Malaysian visa for Australian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Australian passport holders visiting Malaysia for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Australian citizens to enter Malaysia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Malaysia e-visa for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Malaysia visa on arrival for Australian citizens | Not Available | |
Malaysia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Australian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Malaysia.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Malaysia.
If you are looking for Malaysia visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Australia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malaysia nearest your place of residence.
- Canberra: The High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 30 minutes)
- Sydney: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Sydney, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 30 minutes)
- Melbourne: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Melbourne, Australia (Working hours: Close now. Open in 6 hours 30 minutes)
- Perth: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Perth, Australia (Working hours: Close now)
Malaysia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malaysia diplomatic mission offices to Australia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Australia traveling to Malaysia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Australia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 360,905 | N/A |
| 2009 | 383,001 | 6.12% |
| 2010 | 360,905 | -5.77% |
| 2011 | 386,684 | 7.14% |
| 2012 | 349,857 | -9.52% |
| 2013 | 526,342 | 50.44% |
| 2014 | 571,328 | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 351,232 | -38.52% |
| 2016 | 377,727 | 7.54% |
| 2017 | 351,232 | -7.01% |
| 2018 | 351,500 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 368,271 | 4.77% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malaysia & Australia comparison
Malaysia's area is approximately 328,550 km2 (126,853 sq mi), while the area of Australia is approximately 7,682,300 km2 (2,966,151 sq mi). This means Australia is 23.38 times bigger than Malaysia.
As of October 2025, Malaysia's population is ~34.5 million people - 7,465,411 more people than the population of Australia.
We have highlighted Malaysia & Australia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malaysia | Australia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 34,469,788 | 27,004,377 | 7.5 million more people live in Malaysia than Australia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 107 | 136 | Malaysia has 29 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Australia. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 133 | 130 | Malaysia passport holders can visit 3 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 126 | 319 | Malaysian hosts 193 fewer foreign missions than Australia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Australia travel to Malaysia in one year?
The number of visitors from Australia visiting Malaysia in 2019 was approximately 368,271.
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