Up to 90 days per entry. The exact number of days is set by the immigration officer when they stamp your passport.

No. Visa-free entry and the MDAC are both free of charge.

🇹🇷TÜRKIYE

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Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa to visit Malaysia?

Q: Is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) required?

Yes. The free MDAC must be completed online within 3 days before arrival. Keep a copy of the confirmation to show at immigration.

Q: How much passport validity do I need?

Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and have at least two blank pages.

Q: Can I work or study on this visa-free entry?

No. Visa-free entry is for tourism, family visits, and short business meetings only. Work or study requires the appropriate visa or pass.

Turkish ordinary passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism. No visa or eVisa is needed; just complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Citizens of Türkiye holding an ordinary passport enjoy visa-free entry to Malaysia for tourism and short visits of up to 90 days per entry. There is no fee and no advance visa application. The only mandatory online step is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), a free declaration that must be submitted within 3 days before arrival. Travelers must carry a passport valid for at least 6 months, proof of onward or return travel, and sufficient funds; an immigration officer grants the actual length of stay on arrival. For stays beyond 90 days, or for work, study, or business activities, a proper visa or pass is required.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (90 days)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted

from issue date

Visa fee

MYR 0 (free)

consular fee only

Processing time

Immediate at the border; MDAC instant online

standard track

Validity

Per entry, decided by immigration officer

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Turkish ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date in Malaysia and has at least two blank pages.

· 6 months validity· 2+ blank pages

/02

Book return/onward travel and accommodation

Arrange a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of where you will stay; immigration may ask to see these.

· Return ticket· Hotel booking

/03

Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

Submit the free MDAC online within 3 days before your arrival in Malaysia. Keep a copy of the confirmation.

· Online· Within 3 days of arrival· Free

/04

Prepare proof of funds

Have evidence of sufficient funds for your stay (bank statement, cash, or cards) in case of inspection.

· Proof of funds

/05

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport and MDAC confirmation. The officer stamps your permitted stay of up to 90 days.

· Passport stamp· Up to 90 days

/06

Respect the permitted stay

Do not overstay the granted period. For longer stays apply for the appropriate pass before expiry.

· No overstay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

Turkish ordinary passport valid 6+ months

required

At least two blank passport pages

required

Approved MDAC confirmation (submitted within 3 days of arrival)

required

Confirmed return or onward ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds

recommended

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Contact details and itinerary

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeMYR 0No visa required for visa-free entry

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)MYR 0Free mandatory online declaration

Total estimateMYR 0 — MYR 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry with MDAC

Immediate

Submit the free MDAC online within 3 days before arrival, then clear immigration on arrival with passport and confirmation.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Short leisure trips are fully covered by the 90-day visa-free allowance.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Social visits are permitted under visa-free entry.

High

/03

Business meetings and conferences

Short non-remunerated business visits are generally allowed; confirm if signing contracts or working.

Medium

/04

Transit and stopovers

Travelers passing through Malaysia can use the visa-free entry to leave the airport.

Medium

/05

Medical or short courses

Brief medical treatment or non-credit short courses may fit within visa-free; verify for formal study.

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

2026-05-30

Türkiye to Malaysia route verified

Confirmed via the Malaysian Immigration Department, Wikipedia visa policy of Malaysia, and the Malaysian Consulate in Istanbul that Turkish ordinary passport holders receive 90 days visa-free entry; the free MDAC online declaration remains mandatory within 3 days of arrival.

/09 — The questions