Malaysia Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a visa to visit Malaysia, costing approximately $30 for up to 30 days. Malaysia is the world's third-largest Muslim-majority country and a popular destination for Afghan travelers, particularly for medical tourism, business, and shopping. The Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad serves Afghan applicants.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Malaysia.
Apply at the Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad or the Malaysian Consulate in Dubai. Check windowmalaysia.my to see if the online e-visa is available for Afghan passport holders. For the embassy route: completed application form, valid Afghan passport (at least 6 months validity), passport photos, confirmed return or onward flight tickets, proof of accommodation, bank statements, and employment details. Processing takes 5 to 10 business days. The $30 fee is paid at the embassy or consulate.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Malaysia: What You Need to Know
Malaysia does not offer visa-free access to Afghan passport holders despite being a Muslim-majority nation. Afghan nationals apply at the Malaysian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, or the Malaysian Consulate in Dubai. Malaysia is a popular destination for Afghans because of shared Islamic culture, excellent halal food, affordable medical tourism, and good onward connections to other Southeast Asian countries. The visa costs approximately $30 (around MYR 130) for a 30-day single-entry visa. Check the Malaysia e-Visa portal (windowmalaysia.my) for potential online application options.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to Malaysia. Route via Dubai (DXB) with flydubai then Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, or AirAsia to Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Via Singapore (SIN) then Malindo Air or other carriers. Kuala Lumpur is a major hub with excellent onward connections to other Southeast Asian destinations. Total journey time from Kabul to Kuala Lumpur is typically 8 to 14 hours.
Money & Banking
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). ATMs are widely available and accept international Visa and Mastercard. Malaysia is excellent value: budget accommodation in Kuala Lumpur from $20 per night, local meals at hawker stalls from $1 to $3 USD. Medical tourism in Kuala Lumpur and Penang is world-class and significantly more affordable than Western countries. Malaysia has no tipping culture. Halal food is ubiquitous throughout Malaysia as the country is approximately 60 percent Muslim.
Practical Tips
Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers are iconic. The city has excellent shopping malls, diverse cuisine (Malay, Chinese, Indian, and fusion), and the nearby Batu Caves Hindu temple complex. Penang is a UNESCO World Heritage city known for street food, colonial architecture, and street art. Langkawi island offers beaches, duty-free shopping, and cable cars through rainforest. Malaysia has a majority Muslim culture with significant Chinese and Indian Hindu minority communities. Mosques are found throughout the country and Friday prayer times are respected. Halal certification is widely displayed.