Do Malaysians need a visa for China?
No, Malaysians can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Malaysia and China have a mutual visa exemption agreement. With an ordinary Malaysia passport you can stay up to 30 days per entry for tourism, business or family visits, entering at any port open to foreigners. You still need a visa to work, study or stay longer.
Key facts
- Malaysia and China waive visas for each other’s ordinary passport holders, usually for up to 30 days per entry.
- Malaysia is not among the 57 countries eligible for China’s 240-hour visa-free transit.
- Visa-free entry never covers paid work, study or journalism.
- Verified against official Chinese government sources on 29 September 2026.
Visa-free options for Malaysia passports
Check your trip
Common Malaysia itineraries
- Kuala Lumpur → Shanghai → Kuala Lumpur, 14 daysNo visa
Mutual visa exemption, up to 30 days per entry.
- Kuala Lumpur → Beijing → Tokyo, 7 daysNo visa
Mutual visa exemption, up to 30 days per entry.
- Kuala Lumpur → Chengdu → Kuala Lumpur, 45 daysVisa needed
Longer than 30 days. Every visa-free route is capped at 30 days or less.
- Kuala Lumpur → Sanya (Hainan) → Kuala Lumpur, 10 daysNo visa
Mutual visa exemption, up to 30 days per entry.
- Kuala Lumpur → Shanghai → Kuala Lumpur, February 2027, 20 daysNo visa
Mutual visa exemption, up to 30 days per entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysians need a visa for China?
No, Malaysians can visit mainland China visa-free for up to 30 days.
How long can Malaysians stay in China without a visa?
Up to 30 days per entry, counted from 00:00 on the day after you arrive.
Can I work in China without a visa?
No. Visa-free entry only covers tourism, business meetings, family visits, exchanges and transit. Paid work needs a Z visa, study an X visa and journalism a J visa.
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