TRAVEL ADVISORY: ENTRY RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN TRAVELLERS TO MALAYSIA Effective 7 September 2020

TRAVEL ADVISORY:

ENTRY RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN TRAVELLERS TO MALAYSIA

4 SEPTEMBER 2020

Effective from 7 September 2020, the Government of Malaysia is imposing entry restrictions into Malaysia on foreign travellers from countries that have recorded over 150,000 COVID-19 cases, as listed below:

2. The entry restrictions include travellers who are citizens of/ holders of long-term passes of the countries listed above.

3. The latest decision is part of continuing efforts by the Government of Malaysia to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in view of the recent increase in the number of imported COVID-19 cases detected at international points of entry to Malaysia. The restriction is a temporary measure and will be reviewed regularly.

4. The entry restrictions cover travellers holding long-term passes from Malaysia including:

1. Permanent Residents (PR);
2. Malaysia My Second Home Program (MM2H) pass holders;
3. All Expatriates (including Employment pass Category l, Il and Ill; Residence Pass Talent (RPT); Professional Visit pass; and Dependent pass);
4. Resident pass holders;
5. Spouse/Child of Malaysians with long-term social visit pass;
6. Student pass holders; and
7. Temporary Employment pass holders.

5. Exemptions to the entry restrictions may be considered for travellers under the following categories:

1. Diplomats and their dependents who are eligible under the Exemption Order. However, for Diplomats or Embassy staff who do not have required passes such as first time entry into Malaysia; residents in other countries who holds the United Nations (UN) / World Health Organization (WHO) / United Nations Development Program (UNDP) passport are required to obtain approval from the Director General of the Immigration Department of Malaysia through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia prior to traveling;

2. Ship crew members who are involved in sign-on/joint-ship and sign-off activities. A Letter of Guarantee (LG) and Seaman Book must be provided as additional required documents during entry;

3. Flight crew members for commercial or private flights. A General Declaration for the next flight operation must be provided as additional required documents during entry; and

4. Professional crew/workers in the oil and gas industry with existing passes and prior entry approval from the Director General of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

6. The entry restrictions do not apply to travellers who are transiting in Malaysia for departure to another country, provided the transit travellers do not leave the departure terminal and do not go through immigration inspection.

7. Travelers who have been denied entry into Malaysia will be directed to the respective airlines to be repatriated.

8. Malaysian citizens are exempted from this ruling. Malaysian citizens who wish to return to Malaysia, including from the countries listed above, may do so provided they have a Travel Notice issued by the Embassy and a Letter of Undertaking to bear the costs of quarantine upon arrival. All Malaysians are also reminded to download, register, and activate the MySejahtera online application before entering Malaysia. The application can be downloaded through the URL link at: https://mysejahtera.malaysia.gov.my

9. Travelers seeking clarifications at the Malaysian international point of entry may call the KLIA Operation Room (24 hours) at: +603 8776 3681.

Consulate General of Malaysia

Melbourne