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American citizens travelling to Malaysia

Citizens of United States that are travelling to Malaysia can travel without a visa.

What to expect in Malaysia

🤝 friendly locals
inexpensive cost of living
⚡ Above average wifi
⛅ warm weather
temples
👯‍♂️ good for parties
safe neighbourhoods

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Malaysia from United States usually are around 493.00 USD. ANA is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Malaysia, and Air Asia

. Popular domestic airlines are

Air Asia, and Malaysia Airlines

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Hotlink

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

Grab.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is MYR.

1 USD = 4.205500 MYR

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $2.45 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa is not required for citizens of Malaysia. Tourists are able to visit without a visa for a certain amount of time.

Notes and Passport Validity

Ensure that your passport is valid for 3 months past your travel date.

All visitors are fingerprinted on arrival and departure.:Immigration offenses, such as visa overstaying, are punishable by caning.:

Apply for a Visa

You can apply for a visa for Malaysia via iVisa.

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time, due to the health risks from the COVID-19 pandemic and the significant disruptions to global travel. This includes to Malaysia. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, you'll be denied entry to Malaysia from 18 till 31 March 2020. Non-essential government services and businesses, and all education and religious institutions will be closed. This period may be extended, and restrictions could change at short notice. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Malaysia.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Malaysia. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (3.82 / 5)
Safety (3.53 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$23.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$2.45 USD

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Popular Cities in Malaysia

George Town

Ipoh

Johor Bahru

Kota Kinabalu

Kuala Lumpur

Kuching

Langkawi

Malacca

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