You do not need a visa for Malaysia if you have a Tanzanian passport

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card

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Visa-free

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card

Price: $6.00
Processing: from 30 minutes
Entries: Single entry
Maximum stay: 90 days
Enter within: 90 days

$6.00 for our service — no government fee

What you need for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card

No documents to upload — the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card only asks for your details, which you fill in on the form.

Everything about the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card — conditions, what the authorities check and how long it lasts.

How it works

1
Answer the questions
One form, written in plain language. We ask only what Malaysia actually requires for a Tanzanian passport.
2
We check and submit
Your application is reviewed for the mistakes that cause rejections before it goes to the authorities.
3
Confirmation by email
Your confirmation usually arrives within 30 minutes. It comes by email, with everything you need to show on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

No. Tanzanian citizens can enter Malaysia without applying for a visa in advance.

How much does the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card cost for Tanzanian citizens?

$6.00. There is no government fee — that is $6.00 for our service.

How long does it take to get the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card?

From 30 minutes. Governments do not guarantee processing times, so apply as early as you can.

How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days.

How long is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card valid for?

You must enter Malaysia within 90 days of filing it. That window is separate from how long you may stay.

Do Tanzanian citizens need a new Malaysia Digital Arrival Card for each trip?

Yes — it covers a single entry, so each trip needs its own.

When should Tanzanian citizens apply?

Confirmation takes from 30 minutes, and you then have 90 days to enter Malaysia. You can apply shortly before you fly — just not so early that the entry window runs out.

Still have a question?

Ask our assistant. It answers in the chat, and we hand it the route you are looking at — Tanzanian passport, travelling to Malaysia — so you do not have to repeat it.

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

Entry requirements for Tanzanian travellers

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

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