Rules of entry to Malaysia for Ukrainians

To enter Malaysia you need the following documents:

• Ukrainian biometric or regular passport valid for more than 6 months on the date of entry
  
• a copy of the first page of the passport;
  
• a return ticket or a ticket to another country from Malaysia;
  
• accommodation reservation;
  
• a certificate proving that you have sufficient funds. At the same time, the personal account must have at least 500 USD;
  
• medical insurance.
  
  

For children:

• birth certificate;
  
• permission to leave from parents.
  
  

PLEASE NOTE! Citizens under the age of 16 may leave Ukraine with the consent of both parents (adoptive parents) and accompanied by them or accompanied by persons authorized by them who have reached the age of 18 at the time of leaving Ukraine (in martial law, travel abroad is allowed without the notarized consent of the other parent (adoptive parent).

When planning a trip to Malaysia, increasing attention is being paid to the consistency between the stated purpose of entry and the actual documents — accommodation reservations, itinerary, return tickets, and length of stay. Discrepancies between the stated information and the supporting documents may raise additional questions during border control.

To minimize risks and correctly prepare a package of documents in accordance with the purpose of the trip, it is advisable to consult with a lawyer in advance.

Important!
From December 2023, to enter Malaysia, travelers need to fill out a digital MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) online. It is recommended to do this 3 days before arrival on the website. The document is filled out in English.
The questionnaire includes full name, passport details, e-mail, place of registration, date of arrival and departure, mode of transport and country of departure. After filling it out, a confirmation is sent to the specified email, which must be saved in PDF format and shown to the border guard at the time of entry.

How much money do you need to cross the border?

Malaysia does not set a minimum amount of funds for entry. If necessary, border guards may ask you to confirm your financial security for the duration of your stay. Tourists are usually advised to have at least USD 50 per day, depending on their travel plans.

Do I need health insurance to travel to Malaysia?

Yes, medical insurance is an important element when traveling to Malaysia.

When entering Malaysia, border guards may check whether your medical insurance is valid for the entire planned stay, not just for the arrival and departure dates. If the policy does not cover the entire trip, this may give rise to additional questions during the check.

At the border at the point of arrival, you must fill out an immigration card, keep it until you leave the country, and pay an entry fee. An important feature is the fact that the form is filled out regardless of whether you are applying for a visa to Malaysia or not.

The immigration card must contain the following information:

1. FULL NAME
   
2. Date and place of birth
   
3. Citizenship
   
4. Occupation
   
5. Place of permanent residence
   
6. Passport number and who issued it
   
   

How can I extend my stay in Malaysia?

If you are going to stay in the country for more than 30 days, you need to apply for a visa. To do this, you must first collect a certain package of documents and apply to the embassy.

The required documents are

• application form
  
• valid passport with a validity period of more than 6 months on the date of entry
  
• 1 photo
  
• for children (inscribed in the passport) - 1 photo, the visa is issued free of charge
  
• for children (have their own passport) - 1 photo, visa fee is additionally paid
  
• a round-trip ticket
  
  

Visa processing time can vary from three days to two weeks.

IMPORTANT! If you exceed the visa-free stay in the country, you must obtain an exit permit and pay a fine of 100 MYR. As a rule, the embassy refuses to grant a visa to late pregnant women.

What are the rules for crossing the border with pets for Ukrainians?

Before traveling to Malaysia, it is necessary to check the health status of all pets. To enter Malaysia with a pet, you will need to present a certified health certificate to the customs officers. Dogs and cats will also need a microchip, parasite treatment, and vaccinations.

What to do if your foreign passport is about to expire

As of October 29, 2025, Ukraine has abolished the military rule that allowed foreign passports to be extended and information about children to be added to them.

Now, a valid biometric passport is required to travel abroad.

If your document has been extended or information about children has been added to it, you must apply for a new foreign passport.

Where to obtain a new passport

• In Ukraine: at DMS, CNAA offices, or at branches of DP “Document”.
• Abroad: at embassies or consulates of Ukraine, as well as at branches of DP ‘Document’, if they operate in your country.

If you are abroad and have an “extended” passport

If border guards do not let you leave or enter the country with an “extended” document, contact the nearest Ukrainian embassy or consulate.

There you can apply for an identity card for return to Ukraine (“white passport”). It is issued on the day of application — free of charge for children under 16 and for a consular fee for adults.

Planning a trip or an extended stay in Malaysia? It is important to be sure of every step, because even the slightest mistake can cost you time, money, or ruined plans. Visit Ukraine team is ready to help you avoid such problems. We provide professional legal support to make your travels safe and comfortable.

Our services are tailored to meet all your needs:

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With Visit Ukraine, you will not only save time, but also avoid the stress associated with paperwork and legal nuances in Malaysia. Travel with confidence - we will take care of the rest!

Always carry your passport of a citizen of Ukraine with you. In case of detention, ask the local authorities to inform the Embassy (+ 60-16-7484-123).

Aid

Medical services and services are insured or paid. Services in public clinics in Malaysia are much cheaper. The largest state clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

Possibility of extension of short-term stay and visas for citizens of Ukraine

When entering Malaysia for tourist or private purposes without obtaining a visa in advance, citizens of Ukraine can stay in the country for up to 30 days. In exceptional cases, the law allows you to extend your legal stay in Malaysia by obtaining a special permit (Special Pass) for another 30 days.

For this, citizens of Ukraine need to contact the Immigration Department of Putrajaya with a letter from the Embassy at the address: Level 1-7 (Podium) Block 2G4, Precint 2, Federal Government Administration Centre, 62550, Putrajaya. Citizens of Ukraine do not need to make an online appointment to visit the office of the Department of Immigration in Putrajaya.

In order to receive a letter of support, it is necessary to send scanned copies to [email protected]:

- statements

– the first page of the passport + the page with the stamp on entry to Malaysia

– proof of residential address in Malaysia (copy of confirmation of housing reservation or copy of guarantor's passport + copy of lease agreement or utility bill if you live with relatives or friends).

These documents must also be presented at the office of the Immigration Department.

The embassy issues letters to citizens centrally once a week. The document is sent electronically. If an urgent extension of stay is necessary, the letter is drawn up individually.

The Department of Immigration extends visas for 30 days from the date of application!

The cost of the extension is 100 Malaysian Ringgit.

The final decision on visa extension is made by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

Foreign nationals may transit through Malaysia's international airports without changing terminals or going through immigration control. KLIA and KLIA2 are different terminals, changing terminals requires passing through immigration control and, accordingly, all the conditions for entering Malaysia as described above.

A person who enters Malaysia by all means of transportation except air:

• Wine, spirits, beer or malt beverage not exceeding 1 liter in total;
  
• New clothes no more than 3 (three) pieces;
  
• New shoes no more than 1 (one) pair;
  
• Food with a total value of not more than RM150.00;
  
• New portable electric or battery-powered personal care and hygiene appliances not exceeding 1 unit each;
  
• All goods other than those mentioned above (except for tires/pipes, cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes (including pipe bowls), e-cigarettes/similar personal electric vaporization devices, preparations used for smoking with an e-cigarette and an electric vaporization device in the form of a liquid or gel that does not contain nicotine) with a total value not exceeding RM 500.00
  
  

A person entering Malaysia by air:

• Wine, spirits, beer or malt beverage with a total amount not exceeding 1 liter;
  
• New clothes no more than 3 pieces;
  
• New shoes no more than 1 pair;
  
• Food with a total value of no more than 150.00 ringgit;
  
• New portable electric or battery-powered personal care and hygiene appliances not exceeding 1 (one) unit each;
  
• All goods other than those mentioned above (except for tires/pipes, cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes (including pipe bowls), e-cigarettes/similar personal electric vaporizers, preparations used for smoking with an e-cigarette and an electric vaporizer in the form of a liquid or gel that does not contain nicotine) with a total value not exceeding RM 1000.00
  
  

The following goods are strictly prohibited for importation:

• Reproductions of any currency note, banknote or coin currently issued in any country.
  
• Obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, postcards, lithographs, engravings, films, videotapes, laser disks, color slides, computer disks and any other media.
  
• Any device that was intended to harm the interests of Malaysia or is not suitable for peace.
  
• All types of piranha fish.
  
• Turtle eggs.
  
• Cocoa pods, rambutans, pulasan, longan and fruits from the Philippines and Indonesia.
  
• Daggers and switchblades.
  
• Radio broadcast receivers capable of receiving radio communications in the (68 - 87) MHz and (108 - 174) MHz bands
  
• Cloth with a print or copy of any verses of the Quran.
  
• Pen, pencil and other objects similar to syringes.
  
  

Importation of the goods listed below is prohibited except on the basis of an import license or permission from the relevant authorities:

• Any meat, bones, skin, hooves, horns, offal or any part of animals and poultry.
  
• Explosives and fireworks
  
• Imitation weapons, toy guns/pistols.
  
• Imitation hand grenades.
  
• Weapons and ammunition, except for personal weapons.
  
• Body armor, steel helmets, and other items of clothing as protection against attack.
  
• Protective helmets (except for those worn by motorcyclists or motorcyclists).
  
• Game consoles, except for game watches and video games for use with a television receiver.
  
• Pharmaceutical products
  
  

Prescribed medicines can only be imported or exported from the country on the basis of a license issued by the Ministry of Health Malaysia.