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What is the COVID situation in Malaysia?
Data source: Our World In Data / Data updated on December 3, 2021
Data last reviewed on: 16 October 2021
Basic facts about Malaysia
Malaysia is a medium-sized country located in South-Eastern Asia. The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur and the most spoken language is Malaysian. The national currency in Malaysia is Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
What taxi apps are available in Malaysia?
Practical information
Check with your bank to determine if there are any costs for international transactions. When you use a foreign ATM, your home bank will typically charge you a fee. While some banks don't charge a fee, some charge a fixed fees for every withdrawal or provide a limited amount of free withdrawals.
When you spend money abroad with your card, you're unlikely to get the interbank exchange rate. This implies that each time you spend in a foreign currency, you may be paying a significant fee. Varying service providers may charge different markups, but they should not exceed 3% of the transaction value on average.
To reduce the transaction costs, you may choose to consider one of the travel cards offered by the following mobile banks: Wise.com, Revolut, N26 or Monose
Do people speak English in Malaysia?
The official language of Malaysia is Malay. Unfortunately, if you speak English, it might be problematic to communicate fluently unless you know Malaysian. As you go away from the main tourist destinations and into smaller towns and villages, you will notice a decrease in the usage of English, particularly among older generations over 50 years old. This is where knowing a few simple Malaysian words may help.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Malaysia was ranked 30th out of 100 countries in 2020.
What socket types are used in Malaysia?
There are 4 common plug types used in Malaysia:
Type A 240 V, 50 Hz Type C 240 V, 50 Hz Type G 240 V, 50 Hz Type M 240 V, 50 Hz
The sockets' shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
What countries need visa to enter Malaysia?
Currently, citizens of 162 countries can enter Malaysia without obtaining a visa. This figure includes nationals who can acquire a visa on arrival. Please note that you may be needed to get an electronic visa before arriving.
What are visa requirements to enter Malaysia?
Use the list below to check visa requirements for your country to enter Malaysia.
- Algeria Visa free (90 days)
- Angola Visa required
- Benin Visa free (30 days)
- Botswana Visa free (30 days)
- Burkina Faso Visa required
- Burundi Visa required
- Côte d'Ivoire Visa required
- Cabo Verde Visa free (30 days)
- Cameroon Visa required
- Central African Republic Visa required
- Chad Visa free (30 days)
- Comoros Visa free (30 days)
- Democratic Republic of the Congo Visa required
- Republic of the Congo Visa required
- Djibouti Visa required
- Egypt Visa free (90 days)
- Equatorial Guinea Visa required
- Eritrea Visa required
- Eswatini Visa free (30 days)
- Ethiopia Visa required
- Gabon Visa free (30 days)
- Gambia Visa free (30 days)
- Ghana Visa required
- Guinea-Bissau Visa required
- Guinea Visa free (30 days)
- Kenya Visa free (30 days)
- Lesotho Visa free (30 days)
- Liberia Visa required
- Libya Visa free (14 days)
- Madagascar Visa free (30 days)
- Malawi Visa free (30 days)
- Mali Visa required
- Mauritania Visa free (30 days)
- Mauritius Visa free (30 days)
- Morocco Visa free (90 days)
- Mozambique Visa required
- Namibia Visa free (30 days)
- Niger Visa required
- Nigeria Visa required
- Rwanda Visa required
- Sao Tome and Principe Visa free (30 days)
- Senegal Visa free (30 days)
- Seychelles Visa free (30 days)
- Sierra Leone Visa free (30 days)
- Somalia Visa free (30 days)
- South Africa Visa free (90 days)
- South Sudan Visa free (30 days)
- Sudan Visa free (90 days)
- Tanzania Visa free (30 days)
- Togo Visa free (30 days)
- Tunisia Visa free (90 days)
- Uganda Visa free (30 days)
- Zambia Visa free (30 days)
- Zimbabwe Visa free (30 days)
- Afghanistan Visa required
- Armenia Visa free (30 days)
- Azerbaijan Visa free (30 days)
- Bahrain Visa free (90 days)
- Bangladesh E-visa
- Bhutan E-visa
- Brunei Darussalam Visa free (30 days)
- Cambodia Visa free (30 days)
- China E-visa
- Georgia Visa free (30 days)
- Hong Kong Visa free (30 days)
- India E-visa
- Indonesia Visa free (30 days)
- Iran Visa free (14 days)
- Iraq Visa free (30 days)
- Israel Visa required
- Japan Visa free (90 days)
- Jordan Visa free (90 days)
- Kazakhstan Visa free (30 days)
- North Korea Visa required
- South Korea Visa free (90 days)
- Kuwait Visa free (90 days)
- Kyrgyzstan Visa free (90 days)
- Laos Visa free (30 days)
- Lebanon Visa free (90 days)
- Macao Visa free (30 days)
- Maldives Visa free (90 days)
- Mongolia Visa free (30 days)
- Myanmar E-visa
- Nepal E-visa
- Oman Visa free (90 days)
- Pakistan E-visa
- State of Palestine Visa free (30 days)
- Philippines Visa free (30 days)
- Qatar Visa free (90 days)
- Saudi Arabia Visa free (90 days)
- Singapore Visa free (30 days)
- Sri Lanka E-visa
- Syria Visa free (90 days)
- Taiwan Visa free (30 days)
- Tajikistan Visa free (30 days)
- Thailand Visa free (30 days)
- Timor-Leste Visa free (30 days)
- Turkey Visa free (90 days)
- Turkmenistan Visa free (90 days)
- United Arab Emirates Visa free (90 days)
- Uzbekistan Visa free (30 days)
- Viet Nam Visa free (30 days)
- Yemen Visa free (90 days)
- Antigua and Barbuda Visa free (30 days)
- Bahamas Visa free (30 days)
- Barbados Visa free (30 days)
- Cuba Visa free (90 days)
- Dominica Visa free (30 days)
- Dominican Republic Visa free (30 days)
- Grenada Visa free (30 days)
- Haiti Visa free (30 days)
- Jamaica Visa free (30 days)
- Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa free (30 days)
- Saint Lucia Visa free (30 days)
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa free (30 days)
- Trinidad and Tobago Visa free (30 days)
- Belize Visa free (30 days)
- Costa Rica Visa free (30 days)
- El Salvador Visa free (30 days)
- Guatemala Visa free (30 days)
- Honduras Visa free (30 days)
- Nicaragua Visa free (30 days)
- Panama Visa free (30 days)
- Albania Visa free (90 days)
- Andorra Visa free (30 days)
- Austria Visa free (90 days)
- Belarus Visa free (30 days)
- Belgium Visa free (90 days)
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa free (90 days)
- Bulgaria Visa free (90 days)
- Croatia Visa free (90 days)
- Cyprus Visa free (90 days)
- Czech Republic Visa free (90 days)
- Denmark Visa free (90 days)
- Estonia Visa free (90 days)
- Finland Visa free (90 days)
- France Visa free (90 days)
- Germany Visa free (90 days)
- Greece Visa free (90 days)
- Hungary Visa free (90 days)
- Iceland Visa free (90 days)
- Ireland Visa free (90 days)
- Italy Visa free (90 days)
- Latvia Visa free (90 days)
- Liechtenstein Visa free (90 days)
- Lithuania Visa free (90 days)
- Luxembourg Visa free (90 days)
- Malta Visa free (90 days)
- Moldova Visa free (30 days)
- Monaco Visa free (30 days)
- Montenegro E-visa
- Netherlands Visa free (90 days)
- North Macedonia Visa free (30 days)
- Norway Visa free (90 days)
- Poland Visa free (90 days)
- Portugal Visa free (90 days)
- Romania Visa free (90 days)
- Russian Federation Visa free (30 days)
- San Marino Visa free (90 days)
- Serbia E-visa
- Slovakia Visa free (90 days)
- Slovenia Visa free (90 days)
- Spain Visa free (90 days)
- Sweden Visa free (90 days)
- Switzerland Visa free (90 days)
- Ukraine Visa free (30 days)
- United Kingdom Visa free (90 days)
- Canada Visa free (90 days)
- Mexico Visa free (30 days)
- United States of America Visa free (90 days)
- Australia Visa free (90 days)
- Fiji Visa free (30 days)
- Kiribati Visa free (30 days)
- Marshall Islands Visa free (30 days)
- Micronesia Visa required
- Nauru Visa free (30 days)
- New Zealand Visa free (90 days)
- Palau Visa free (30 days)
- Papua New Guinea Visa free (30 days)
- Samoa Visa free (30 days)
- Solomon Islands Visa free (30 days)
- Tonga Visa free (30 days)
- Tuvalu Visa free (30 days)
- Vanuatu Visa free (30 days)
- Argentina Visa free (90 days)
- Bolivia Visa free (30 days)
- Brazil Visa free (90 days)
- Chile Visa free (30 days)
- Colombia Visa required
- Ecuador Visa free (30 days)
- Guyana Visa free (30 days)
- Paraguay Visa free (30 days)
- Peru Visa free (90 days)
- Suriname Visa free (30 days)
- Uruguay Visa free (90 days)
- Venezuela Visa free (30 days)
Data last reviewed on: 16 October 2021
Is it safe in Malaysia?
The U.S. State Department uses a four-level travel advisory system. The levels show how safe it is to travel throughout the world. The countries with the lowest level (1) are considered safe for visitors, while those with the greatest level (4) should be avoided, at least temporarily.
On June 21, 2021, the risk level for Malaysia was changed to Level 4: Do Not Travel.
Emergency phones in Malaysia
- Malaysia Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Malaysia (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
How much tobacco and alcohol can you bring to Malaysia?
The products are only for your own use or consumption, or as a present for members of your household. They may not be imported for commercial purposes under any circumstances.
Alcohol
- 1L of alcoholic beverages
Tobacco
n/a
Data last reviewed on: 16 October 2021