Canada passport → Malaysia

Malaysia visa for citizens of Canada

Visa-free

Citizens of Canada can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 6 months
Onward or return ticket	Required
Proof of funds	May be requested at immigration, e.g. USD 500 per person.

How to apply

1
Submit Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Complete the online MDAC form at mdac.imi.gov.my within 3 days before your arrival date.
2
Prepare travel documents
Ensure passport validity of at least 6 months and have a printed or digital return flight ticket.
3
Arrive at Malaysian border
Present your passport, MDAC confirmation, and onward ticket to immigration upon arrival for visa-free entry.

Documents checklist

Identity

Passport
Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

Travel

Return or onward flight ticket
Proof of onward travel from Malaysia is required.
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival (mdac.imi.gov.my).

Financial

Proof of sufficient funds
Optional
May be requested upon arrival; typically cash, bank statement, or credit card.

Proof of funds

Minimum balance: USD 500 per person

cash
bank statement
credit card

May be requested at immigration but is not always required.

Good to know

The MDAC must be submitted no earlier than 3 days before arrival and not after arrival.
Visa-free entry is for tourism, business, or social visits only – work or study require proper visas.
Overstaying the 90-day maximum stay may result in fines, detention, or deportation.

Common refusal reasons

Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date.

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months before traveling.

No onward or return flight booked.

Book a confirmed flight leaving Malaysia before the allowed stay expires.

Failure to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before arrival.

Complete the MDAC form within 3 days prior to arrival; keep a copy.

Suspected intention to work or overstay.

Present evidence of tourism/business purpose and sufficient funds for the stay.

FAQ

Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Malaysia?

Citizens of Canada can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of Canada stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Canada need for Malaysia?

Passport; Return or onward flight ticket; Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC); Proof of sufficient funds.

How long must my passport be valid for Malaysia?

At least 6 months.

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