Malaysia visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Malaysian Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements


  • Malaysia is the 66th largest country by land area and it has land borders with Thailand in West Malaysia, and Indonesia and Brunei in East Malaysia.
  • Singapore citizens can travel to Malaysia for up to 30 days without a visa.
  • Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 6 months from the date of arrival.
  • Visitors should note that the name on their required travel documents must correspond to the name on their passport.
  • Singaporeans with the intention of staying longer than 30 days are required to prove that they have sufficient funds (at least $500 USD, 6042500 Rupiah or 1644.622 Ringgit) to cover their stay in Malaysia past the 30 days.
  • Visitors below the age of 15 can be listed on the accompanying adult’s passport and will be required to show a birth certificate, so it is best to have it with you.
  • No certificate of vaccination is required from  Singapore  citizens to visiting  Malaysia.
  • Visitors are allowed free export of moderate amounts of tobacco products and alcoholic drinks into Malaysia.
  • Intending visitors in a late stage of pregnancy (six months or more) will not be permitted into country.
  • Intending visitors are required to pay an airport tax at the charge of MYR 45.
  • All travellers to Malaysia are required to fill a health declaration form handed over by the airlines during the flight, due to the outbreak of swine flu.
  • Visitors are permitted to have Currencies up to the equivalent on of $10,000 entry and at departure
  • The estimated flight time from Singapore to Malaysia is 58 minutes.
  • There is no time difference between Singapore and Malaysia.
  • The Malaysia 'My Second Home programme' that allows visitors to live in the country on a long-stay visa for up to 10 years has made Malaysia listed as one of the best places to retire.
  • Malaysia has the highest numbers of women working in the banking industry.
  • In total, Malaysia has 7 international ports, the major one being the Port Klang. 
  • The power plugs and sockets are of type G while the standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz in Malaysia.
  • The  major airlines flying from Singapore to Malaysia are AirAsia, AirAsia X and Uzbekistan Airways
  • The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is the currency use in Malaysia and the inhabitants of Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
  • In Malaysia, the dialling code is 60 and the top level internet domain for Malaysian sites is .my.
  • Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital city and also the political center, which is considered a Constitutional Monarchy, and home to its Ceremonial head of state.
  • Malaysia official and national language is "Malaysian", a standardised form of the Malay language alongside the English language.
  • Some of the famous sport in Malaysia are, Association football, badminton, field hockey, bowls, tennis, squash, martial arts, horse riding, sailing and skateboarding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malaysia known for?

Malaysia is one of the world's most popular place for coastal tourism. Langkawi, Kedah are the most popular nature island escape for the family. Malaysia is also  a food heaven and is arguably among the world's best



Can i drink alcohol in Malaysia?

Alcohol is generally prohibited for Muslim consumers in the country as Malaysia's sharia law forbids Muslims from drinking and selling alcohol .Therefore,  it is advisable to avoid drinking alcohol in Malaysia



What foreign currencies can I use in Malaysia?

It is best to convert your foreign currencies to the Malaysian Ringgit as there are no fees or charges to exchange your home currency into Ringgit in Malaysia



Is it safe to travel to Malaysia?
Yes, it is safe to travel to Malaysia because the country is a safe and tourist-friendly country.