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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

No visa required for 90 days.

Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of valid passport/travel documents with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of intended stay. In the case of a national passport not recognized by the Malaysian Government, the holder must be in possession of a document in lieu of passport obtainable at the nearest Malaysian Mission abroad. The national passport must also ensure his re-entry into the country of his citizenship. Every visitor to Malaysia has to fill in a Disembarkation Card (IMM. 26). Read More

The card has to be handed over to the Immigration Officer on arrival together with the national passport or other internationally recognized travel document endorsed for travel into Malaysia. A passport/travel document is also necessary for travel between Sabah and Sarawak. Visitor passes issued for entry into Peninsular Malaysia are not valid for entry into Sarawak. Fresh visit passes must be obtained on arrival at the point of entry in Sarawak. However, subject to conditions stipulated, visit passes issued by the Immigration Authorities in Sabah and Sarawak is valid for any part of Malaysia. Please visit the Official Portal of Immigration Department of Malaysia for more details:
http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/entry-requirements-into-malaysia.html
http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/visa-requirement-by-country.html 

VISA INFORMATION

Basic Requirements

Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Completed visa application form (if applicable).

Not required for stays up to 90 days.

Not applicable for short visits; check specific requirements if longer stays are intended.

Not applicable as visa is not required.

Up to 90 days for visa-free travel.

Address: 1007 Francis Baard Street (formerly Schoeman Street), Arcadia
Phone: +27 (0) 12 763 0900 / 01 / 02
Email: mwpretoria@kln.gov.my

WEATHER

  • Dry Season:
    • Peninsular Malaysia (including Kuala Lumpur): November to August.
    • East Coast and Borneo’s Rainforests: March to September.
  • Wet Season:
    • Northern Malaysia: March to November.
    • Southwestern Malaysia: Mid-September to November (first wet season) and March to May (second wet season).
  • Characteristics:
    • Dry seasons have less rainfall and more stable weather.
    • Wet seasons bring frequent rains and high humidity.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Country: Malasia
Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
International Airports: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Langkawi International Airport (LGK)
Penang International Airport (PEN)
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
Kuching International Airport (KCH)
Area: 330,803 km² (127,724 sq mi)
Population: 34 million (2024 est.)
Time Zone: GMT+8 (16 hours ahead of U.S. Pacific Standard Time)
Religion: Islam is the official religion, but freedom of religion is granted to non-Muslims.
Language: Official: Malaysian Malay
Widely Used: English
Currency: Ringgit (MYR)
– Banknotes: RM100, RM50, RM20, RM10, RM5, RM1
– Coins: sen (1 MYR = 100 sen) in denominations of 5sen, 10sen, 20sen, and 50sen
Exchange Rate: USD1 = MYR4.37; for quotation purposes, USD1 = MYR4.00
Credit Card Payment Availability: Accepted mainly in large hotels and shopping malls.
Visa and Mastercard are most accepted.
ATM Accessibility: Available throughout Malaysia; typically dispense RM50 and RM10 notes.
Dialling Code: +60

TRAVEL TIPS

Electricity: 220–240V, 50Hz.
Plug types G and D are used.
Water: Drink bottled or boiled water only.
Business Hours: Retail shops: 10am to 8pm
Shopping centres: Open until 10pm
Government offices: 8am to 4:30pm (closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
Banking Hours: Generally, 10am to 4pm; varies by bank.
Photography Restrictions: Allowed from public places; seek consent before photographing individuals or private property.
Tipping: Service charge of 10% and government sales tax of 6% are typically included in bills.
Tipping is not customary but appreciated for exceptional service.
A Tourism Tax of RM10 per room per night applies to hotel stays.
Vaccination Requirements: No COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements as of August 1, 2022.
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required if traveling from or transiting through risk countries. Without valid certification, quarantine for up to 6 days may be enforced.
Dress Code Restrictions: Light, informal clothing is suitable. Modest attire is advised for religious sites and rural areas. A light jacket is recommended for cooler evenings.
Peculiar Customs to Observe: Remove shoes before entering Malaysian homes.
Use the right hand for giving and receiving items.
Eat with the right hand.
– Malay Meals: Eating with hands or spoon and fork is common; pork is generally avoided.
– Chinese Meals: Spoons, forks, or chopsticks are used. Avoid leaving chopsticks in the rice bowl or placing them vertically.
– Indian Meals: Use a spoon or hands; beef is typically avoided.

FESTIVALS

  • Chinese New Year
  • Thaipusam
  • Wesak Day
  • Hari Raya Puasa (Eid Mubarak)
  • Hari Raya Qurban (Eid Adha)
  • Diwali
  • Christmas

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“Malaysia is a country unlike any other: Full of promise and fragility. Its history, cultural and religious diversity make it a rich, compelling and surprising land”

– Tariq Ramadan