Malaysia passport power
Asia · PassRank 160 · ranked 6th of 199
The Malaysia passport has a PassRank score of 160 in 2026, placing it 6th of 199 worldwide and making it one of the strongest passport. Holders can enter 122 destinations visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA — that is 160 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 23 require an e-visa and 15 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Malaysia passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 122 |
| Visa on arrival | 31 |
| eTA / ETA | 7 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 160 |
| e-Visa | 23 |
| Visa required | 15 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 160. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Malaysia itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (122)
Countries and territories the Malaysia passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Algeria | 90 days |
| Andorra | 90 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 180 days |
| Argentina | 30 days |
| Austria | 90 days |
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 180 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Belgium | 90 days |
| Belize | — |
| Benin | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Botswana | 90 days |
| Brazil | 90 days |
| Brunei | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | 90 days |
| Cambodia | 30 days |
| Chile | 30 days |
| China | 30 days |
| Costa Rica | 30 days |
| Croatia | 90 days |
| Cuba | 90 days |
| Cyprus | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | 90 days |
| Denmark | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Dominican Republic | 30 days |
| Ecuador | 90 days |
| El Salvador | 180 days |
| Estonia | 90 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Finland | 90 days |
| France | 90 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Georgia | 360 days |
| Germany | 90 days |
| Greece | 90 days |
| Grenada | 90 days |
| Guatemala | 90 days |
| Guyana | 60 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Honduras | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | 90 days |
| Hungary | 90 days |
| Iceland | 90 days |
| Indonesia | 30 days |
| Iran | 14 days |
| Iraq | 30 days |
| Ireland | 90 days |
| Italy | 90 days |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | 90 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Kosovo | 90 days |
| Kyrgyzstan | 90 days |
| Laos | 30 days |
| Latvia | 90 days |
| Lesotho | 90 days |
| Liechtenstein | 90 days |
| Lithuania | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | 90 days |
| Macao | 30 days |
| Malawi | 90 days |
| Malta | 90 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Mexico | 180 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Moldova | 90 days |
| Monaco | 90 days |
| Mongolia | 30 days |
| Montenegro | 90 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Myanmar | 14 days |
| Namibia | 90 days |
| Netherlands | 90 days |
| Nicaragua | 90 days |
| North Macedonia | 90 days |
| Norway | 90 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | 90 days |
| Peru | 180 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Poland | 90 days |
| Portugal | 90 days |
| Romania | 90 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| San Marino | 90 days |
| Senegal | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Slovakia | 90 days |
| Slovenia | 90 days |
| Somalia | 30 days |
| South Africa | 90 days |
| Spain | 90 days |
| Suriname | 30 days |
| Swaziland | 30 days |
| Sweden | 90 days |
| Switzerland | 90 days |
| Taiwan | 30 days |
| Tajikistan | 30 days |
| Tanzania | 90 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Timor-Leste | 30 days |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| Turkey | 90 days |
| Uganda | 180 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 30 days |
| Uruguay | 30 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Vatican | 90 days |
| Venezuela | 90 days |
| Vietnam | 30 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
| Zimbabwe | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (31)
Destinations that issue the Malaysia passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (7)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Malaysia passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Ivory Coast | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| South Korea | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (23)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Armenia | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| India | — |
| Israel | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Russia | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Ukraine | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (15)
Destinations where Malaysia passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Angola | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Congo | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Mali | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United States | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Malaysia passport holders visit visa-free?
The Malaysia passport has a PassRank score of 160, meaning holders can enter 160 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 122 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 7 via an eTA. A further 23 require an e-visa and 15 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Malaysia passport's rank in 2026?
The Malaysia passport ranks 6th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 160. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Malaysia need a visa for the United States?
Malaysia passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Malaysia PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Malaysia passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (122), visa on arrival (31) and eTA/ETA (7). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21