Malaysia Removes All Covid Entry Requirements For Travelers

Malaysia Removes All Covid Entry Requirements For Travelers
Hien Chu
Malaysia Removes All Covid Entry Requirements For Travelers

This Southeast Asian country finally has removed its COVID-era entry requirements. Specifically, Malaysia allows vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers alike the chance to explore its beauty unimpeded. It’s one of the few Asian countries to completely drop its regulations surrounding the infection.


Although vaccinated travelers were already able to enter the country without testing or quarantine, unvaccinated travelers were required to have a PCR test up to two days before arrival. For unvaccinated travelers, they have a rapid antigen test within 24 hours of arrival and then quarantine for another five days. Vaccinated travelers have to download the MySejahtera app by uploading verification proof of their health status.


Much of the initial announcement revolved around the removal of Travel Forms on the MySejahtera app, with no explicit statement that all requirements had been removed. But many embassies have now updated their Malaysia pages to match the new updates. Sherpa and Smartvel, both travel tools for Air Canada and United respectively, have updated entry requirements to show no testing required for the unvaccinated.


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Malaysia finally has removed its COVID-era entry requirements

According to the British Embassy website:


“As of 1 August 2022 all entry requirements related to COVID-19 travel to Malaysia have now been removed, regardless of vaccination status. However, you may still be requested to download the MySejahtera app but are no longer required to fill in the travel pass to verify your vaccine status.


”Under the section titled “If you are not fully immunized,” it reads:


“Entry requirements for Malaysia are the same for all travelers, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.”


Therefore, visitors should download the app to save any hassle at the airport. 


Visitors can expect not to wear masks outdoors, but they should be worn indoors and on public transport. When sitting at a restaurant, they are not required, but visitors should take their duties seriously. Malaysian police have been known to enforce duties with on-the-spot fines for improper mask usage or no mask wearing at all.


Americans, British, and Canadians can all enter Malaysia visa-free for ninety days before having to be extended in some manner.


Malaysia is one of the most underrated countries in Southeast Asia. While those on the backpacker trail frequently head to Thailand and Vietnam, Malaysia is often overlooked or utilized as a long layover. But those willing to venture to its shores will find beaches to rival the best in Thailand with a fraction of travelers. Islands like Langkawi and Tioman offer world-class resorts, including some recently ranked among the best on the planet.


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