From 1st August 2022, all travellers are allowed to enter Malaysia regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status and do not require a pre-departure or on-arrival COVID-19 test.
What immunizations do I need for Malaysia?
Travel Vaccines and Advice for Malaysia
- COVID-19 – Airborne – Recommended for all travellers.
- Hepatitis A – Food & Water –
- Hepatitis B – Blood & Body Fluids – …
- Typhoid – Food & Water – …
- Cholera – Food & Water – …
- Yellow Fever – Mosquito – …
- Japanese Encephalitis – Mosquito – …
- Rabies – Saliva of Infected Animals –
What do I need to travel to Malaysia?
Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements. To enter Malaysia, your passport must be valid for at least six months. You must have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Permission to enter and remain in Malaysia is under the authority of the Malaysian Immigration Department.
Do you need any vaccinations to go to Singapore?
All Travellers should ensure that they are up-to-date with Routine Vaccinations including Diphtheria, Tetanus and Polio and Measles, Mumps and Rubella.
Do I need malaria tablets Malaysia?
There is low-to-very low risk of malaria in all areas of Malaysia. Anti-malarial medication is not recommended for most travellers, but you should be aware of the risk and practise insect bite avoidance such as insect repellent with at least 20% DEET.
Is hepatitis B vaccine compulsory in Malaysia?
Background. In Malaysia, one million individuals are estimated to be infected with the hepatitis B virus. A vaccine for infants has been compulsory since 1989, whereas those born before 1989 need to spend their own money to be vaccinated in private clinics or hospitals.
Do I need vaccinations for Malaysia?
Can US citizens travel to Malaysia?
American citizens do not require a visa to visit Malaysia for business or social reasons if their stay in Malaysia is 90 days or less. Please refer to the Quick Facts before traveling to Malaysia.
Can unvaccinated people visit Singapore?
All travellers are welcome to Singapore regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
Is Malaysia a malaria risk?
The malaria risk is: moderate in East Malaysia (Borneo). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
Can you use US dollar in Malaysia?
You will find money changers all over Malaysia, and GBP Sterling and US dollars are the most useful foreign currencies to bring as they are the most widely accepted currencies (USD more so in non-touristy and more rural areas).
Is hepatitis B common in Malaysia?
Malaysia is a country of medium seroprevalence for the hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface antigen (HBsAg) in the general population (1.5-9.8%). The major route of transmission is from infected mother to fetus. There are an estimated 1 million people chronically infected with hepatitis B in Malaysia.
What happens if you don’t get Hep B vaccine?
Sometimes hepatitis B virus stays in your body for years and causes long-lasting illness (chronic hepatitis B virus infection) that can lead to liver damage, liver cancer, and death. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone from birth up to age 60 years get hepatitis B vaccination.