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→ United Kingdom visa for Malaysian citizens

United Kingdom passport holders enjoy a straightforward journey to Malaysia, benefiting from visa-free entry for stays up to 90 days. This makes planning your adventure incredibly simple, with the tourist visa being the sole type typically needed for leisure travel. Direct flights from major UK hubs like London Heathrow frequently connect to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, though visitors should prepare for a significant time zone difference, usually seven or eight hours ahead of GMT. Experience Malaysia's unique blend of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures, a vibrant legacy partly shaped by historical British administration, offering an unparalleled adventure for UK travellers.

eTA180d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Not required
Biometrics
Required

Visa options

TouristStandard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
180d$189multiple-entryvalid 6mo
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TouristStandard Visitor visa (long-term, up to 2 years)
180d$710multiple-entryvalid 2y
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TouristStandard Visitor visa (long-term, up to 5 years)
180d$1267multiple-entryvalid 5y
Apply
TouristStandard Visitor visa (long-term, up to 10 years)
180d$1583multiple-entryvalid 10y
Apply
OtherVisiting academic – Standard Visitor (more than 6 months up to 12 months)
365d$328multiple-entryvalid 1y
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FamilyMarriage Visitor visa
180d$189multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
MedicalVisit visa for private medical treatment (more than 6 months up to 11 months)
335d$328multiple-entryvalid 11mo
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TouristVisit visa – in a Chinese tour group (Approved Destination Status)
30d$189valid 6mo
Apply
TouristChild Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
180d$189multiple-entryvalid 6mo
Apply
TouristChild Standard Visitor visa (long-term, up to 2 years)
180d$710multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply
TouristChild Standard Visitor visa (long-term, up to 5 years)
180d$1267multiple-entryvalid 5y
Apply
TouristChild Standard Visitor visa (long-term, up to 10 years)
180d$1583multiple-entryvalid 10y
Apply
TransitDirect Airside Transit Visa (DATV)
1d$58valid 6mo
Apply
TransitVisitor in Transit visa
2d$105valid 6mo
Apply
TransitVisit visa – joining a ship or aircraft as crew
7d$105valid 6mo
Apply
FamilyParent of a Child Student visa
365d$1019multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply
StudentShort-term Student (English language, 6–11 months)
335d$320multiple-entryvalid 11mo
Apply
OtherElectronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
180d$25multiple-entryvalid 2y
Apply

ETA UK valid for 2 years.

Sources

UK Visas & Immigration – GOV.UK Browse HubUK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) – Official Organisation PageCheck if you need a UK Visa – GOV.UK