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Malaysia Visa for Nigerian Passport Holders

E-Visa (apply online)
🖥 E-Visa Available — Apply online before travel
n/a Rejection Rate Not Published
3/5 Difficulty
7–14d Processing
NGN 75,000 Total (~$55)

Quick Facts

Requirement E-Visa
Visa Fee NGN 75,000 (~$55)
Processing Time 7–14 working days
Appointment Wait ~2 weeks
Stay Duration Up to 30 days
E-Visa Available online

Malaysia visa for Nigerians requires either in-person VFS application or online e-visa (if available for Nigerian passport). Kuala Lumpur is a popular transit hub for Nigerian travelers to Asia.

Key Warnings

  • Malaysia's visa policy for Nigerians may include an e-visa option — check windowmalaysia.my for current eligibility.
  • Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is now mandatory for all visitors — register online before arrival regardless of visa type.
  • Strict drug laws in Malaysia — death penalty applies for drug trafficking.

Insider Tips

  • KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) is a major Asia hub — many Nigerians transit KL on the way to other Asian destinations.
  • Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Langkawi are top Nigerian destinations in Malaysia.
  • If available, the online e-visa option is much faster than Embassy application.

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Apply at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

    Nigeria is on Malaysia's visa-required list and applies through the Immigration Department's own eVISA portal. Kenya, Uganda and South Africa are exempt, so advice written for those passports does not transfer.

  2. Upload passport, photo and travel details

    Passport with six months' validity, recent photograph, confirmed return flight and accommodation.

  3. Pay and wait 3–5 working days

    Apply at least ten days out to leave room for a request for further documents.

  4. Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card

    Free, mandatory for every foreign visitor, submitted within three days before arrival — separate from the visa.

  5. Print the eVISA and travel

    Valid three months from issue, admitting you for up to 30 consecutive days per entry.

Required Documents

  • Valid Nigerian passport Six months beyond intended stay.
  • Recent digital passport photograph
  • Confirmed return or onward flight
  • Hotel booking or host address in Malaysia
  • Malaysia Digital Arrival Card Free, mandatory, submitted within three days before arrival — separate from the visa.

No published rejection rate. Malaysia's Immigration Department publishes no visa refusal statistics by nationality. Checked August 2026.

Latest Updates

2026-08

Malaysia's eVISA replaces the consular visit for Nigerians

Nigeria is on Malaysia's visa-required list, but the application is made online through the Immigration Department's eVISA portal rather than at a mission. Single entry is valid three months from issue with a 30-day maximum stay, approved in about 3–5 working days.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a mandatory electronic registration for all visitors to Malaysia. You must complete it online at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days before arrival. It is separate from your visa and free of charge.
Can Nigerians apply for Malaysia e-visa online?
Malaysia has been expanding its e-visa system. Check the official Malaysia e-visa portal (windowmalaysia.my or evisa.imi.gov.my) for current Nigerian passport eligibility. If available, it processes faster than Embassy applications.
Malaysia visa cost in Naira?
Approximately $40 (~₦54,000) plus service fees (~₦24,000) = total ~₦75,000. Exact fees vary — verify with Malaysian High Commission or VFS.

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Where to Apply

Malaysian High Commission / VFS Malaysia - Nigeria

Lagos

Victoria Island, Lagos

Apply through VFS Global or online e-visa if available.

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