Travel Information

Visa requirements are dependent on the country of origin and last port of disembarkation before entering Malaysia. For detailed information on visa applications, please visit the official Malaysian Immigration Department (link MID with this - http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country" ) website. Visitors can also contact the nearest Malaysian consulate to confirm visa requirements.

Visitors must possess a valid passport or other internationally recognised travel documents endorsed for travelling to Malaysia, with a validity period of at least six (6) months beyond the time of stay allowed in Malaysia.

All foreign participants are required to complete and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within three (3) days before your arrival in Malaysia through the link: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

With a characteristic tropical rainforest climate, Kota Kinabalu's temperature remains consistent throughout the year, typically ranging between 24°C in the early mornings and up to 32°C during the day. As an East Malaysian city on the island of Borneo, it experiences high humidity and significant rainfall year-round. The wettest period is generally from October through January, though heavy, sudden rain showers are common in all other months as well. Despite the high chance of rain, Kota Kinabalu still enjoys plentiful sunshine, with clear spells often occurring between the short, intense downpours.

Malaysian Ringgit (RM) – Travelers cheques and foreign currencies can be changed for Malaysian Ringgit at banks and hotels. Money changer kiosks are also available at major shopping complexes and airport. Most major hotels charge a nominal fee for currency conversion. ATM machines are plentiful and located just about everywhere in Kota Kinabalu.

Standard Malaysian Time is 8 hours ahead of GMT (GMT+8).

Voltage is 220 – 240 Volt AC at 50 cycles per second, adaptable to standard 3-pin square plugs and socket (Type G). 2-pin plugs and sockets (Type C) are also common.

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from all visitors or delegates (Malaysians and Foreigners) coming from or going to/through countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission (As stated in International Health Regulations 2005 and Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Act 1988). Yellow fever vaccination is also required for travellers having transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of yellow fever transmission. Travellers or delegates without a valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate shall be quarantined upon arrival in Malaysia. (Source: Yellow Fever travel advisory : (www.moh.gov.my ) Yellow Fever certificate is required to be produced upon landing in Malaysia from countries as listed on the website of the Immigration Department of Malaysia (https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/)