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🇮🇷 Does an Iranian need a visa for Malaysia 🇲🇾?

What this means for your trip

Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.

Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Malaysia at a glance

Capital: Kuala Lumpur · Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR, RM) · Official languages: English, Malay · Calling code: +60

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Malaysia: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 22 February 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Malaysia uses plug types G, Iran uses C, F. Mains voltage differs (Malaysia: 240 V; Iran: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Malaysia →

The other way round

🇲🇾 Malaysian passport holders visiting Iran: Malaysian passport holders can visit Iran without a visa for up to 14 days.

The Iranian passport at a glance

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