Malaysian visa for Bangladeshi citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Bangladeshi passport holders visiting Malaysia for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Bangladeshi citizens to enter Malaysia for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Malaysia e-visa for Bangladeshi citizens | Eligible | |
| Visa on arrival | Malaysia visa on arrival for Bangladeshi citizens | Not Available | |
Malaysia tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Bangladeshi 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 Bangladesh, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Malaysia nearest your place of residence.
- Dhaka: The High Commission of Malaysia in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Working hours: Close now. Open in 8 hours 30 minutes)
Malaysia visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Malaysia diplomatic mission offices to Bangladesh for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Bangladesh traveling to Malaysia from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Bangladesh) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 130,623 | N/A |
| 2009 | 136,009 | 4.12% |
| 2010 | 129,276 | -4.95% |
| 2011 | 137,356 | 6.25% |
| 2012 | 127,929 | -6.86% |
| 2013 | 134,663 | 5.26% |
| 2014 | 204,418 | 51.80% |
| 2015 | 147,152 | -28.01% |
| 2016 | 114,607 | -22.12% |
| 2017 | 111,836 | -2.42% |
| 2018 | 150,054 | 34.17% |
| 2019 | 179,000 | 19.29% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Malaysia & Bangladesh comparison
Malaysia's area is approximately 328,550 km2 (126,853 sq mi), while the area of Bangladesh is approximately 130,170 km2 (50,258 sq mi). This means Bangladesh is 2.52 times smaller than Malaysia.
As of October 2025, Malaysia's population is ~34.5 million people - 138,536,408 fewer people than the population of Bangladesh.
We have highlighted Malaysia & Bangladesh’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Malaysia | Bangladesh | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 34,469,788 | 173,006,196 | 138.5 million fewer people live in Malaysia than Bangladesh |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 107 | 75 | Malaysia has 32 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Bangladesh. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 133 | 19 | Malaysia passport holders can visit 114 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 126 | 67 | Malaysian hosts 59 more foreign missions than Bangladesh. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Bangladesh travel to Malaysia in one year?
The number of visitors from Bangladesh visiting Malaysia in 2019 was approximately 179,000.
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- Travel time: 4 hours 43 minutes
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