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Is a visa required for French citizens visiting Malaysia?
No, French citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
When should French citizens visit Malaysia?
Malaysia has two main travel seasons:
- January – March – the dry season, great for most destinations.
- June – August – perfect for visiting Langkawi and Penang.
- West Coast (Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Penang) – November to March.
- East Coast (Perhentian Islands, Tioman) – April to October.
- Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak) – can be visited all year round.
Important entry requirement for French citizens
As of December 2023, French people visiting Malaysia must fill out the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online before their arrival. The form should be submitted at least three days in advance on the official website and must be completed in English
Travelers must provide:
- Full name
- Passport details
- Email address
- Place of residence
- Travel dates
- Mode of transport
- Country of departure
Once submitted, an email confirmation will be sent. It must be saved as a PDF and presented to border control upon entry
This rule does not apply to:
- Transit passengers
- Travelers passing through Singapore without an immigration permit
- Malaysian permanent residents
- Travelers using the Malaysian Automated Clearance System
What documents do French people need to enter Malaysia?
Even though a visa is not required, French people must provide:
- Confirmed return flight tickets
- Hotel booking or proof of accommodation
- Financial proof (cash, debit/credit card, or traveler’s checks)
- A passport valid for at least six months beyond departure, with one blank page
- Health insurance
For children:
- Birth certificate
- Parental travel consent (if applicable)
Must-visit places in Malaysia for French travelers
Here are five incredible destinations for French people exploring Malaysia:
- Kuala Lumpur – don’t miss the Petronas Towers, lively Bukit Bintang, and mystical Batu Caves.
- Langkawi – a tropical escape with stunning beaches, a scenic cable car, and the famous Sky Bridge.
- Penang – a blend of history, street art, and delicious food in George Town.
- Cameron Highlands – perfect for nature lovers, featuring tea plantations and waterfalls.
- Borneo (Sabah & Sarawak) – adventure through dense rainforests, national parks, and spot orangutans.
- Bhutan
- China
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- A filled application for a Malaysian visa;
- A valid passport;
- A photograph;
- Flight route;
- Proof of residence;
- A letter from the employer;
- Proof of sufficient funds;
- Confirmation of the visa fee payment;
- Certificate of vaccination against yellow fewer (if present).
- Record of microchip implantation;
- Rabies certificate
- Veterinary health certificate
According to Section 28 of the Road Transport Act, the owner of a foreign driver's license can drive in Malaysia, provided that the foreign driver's license is valid, supported by an English translation to avoid the language barrier and certified by the embassy of the country of origin in Malaysia. Thus, tourists can use the rights of their country for 90 days, which is the validity period of the tourist visa; however, this situation also depends on the applicants' citizenship and their country's status with the Malaysian government. However, individuals wishing to stay in Malaysia for more than 90 days for various reasons such as work or study must obtain a Malaysian driver's license, which can be obtained by attending courses and exams offered by Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ).
- Traffic rules
- Road signs in Malaysia follow international road signs, so despite the occasional word in Malay, most foreigners should understand the basic road signs.
- The slow lane is three lanes to the left, and the fast lane is the far right lane. In a three-lane,
- you can stay in the middle lane while driving at a constant speed.
- In general, the speed limit in the city is always 60-80 km/h, but when you are on the North-South highway, the speed limit can vary from 90 to 110 km/h. You should also be aware that there are a number of strategically placed speed cameras, so please refrain from speeding.
- There are always many motorcyclists on the road, so you should always be aware of your surroundings as their safety should also be your responsibility while driving. Be careful at traffic lights, intersections, and when entering a curve or curve.
- Always remember to fasten your seat belts before driving and obey speed limits.
An individual, entering Malaysia by all means of transport, except planes, can have these items with them:
- Wine, strong alcoholic beverages, beer or malt beverage in a total amount of no more than 1 liter;
- New clothes no more than 3 (three) pieces;
- New shoes no more than 1 (one) pair;
- Food products with a total value of no more than 150.00 ringgit;
- New portable electric or battery devices for personal care and hygiene, no more than 1 unit each;
- All goods other than the goods specified above (except tires/pipes, cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes (including pipe bowls), electronic cigarettes/similar personal electric vaporizers, drugs used for smoking with an electronic cigarette and electric vaporizer in liquid or gel form that does not contain nicotine) for a total value not exceeding 500.00 RM;
An individual entering Malaysia by plane:
- Wine, strong alcoholic beverages, beer or malt beverage in a total amount of no more than 1 liter;
- No more than 3 pieces of new clothing;
- No more than 1 pair of new shoes;
- Food products with a total value of no more than 150.00 ringgit;
- New portable electric or battery devices for personal care and hygiene, no more than 1 (one) unit each;
- All goods other than those mentioned above (except tires / pipes, cigarettes, tobacco products, smoking pipes (including pipe bowls), electronic cigarettes / similar personal electric vaporizers, drugs used for smoking with an electronic cigarette and an electric vaporizer in liquid or gel form that does not contain nicotine) for a total value not exceeding 1000.00 RM;
The following goods are strictly prohibited for import:
- Reproduction of any currency note, banknote or coin currently issued in any country;
- Obscene prints, paintings, photographs, books, postcards, lithographs, engravings, films, videotapes, laser discs, color slides, computer discs and any other media;
- Any device intended to harm the interests of Malaysia or unfit for peace;
- All types of piranha fish;
- Turtle eggs;
- Cocoa pods, rambutans, pulasan, longan and fruits from the Philippines and Indonesia;
- Sick drinks containing more than 3.46 milligrams per liter of any lead or any copper compound;
- Daggers and striking knives;
- Radio receivers capable of receiving radio communications in the (68 - 87) MHz and (108 - 174) MHz bands;
- Sodium arsenate;
- Fabric with an imprint or copy of any verses of the Quran;
- Pen, pencil and other syringe-like objects;
- A poisonous chemical;
- Lightning arresters containing radioactive substances.
The import of the following goods is prohibited, except on the basis of an import license or
permission of the relevant authorities:
- An egg in its shell;
- Any meat, bones, skin, hooves, horns, offal or any part of animals and poultry;
- Live primates, including monkeys, apes, lemurs, galagos, pottos and others;
- Explosives and fireworks;
- Simulation weapons, toy gun/guns;
- Imitation of hand grenades;
- Arms and ammunition, other than personal weapons, imported by a bona fide traveler;
- Bulletproof vests, steel helmets and other clothing as protection against attack;
- Soil and pests, including live insects, rats, snails and cultures of organisms that cause plant diseases;
- Safety helmets (except those worn by motorcyclists;
- Game consoles, excluding game clocks and video games for use with a television receiver;
- Cars;
- Rice, including rice products;
- Equipment for connecting to the public telecommunications network;
- Radio communication used for telecommunications at a frequency below 3000 GHz.;
- Saccharin and its salt;
- Parabola antenna for outdoor use;
- Pests and organisms that can harm plants;
- Live fish;
- Animal oils and fats;
- Plants include parts and products of plant origin;
- Household and agricultural pesticides;
- Household electrical equipment that uses 50 volts or 120 volts DC or more;
- Toxic and/or hazardous waste;
- Corals, living or dead;
- Apparatus/equipment for brewing beer at home;
- Pharmaceutical products
The import and export of illicit drugs (e.g.,: morphine, heroin, cannabis, marijuana, etc.) is
strictly prohibited.
Prescribed medicines can only be imported or exported from the country under a license
issued by the Ministry of Health of Malaysia.
Malaysia's embassies in various countries can be found here: https://www.embassypages.com/malaysia
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