Covid-19 information
Entry requirements and government issued guidelines can change without prior notice and we advise you to re-check all requirements at mysafetravel.gov.my prior to traveling.
Updated 6th April 2022
Malaysia is open!
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On 1st April 2022 Malaysia's borders re-opened to all overseas travellers. Fully vaccinated adults and their children aged 17 or below may enter Malaysia quarantine-free whereas partially-vaccinated or unvaccinated travellers aged 18 & above will need to quarantine unless they have obtained a medical exemption.
All visitors will need to download the MySejahtera app (pronounced my-sej-at-ra), fill in the pre-departure form via the Traveller icon, upload their digital Covid-19 vaccination certificate and take a pre-departure test (RT-PCR test is required unless you have had covid in the past 60 days, in which case you can do an RTK-antigen test). You will also need to purchase Covid-19 travel insurance. These pre-departure requirements are the same whether you are flying to airports in Peninsular Malaysia or directly into Kota Kinabalu. On arrival in Malaysia you will need to complete an RTK-antigen test at the airport or a clinic near your hotel within 24 hours. Once this has been completed, you are free to enjoy your time in Malaysia! For travellers with connecting flights to Sabah, your RTK-antigen test done at your "first point of entry" into Malaysia is valid and you won't need to do any further testing. Please check for any updates with your airline or via mysafetravel.gov.my prior to travelling |
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Before departure
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Entering Sabah
The pre-departure steps to enter Malaysia and Sabah are the same. Your on-arrival RTK-antigen test is done at your first International point of entry into Malaysia. Once you have tested negative then you are free to take as many domestic flights as like, for example you can fly to Kuala Lumpur and then catch another flight a few days later to Kota Kinabalu with no further testing, as long as you remain within Malaysia.
If you are taking a direct international flight into Sabah with no connection in Peninsular Malaysia, then you will need to do your RTK-antigen test on arrival in Sabah. The only exception to this is if you are travelling to Sabah on an international flight originating in Singapore (not applicable to connecting flights): https://mysafetravel.gov.my/travel-from-sg
If you are taking a direct international flight into Sabah with no connection in Peninsular Malaysia, then you will need to do your RTK-antigen test on arrival in Sabah. The only exception to this is if you are travelling to Sabah on an international flight originating in Singapore (not applicable to connecting flights): https://mysafetravel.gov.my/travel-from-sg
What should I expect when visiting Sabah under the "New norm"
From 1st April 2022 Malaysia will start to transition to the "endemic phase" of covid-19, some restrictions will however remain in place:
- You will need to check-into places such as hotels, malls, shops and public transport using the MySejahtera app by scanning a QR code at the entrance. We recommend buying a local SIM card and data package upon arrival so that you can easily access to the app during your time in Malaysia.
- Wearing a mask is remains mandatory in public places & transportation aside from when you are eating, drinking or doing physical exercise.
- Covid-19 vaccination is a pre-requisite for nearly all aspects of life in Malaysia and you are required to show proof of vaccination for entry into shopping malls, restaurants, supermarkets, national parks, hotels etc. Unvaccinated children under 12 are permitted to visit these places if accompanied by a fully vaccinated adult.
