General Information Travelling in Malaysia (Page 2)

ENTRY FORMALITIES INTO MALAYSIA
PASSPORT/TRAVEL DOCUMENT
Visitors to Malaysia must be in possession of valid password / travel documents with a minimum validity of six months beyond the period of intended stay. In the case of a national passport not recognized by the Malaysia Government, the holder must be in possession of a document in lieu of password obtainable at the nearest Malaysia Mission abroad. The national passport holder must also ensure his re-entry into the country of his citizenship.

VISA REQUIREMENT
(Click above)

Airport Departure Tax
For international flights from Kuala Lumpur, the tax is RM 40 while for domestic departure the tax is RM 5.

Currency

(Travellers Declaration Form (TDF))

Foreign currencies can be changed at banks or authorized money-changers throughout the country Malaysian currency consists of the Ringgit Malaysia (RM) which is worth 100 cent. Coins are issued in denominations of 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 20 cents, 50 cents and RM1. Currency notes are in RM1, RM2, RM5, RM10, RM50 and RM100 denominations. Travellers cheques can be cashed at larger Malaysia banks.

money-changers as well as larger departmental stores and shopping complexes.

Credit Cards
Most establishments accept credit cards. Commonly accepted credit cards are American Express, Visa, Diners club and Master Card.

Mail
Aerogrammes cost 50 cents to all countries. Postcards and letters vary. Enquire at the Post Office.

Customs
Items such as video equipment, cameras, radio cassette players, watches, pens, lighters, perfumes and cosmetics are duty-free in Malaysia. Visitors bringing in dutiable goods may have to pay a deposit for temporary importation, refundable on departure.

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