You need a visa for Malaysia if you have an Iranian passport

These visas exist for Malaysia, but they cannot be applied for online with Iranian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Yes. Iranian citizens need a visa for Malaysia. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Malaysia may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
USD 500 per person or USD 1,000 per family minimum
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Hotel booking or accommodation proof
Recent passport photo 35x50mm white background
Completed visa application form if required

Entry requirements for Iranian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Iranian passport holders entering Malaysia as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Travelers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before traveling to Malaysia. Travelers can apply for the online Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before their arrival.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Citizens of Singapore; -Diplomatic and official passport holders; -Malaysian Permanent Residents and Long Term-Pass holders; -General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders; -Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveler Facility holders; -Thailand Border Pass holders; -Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document holders.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Malaysia
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Malaysia.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Malaysia; -Foreign nationals residing in Malaysia.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia Last checked 2026-08-03
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Malaysia. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Malaysia. The passport must have at least 3 blank pages.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia Last checked 2026-08-03
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Malaysia
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Japanese Encephalitis vaccine for extended stays or rural activities (not recommended for short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese Encephalitis season). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Malaysia Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Malaysia
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Malaysia.
Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Malaysia.
Last checked 2026-08-03
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Malaysia.
Last checked 2026-08-03

A look at Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur — Malaysia's cosmopolitan capital and financial hub
Batu Caves — One of Malaysia's most iconic Hindu temples near Kuala Lumpur
KLIA — Malaysia's main international gateway serving over 60 million passengers annually
Perhentian Islands — World-class diving and pristine beaches on Malaysia's east coast