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Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Asia
- Malay
At a glance
Malaysia: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Population
- 34,231,700
- Area
- 330,803 km² · 127,724 sq mi
- Languages
- Malay
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00, Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
- Calling code
- +60
- Drives on the
- Left
- Internet domain
- .my
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Asia
Member of
- ASEAN
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Thailand
Brunei
Indonesia
Singapore
PhilippinesEntry requirements
Malaysia visa requirements
Malaysia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 162 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 30 apply online before they travel and 5 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Do you need a visa?
Check visa requirements for MalaysiaFind your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.
Visa-free162 passports
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e-Visa30 passports
Visa required5 passports
Safety
Malaysia safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions
US State Dept, updated May 27, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Malaysia: frequently asked questions
- Malaysia visa: do I need one?
- Malaysia entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 162 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 30 apply online before they travel and 5 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Malaysia: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Malaysia at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
- Malaysia: what currency is used?
- Currency in Malaysia: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
- Malaysia: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Malaysia: Malay.
- Malaysia: what is the capital?
- The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
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