南非(South Africa) 前往 马来西亚(Malaysia) 签证要求

South African ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourism in Malaysia. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days per visit. You must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival, and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months. Malaysia grants visa-free entry to holders of South African ordinary passports for tourism, business and social visits. South Africa sits in Malaysia's most generous exemption tier with a permitted stay of up to 90 days per entry, confirmed by the Malaysian Immigration Department (IMI), which lists South Africa as "visa not required for any purpose of entry." No visa, eVisa or visa-on-arrival is needed for a short tourist stay. However, since 2024 Malaysia requires nearly all foreign visitors to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), a free online pre-arrival registration to be completed no more than 3 days before arrival; it is not a visa but airlines may deny boarding without the MDAC QR confirmation. Travellers should hold a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival, proof of onward/return travel and sufficient funds. Malaysia is in Southeast Asia and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 rules and ETIAS do not apply. Visa-free status does not permit employment. Overstaying carries fines and possible bans, so confirm the exact stamp granted on arrival.