Ethiopia passport → Malaysia
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Malaysia for up to 14 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Malaysia at a glance
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
- Languages
- English, Malay
- Calling code
- +60
- Region
- South-eastern Asia
MY2.5°N · 112.5°EPhoto: Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsMalaysia for other passports
- EthiopiaeVisa14 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa30 days
BangladesheVisa30 days
Sri LankaeVisa30 days
NepaleVisa30 days
NigeriaeVisa14 days
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in South-eastern Asia for Ethiopian passport holders
- PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
- SingaporeVisa-free30 days
CambodiaVisa on arrival30 days
LaosVisa on arrival30 days
ThailandVisa on arrival15 days
Timor-LesteVisa on arrival30 days
IndonesiaeVisa
VietnameVisa90 days
Common questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Ethiopian passport holders need an eVisa for Malaysia for up to 14 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 14 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Ethiopian citizens get a visa on arrival in Malaysia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Ethiopian citizens visit without a visa?
41 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ethiopia passport ranks #85 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens (edited 15 Aug 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Malaysia before you travel.