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Malaysia passport to United Arab Emirates

Yes — Malaysia passport holders can visit United Arab Emirates without a visa for up to 30 days.

Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source

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Key facts

  • United Arab Emirates lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Malaysia is one of them.
  • Malaysia passports get “Visa free” at 122 of 198 destinations.
  • Travel is open both ways: United Arab Emirates passports also enter Malaysia without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 1 blank visa page
  • Photo spec43 × 55 mm
Visa site

Flight corridor

Direct flights

MalaysiaMalaysiaUnited Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates
Typical duration
7.3 hours
From
KUL
To
AUH · DXB · DWC

Airlines Malaysia Airlines, Alitalia, Emirates, Etihad Airways

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Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.

Malaysia

Country profile

Capital

Kuala Lumpur

Population

34.2 million

Area

329,750 km²

Currency

Malaysian ringgit MYR

Languages

English, Malay

Time zone

UTC+08:00

Foreign-born

3.8 million · 2024

Migrant share

10.7%

Ethnic groups · 2023

  • Bumiputera63.8%
  • Chinese20.6%
  • non-citizens9%
  • Indian6%
  • other0.6%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

United Arab Emirates

Country profile

Capital

Abu Dhabi

Population

10.7 million

Area

82,880 km²

Currency

United Arab Emirates dirham AED

Languages

Arabic

Time zone

UTC+04:00

Foreign-born

8.2 million · 2024

Migrant share

74%

Ethnic groups · 2015

  • South Asian59.4%
  • other12.8%
  • Emirati11.6%
  • Egyptian10.2%
  • Filipino6.1%

Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.

Travel notes

Plug

Type G

Mains

230 V · 50 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 999 · Ambulance 998

Dialing code

+971

Airports

DXB · AUH · SHJ · DWC

Highlights

  • Burj Khalifa
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
  • Dubai Museum
  • Palm Jumeirah
  • Al Ain Oasis

Malaysia · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Malaysia passport need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.

How long can you stay?

The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.

Passport validity and blank pages?

United Arab Emirates typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 1 blank visa page. Photo spec is often 43 × 55 mm. Confirm with a United Arab Emirates mission.

What about a United Arab Emirates passport entering Malaysia?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

How do you apply for United Arab Emirates as a visitor?

Visit visa / visa-free:Often 30–90 days。Visit visas via the airline or ICP/GDRFA; visa-free passports enter directly.

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