Malaysia Visa for Filipino citizens (2026)
If you are travelling on a Philippines passport, Malaysia is reachable with an online eVisa instead of an embassy appointment. Filipino travellers can complete the whole Malaysia application from home and receive the approval by email.
Online eVisa
Available
Government fee
start at US$55.00
Processing
5 working days
Permitted stay
30 days or 90 days
Can Filipino citizens get a Malaysia eVisa?
Malaysia grants online eligibility to Filipino citizens across 4 visa options such as Tourist Evisa (Single Entry for 30 days), Student Evisa (Single Entry for 3 months), Expatriate Evisa (Single Entry for 3 months). Malaysia currently supports Single Entry, with a permitted stay of 30 days or 90 days. Government fees start at US$55.00. Standard processing is typically 5 working days, with faster options around 2 working days.
Malaysia visa options for Filipino citizens
Single Entry for 30 days
Duration
30 days
Processing
5 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$55.00
Single Entry for 3 months
Duration
90 days
Processing
5 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$55.00
Single Entry for 3 months
Duration
90 days
Processing
5 working days
Validity
60 days
Gov. fee
$55.00
Documents and tips for Filipino travellers
Philippine passports usually need at least six months of validity beyond travel; check this early, as it is a frequent cause of refused boarding. Fees are billed in US dollars, so Filipino applicants should confirm their card is enabled for international/USD payments. The most common avoidable mistake for Filipino citizens: traveling on a passport with under six months validity, which can lead to denied boarding even with an approved eVisa.
- Match the application to the exact name and passport number on your Philippine passport.
- Keep proof of onward travel and accommodation ready, since Filipino travellers are often asked to show them.
- Apply with extra lead time before peak OFW travel seasons when processing volumes rise.
Malaysia visa FAQ for Filipino citizens
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Next steps
Visa rules can change. Confirm details with official Malaysia immigration authorities close to your travel date.
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