Malaysia Latest Travel Restrictions – December 2021

Last Updated on: March 7, 2023 at 9:26 am

Last updated on 16th December 2021

Welcome to our latest travel restrictions summary!  For route-specific information, please go to CovidEntryCheck.com or for feedback and questions, drop us an email at [email protected]

Entry / Exit Key Updates

• Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane launched in November 29
• Entry for travellers arriving from several countries banned due to the Omicron variant. This also extends to travellers under the Langkawi Travel Bubble
• As of December 15, 78.2% of Malaysia’s population have been fully vaccinated, and 79.5% have received at least one dose. 

Key Routes Updates, travelling from: 

• Singapore: This route is now open through the Malaysia-Singapore Vaccinated Travel Lane.
• Indonesia: This route remains closed for travel other than for Malaysian Citizens or Residents. 
• Vietnam: This route remains closed for travel other than for Malaysian Citizens or Residents. 
• Philippines: This route remains closed for travel other than for Malaysian Citizens or Residents. 

Major Global Updates 

• The United States along with many European countries implement new travel restrictions.
• Travel restrictions around Asia continue to be updated to help contain cases of the new Omicron variant.
• A total of 8.4 billion vaccine doses have been administered globally with 4.4 billion people fully vaccinated. This translates to 47% of the global population

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