Malaysia visa for residents of the Gulf
If you live in a Gulf country, your residence permit may open an easier route to Malaysia. The rules below are by country of residence.
Check your eligibility and prepare your trip
GCC residence alone does not establish a separate entry exemption. Use the passport rule. Visa-required listed passports can apply online from the GCC with proof of residence or lawful stay.
| Residence | Route | Eligible passports | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | Listed nationalities | For the listed visa-required passports: prove residence or lawful stay where applying; carry the approved visa before departure. Other passports follow their own exemption or consular rule. |
| Saudi Arabia | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | Listed nationalities | For the listed visa-required passports: prove residence or lawful stay where applying; carry the approved visa before departure. Other passports follow their own exemption or consular rule. |
| Qatar | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | Listed nationalities | For the listed visa-required passports: prove residence or lawful stay where applying; carry the approved visa before departure. Other passports follow their own exemption or consular rule. |
| Kuwait | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | Listed nationalities | For the listed visa-required passports: prove residence or lawful stay where applying; carry the approved visa before departure. Other passports follow their own exemption or consular rule. |
| Bahrain | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | Listed nationalities | For the listed visa-required passports: prove residence or lawful stay where applying; carry the approved visa before departure. Other passports follow their own exemption or consular rule. |
| Oman | Conditional · eVisa (apply online) | Listed nationalities | For the listed visa-required passports: prove residence or lawful stay where applying; carry the approved visa before departure. Other passports follow their own exemption or consular rule. |
Sources
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- 2.Malaysian Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)
malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my · Government
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- 3.Malaysian Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)
malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my · Government
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- 4.Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia (opens in a new tab)
kln.gov.my · Airline or official mission
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- 5.Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia (opens in a new tab)
kln.gov.my · Airline or official mission
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- 6.Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia (opens in a new tab)
kln.gov.my · Airline or official mission
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