Malaysia Visa RequirementsFor Portugal passport holders
Portuguese passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry to Malaysia. Malaysia is a hub for Southeast Asia travel with world-class food, diverse culture, and pristine natural attractions.
Great news! Portugal passport holders can enter Malaysia without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa required for stays up to 90 days for tourism and business. Present your valid Portuguese passport (at least 6 months validity) on arrival. Complete the arrival card. Proof of onward travel and accommodation may be requested. Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country; dress modestly when visiting mosques (head covering for women, no shorts) and rural areas. Alcohol is available in non-Muslim areas and tourist zones.
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
Portugal to Malaysia: What You Need to Know
Malaysia grants visa-free entry to Portuguese citizens for stays of up to 90 days per visit. Malaysia is a culturally diverse country blending Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous cultures, reflected in its extraordinary cuisine: nasi lemak, char kway teow, roti canai, and satay are national staples. Kuala Lumpur is a modern global city with the Petronas Twin Towers, efficient LRT and MRT systems, and some of Southeast Asia best shopping and street food. Beyond KL, Penang (a UNESCO World Heritage food and heritage city), the Cameron Highlands, the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak (orangutans, proboscis monkeys, hornbills), and the islands of Langkawi and the Perhentians offer enormous variety. Flights from Lisbon to Kuala Lumpur typically connect through Doha, Dubai, or Hong Kong; total journey is approximately 14-16 hours.
How to Get There
Malaysia connects easily to Singapore (5-hour bus or short flight from KL), Thailand (train or bus from Penang to Hat Yai or Bangkok), and Indonesia (ferry from Johor Bahru to Batam, or direct flights to Bali). Borneo (Kota Kinabalu, Kuching) is a short domestic flight from KL. Langkawi is served by short flights from KL or Penang. The Eastern and Oriental Express luxury train runs from Singapore through KL to Bangkok.
Money & Banking
Malaysia uses the ringgit (MYR). Cards accepted in KL, Penang, and tourist areas; cash is useful for street food markets and rural areas. ATMs are widely available. Malaysia is affordable: hawker food costs MYR 5-12, mid-range restaurant meals MYR 20-50. Accommodation ranges from budget hostels (MYR 30-60) to luxury hotels.
Practical Tips
Kuala Lumpur public transport is good: the KLCC Rapid KL LRT lines, MRT, and KL Monorail cover most tourist areas. Buy a stored-value Touch n Go card for all transit. The KL Sentral station connects to KLIA airport by KLIA Ekspres (28 minutes). Avoid taxis at KLIA arrivals; use the official fixed-price taxi counter or the KLIA Ekspres. Download Grab for ride-hailing. Emergency number is 999. Malaysia drives on the left.