Visit (visa exemption): Malaysian citizen in Malaysia → Japan
Malaysian citizens can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days — but only holders of an ICAO-compliant ePassport; without one you are advised to obtain a visa in advance.
Short visit to Japan visa-free for Malaysian holders of an ICAO-compliant ePassport — no visa to obtain in advance for stays of up to 90 days.
- Validity
- Visa-free entry — no visa is issued in advance (ICAO-compliant ePassport holders only)
- Entries
- Each visa-free entry is granted as landing permission on arrival
- Max stay per visit
- Up to 90 days granted upon landing permission
When to start
Start 1–14 days before your travel date.
Malaysia is on Japan's visa-exemption list, but the exemption applies only to holders of an ICAO-compliant ePassport — without one you are advised to obtain a visa in advance.
Make sure your Malaysian passport is an ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards — look for the ePassport symbol on the front cover.
Landing permission for Malaysian citizens is granted for 90 days — Malaysia is not among the shorter-period exceptions (15 days for Indonesia/Thailand, 30 days for Brunei/Qatar). The exemption covers short visits, not paid work.
You can register your immigration and customs details online in advance and show the 2D code on arrival to speed up procedures — optional, not a visa requirement.
Present your ICAO-compliant ePassport — the immigration officer at the port of entry grants your visa-free landing permission with the 90-day period of stay.
What you'll need
- ICAO-compliant Malaysian ePassport — A Malaysian ePassport in compliance with ICAO standards (IC chip with biometric data; ePassport symbol on the front cover) — the visa exemption applies only to ePassport holders. ✓ verified
- Visa in advance (only if you don't hold an ICAO-compliant ePassport) — If your passport is not an ICAO-compliant ePassport, you are advised to obtain a visa in advance — otherwise you will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan. ✓ verified·
- Visit Japan Web 2D code (optional) — If you pre-register on Visit Japan Web, have the 2D code ready on your smartphone or tablet for immigration and customs on arrival — optional but it smooths arrival procedures. ✓ verified·
Where you'll apply
No visa to apply for in advance and no visa centre involved: Malaysian ePassport holders enter Japan visa-free and receive landing permission from the immigration officer on arrival.
Fees
| Visa-free short-stay entry | varies |
Gotchas to watch
- The exemption applies only to ICAO-compliant ePassports: without one you "will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan" — obtain a visa in advance instead.
- The exemption covers short stays of 90 days or less with no income-earning activities — to work, study long-term or stay longer you must obtain the appropriate visa in advance.
- Visa-free status is not a guarantee of entry: landing permission is granted by the immigration officer at the port of entry.
