Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
The official link goes to imi.gov.my. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Malaysia entry rules for Hong Kong citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (MDAC only) |
| Stay | Up to 90 days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Hong Kong passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Malaysia entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card on imigresen-online.imi.gov.my for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Hong Kong passport.
Not on the Immigration Department's visa-required list, so no visa for a social visit. Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. Stay length is endorsed on entry. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration control: carry your passport even on domestic flights. HKSAR passport. Holders of a Hong Kong CI/DI need a visa. Correction (11 Oct 2026): the earlier value 'typically 30 days' was wrong. Hong Kong Immigration Department's visa-free list (updated 15 Sep 2026) gives Malaysia 90 days for HKSAR passports and notes the MDAC must be completed within 3 days before arrival.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond arrival (US, UK, Irish and German advice). You must exit on the same passport you entered with. Irish passport cards and German ID cards are not accepted.
Recent changes in Malaysia.
- 2025-07-17 — China-Malaysia mutual visa exemption took effect: 30 days per stay, max 90 days in any 180, for PRC and Malaysian ordinary passports.
- 2025 — Visa exemption for Indian nationals (30 days) runs until 31 Dec 2026.
The short answers.
Do Hong Kong citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No. Hong Kong citizens don’t need a visa for Malaysia for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Hong Kong citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 90 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Hong Kong citizens apply?
On the official site, imi.gov.my. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Malaysia 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.