Embassy Attestation, Visas and Vaccines to Travel to Malaysia and Singapore

So that you don't get any unwanted surprises when you arrive, it is essential that you know this information about the visa of Malaysia and Singapore.

Before we start, we give you good news: both countries are very flexible in terms of visas and you will not need to spend a large part of your backpacking budget to enter.

Entering the smallest country in Southeast Asia is very simple: 80% of nationalities do not need a Singapore visa, and they will give you between 15 and 90 days of stay, depending on your passport. If you come from Europe or America, you have the green light.

• With an Argentine, Uruguayan, Chilean, or any other Latin American country passport , you can be in Singapore without a visa for 30 days .
• With Spanish, Italian and other European Union passport, you can stay in Singapore for up to 90 days without a visa.
• The situation on the visa of Malaysia is very similar to that of its neighbor. Again, if you have a passport from a country in America or Europe, you can stay in the country for 30 or 90 days.
• If you plan to travel to Sarawak, Borneo, your passport will be sealed again, but it is nothing more than simple bureaucracy.
• If you have a passport from Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil, Peru, Cuba or the European Union, you can stay  90 days  without having to process a visa from Malaysia.
• With a passport from another Latin American country (except Colombia), you can stay for 30 days without a visa.
• If you are from Colombia, you have to process a Malaysian visa in advance at an embassy or consulate and you can only enter the country by airport.

Is there dengue in Malaysia and Singapore?

Dengue mosquito breeds especially in tropical areas, so all of Southeast Asia is a potential dengue risk zone. We never had it in all the trips we made in the area, but we met some travelers with worse luck. To tell you about their experience, we summoned some travelers in the post:  "I had dengue in Southeast Asia": Five travelers tell their experience.

Yellow fever:-

• The only mandatory vaccine to enter Malaysia and Singapore is that of Yellow Fever, if in the 15 days prior to your trip you were in an affected area (much of South America and Africa).
• If you are a citizen of any of these countries but during the last 15 days you were not in affected areas (Europe, New Zealand, Australia or rest of Southeast Asia, for example), they should not ask you for any proof as it is not necessary to be vaccinated, but Sometimes the officer on duty does not know the rules well and can ask you the same.
• Not all countries in South America are considered as a risk zone, and even within these countries there are affected areas and others that are not. For example, in Argentina, only the provinces of Misiones and Corrientes are considered risk zones.
• If you were not in these provinces in the last 15 days, you can also give yourself the vaccine because it is free and could serve you for other trips, or not give it to you but process the Certificate of Exemption that has the same validity.

In conclusion:

if you have the possibility of giving yourself the yellow fever vaccine for free - as is the case of those who live in Argentina - it is convenient that you do so. It will avoid possible delays at the airport and you have left for next trips as it is for life.

More About Malaysia you Should Know:-

Capital:  Kuala Lumpur

Languages:  Malay, English, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin, other dialects), Tamil

Currency:  Malaysian Ringgit

Is a visa required ?:  NO

• There is a continuing risk of terrorist and criminal groups that plan and carry out attacks against foreigners. The Jemaah Islamiyah groups (linked to Al-Qaeda) and the Abu Sayyaf Group have cells that operate in the region.
• During the last year, several kidnappings have been registered for foreigners in the eastern province of Sabah and in the southern part of the Sulu Sea area, perpetrated by terrorist or insurgent groups located in the Sulu archipelago, Philippines.
• The Malaysian government designated the area east of Sabah (from the town of Kudat in the north of the Tawau district to the border with Indonesia) as a security zone, where there is considerable army presence and control points have been increased.
• Maximize precautions if you travel to the coastal region of Sabah for the existence of terrorist groups and criminal groups.
• Do not travel alone and preferably when leaving do it in groups.
• Stay permanently informed of the situation in the country and you should be aware of the notices and instructions issued by local authorities.
• Thieves and pickpockets eventually operate in Kuala Lumpur in the main tourist centers. It is recommended to always monitor belongings and avoid wearing jewelry or luxury items that attract attention.
• Use repellent and take precautions to avoid getting mosquito-borne infections, especially dengue.
• Inform family and friends about your travel itinerary.
• Always carry at least one copy of the Mexican passport and an official photo ID, and keep an electronic copy of them.
• Have contact information on hand in that country (hotels, friends, the emergency telephone number of the Mexican Embassy in Malaysia, among others).
• The importance of registering and / or updating your information in the Registry for Mexicans Abroad https://sirme.sre.gob.mx   is underlined (it is necessary to use updated Internet Explorer to complete the form).
• If you require immediate assistance or consular protection, contact the Mexican Embassy in Malaysia.
• Mexican people do NOT need a visa to travel to Malaysia as tourists for a stay that does not exceed 30 days.

Visa:-

• Mexican people who have exceeded the allowed 30-day stay will not be authorized to leave the country and will face an economic fine, jail or both.
• If you want to travel for a purpose other than tourism, you can check the complete list of entry requirements, types of visas and fees on the website of the Malaysian Embassy.

*** Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Malaysian authorities to grant or deny a visa to enter their territory.

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Entrance to Malaysia:-

Requirements to enter:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of admission and up to the date on which your trip ends.
• Have a round trip ticket.
• Have family, work or financial ties in the place of origin that allow you to demonstrate your intention to return to your country of origin.
• Have enough money to finance your stay.
• Upon arrival, the immigration officers will seal your passport indicating the number of days that will allow you to stay in the country. Generally, for Mexican nationals it is 30 days; however, this is not a guarantee. Therefore, it is important to check this seal to know the authorized time of stay.

*** Remember: It is the exclusive power of the Malaysian authorities to grant or deny entry to a foreign person to their territory, even if they have a visa.

Security:-

• As in all major cities in the world, pickpockets are no exception in Malaysia, so it is advisable not to go outside with your passport, important identification such as your IFE or INE credential and other irreplaceable documents or values; it is recommended that you bring only a copy of them with you.
• When you walk on the street, place your bags and backpacks on the opposite side of the road, to prevent being a victim of thieves who ride motorcycles and take away belongings, and that can cause you physical damage in addition to the loss of your values ​​and documents. You must be alert to the proximity of motorcyclists, who sometimes also circulate on the sidewalks.
• Avoid walking on the street talking to the cell phone, to prevent similar thefts.
• In case of traveling by car, you must place bags and other valuable objects in places that are not visible to motorcyclists; preferably store them in the trunks or under the seats.
• Only carry the necessary amount of money, and preferably a single credit card.

Laws:-

• It is recommended to always carry with you a copy of your passport with a visa at hand during your stay in Malaysia, as well as obtain a copy of them and have it somewhere safe.
• Possessing, producing or trafficking drugs are serious crimes in Malaysia and are punished only and obligatorily with the death penalty sentence.
• You must not enter, store, possess, produce or traffic any type of drugs or their precursors for any reason.
• It is highly recommended that you always carry a copy of your passport data sheet and a copy of the entry or visa stamp page with you during your stay in Malaysia. Keep your passport and other IDs and credit cards that you will not use during the day in a safe place.
• It is suggested that before making your trip, send to your email account digitized copies of personal documents such as passport, official identification, birth certificate, as well as airline tickets.

Recommendation:-

Do not forget to notify your credit institution and / or account executive of your bank that you will travel to Malaysia, to inform you about the procedures in case of theft or loss, or problems that you might face when withdrawing money with your cards abroad .