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Germany to Malaysia visa requirements

German passport holders can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 3 months/90 days for non-work stays. Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. As of 21 June 2026, German citizens do not need a visa to enter Malaysia for non-working visits of up to 3 months, commonly treated as up to 90 days on the Short Term Social Visit Pass granted at the border. Before travel, submit the official Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before entry; MDAC is an arrival-card requirement, not a visa. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, contain free pages, and be undamaged. At immigration, officers may ask for your boarding pass, return or onward ticket, booked accommodation, and sufficient funds. Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo operate separate entry controls and normally issue a separate 90-day permission. Employment, service work, study, journalism/reporting beyond the permitted short-visit purpose, and residence require the correct Malaysian pass or approval before travel.
VISA-FREETOURISMAT IMMIGRATION OFFICER DISCRETION PER ARRIVALLast verified 2026-06-21
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-21
Visa type
Visa-free Short Term Social Visit Pass
Maximum stay
Up to 3 months / 90 days
per entry
Entries
At immigration officer discretion per arrival
from issue date
Visa fee
Free (no visa fee; MDAC is free)
consular fee only
Processing time
No advance visa; MDAC online within 3 days before entry, then border clearance on arrival
standard track
Validity
Granted at the border for the permitted visit period
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Use a German passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, has free pages, and is not damaged.
· 6 months beyond entry· free pages
/02
Complete MDAC online
Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card through the official Immigration portal within 3 days before arrival and save the confirmation.
· MDAC· 3 days before entry· free
/03
Prepare entry evidence
Carry your boarding pass, return or onward ticket, accommodation proof, itinerary, and funds evidence in case immigration asks.
· onward ticket· accommodation· funds
/04
Arrive and clear immigration
Present your passport and supporting documents. Immigration grants the Short Term Social Visit Pass on arrival, normally up to 90 days for German citizens.
· on arrival· 90 days
/05
Use Autogate only if eligible
German citizens may be eligible to use Autogate at KLIA1/KLIA2 after MDAC submission, but eligibility and lane availability should be checked on arrival.
· KLIA1/KLIA2· optional
/06
Leave or arrange a proper pass
Depart before the pass expires. Extensions are only special-consideration cases with evidence; work, residence, and longer stays need the correct pass.
· avoid overstay· special extension only
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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RequiredGerman passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
Valid 6+ months beyond entry, with free pages and no damage
RequiredMDAC confirmation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Submitted on the official portal within 3 days before arrival
RequiredBoarding pass
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
German Foreign Office says it must be shown at passport control
RequiredReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
May be requested by Malaysian immigration
RequiredAccommodation proof
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
Hotel booking, host address, or other booked accommodation
ConditionalSufficient funds evidence
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
Cash, card, or statements if asked
RequiredCorrect visit purpose
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Tourism, social visit, business discussion, meetings, seminars, or other allowed short-visit activities
ConditionalWork or professional activity approval
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Required before travel if you will work, provide services, study, or reside
ConditionalYellow fever certificate if relevant
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
Not required for direct Germany-Malaysia travel; required if arriving from or transiting long enough in a yellow-fever-risk country
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesGerman Federal Foreign Office - Malaysia travel and security advice (Stand: 21.06.2026)Malaysian Immigration Department - Visa Requirement by Country (accessed 2026-06-21; no visible page date)Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) official portal (accessed 2026-06-21; no visible page date)
Application link included: Malaysian Immigration Department - Visa Requirement by Country (accessed 2026-06-21; no visible page date)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Short Term Social Visit PassFreeVisa-free permission granted on arrival for eligible German visitors
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)FreeUse the official Immigration portal; avoid unofficial paid sites
Extension of Social Visit PassNot a routine tourist optionMalaysia says extensions may be given only on special consideration with evidence, such as illness, accident, or war in the home country
Overstay offenceUp to RM10,000 fine or imprisonment up to 5 years, or both; RM3,000 compound may applyLeave before the pass expires
Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

MDAC online
Within 3 days before arrival
Submit the digital arrival card through the official Malaysian Immigration portal.
Visa-free border clearance
On arrival
Immigration officer grants the Short Term Social Visit Pass for the permitted stay.
Special extension request
Before the pass expires
Only special-consideration cases; attend Immigration in person with evidence and a confirmed ticket.
Work, professional visit, study, or residence
Before travel
Arrange the correct Malaysian pass or approval before entering for that purpose.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
MDAC missing or mistimed
Most foreign visitors must submit MDAC online within 3 days before entry; airlines or officers may check it.
Medium
/02
Passport validity or condition problem
German guidance says documents must be valid 6 months beyond entry, have free pages, and be undamaged.
Medium
/03
No onward travel or accommodation proof
Immigration may request a return/onward ticket and booked accommodation.
Low
/04
Overstay
Malaysia treats staying beyond the pass expiry as an immigration offence with significant penalties.
Low
/05
Wrong visit purpose
Working or providing professional services is not covered by visa-free tourist/social entry and requires the correct pass.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Present passport, MDAC acknowledgement, return or onward ticket, and accommodation details if asked.
/02
Entry stamp
Check the Short Term Social Visit Pass stamp immediately. Overstays can affect future Malaysia entries.
/03
Connectivity
Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs are available at KLIA, major malls, and convenience stores.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-21
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-21 · major
Codex rechecked Germany to Malaysia entry rules
Confirmed visa-free up to 3 months/90 days and MDAC within 3 days before entry using German Foreign Office and Malaysian Immigration sources; added checked-date, refreshed sources, removed unsourced flight-route claims, and corrected extension and overstay wording.
2026-05-27
Germany to Malaysia route verified
Confirmed 90-day visa-free + MDAC for German citizens.
2024-01-01 · major
MDAC mandatory
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card required for most foreign visitors before arrival.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Germans need a visa for Malaysia?—
No. German citizens can enter Malaysia visa-free for non-working visits of up to 3 months, commonly treated as up to 90 days.
What is the MDAC?+
Is MDAC a visa or eVisa?+
Can I extend my 90-day stay?+
Can I work on visa-free entry?+
Do Sabah and Sarawak have separate entry rules?+
Can German citizens use Malaysia Autogate?+
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