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Malaysia passport to Philippines

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

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

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Key facts

  • Philippines lets 161 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: Philippines passports also enter Malaysia without a prior visa.

Before you fly

  • Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
  • Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
  • Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Visa site

Flight corridor

Direct flights

MalaysiaMalaysiaPhilippinesPhilippines
Typical duration
3.6 hours
From
KUL · BKI · MYY
To
MNL · KLO · PPS

Airlines Zest Air, Cebu Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia

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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.

Philippines

Country profile

Capital

Manila

Population

114.1 million

Area

300,000 km²

Currency

Philippine peso PHP

Languages

English, Filipino

Time zone

UTC+08:00

Foreign-born

87,212 · 2024

Migrant share

0.1%

Ethnic groups · 2020

  • Tagalog26%
  • other local ethnicities18.5%
  • Bisaya/Binisaya14.3%
  • Ilocano8%
  • Cebuano8%
  • Illonggo7.9%
  • Other17.3%

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 A / Type B

Mains

230 V · 60 Hz

Driving

Right

Emergency

Police 911 · Ambulance 911

Dialing code

+63

Airports

MNL · CEB · CRK · KLO

Highlights

  • Chocolate Hills
  • El Nido
  • Coron
  • Mayon
  • Banaue Rice Terraces

Malaysia · Visa free

FAQ

Does a Malaysia passport need a visa for Philippines?

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?

Philippines typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Philippines mission.

What about a Philippines passport entering Malaysia?

The reverse result is “Visa free”.

How do you apply for Philippines as a visitor?

Visa-free / extension:Often 30 days first, with paid extensions。After visa-free entry, extend at immigration or an authorised centre; overstays are fined.

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