Visa & Entry Guide

Malaysia

Malaysia combines modern Asian cities with some of the world's oldest tropical rainforests.

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CapitalKuala Lumpur

LanguagesMalay

Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Malaysia

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Return/onward ticket
Accommodation details
Proof of funds where requested
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card where applicable
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenya does not appear on Malaysia Immigration's current list of nationalities required to obtain a visa before entering Malaysia. Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check the requirements applicable to their passport nationality. (Immigration Department of Malaysia)

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Return/onward ticket
Business invitation/details
Host/company information
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card where applicable
Supporting business documents

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on other passports must check the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Application Route

How and where to apply

Embassy / mission

High Commission of Malaysia • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

No advance visitor visa processing is normally required for Kenyan passport holders, subject to satisfying current immigration entry requirements.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa and entry requirements may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of travel. The issuance of a visa or permission to enter is the sole prerogative of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application or entry for any applicant or nationality.