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title: Malaysia visa for citizens of Russia
description: Citizens of Russia can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Malaysia visa for citizens of Russia

Citizens of Russia can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. 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 30 days
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Malaysian border checkpoint** — No prior application needed; visa will be granted on arrival.
2. **Present passport to immigration officer** — Ensure passport has at least two blank pages and is valid for 6 months.
3. **Receive entry stamp and stay permit** — The officer will stamp your passport granting a stay of up to 30 days.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival** (Identity)
- **Confirmed return or onward ticket** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration officers
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested but not always enforced
- **Accommodation booking** (Travel, optional): May be requested by immigration

## Proof of funds


Sufficient funds may be checked at border, but no fixed amount is officially specified.

## Good to know

- Visa-free stay does not permit employment or study.
- Extensions beyond 30 days are generally not granted for visa-free visitors.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from arrival** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months.
- **Insufficient blank pages** — Carry at least two blank visa pages.
- **Previous overstay or immigration violations** — Comply with all previous stay limits.
- **Inability to show onward travel or sufficient funds** — Carry printed return ticket and cash/card proof.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Russia can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

Up to 30 days without a visa.

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

Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival; Confirmed return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation booking.

### How long must my passport be valid for Malaysia?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Malaysia visa for every passport](/visa/malaysia)
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