Customs
Asia
Malaysia Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
$10,000
Duty-free limit
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 cigarettes or 225g of tobacco. There is no information on age restriction
- 1L of alcohol
- Personal goods
- New and unused items as follows: one pair of new shoes or up to three items (or pairs) of new clothing
- Gifts and souvenirs worth up to RM 400, or if the items are coming from Langkawi, • Pulau Tioman or partnership they cannot exceed RM 500
- Electrical equipment – only one unit of a particular appliance
- Commercially produced foodstuff worth up to RM 75
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Explosive material
- Live animals – health certificate required along with complete and valid inoculations
- Endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be brought in only with CITES permission
- Medication – in original packaging and with original labels accompanied by prescription or medical certificate
- Weapons and ammunition permissible only with authorisation. Contact nearest embassy for more information
- Currency – any negotiable instruments exceeding US$ 10,000 or foreign currency equivalent needs to be declared to the customs. Local currency exceeding RM 1,000 can be brought in only with permission from Controller of Office Exchange
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Narcotics
- Pornography
- Counterfeit items
- Explosive material
- Weaponry and Ammunition need export permission
- Animals and any parts or products thereof. This includes endangered species and any products or parts thereof as outlined by CITES maybe be carried only with CITES permission.
- Currency – any negotiable instruments exceeding US$ 10,000 or foreign currency equivalent needs to be declared to the customs or up to the amount declared upon the entrance to the country. Local currency exceeding RM 1,000 can be taken out of the country only with permission from Controller of Office Exchange
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Malaysia
Basic security information for travelers to Malaysia
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Malaysia
- Japanese encephalitis, Diphtheria, Cholera and Rabies are present in this country so every precaution needs to be taken in order to avoid infection.
- All travellers should seek medical advice before travelling to the country and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up to date.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Malaysia
- The overall level of crime is relatively low but travellers are still advised to be wary of pickpockets operating in popular tourist locations throughout Sabah and other big cities and should keep their passport and other valuables in a safe and secure location for the duration of their visit. Obvious displays of wealth which could attract unwanted attention are not recommended.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Malaysian Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
+60388822200
Official Website
Federal Government Administration Complex
62592 Putrajaya