Japanese visa for Malaysian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Malaysian passport holders visiting Japan for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Malaysian citizens to enter Japan for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Japan e-visa for Malaysian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Japan visa on arrival for Malaysian citizens | Not Available | |
Japan tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Malaysian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Japan.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Japan.
If you are looking for Japan visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Malaysia, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Japan nearest your place of residence.
- Kuala Lumpur: The Embassy of Japan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Working hours: Close now)
- Penang: The Consulate General of Japan in Penang, Malaysia (Working hours: Close now)
- Kota Kinabalu: The Consular office of Japan in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia (Working hours: Close now)
Japan visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Japan diplomatic mission offices to Malaysia for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Malaysia traveling to Japan from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Malaysia) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 398,142 | N/A |
| 2009 | 378,432 | -4.95% |
| 2010 | 409,968 | 8.33% |
| 2011 | 378,432 | -7.69% |
| 2012 | 386,316 | 2.08% |
| 2013 | 413,910 | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 413,910 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 409,968 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 394,200 | -3.85% |
| 2017 | 439,500 | 11.49% |
| 2018 | 468,360 | 6.57% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Japan & Malaysia comparison
Japan's area is approximately 364,555 km2 (140,755 sq mi), while the area of Malaysia is approximately 328,550 km2 (126,853 sq mi). This means Malaysia is 10.96% smaller than Japan.
As of April 2024, Japan's population is ~125.0 million people - 90,909,713 more people than the population of Malaysia.
We have highlighted Japan & Malaysia’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Japan | Malaysia | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 124,958,743 | 34,049,030 | 90.9 million more people live in Japan than Malaysia |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 247 | 107 | Japan has 140 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Malaysia. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 142 | 133 | Japan passport holders can visit 9 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 421 | 126 | Japanese hosts 295 more foreign missions than Malaysia. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Malaysia travel to Japan in one year?
The number of visitors from Malaysia visiting Japan in 2018 was approximately 468,360.
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