updated on 20.10.2020

Extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through 31December (OASC,09.11.2020)

updated on 30.10.2020

Melaka International Airport expected to remain closed following spike in COVID-19 cases (The Edge Markets, 20.10.2020). Government imposes travel restrictions from Sabah to the Peninsula, Sarawak and Labuan from 12-25 October (New Strait Times, 06.10.2020). Government to refuse entry to long-term immigration pass holders from countries reporting more that 150,000 COVID-19 cases (Reuters, 03.09.2020).

updated on 16.10.2020

Government imposes travel restrictions from Sabah to the Peninsula, Sarawak and Labuan from 12-25 October (New Strait Times, 06.10.2020). Government to refuse entry to long-term immigration pass holders from countries reporting more that 150,000 COVID-19 cases (Reuters, 03.09.2020).

International Restrictions:
On August 28, 2020, the Prime Minister announced an extension of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) through December 31, 2020.

Entry to Malaysia: Entry to Malaysia is prohibited. Some exemptions may apply, including: people with permanent resident status, resident pass, My Second Home Programme (MM2H) pass, expatriates of all categories, including professional visit passes as well as dependants pass, spouse to Malaysian nationals (spouse visa) and students and temporary employment passes. The situation is changing regularly, and any foreign nationals who wishes to enter Malaysia will need to seek permission from the local Malaysian Embassy or the Immigration Directorate before travelling.
If you normally reside in Malaysia and wish to seek further guidance, contact the Malaysian Embassy in the country you currently stay for further guidance and your airline and keep up to date with developments, including this travel advice. You may be required to complete an application on the MYEntry online platform. You should speak to the local Malaysian authorities for further guidance.

Transiting Malaysia: You can transit via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as long as you remain airside. Transit that requires passage through immigration (to collect bags, or to move between the two Kuala Lumpur terminals – KLIA and KLIA2) is not possible, unless you meet the general immigration requirements above.

Source: https://travelbans.org/asia/malaysia/

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