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title: Malaysia visa for citizens of France
description: Citizens of France can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-08-16
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# Malaysia visa for citizens of France

Citizens of France 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
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Complete Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)** — Fill out the online MDAC form within 3 days before your arrival date.
2. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months and have return ticket.
3. **Arrive at Malaysian border** — Present passport, MDAC confirmation, and onward ticket to immigration officer.
4. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration officer will stamp passport with visa-free entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank page for entry stamp.
- **Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submission** (Travel): Must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Malaysia.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by immigration officer.
- **Accommodation booking** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or host address.

## Good to know

- The MDAC must be submitted within 3 days before arrival, not earlier.
- Visa-free entry does not guarantee entry; final decision is at immigration officer's discretion.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **No return or onward ticket** — Have a confirmed onward or return ticket before arrival.
- **Failure to submit MDAC within 3 days before arrival** — Submit the MDAC online exactly within the 3-day window before your flight.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of France need a visa for Malaysia?

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

### How long can citizens of France stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of France need for Malaysia?

Passport (valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay); Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submission; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation booking.

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