【吉隆坡讯】中国与马来西亚两国政府签署的《中华人民共和国政府和马来西亚政府关于互免持公务普通护照和普通护照人员签证的协定》已于2025年7月17日正式生效。根据中国驻马来西亚大使馆发布的公告，该协定旨在进一步便利两国公民人员往来，深化经贸合作与人文交流，是中马关系发展过程中的又一重要里程碑。
停留不超过30天可免签，最长累计90天
根据协定内容，自2025年7月17日起，持有有效中国公务普通护照、普通护照，以及马来西亚普通护照的人员，因旅游、探亲访友、商务活动、交流访问、私人事务、医疗或国际运输（如机组人员）等非工作性质事由入境对方国家时，可享受免签待遇。
具体而言，单次停留不得超过30天，且每180日累计停留不得超过90天。超出此期限或拟在对方国家从事工作、学习、新闻采访等需获得事前批准的活动，则仍需提前办理签证。
为帮助民众了解签证相关政策，中国驻马来西亚大使馆及领区各总领馆亦同步公布了咨询渠道，包括吉隆坡中国签证申请中心、驻古晋总领馆与驻哥打基纳巴卢总领馆等（联系方式详见官方公告）。
政策落地带动人流、资金流、信息流
据中国商务部及新华社援引的数据，截至2025年前五个月，中马双边贸易额已达到846.2亿美元，同比增长2.8%。其中，中国对马来西亚出口增长5.4%，马来西亚对华出口增长0.5%。此次免签政策的落地，进一步释放双边经贸潜力，提升两国投资便利性与产业互动。
在旅游方面，根据马来西亚旅游局统计，2024年共有超过370万中国游客赴马，今年前五个月已达180万人次，复苏势头显著。多家旅游平台和航空公司表示，配合签证新政，计划增开中马直航航班并推出更多“说走就走”产品包，刺激下半年客流。
2025年下半年，马来西亚将迎来“旅游年”系列主题活动。业内普遍认为，免签政策将成为“强引擎”，推动中国游客成为东南亚最重要的旅游市场之一。
“护照含金量”持续提升，区域合作稳步推进
本次中马互免签证协定的正式生效，标志着中国在推进高水平对外开放方面迈出关键一步。据中国外交部资料，截至目前，中国已与157个国家签署各类签证便利化协议，其中包含40多个国家给予中国公民不同形式的免签待遇。
马来西亚作为中国在东盟的重要合作伙伴，在数字经济、教育培训、清真食品、绿色能源等领域也正迎来新一轮对接机会。中马互免签证政策的实施，不仅将便利人员流动，更为区域产业链重构、企业落地设点与政策协同提供实质支持。
[Kuala Lumpur] – The mutual visa exemption agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Malaysia officially came into effect on July 17, 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing people-to-people connectivity between the two nations.
The agreement, titled “Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Malaysia on Mutual Visa Exemption for Holders of Diplomatic, Official and Ordinary Passports”, enables eligible citizens from both countries to travel visa-free for specific purposes.
Key Provisions: Visa-Free Stay Up to 30 Days, Cumulative 90 Days in 180
According to the official statement by the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, holders of valid Chinese public affairs passports, ordinary passports, and Malaysian ordinary passports are now allowed visa-free entry into the other country for up to 30 days per visit, provided the total stay does not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period.
The visa exemption applies to travel for purposes such as tourism, visiting friends and relatives, business activities, short-term exchange programs, medical treatment, and international transportation (e.g. airline crew).
Travelers who plan to stay beyond 30 days, or intend to work, study, reside long-term, or conduct activities such as journalism, must still apply for a visa in advance.
The Embassy has also published contact details for visa-related inquiries, including consultation hotlines for its offices in Kuala Lumpur, Kuching, and Kota Kinabalu.
Stronger Mobility, Trade, and Connectivity
The visa exemption policy is expected to significantly boost bilateral flows of people, capital, and knowledge. According to China Briefing and the Ministry of Commerce, bilateral trade between China and Malaysia reached USD 84.62 billion from January to May 2025, a 2.8% year-on-year increase. China’s exports to Malaysia grew by 5.4%, while imports increased by 0.5%.
The tourism sector is also set to benefit. In 2024, over 3.7 million Chinese tourists visited Malaysia, and more than 1.8 million have already arrived in the first five months of 2025. Industry players expect this figure to surge as Malaysia gears up for its 2025 “Visit Malaysia Year” campaign.
Travel agencies and airlines in both countries have already begun to increase direct flights and launch flexible visa-free packages to meet rising demand.
Enhancing the Global Reach of Chinese and Malaysian Passports
This agreement is part of China’s broader diplomatic push to expand its network of mutual visa exemptions, which now includes over 157 countries with various levels of visa facilitation agreements. Malaysia remains one of China’s key partners in Southeast Asia and the ASEAN region.
The implementation of this policy not only facilitates short-term visits but also lays a stronger foundation for cross-border business operations, academic exchange, and strategic cooperation in sectors such as green energy, digital economy, and halal industry development.
