LATEST UPDATE FOR FOREIGNERS TRAVELLING TO MALAYSIA
1. Malaysia has enforced Movement Control Order (MCO) since 18 March 2020. The fourth extension is from 10 May until 9 June 2020.
2. Diplomats based in Malaysia (with Diplomatic passes issued by MOFA Malaysia) are allowed to return to Malaysia. Dependent of Diplomats who hold valid Dependent Pass are also allowed to return to Malaysia.
3. All arrivals are required to undergo health screening and quarantine at Hotel Sama-Sama upon arrival. They will be subjected to 14-days of compulsory quarantine with a minimum cost of RM150/ day for each person. It is recommended that full payment is made before quarantine to avoid any inconveniences.
4. Foreign nationals holding ordinary passports are allowed to leave the country during the MCO period. However, they are not allowed to re-enter Malaysia during MCO period.
5. Foreign visitors/tourists including whose visa/pass has expired during their stay in Malaysia between January to May 2020 are allowed to leave Malaysia. However, they are not allowed to re-enter Malaysia.
6. All holders of Expatriate Pass, Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Temporary Work Pass and MM2H Pass are not allowed to enter Malaysia until further notice. However, Expatriate Pass holders for essential services may submit application to enter Malaysia via the relevant Ministry/Agencies and Director General of Immigration Malaysia. Approval will be considered on case-to-case basis.
7. Inter-state movement including to the airport within Malaysia is not allowed for foreigners unless special approval is given by the Royal Malaysian Police.
8. Foreigners with a confirmed connecting flight who do not require exiting immigration clearance, are allowed to transit in Malaysia. It is advisable that the connecting/transit flights to be within 24 hours only to avoid any inconveniences. In addition, inter-terminal (KLIA-KLIA 2 or KLIA2 – KLIA) transit is not allowed during MCO. Foreigners are requested to be cautious when booking their flight tickets.
9. Foreigners who are holders of spouse visa and children of Malaysians and Permanent Residents are allowed to return to Malaysia.
10. Registered Domestic Helpers must get approval from Director General of Immigration before entry.
11. Those mentioned in Para 9 and 10 will be subjected to a compulsory 14-days quarantine with a minimum RM150/day for each person. It is recommended that full payment is made before quarantine to avoid any inconveniences.
Prepared by:
Embassy of Malaysia, Hanoi
15 May 2020