Do Chinese 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 Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (MDAC only) |
| Stay | Up to 30 days per visit; max 90 days in any 180 days |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese 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 Chinese 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. China-Malaysia mutual visa-exemption agreement in force since 17 Jul 2025 (5 years, auto-renewing): PRC ordinary and official ordinary passports valid 6+ months; for tourism, visiting family/friends, business, exchanges, private affairs and medical treatment; not for work, study or journalism; 30 days per stay, 90 days in any 180 (Chinese Embassy in Malaysia FAQ). China is not on IMI's visa-required list.
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 Chinese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No. Chinese citizens don’t need a visa for Malaysia for stays of up to 30 days per visit; max 90 days in any 180 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 30 days per visit; max 90 days in any 180 days. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Chinese 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.