Malaysia visa for Ethiopians

eVisa (apply online)

Obtain the approved electronic visa before travel. Stay: 14 days · per entry; subject to immigration endorsement. Recorded fee: 126 MYR.

Ethiopia · Ordinary passport · Short visit · Single-entry social visa · Rule supported by recorded sources

Recorded fee: 126 MYR
Stay allowance: 14 days · per entry; subject to immigration endorsement
Processing: 2–7 business days
Visa usage window: Not confirmed

Residence, a supporting visa or another condition may change this route. Review consequential conditions before applying

Next step

Check whether you meet the conditions

Full Malaysia visa guide

Reviewed 6 October 202627 sources · High confidenceMalaysian Immigration Department Sources and verification

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Who this applies to, and exceptions

What can change this answer

Holding another visa or a residence permit, your age or your port of entry can open a different route.

These routes are conditional. Every stated requirement must be met; selecting a document does not confirm eligibility.

Do you hold one of these?

When applying from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE, provide proof of residence or lawful stay in the country of application. Nationality eligibility still applies.
- Confirm document validity and use conditions with the official authority.
Malaysian Immigration Department · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Conditional · eVisa (apply online)$30.84
Use an air entry point; the nationality-specific rule does not permit entry by land or sea.
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Conditional · eVisa (apply online)

Obtain approval before travel. Card-payment total: MYR 126.00; permitted visit up to 14 days.

Sources for this rule

1.
Malaysian Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)
malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06
2.
Embassy of Malaysia, The Hague (opens in a new tab)
embassymalaysia.nl · Airline or official mission
Recorded check: 2026-10-06
3.
Malaysian Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)
imi.gov.my · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06
4.
Malaysian Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)
malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06
5.
Bank Negara Malaysia (opens in a new tab)
financialmarkets.bnm.gov.my · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06
6.
Malaysian Immigration Department (opens in a new tab)
imi.gov.my · Government
Recorded check: 2026-10-06

Why we say this (6)

“quatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Guinea - Bissau Ghana India Ivory Coast Libe”
Quoted from Malaysian Immigration Department · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“torial Guinea 14 Eritrea 14 Ethiopia 14 Ghana 14 Guinea-Bissau 14 Ivory Co”
Quoted from Embassy of Malaysia, The Hague · Airline data (Timatic) · checked 6 Oct 2026
“Countries which are not listed are to pay RM 20.00”
Quoted from Malaysian Immigration Department · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“Convenience Charge e-Commerce/Master Card Payment e-Wallet: Alipay and WeChat Pay 0.8% of the total transaction value 1.7% of the total transaction value”
Quoted from Malaysian Immigration Department · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“KL USD/MYR REF RATE 4.0858 as at 06 Oct 2026”
Quoted from Bank Negara Malaysia · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026
“For countries marked as (*) are allowed to enter Malaysia by air only.”
Quoted from Malaysian Immigration Department · Destination government · checked 6 Oct 2026

History of this rule(1)

This passport follows the general rule for this destination; its history is shown.

6 October 2026eVisa (apply online)No visa neededChecked against official sources

How to apply, step by step

1
Check the passport route
Check the visa-required list, nationality stay limit and country of application.
2
Create and verify the account
Register an account and complete email verification. Sign-in uses a password and a 6-digit emailed code.
3
Complete the application
Enter matching passport details and upload the photo, passport, itinerary, accommodation and financial documents.
4
Review and pay
Correct errors before paying. The total includes the visa fee, MYR 105 processing and the payment surcharge.
5
Answer document requests
Monitor email and the account. Additional-document processing restarts the 2–7 working-day period.
6
Carry the approval and complete MDAC
Carry the approved digital or printed visa. Submit MDAC in its separate 3-day arrival window when required.

Malaysian Immigration Department · Recorded check 2026-10-06

More sources (6)

Embassy of Malaysia, The Hague · 2026-10-06 Malaysian Immigration Department · 2026-10-06 Malaysian Immigration Department · 2026-10-06 Malaysian Immigration Department · 2026-10-06 Malaysian Immigration Department · 2026-10-06 Bank Negara Malaysia · 2026-10-06

Before you travel

Registrations before arrival

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
When: Arrival must fall within 3 days, including the submission date; submit before arrival.
Who: Most foreign entrants. Exemptions include Singapore citizens, diplomatic/official passports, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term-pass holders, and specified border documents. Airside transit without immigration is exempt.
Free
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia · Recorded check 2026-10-06
More sources (4)
UK FCDO · 2026-10-06 Global Affairs Canada · 2026-10-06 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Malaysia · 2026-10-06 Malaysian Immigration Department · 2026-10-06

Announced changes

From 31 December 2026
Indian social-visit exemption is published through 2026-12-31; recheck before travel after that date.
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Documents to prepare

Documents whose scope matches the base route. Review the additional conditions below.

For an electronic application, use a passport valid at least six months on entry with three blank pages.
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Studio photo, 35 × 50 mm, white background, taken within 6 months; scanned photos and selfies are not accepted.
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Confirmed return or onward ticket and sufficient funds.
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Accommodation booking or residential address for the whole visit. For a private host, upload a cover letter with host name, address, identity number and phone.
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Bank statements for the last 3 months for the social electronic-visa application.
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Requirements by application location and circumstance

These are conditional requirements, not a checklist for everyone. Choosing a city does not establish the mission’s jurisdiction over your residence.

Confirm whether the condition applies
Birth certificate for an applicant under 18. · Applicant under 18.
Malaysian Immigration Department · Recorded check 2026-10-06
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Confirm whether the condition applies
Carry the residence pass or visa supporting your lawful stay in the country of residence, where applicable. · Applying while in a third country.
Malaysian Immigration Department · Recorded check 2026-10-06

How much the Malaysia visa costs for Ethiopians

Government fee: Nationality visa fee: 20 MYR
Insurance within the application fee: Not itemised in the fee record
Service and verification: Not itemised in the fee record
Processing: 105 MYR
Card surcharge, 0.8%: 1 MYR
Recorded amount for this route: 126 MYR
Total of itemised fees: 126 MYR

The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.

Approximate equivalent: 30.84 USD · 2026-10-06 · Financial Markets — 6 October 2026

Sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Stay, validity and entries

Malaysian Immigration Department · Recorded check 2026-10-06

More sources (6)

Stay per entry: 14 days per entry
Visa usage window: Not confirmed
Limit over a period: Not confirmed
Recorded duration rule: per entry; subject to immigration endorsement
Entries: Single
Extension in country: Possible

Entry and health rules

These facts are scoped to this route. Requirements with unconfirmed scope remain in the destination reference and are not a personal checklist. Full entry reference

Yellow fever vaccination: In some cases
Certificate required after travel from a yellow-fever-risk country, including airport transit over 12 hours. It becomes valid 10 days after vaccination and lasts for life. Without a valid certificate, quarantine may last up to 6 days.
Ministry of Health Malaysia · Recorded check 2026-10-06
Return or onward ticket: Required
Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket.
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Proof of funds: Required
Visitors need enough money for their stay; this general entry sheet gives no fixed minimum.
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Proof of funds: Required
For a social-visit eVisa, prepare three months of bank statements and evidence of available funds.
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Accommodation: Required
Provide accommodation for the entire stay; a private residential address and supporting host letter can replace a hotel booking.
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Invitation: In some cases
For a private stay in an eVisa application, provide the host letter and identity/contact details requested in the FAQ.
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Printed visa: Not required
The approved eVisa Note is accepted digitally; optional printing may be in colour or black and white on A4.
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Children:
Electronic-visa applicants under 18 upload a birth certificate.
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Payment, transit and practical tips

Emergency numbers: General 999 · Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Driving side: Left
eSIM availability: Hotlink offers an eSIM signup flow with passport and facial identity checks. Device and plan compatibility still apply.
Cash declaration: Declare cash and bearer instruments at USD 10000 equivalent or more pending confirmation: the general page includes equality, while the January 2025 leaflet says exceeding. Ringgit above the threshold also needs prior central-bank permission. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Duty-free allowance: Published personal allowances include 1 litre of alcoholic drink, 3 new garments, 1 new pair of shoes, food up to MYR 150, and other eligible goods up to MYR 1000 by air or MYR 500 by other transport. Product exclusions and conditions apply.
Medicines: The health ministry permits up to 1 month of personal or accompanying immediate-family medication. Keep original packaging and an English prescription or translation stating medicine, dose and quantity; declare controlled medicines. Customs also lists a permit requirement for prescription medicines, so confirm the product-specific permit before travel.
Overstaying: Overstay can lead to a fine and detention. Published Immigration pages disagree on whether MYR 10000 is a minimum or maximum court fine; no per-day calculator is justified. The compounding schedule separately gives a maximum of MYR 3000. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Leaving the country: Keep the entry pass and leave by its expiry. Carry the passport for travel between Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah or Sarawak; British guidance describes additional immigration checks and stamps.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Malaysia visa for Ethiopians?

126 MYR. See the fee breakdown and its components below.

How long can Ethiopians stay in Malaysia?

14 days · per entry; subject to immigration endorsement

How long does the Malaysia visa take?

Published processing time for this product: 2–7 business days.

What documents do I need for the Malaysia visa?

For an electronic application, use a passport valid at least six months on entry with three blank pages.; Studio photo, 35 × 50 mm, white background, taken within 6 months; scanned photos and selfies are not accepted.; Confirmed return or onward ticket and sufficient funds.; Accommodation booking or residential address for the whole visit. For a private host, upload a cover letter with host name, address, identity number and phone.; Bank statements for the last 3 months for the social electronic-visa application..