Visa Requirements
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Official Requirement
Visa-free
for Japan citizens travelling to Malaysia
Nationals of many countries may visit Malaysia for tourism without a visa and are normally granted a stay of up to 90 days on arrival. You must submit an arrival card online before travel, hold a passport valid for at least 6 months, and comply strictly with the permitted stay duration, as overstaying carries serious penalties.
Last checked 5 months ago (19 April 2026)
We are not a government authority. Requirements change without notice. Always verify with the official consulate link before travel.
No visa needed for this trip
Japan passport holders can enter Malaysia for short visits without a visa. Check that your passport stays valid for the whole stay, carry proof of onward travel, and confirm the current entry conditions on the official source before you fly.
Official Malaysia entry requirements →
Kuala Lumpur
At a glance
Key facts for Japanese citizens visiting Malaysia
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Official source
- Official source for this route →
Step by step
How Japanese citizens enter Malaysia
Check your passport is valid for the whole trip. Many countries also want it valid for a period beyond your departure date, so confirm the exact rule on the official page below.
Plan a trip of 90 days or fewer. Beyond that, Malaysia needs a different permission and this page does not cover it.
Carry proof of onward or return travel and of where you are staying. Border officers ask for both, and an airline can refuse boarding without them.
Check the requirement again close to your departure date. This route was last checked on 19 April 2026, and rules change without notice.
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Avoid Some Regions
UK FCDO: The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the islands and dive sites off the east coast of Sabah, from Sandakan to Tawau and including Lankayan Island, because of the kidnapping threat. The advice does not apply to mainland Sabah or to the rest of Malaysia. Escalation in the Middle East continues to affect airspace and flight routings.
Updated 2026-08-01 11:42:45
Practical Info
Travel Essentials
Questions
What Japanese citizens ask about entering Malaysia
No. Japanese citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa for a short tourist or business visit. This was last checked on 19 April 2026.
Up to 90 days on this entry route. A longer trip needs a different permission, which this page does not cover. A border officer decides the length granted on the day.
A passport valid for the trip, proof of onward or return travel, and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for evidence that you can support yourself for the visit. Entry is always the officer's decision, whatever the paperwork says.
Malaysia uses MYR. Check the rate before you exchange anything at the airport, where the spread is usually widest.
Safety is a judgement your own government makes, not Yoogo. This page links the official travel advice for your passport; read it before booking, because advice can change faster than entry rules.
Changes to this route
No changes recorded since the first check on 19 April 2026.
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