15 Quarantine-Free Countries Malaysians Can Visit

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Disclaimer: Information here is accurate at the time of writing. We recommend checking in regularly before making any plans as travel restrictions may be subject to change.

Those with valid travel documents will be able to freely enter or leave the country as Malaysia moves into its endemic phase next month.

Fully vaccinated travellers will just be required to take a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test two days before departure from Malaysia, and an RTK test 24 hours after arrival in Malaysia. 

Malaysia and Thailand's Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) is scheduled to launch on 15 March.

The new travel scheme will see up to six flights daily between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, as well as four flights between Phuket and Kuala Lumpur. More potential routes will be announced accordingly, as both countries are currently finalising the details.

Test requirements: A PCR test two days prior to departure from Malaysia and a pre-booked PCR test upon arrival in Thailand by the approved accommodation.

No quarantine is required if you want to travel anywhere in Cambodia. Malaysia and Cambodia will ease travel restrictions effective 15 March, with one VTL route between Kuala Lumpur and Phnom Penh. There will be two flights daily, and potential additions depending on demand.

Test requirements: A PCR test is required two days prior to departure and an RTK test upon arrival in Cambodia.

Malaysia and Singapore already have a VTL, and its daily quota has been increased since 14 March.

Test requirements: A PCR test must be taken two days prior to departure and an unsupervised self-administered Rapid Antigen Test within 24 hours of arrival in Singapore.

As of 7 March, Indonesia has allowed quarantine-free entry to Bali, which was initially meant to only become effective on 14 March. Travellers will also be allowed to obtain visas upon arrival and must show proof of a minimum four-night stay. If all goes well with the new policy, travelling restrictions to other parts of Indonesia may be eased.

Test requirements: A PCR test must be taken prior to departure, upon arrival while waiting for the test results in the hotel, as well as on the third day of arrival.

As of 21 February, fully vaccinated Malaysians are allowed to enter Australia without a travel exemption. However, quarantine requirements are determined by Australia's State and Territory governments. In other words, different states have different quarantine policies, so do research before planning your holiday.

You can find out more here.

Test requirements: A PCR test must be taken within three days before your flight's departure, or a medical certificate must be shown as proof of a negative RTK test taken under medical supervision within 24 hours before your flight's departure.

Test requirements: A PCR test must be taken at most 96 hours prior to departure. Travellers, except for tourists, will be required to take a PCR test on the third and fifth day upon arrival as well.

You can find out more details here.

Test requirements: A PCR test is required two days prior to departure. Travelers must have received EMA-approved vaccines recognised by Maltese Public Health. These are Comirnaty (Pfizer), Jannsen (Johnson & Johnson), Spikevax (Moderna), Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca), and Nuvaxovid (NVX - CoV2373). A certificate with two different EMA-approved vaccines is accepted as valid.

For more information, check out the guidelines issued by the Maltese Ministry of Health here.

Before travelling to the UK, you must complete a passenger locator form three days prior to arriving.

Test requirements: Although the UK itself doesn't require any COVID-19 travel tests before and after you arrive, Malaysia still requires fully vaccinated individuals to take a PCR test two days prior to departure.

For more information, check out the guidelines issued by the United Kingdom Department for Transport here.

Fully vaccinated Malaysians travelling to Sri Lanka need to have an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) on their passport or a visa, which can be applied for online.

You can apply for the Tourist ETA or visit here for more information.

Test requirements: Sri Lanka does not require any negative COVID-19 test result for fully vaccinated travellers. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

Test requirements: Turkey does not require any negative COVID-19 test result for fully vaccinated travellers. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

It is mandatory to present a Health Control Form upon arrival at the airport. The form must be completed within 48 hours before your flight and once the form is submitted, you will receive an email with a QR code that will allow you to access the airport of destination.

Test requirements: Spain does not require any negative COVID-19 test result for fully vaccinated travellers. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

For more information, check out the guidelines issued by the Spanish Ministry of Health here.

Test requirements: France does not require any negative COVID-19 test result for fully vaccinated travellers. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

Test requirements: Mexico does not require any negative COVID-19 test result for fully vaccinated travellers. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

Test requirements: Fully vaccinated travellers are not required to have a negative COVID-19 test result before traveling to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or Sharjah. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

For more details, you can check here.

Test requirements: Iceland does not require any negative COVID-19 test result for fully vaccinated travellers. However, Malaysians will still need to undergo the required PCR test two days prior to departure.

You can find out more information here.