BEFORE YOU GO

Malaysia entry requirements for Philippine passport holders

Your passport, your visa rules, your next steps. Prepare your documents before departure.

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Read the visa rules first, including any exemptions. Open each topic for the full conditions that may apply to you.

Requirements by topic

Travelling to Malaysia MY

Visa Requirements

Exemptions for Nationals

Nationals of Philippines do not need a visa for a maximum of 30 days.

Travel Document Requirements

Carrier Specific Travel Document Requirements

Passengers must have a passport or another travel document accepted for entry.

Travel Document Validity

Travel documents must be valid for at least 6 months upon arrival.

Travel Document Information

Travel documents issued to visitors must have at least one empty page for entry stamps and visas.

Forms

Nationals of the Philippines and airline crew departing the Philippines must register at https://etravel.gov.ph at most 72 hours before departure.

Passengers must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main , unless they:
- reside in Malaysia; or
- are a member of the Brunei-Malaysia Frequent Traveller Programme (BMFTP); or
- travel with:
- a diplomatic or official passport; or
- a General Certificate of Identity (GCI) issued by Brunei Darussalam; or
- a Thailand Border Pass; or
- an Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB).

Return/Onward Ticket Requirements

Visitors must have a return/onward ticket.

Funds

Visitors are required to hold proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Rules supplied by the Emirates travel requirements service. Retrieved . May be cached for up to 2 hours. Confirm with the official authorities and your airline.

Requirements can change at short notice. Always verify your travel documents with your airline and the official immigration authorities before departure.

GOOD TO KNOW

Before you take off

Which rules apply to Philippine passport holders visiting Malaysia?

Read the visa requirements and their exemptions together. These results use your passport nationality; residence permits, other visas, transit and the purpose of your visit can change the applicable conditions. Add residence and transit in the checker when relevant.

Does a flight reservation replace a visa or a paid flight ticket?

No. Safeonward provides temporary flight reservations. A reservation does not give permission to travel on the flight and does not replace a visa. Check whether your airline or consulate accepts a reservation or requires a fully paid ticket before ordering.

Where should I confirm the requirements before departure?

Use the official source linked in this guide and check with your operating airline. The detailed rules are retrieved from the Emirates travel requirements service and may be cached for up to two hours. The retrieval time is shown when available; it is not a guarantee that a government reviewed your personal situation.

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