Malaysia

Malaysia

Regulations on the Items Taken into and out of Malaysia

Upon entry, foreign visitors are required to declare all taxable items to the customs. The customs have the right to require passengers to open their baggage for inspection. Tariffs are not levied for travel between East Malaysia and West Malaysia.

The items taken by foreign visitors for personal use are tax-free: liquor ( no more than 1 liter), cigarettes (no more than 225 grams, which is equivalent of 200 cigarettes), matches (no more than 100), cosmetics, soap, toothpaste, new clothes (no more than three pieces), new shoes (no more than 1 pair), portable electric devices for health (one device for each type), gifts (valued at no more than RYR 400).

Tax-free goods include pen, lighter, book, newspaper/magazine, perfume, cosmetics, portable radio, watch, camera, camcorder, computer, fishing gear, sports equipment (except golf), and musical instruments (except piano ), among others.

If visitors stay in the country for no more than three months, they can take their taxable items into the country if they pay the required deposit. And the deposit will be refunded when the visitors leave the country.

For details, contact the Malaysia Customs authorities: Http://www.customs.gov.my

Visa

Malaysia does not issue landing visa. Holders of Chinese diplomatic passport and passport for public affairs can stay visa-free for up to 30 days in Malaysia. Chinese citizens who hold ordinary passports should apply for a visa in advance. Malaysia's visas have the following types:

1. Ordinary Visa: The visa is issued to foreign citizens who travel to Malaysia for leisure, visiting friends and business. It's valid for three months and allows its holders to stay for 30 days. The validity period of Ordinary Visa cannot be extended, but if a holder of the visa cannot return to his/her country on time due to health or flight problems, he/she can apply to the immigration authorities for the extension of the validity period of the visa with the certificate issued by relevant hospitals and airlines.

2. Work Visa, Student Visa: For an applicant to obtain the permission to work or study in Malaysia, the company or school in Malaysia must submit the application to the immigration authorities. After approving the application, the immigration authorities inform the embassy or consulate in the city of the applicant, which then issues the visa to the applicant. After arriving in Malaysia, the applicant contacts the immigration authorities and obtains a long-term visa.

3. Visa for visiting relatives: Relatives in Malaysia can first apply for the visa to the immigration authorities. Documents required include the certificate of the applicant's relationship with the relative, and the certificates of the relative's employment and income.

Customs

Malaysia has three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese and Indians. Their religions, cultures and customs are different. More than 90% of the Malays believe in Islam, the Chinese Buddhism and Taoism, and the Indians Hinduism. The constitution expressly provides that Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. Most Malaysian Muslims belong to the Sunni sect.

The country's most important festival, Hair Raya Adel Fire is to Malaysians what the Spring Festival is the Chinese. The 9th month of the Islamic calendar each year is the month of fasting for the country's Muslims. The first day after the fasting month ends is Hari Raya Aidil Fitri. Muslims make donations to help those in trouble. Meanwhile, people go back home for family reunion. Muslims starts the day by congregating in the mosques early in the morning to perform Hari Raya Puasa prayers followed by visits to the graves of the departed. After the ceremony, people warmly congratulate each other, which means that everyone has a new start. In a cordial and harmonious atmosphere, people also visit each other at home. Every household prepares pastry to treat visiting guests.

Embassy and Consulates of Malaysia in China

Embassy of Malaysia in China

Add: 2 Liangmaqiao North Street, Sanlitun, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel: +86-10-65322531/65322532/65322533

Consulate General of Malaysia in Guangzhou

Add: 233 Tianhe North Road, Guangzhou

Tel: +86-20-87395660/87395661

Consular regions: Guangdong, Guangxi, Fujian, Hainan

Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai

Add: 1168 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai

Tel:+86-21-52925424

Consular regions: Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Jiangxi, Fujian

Consulate General of Malaysia in Kunming

Add: 29 Dongfeng East Road, Kunming

Tel: +86-871-3165888-6241/6242

Consular regions: Yunnan, Guangxi, Guizhou , Sichuan, Chongqing

Consulate General of Malaysia in Hong Kong, China

Add: 47-50 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, China

Tel:+852-25270921

Consular regions: Hong Kong, China

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* The above information is for reference only. For more, contact the embassy.

* For more information on visa, head to the Star Alliance website.