The Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Malaysia on Mutual Visa Exemption of Visa Requirement for Holders of Passports for Public Affairs and Ordinary Passports will come into force on July 17, 2025. 

According to the Agreement, citizens holding valid Chinese passports for public affairs and ordinary passports, and citizens holding valid Malaysian ordinary passports, may enter into, exit from, or transit through the territory of the other Contracting Party without a visa and stay for a period of stay not exceeding 30 days in the territory of the other Contracting Party, for the purposes of vacation/tour, family and friends visit, business, exchange, private affairs, medical treatment and international traffic (crew members). The cumulative duration of stay must not exceed 90 days within each period of 180 days.

Those who intend to stay in the territory of the other Contracting Party for a period of more than 30 days or to reside or engage in employment, study, media activities, or other activities which require prior approval from the competent authorities of the Contracting Party, shall apply for an appropriate visa before entering the territory of the Contracting Party.

For inquiries, Malaysian citizens in the consular district which covers State of Penang, State of Perak, State of Kedah and State of Perlis, please contact Chinese Visa Application Service Center (Kuala Lumpur). Tel: 0060-389663925 (workdays 13:00-17:00), Email: klcentre@visaforchina.org.