Key Points
- Updated entrance requirements for travelers entering Malaysia
- Removal of quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers
Overview
The government of Malaysia will adjust entrance requirements on 1 April 2022. Under these changes, fully vaccinated travelers who have received a booster dose will be required to undergo PCR testing two days prior to departure and an RTK-Ag professional test within 24 hours of arrival.
Travelers exposed to COVID-19 in the past 60 days prior to departure will be required to undergo an RTK-Ag professional test two days prior to departure and an RTK-Ag professional test within 24 hours of arrival.
Unvaccinated travelers and partially vaccinated travelers must undergo PCR testing two days prior to departure and RTK-Ag professional testing within 24 hours of arrival. These travelers will also be required to undergo PCR testing on day four, RTK-Ag testing on day five, and quarantine for a period of five days upon arrival.
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What are the Changes?
The government of Malaysia will introduce new entrance requirements beginning 1 April 2022. These requirements will vary depending on the traveler's vaccination status.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Malaysia's website and Envoy's website for the latest updates and information.
Originally published 10, March 2022
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