Key Points
- New quarantine requirements for travelers entering Malaysia beginning January 24, 2022
Overview
Beginning January 24, 2022, the government of Malaysia will introduce new quarantine requirements for all travelers. Fully vaccinated travelers who have received a booster dose will be required to quarantine for five days. Fully vaccinated travelers who have not received a booster dose will need to quarantine for seven days.
Partially vaccinated or unvaccinated travelers will be required to quarantine for ten days. All travelers will be subject to testing requirements before departure to Malaysia and throughout the quarantine period after arrival. Testing requirements will vary depending on the traveler’s vaccination status.
Some travelers may be released from quarantine if they can present a negative COVID-19 test result taken during the quarantine period. For additional information on testing requirements, click here.
What are the Changes?
The government of Malaysia will introduce new quarantine requirements on January 24, 2022. Quarantine and testing requirements will vary depending on the traveler’s vaccination status.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Malaysia’s website for additional updates and information.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia and the Embassy of Malaysia, Santiago
