Malaysia visa options for Switzerland passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Malaysia

Most Western passports (US, UK, EU, Canada, AU, NZ) get 90-day visa-free; DE Rantau open to remote workers from most nationalities; MM2H open to foreigners 21+ meeting financial tiers

• Tourist

  Social Visit Pass (visa-free)

  Up to 90 days per entry (officer-set; CN nationals capped 30 days, max 90 in 180)

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot legally required, strongly recommended

  Good for

  Tourists and short-term business visitors from most Western countries

  Requirement

  Passport 6+ months, return ticket, accommodation, funds, MDAC

• Work

  Employment Pass (EP I/II/III)

  EP I up to 10 years; EP II up to 10 years with succession plan; EP III up to 5 years with succession plan (effective 1 June 2026)

  Insurance

  OptionalNot nationally mandated; usually employer-provided; strongly advised

  Good for

  Skilled foreign professionals with a Malaysian employer

  Requirement

  Salary RM 20,000+ (EP I), RM 10k to 19,999 (EP II), RM 5k to 9,999 (EP III); Malaysian sponsor

• Digital nomad

  DE Rantau Nomad Pass

  12 months, renewable once for 12 more

  Insurance

  Required(valid private cover in Malaysia, min 3 months validity)

  Good for

  Remote workers, freelancers and digital professionals in IT/digital and other eligible sectors

  Requirement

  Income min USD 24,000/year (digital/IT) or USD 60,000/year (other), remote-work or freelance proof, fee ~USD 230

• Residence

  MM2H Silver

  5 years renewable

  Insurance

  Required(Malaysian medical insurance plus check-up in Malaysia)

  Good for

  Foreigners 25+ seeking medium-term residency

  Requirement

  Fixed deposit USD 150,000, property purchase min RM 600,000, min 90 days/year in Malaysia, licensed MM2H agent

• Residence

  MM2H Gold

  15 years renewable

  Insurance

  Required(Malaysian medical insurance)

  Good for

  Higher net-worth foreigners

  Requirement

  Fixed deposit USD 500,000, property purchase min RM 1,000,000, min 90 days/year, hold property 10+ years

• Residence

  MM2H Platinum

  20 years renewable

  Insurance

  Required(Malaysian medical insurance)

  Good for

  HNW long-term residency

  Requirement

  Fixed deposit USD 1,000,000, property purchase min RM 2,000,000, min 90 days/year, hold property 10+ years

• Residence

  MM2H SEZ/SFZ

  10 years renewable

  Insurance

  Required(Malaysian medical insurance)

  Good for

  Foreigners investing in Special Economic/Financial Zones (e.g. Forest City, Johor-Singapore SEZ)

  Requirement

  Reduced thresholds vs mainland tiers, property in designated zone, licensed agent

Visa rules change often and depend on your nationality. Last checked: 2026-06. Always confirm with the official immigration service or your nearest consulate before you apply.

Last verified June 2026

Switzerland → Malaysia: frequently asked

Do Switzerland passport holders need a visa to visit Malaysia?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Switzerland passport holder live or work long-term in Malaysia?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Malaysia has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Malaysia?

Entry to Malaysia never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Malaysia visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.