China, Malaysia agree on reciprocal visa-free entry for tourists and business travelers
China and Malaysia will implement a reciprocal visa-free travel arrangement beginning July 17, 2025, allowing nationals from both countries to enter without a visa for tourism, business, and family visits.
According to an announcement published Thursday on a consular services account affiliated with China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the agreement applies to holders of Chinese official and ordinary passports, as well as Malaysian ordinary passport holders.
Eligible travelers can stay up to 30 days per visit, with a cumulative maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period, Global Times reports.
The policy is seen as a major step forward in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting people-to-people exchanges. It comes amid growing travel demand between the two nations and is expected to significantly ease short-term mobility for individuals engaged in leisure, family, and commercial activities.
Travel platform Qunar.com reported that Malaysia is among the top three overseas destinations for Chinese tourists this summer, with a 43% year-on-year increase in hotel bookings. Popular Malaysian cities include Kuala Lumpur, Tawau, and Langkawi. In terms of outbound international air travel from China, Kuala Lumpur ranked as the most popular destination on the platform.
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