Vietnam Visa for Malaysian Travelers: 30 Days Visa-Free and When You Need One
Does a Malaysian need a visa to visit Vietnam? Not for a stay of up to 30 days: Malaysian passport holders can enter without one. A Vietnam visa for Malaysian travelers is needed only for longer stays or for work, and the usual choice is an e-visa you can apply for online from $47 (about RM192). This page explains the 30-day rule, when a visa is needed, the cost in ringgit, timing and documents. For other passports, see visa requirements by nationality .
Does a Malaysian need a visa to visit Vietnam? Not for a stay of up to 30 days: Malaysian passport holders can enter without one. A Vietnam visa for Malaysian travelers is needed only for longer stays or for work, and the usual choice is an e-visa you can apply for online from $47 (about RM192). This page explains the 30-day rule, when a visa is needed, the cost in ringgit, timing and documents. For other passports, see visa requirements by nationality.
The rules below are as of October 2026. Ringgit amounts use the xe.com mid-market rate on 2026-10-11 (1 USD = 4.0865 MYR) and are approximate, because you pay in US dollars.
Your trip and what you need:
| Your trip on a Malaysian passport | What you need |
|---|---|
| Up to 30 days | No visa; a passport valid at least 6 months |
| Longer than 30 days, up to 90 days | An e-visa, single or multiple entry |
| Work or a long-term stay | A visa arranged through a sponsor or the Vietnamese embassy |
| Traveling with family on non-exempt passports | No visa for you; an e-visa for each of them |
Do Malaysians need a visa to visit Vietnam?
No, not for short trips. The Embassy of Malaysia in Hanoi states that Malaysian passport holders need no entry visa for a stay of up to 30 days, and that a visa is needed for stays longer than 30 days.
This comes from the visa exemption between Vietnam and Malaysia as ASEAN members, separate from the 45-day lists for European and Asian countries. Our visa-free entry list shows every exempt nationality.
When a Malaysian needs a visa to visit Vietnam
A Malaysian needs a visa to visit Vietnam in two main cases: a stay longer than 30 days, or a purpose such as paid work that needs its own visa. For trips of 31 to 90 days, the e-visa is the simplest route, with single or multiple entries.
Typical examples are a two-month backpacking trip from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta, or a long stay with relatives. For work, an employer in Vietnam acts as sponsor, and the visa is arranged through them and the Vietnamese embassy.
Vietnam visa for Malaysian travelers: fees in ringgit
A Vietnam e-visa costs $25 (about RM102) single entry if you apply yourself at evisa.gov.vn. Through us, a 1-month e-visa costs from $47 (about RM192) single entry, government fee included. Prices last checked: 2026-10-11.
| Speed | Single entry (USD) | Approx. RM | Multiple entry (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (5-7 working days) | $47 | RM192 | $82 |
| 3 Working Days | $69 | RM282 | $98 |
| 1 Working Day | $99 | RM405 | $123 |
| Same day (4-8 working hours) | $118 | RM482 | $150 |
| Super Urgent (2.5 working hours) | $169 | RM691 | $212 |
| Last-Minute Emergency (1.5 working hours) | $260 | RM1,062 | $285 |
You pay by card in US dollars, so your bank may add a foreign transaction fee; we add no card surcharge. If your e-visa arrives after the estimated delivery time shown at checkout, we refund 100%. For stays of up to 90 days, our full price table lists 3-month e-visas.
Processing time in Malaysian time
A standard e-visa through us takes 5-7 working days, Monday to Friday in Vietnam. Malaysia is 1 hour ahead of Vietnam all year, with no daylight saving on either side, so the cut-offs are easy to convert.
| Vietnam time (working day) | Kuala Lumpur time |
|---|---|
| 8:00, urgent speeds open | 9:00 |
| 14:14, last Same day order | 15:14 |
| 17:30, last Last-Minute Emergency order | 18:30 |
| 18:00, last 1 Working Day order | 19:00 |
An order placed by 18:30 in Kuala Lumpur on a working day can still get a Last-Minute Emergency e-visa the same day. Our urgent e-visa page lists every fast speed.
Documents for a Malaysian passport
For the visa-free entry, you need only your Malaysian passport, valid for at least 6 months after arrival with at least one blank page. For an e-visa, you also need:
- Passport scan: the full photo page, including the two lines of letters and numbers at the bottom.
- Photo: 4x6 cm, white background, no glasses.
- Trip details: your arrival date and the airport or border gate where you will enter.
You upload the scan and photo after paying. You do not need a bank statement or a copy of your card.
How to apply from Malaysia
When your trip is longer than 30 days, you apply for the e-visa online in four steps:
- Step 1: Fill in the e-visa form with your arrival date, entry point and speed.
- Step 2: Pay by credit or debit card.
- Step 3: Upload your passport photo page and portrait photo.
- Step 4: Receive the e-visa by email, check every detail and print a copy.
Our guide on how to apply covers each step and the visa on arrival route.
Vietnamese embassy in Malaysia
The Embassy of Vietnam is in Kuala Lumpur. Malaysians rarely need it for tourism, because short stays are visa-free and longer tourist stays use the e-visa. You would contact it for work or other visa types. Contacts are on our page about the Vietnam embassy in Malaysia.
Traveling with people on other passports? See the rules for Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, India and Australia.
Tips for Malaysian travelers
Three situations cause most confusion for Malaysian travelers: counting the 30 days, family members on other passports, and lookalike visa websites.
Count your 30 days
Count the 30-day limit from your arrival date, and check the date stamped in your passport at immigration. If your return flight might slip past day 30, or you plan to stay on with friends, apply for an e-visa that covers the full trip before you travel.
Family members on other passports
The exemption follows the passport, not the family. A spouse or child traveling on an Indian, Chinese or other non-exempt passport needs their own e-visa, even when you do not. One e-visa order covers up to 5 people.
Spot lookalike visa websites
The government site for Vietnam e-visas is evisa.gov.vn. Some private websites use names that sound like a government agency and charge more. Our guide to the Vietnam e-visa official website shows how to tell them apart.
If your trip is longer than 30 days, start your application for an e-visa. VietnamVisa-Easy.com is a private visa service operated by H2 Global Travel JSC since 2012, not a government website. You can apply directly at evisa.gov.vn for US$25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I extend the 30-day visa-free stay?
Plan not to. If your trip may run past 30 days, apply for an e-visa covering the whole stay before you travel. An e-visa can cover up to 90 days, with single or multiple entries. Overstaying is an immigration offense in Vietnam.
Do Malaysian children need a visa for Vietnam?
No, not for up to 30 days, as long as each child travels on their own Malaysian passport. For a longer trip, every child needs their own e-visa, and children under 14 pay a government fee of $25 whatever the visa type.
Can Malaysians use visa on arrival instead of an e-visa?
Yes, for a trip by air that is longer than 30 days. You order an approval letter online, from $28, and pay a stamping fee of $25 (single) or $50 (multiple) in cash at the airport. The e-visa is simpler for most travelers.
Does the exemption cover work in Vietnam?
No. The 30-day visa-free entry is for visits. Paid work in Vietnam needs a visa sponsored by an employer, and usually a work permit. Ask your employer in Vietnam to start the process before you travel.
Is VietnamVisa-Easy.com a government website?
No. VietnamVisa-Easy.com is a private visa service run by H2 Global Travel JSC since 2012. We check and submit e-visa applications and arrange visa on arrival letters for travelers who need a visa.
