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Southeast Asia · ordinary Indian passport, tourism

MalaysiaNo visa needed

How long you can stay

30 days per visit

Checked 16 August 2026 · 5 official sources

This applies to travel up to 31 December 2026. Malaysia has published an end date for this arrangement. If you are travelling after it, check again before booking — it may be extended, but it has not been yet.

Visa at a glance

Visa fee
None to pay
Entries
Not stated
Extendable
No
Passport validity
6 months

On the day you enter

What you need to enter

  • Return or onward ticket

    Required

  • Proof of accommodation

    Required

  • Proof of funds

    Required

    No figure is published. The High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi lists, among the "Entry Requirements/conditions for foreigners visiting or temporary stay in Malaysia", "Having sufficient financial provisions to sustain the period of stay in Malaysia". It applies to all foreigners and is not carved out for the Indian visa waiver — the separate Indian-passport-holder list on the same page names the passport, return ticket, hotel booking and MDAC, but does not displace the general conditions above it.

  • Travel insurance

    Not stated

  • Blank passport pages

    Not stated

  • Vaccinations

    Not stated

  • Arrival form

    Required

    https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

“Not stated” means no official source we checked addresses it either way — not that it is unnecessary. Carry it if in doubt.

When to go

Pick a month to see what the weather actually does.

Each month shows the best of Malaysia's 2 regions — the region is named with it. Peak season is June, July, August, December — expect higher prices and crowds.

January

Excellent in East coast · the best month to go

Average
26°C
Rainfall
80mm
Rain days
8

One of KL's drier months and good for the west coast and Langkawi. The east-coast islands are still closed or unreliable under the northeast monsoon.

  • West coast and Kuala Lumpur: Fair · 27°C · 170mm over 11 days
  • East coast: Excellent · 26°C · 80mm over 8 days

Where you go changes the answer

How Malaysia's regions differ, and when it matters

Malaysia has two coasts with opposite wet seasons, and the grid above now shows both. The west coast (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi) is wettest around April and again from October to December, and stays open all year. The east coast (Perhentian, Redang, Tioman) is hit by the northeast monsoon from roughly November to February — the numbers show the rain, but not that many island resorts simply close and boats stop running, which is the part that decides a trip. What no station shows is that Kuala Lumpur's rainfall barely changes across the year; what changes is how often it rains, from 9 wet days in June to 18 in November. Malaysian Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) follows a third pattern again, wettest from December to February, and is not covered by either zone here.

What it costs

₹ · per person per day

  • BudgetHostels, street food, public transport
    ₹2,500
  • Mid-range3-star hotels, restaurants, some activities
    ₹5,500
  • Luxury4–5 star hotels, private transport, experiences
    ₹14,000

Excludes international flights. Our estimate, not an official figure — reviewed 16 August 2026. A typical trip runs 6–12 days.

Where to go

  • Kuala Lumpur

    The Petronas Towers, Batu Caves just outside the city, and one of Asia's best street-food scenes across Jalan Alor and Brickfields. Easy to navigate and very familiar territory for Indian visitors.

  • Penang

    George Town's UNESCO-listed shophouses, street art and a food culture that many Malaysians consider the country's best. Little India in George Town is a destination in itself.

  • Langkawi

    A duty-free island archipelago with the SkyBridge cable car, mangrove tours and quiet beaches. The most reliable beach destination during the east-coast monsoon.

  • Borneo — Sabah

    Orangutans at Sepilok, Mount Kinabalu, and world-class diving at Sipadan. A different trip entirely from peninsular Malaysia and worth its own week.

  • Cameron Highlands

    Tea plantations, strawberry farms and genuinely cool air a few hours north of KL. The standard escape from the heat, and a comfortable stop for families.

  • Malacca

    Portuguese, Dutch and British layers in one small riverside city, plus Jonker Street's night market. Easily done as a long day trip from Kuala Lumpur.

  • Perhentian and Redang islands

    Clear water, cheap diving and little development, off the northeast coast. Strictly seasonal — most resorts close from around November to February.

The full rules

Everything official, quoted rather than summarised.

The detail

Conditions in full, fees, entries, and extending your stay
  • ⚠️ This is a temporary waiver with a published end date. The High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi states the waiver runs "until 31 December 2026", for up to 30 days, covering business, tourism, social and transit purposes. It has been extended before, but an extension beyond 2026 has not been announced — if you are travelling in 2027, check again before you book.
  • Malaysia's Immigration Department still lists India among countries that require a visa, annotated "India citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026". The waiver is an exemption layered on top of a visa requirement, not a permanent change to it.
  • You must be able to show a confirmed return or onward flight ticket and a confirmed hotel booking at immigration. These are named requirements, not suggestions.
  • The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is compulsory and must be submitted online within three days before you arrive. It is free and separate from any visa.
  • Your passport must be valid for at least six months.
  • If you need more than 30 days, or multiple entries, apply for a visa in advance at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my — the waiver cannot be extended once you are in the country.
  • Ignore anything you read about eNTRI. Malaysian Immigration still hosts a page describing it for Indian nationals, but that page says the facility ran "from April 1st, 2017 until March 31st 2018" and it is superseded by the current waiver.
Extending your stay
Not possible. The visa waiver gives up to 30 days per visit and is not extendable. If you need longer, or you want multiple entries on one authorisation, you would need to apply for a visa through the official eVISA portal before travelling.
Number of entries
Not stated by official sources.
Visa fee
Not applicable — no visa is required.
Where to apply, if you need a visa
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/

Common questions

Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?
No. Indian ordinary passport holders do not need a visa in advance to visit Malaysia for tourism. This applies to travel up to 31 December 2026, the end date Malaysia has published for the arrangement; check again if you are travelling after it. Last checked 16 August 2026.
How long can Indians stay in Malaysia?
30 days per entry in Malaysia.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Malaysia?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months on the date you enter Malaysia. Renew before you travel if it expires sooner.
Do I need to fill in an arrival form for Malaysia?
Yes. Malaysia requires an arrival form from travellers before they arrive, separately from any visa. Submit it at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main before you travel.
How much money do I need to show to enter Malaysia?
Officials may ask you to show funds on arrival. No figure is published. The High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi lists, among the "Entry Requirements/conditions for foreigners visiting or temporary stay in Malaysia", "Having sufficient financial provisions to sustain the period of stay in Malaysia". It applies to all foreigners and is not carved out for the Indian visa waiver — the separate Indian-passport-holder list on the same page names the passport, return ticket, hotel booking and MDAC, but does not displace the general conditions above it.
When is the best time to visit Malaysia?
January, February, March, April, May, June and July. These ratings are based on climate normals measured at Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu. Malaysia has more than one climate — a month counts as good if any region is, so check the month-by-month breakdown to see which one before booking.
How much does a trip to Malaysia cost per day?
Roughly ₹2,500 per day on a budget, ₹5,500 mid-range, or ₹14,000 for luxury travel — per person, excluding international flights. Estimated 16 August 2026.

Sources

Every visa fact on this page comes from one of these. Verified by Rahul Chhabrani on 16 August 2026.

  1. High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi — entry requirements for Indian passport holders

    Embassy · read 16 August 2026 · source last updated 15 August 2026

  2. Immigration Department of Malaysia — visa requirement by country (India: visa exempt until 31 December 2026)

    Government · read 16 August 2026

  3. Immigration Department of Malaysia — eNTRI for Indian nationals (superseded; page describes 2017–2018)

    Government · read 16 August 2026 · source last updated 31 March 2018

  4. WMO World Weather Information Service — Kuala Lumpur climate normals (Malaysian Meteorological Department)

    Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026

  5. WMO World Weather Information Service — Kota Bharu climate normals

    Intergovernmental · read 16 August 2026

Before you book

This page covers ordinary Indian passports, for tourism only. Rules for business, study, transit and diplomatic or official passports differ and are not covered here.

Visa rules change without notice. Everything here was checked against official sources on 16 August 2026. The final decision on entry always rests with immigration officers at the border. Confirm with the embassy before booking anything non-refundable.

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