China & Malaysia Visa-Free Travel Agreement Now in Effect (July 2025)

On July 17, 2025, the mutual visa waiver agreement between the governments of China and Malaysia took effect.

According to the agreement, people holding valid ordinary Chinese or Malaysian passports can enter, exit, transit and stay in the other country visa-free for up to 30 days (cumulatively no more than 90 days per 180 days) for the purpose of tourism, visiting relatives and friends, business activities, exchange visits, medical care and international transportation (crew).

Those who need to stay in the other country for more than 30 days or to settle in the country, or to engage in activities such as work, study or journalism (subject to prior approval), must apply for a corresponding visa before entering the other country.

The visa waiver agreement was signed on April 16, 2025.

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