Malaysia Passport Ranking: Visa-Free Countries and Visa Requirements
Visa Requirement Map
Passport Mobility Over Time
Annual Mobility Score and global ranking history for this passport.
| Year | Mobility Score | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 101 | 34 |
| 2021 | 134 | 35 |
| 2022 | 166 | 30 |
| 2023 | 170 | 32 |
| 2024 | 170 | 30 |
| 2025 | 174 | 8 |
| 2026 | 174 | 4 |
Malaysia: Other Rankings
- Welcoming rankWelcoming Countries
- 30th out of 199 countries
- Within-Language RankingMalay
- 2nd out of 3 countries
- WTO Members RankingWTO Member Countries
- 7th out of 159 countries
- Organisation of Islamic Cooperation RankingOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation Countries
- 2nd out of 57 countries
- APEC RankingAPEC Member Economies
- 2nd out of 21 countries
- ASEAN RankingASEAN Countries
- 2nd out of 11 countries
- Commonwealth RankingCommonwealth Countries
- 2nd out of 56 countries
- OPEC+ RankingOPEC+ Countries
- 1st out of 21 countries
- D-8 RankingD-8 Countries
- 1st out of 9 countries
- G77 RankingG77 Countries
- 3rd out of 132 countries
Key Destination Access
A valid visa is required before travel.
An electronic travel authorization is required before travel.
A valid visa is required before travel.
Visa-free travel is available.
About Malaysia
Malaysia lies in Southeast Asia, split into two main landmasses by the South China Sea. Peninsular Malaysia shares borders with Thailand, while East Malaysia occupies part of the island of Borneo. The country's landscape features extensive tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, and long coastlines. Its strategic maritime position has long made it a crossroads for trade and cultures.
Kuala Lumpur and other cities showcase a blend of modern high-rises, colonial shophouses, and bustling street markets. Hawker centers and night markets offer an array of local dishes reflecting Malay, Chinese, and Indian influences. Traditional arts such as batik printing and silat martial arts coexist with contemporary music and film. Outside the urban centers, life moves at a slower pace amid palm plantations and fishing villages.
Malaysia is an active member of ASEAN and participates in regional economic and security dialogues. Its economy relies on manufacturing, services, and commodity exports like palm oil and petroleum. The country maintains diplomatic relations with major powers while emphasizing a non-aligned stance. Its location along vital shipping lanes enhances its role in global trade networks.