Malaysia Entry Requirements for Australian Citizens

Entry requirements for Australian citizens

Visa Free applies to Australian passport holders visiting Malaysia. Your passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended departure from malaysia. The maximum permitted stay is 90 days.

Safety overview

Malaysia has a safety score of 78 out of 100 in the DheeVoy safety database. This is a moderate safety rating — standard travel precautions apply.

Safest areas in Malaysia

• KLCC Kuala Lumpur
• Bukit Bintang Kuala Lumpur
• George Town Penang
• Kota Kinabalu waterfront
• Langkawi Pantai Cenang beach area

Tourist scams to avoid in Malaysia

• Taxi drivers from KL Sentral and KLCC refusing to use meter — use Grab app exclusively
• Fake KLIA Express ticket sellers outside the official station entrance
• Pickpocketing in Petaling Street Chinatown Kuala Lumpur
• Counterfeit goods being sold — purchasing carries legal risk in Malaysia

Best months to visit Malaysia

The best months to visit are December, January, February, March, May, June.

Before you travel

Always verify entry requirements with the official Australian government travel advisory and the Malaysia embassy or consulate before booking. Visa rules and electronic travel authorisation requirements (such as ETIAS, ESTA, K-ETA and UK ETA) change frequently. No. Australian passport holders can enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date. A return or onward ticket is required. Note that East Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak have their own separate immigration controls — your passport is stamped again on entry to these states and a separate 30 or 90 day entry period applies there.