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# Malaysia visa for citizens of Canada

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

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
- **Return or onward flight ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel from Malaysia is required.
- **Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)** (Travel): Must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival (mdac.imi.gov.my).
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, 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.

## FAQs

### 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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