Malaysia Passport Index 2026: Passport Ranking and Visa-Free Travel
Compare the Malaysia passport by mobility score, visa-free access, visa on arrival options, eTA routes and visa required destinations.
Passport Reports FAQ for Malaysia Passport Ranking 2026
What does the Malaysia passport ranking show?
The Malaysia passport ranking explains travel access through visa-free entry, visa on arrival, eTA and visa-required destinations. Passport Reports presents it as editorial research, not legal advice.
What is the Malaysia passport rank in the index?
The Malaysia passport rank is shown as 7th. It should be read with 174, because the index compares practical travel access across passports.
How is the mobility score for Malaysia calculated?
The mobility score for Malaysia is 174. It combines visa-free, visa on arrival and eTA destinations, while visa-required destinations are listed separately.
How many visa-free destinations are available for Malaysia passport holders?
Malaysia passport holders are shown with 121 visa-free destinations. This helps identify where pre-travel visa applications may not be needed under current entry rules.
What does visa on arrival mean for Malaysia passport holders?
Visa on arrival means selected destinations may allow eligible Malaysia passport holders to request a visa at the border or airport. The count shown is 45.
What does eTA access mean in the Malaysia passport index?
eTA access refers to electronic travel authorization routes. For Malaysia, the eTA count is 8, and it forms part of the mobility score methodology.
How many destinations require a visa for Malaysia passport holders?
The visa-required count for Malaysia is 24. This category marks destinations where a visa process may be needed before travel.
Can the Malaysia passport be compared with other passports?
Yes. The Malaysia passport can be compared by rank, 174, visa-free access, visa on arrival access, eTA and visa-required destinations.
Which country facts support the Malaysia passport page?
The page includes population 34,905,275 (2025 est.), official language Bahasa Malaysia, government type Federal constitutional monarchy and continent Asia. These facts give context but do not change visa rules.
Is the Malaysia passport index a visa or travel document service?
No. Passport Reports provides passport ranking and travel-access information for research. It does not issue passports, process visas or promise admission at any border.