
Questions

The short answers.

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for China?

No. Malaysian citizens don’t need a visa for China for stays of 30 days per entry, max 90 days in any 180.

How long can Malaysian citizens stay in China?

30 days per entry, max 90 days in any 180. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Malaysian citizens apply?

On the official site, english.www.gov.cn. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue China visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.