Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No	Yes
Yes	No/1	Yes

A valid passport or other travel documents recognised by the Malaysian government are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above. The former must have enough pages for the embarkation stamp upon arrival and be valid for at least six months at date of entry. The latter should be endorsed with a valid re-entry permit.

Not required by nationals of countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months; (1) nationals of Bulgaria may stay visa-free for up to one month.

(a) Nationals may still require a pass upon arrival, even if they are permitted to enter Malaysia visa-free. (b) All visitors must have proof of adequate funds and an onward or return sea or air ticket. (c) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

45 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8QT, UK
Tel: (020) 7235 8033.
Website: www.kln.gov.my/mission/london
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0915-1215 (consular section).

Malaysia House, 57 Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DU, UK
Tel: (020) 7930 7932.
Website: www.malaysiatrulyasia.co.uk

3516 International Court, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 572 9700.
Website: www.kln.gov.my/mission/washington

120 East 56th Street, Suite 810, New York, NY 10022, USA
Tel: (212) 754 1114/5.
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my 

Sometimes
Yes
Sometimes*
Sometimes
Yes
Yes
No**

Health insurance is recommended. Hospitals are found in all the main cities and can deal with all major needs. Private hospitals provide a high standard of medical care. In an emergency, dial 999.

* Malaria risk exists only in certain regions. Urban and coastal areas are usually safe.

** A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age arriving within six days from infected areas.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
20 Jan Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year).
1 Feb* Federal Territory Day.
18 Feb Chinese New Year.
31 Mar Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad).
1 May Labour Day. 
2 May Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha).
3 Jun King’s Birthday.
31 Aug National Day.
13 Oct Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan).
9 Nov** Deepvali.
20 Dec Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day. 
10 Jan Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year).
1 Feb* Federal Territory Day.
7 Feb Chinese New Year.
20 Mar Mawlid al-Nabi (Birth of Prophet Muhammad).
1 May Labour Day.
20 May Wesak Day (Birth of Buddha).
3 Jun King’s Birthday.
31 Aug National Day.
1 Oct Hari Raya Puasa (End of Ramadan).
28 Oct** Deepvali. 
9 Dec Hari Raya Haji (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas. 
29 Dec Awal Muharram (Islamic New Year).

* Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur and Labuan only.
**Except Labuan and Sarawak.

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Hari Raya Puasa, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Some restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Hari Raya Puasa itself and Hari Raja Haji may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. (b) Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur.