Entry rules · Nigeria passport
Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
Yes. Nigeria passport holders need an eVisa for Malaysia: apply online before you travel.
Checked against official sources on 14 Oct 2026. Two independent checks agreed.
The rule
- Entry
- eVisa. Apply for a visa online before you travel. You may still be asked to give fingerprints or attend an interview in person.
- Status
- Verified 14 Oct 2026
- Applies to
- A short tourist visit with an ordinary Nigeria passport.
What the official sources say
The passages the two checks relied on, with where they come from. Quotes are shown as published, in the source’s language.
Entry: eVisa
Countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia (List of involved countries)
Nigeria* Niger* Pakistan
No. eVISA is only compulsory for 31 specific nationalities, and it applies only for entry into Malaysia for social visit purposes, such as tourism, family visits, or short business trips.
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Nigeria Niger Pakistan
eVISA can be applied around the world
LAST UPDATED: 6th October 2026
An eVISA (Single Entry Visa – SEV) is mandatory for citizens of 31 specified countries who intend to visit Malaysia for social purposes, such as tourism, visiting family or friends, or attending short-term events. Eligibility is based on nationality, and applicants should ensure they meet all requirements before applying.
For request interview results, applicants must ensure to attend the interview via online or physical interview session as per schedule date and time set by the High Commission / Embassy / Consulate to ensure the approval decision can be made accordingly.
eVISA can only be applied through our website: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my
No, you are not required to submit any physical documents unless requested by the Malaysian High Commission / Embassy / Consulate.
Application for eVISA facilities is now open to all foreign nationals who require a visa and have diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
Countries required to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia (List of involved countries) ***Afghanistan (VDR) Angola* Bangladesh Bhutan Burkina Faso* Burundi* Cameroon* Central African Republic* Colombia Democratic Republic of Congo* Congo Republic* Djibouti* Equatorial Guinea* Eritrea* Ethiopia* Ghana* Guinea-Bissau* India** Ivory Coast (Cote D’ Ivoire)* Liberia* Mali* Montenegro Mozambique* Nepal Nigeria* Niger* Pakistan Rwanda* Serbia Sri Lanka
For countries marked as (*) are allowed to enter Malaysia by air only.
Nationality Afghanistan Angola Bangladesh Bhutan Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Central African Republic Colombia Congo Democratic Republic Congo Republic Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Ethiopia Guinea - Bissau Ghana India Ivory Coast Liberia Mali Mozambique Nepal Nigeria Niger Pakistan Rwanda Serbia Sri Lanka Myanmar Montenegro
eVISA can be applied around the world EXCEPT Malaysia, Israel and North Korea.
MYVISA is an online application platform that enable foreign nationals to apply for an electronic visa (eVISA) to enter Malaysia at the comfort of their convenience.
Log in to your visa account and click on the Download eVISA button located under the ‘Actions' column of the application.
For more information regarding Malaysian eVisa application, please click the link below: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/
Exemption of visa is given to nationals of African countries who visits Malaysia under the sponsorship of the Government or as a guest of the Government. The period of stay approved will be based on the period required to achieve the purpose of the visit as a government sponsored visitor or guest. Proof of sponsorship or invitation as a guest of the Government should be produced to the Immigration Officer at the point of entry.
Interview Requested: An interview has been requested by the Approving Officer.
Malaysia for other passports
- Visa-freeUp to 90 days
- Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland
- Visa-freeUp to 30 days
- Botswana, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Philippines, Zambia, Zimbabwe
- Visa-freeUp to 30 daysPublic data
- Singapore, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda
- Visa-free
- Slovenia, United States
- Visa-freeUp to 3 months
- United Kingdom
- eVisaUp to 14 daysPublic data
- Ghana
How this rule was checked
On 14 Oct 2026 we checked this rule against the official sources that govern entry to Malaysia, chiefly Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia). Two independent checks reached the same result.
Before the check, public visa data (as of 17 Feb 2026) said: eVisa, up to 14 days. The official source shows: eVisa, and that is what this page shows.
See this check in the log of checks and changes, and how verification works in the methodology.
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Government travel advice for Malaysia
- United States
- Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
- United Kingdom
- Advises against all but essential travel to some areas
- Canada
- Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
What these governments tell their own citizens about travel to Malaysia as a whole, as of 30 Sept 2026. It is not about visas, and it reflects each government’s relations and consular reach as well as conditions on the ground.
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Before you travel
This page answers whether you need a visa and how long you can stay on a short tourist visit. It does not cover passport validity, other documents or permission to work. Entry rules change, sometimes without notice, and border officials make the final decision: confirm the requirements for your trip with the official immigration website or embassy of Malaysia.