Do Bulgaria citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.
Bulgaria passport holders can currently enter 147 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, and 37 more with an online ETA or e-Visa. Malaysia admits 167 of 198 passports without a full visa (visa-free, on arrival or ETA).
What to bring to Malaysia
- Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
- Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for
General checklist for this type of entry — not an official list. Requirements vary by purpose and personal circumstances; we confirm the exact list for your case when you apply.
Malaysia visa cost
There is no visa fee for a visa-free visit, though some countries charge arrival, tourism or departure taxes.
Entering Malaysia: step by step
- Check your passport validity and blank pages.
- Book a return or onward ticket — airlines may ask for it at check-in.
- Complete any free arrival card or registration before you fly.
- Carry proof of accommodation and funds for the border officer.
Arrival card: MDAC
Free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, submitted within 3 days before arrival (Singapore passports and some others exempt). Official site: imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. Beware of look-alike sites that charge for free forms.
Entry tips for Malaysia
- Local currency is Malaysian ringgit (MYR) — carry a card that works abroad and some cash for arrival costs.
- Buy travel medical insurance that covers your whole stay.
- An eSIM bought before you fly means data as soon as you land — handy for showing bookings at immigration.
Malaysia at a glance
| Capital | Kuala Lumpur |
|---|---|
| Region | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Malaysian ringgit (MYR) |
| Languages | English, Malay |
Sources & last verified
| Fact | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) — dataset-derived, not individually verified | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Immigration Malaysia — MDAC | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Malaysia e-Visa portal | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO — Malaysia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Embassy | The embassy or consulate of Malaysia in your country of residence | — |
The visa requirement on this page is derived from the open passport-index dataset (updated 17 Feb 2026) and has not been individually verified by our team. Documents and steps are general guidance. Always verify with the official source before travel.