Malaysia

About the Malaysia passport

The Malaysia passport holds a top-3 global ranking, placing its holders among those with the widest visa-free reach worldwide. It covers 182 of 199 countries. Alongside Belgium and Denmark, it sits among the world's strongest travel documents. Holders cover 91% of the world without advance visa arrangements, placing them well above the global average. Of the 182 accessible destinations, 129 require no visa at all, 8 accept an electronic travel authorization, 45 offer visa on arrival.

Tax in Malaysia

Malaysia applies a top marginal income tax rate of 30% and a capital gains tax rate of 0%. The country operates a territorial tax regime, taxing only income sourced within Malaysia, with foreign-sourced income generally exempt. Expats who establish tax residency in Malaysia and earn the bulk of their income abroad may significantly reduce their overall tax burden under this structure.

Where Malaysia passport holders can travel

Malaysia passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 159 destinations:

AlbaniaAlgeriaAndorraAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurundiCabo VerdeCambodiaChileChinaComorosCosta RicaCôte d'IvoireCroatia

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