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Visa from Kenya to Malaysia

Visa from Kenya to Malaysia Description

  • Kenya nationals do not need a visa to visit Malaysia for a stay of up to 30 days.
  • Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months on their arrival in Malawi. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamping.
  • On entry into Malaysia, visitors with over $10,000 ringgit notes will be asked to declare it.
  • On exiting Malaysia, tourists would not be allowed to leave with ringgit notes of over $10,000.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • Confirmation of accommodation during their stay in Malaysia is required.
  • Visitors who are regarded as persona non grata by the Malaysian government will not be allowed entry into the country.
  • Intending visitors can get to Malaysia from any international airport in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
  • Kenya Airways, Etihad Airlines and Oman Air are some of the airlines that fly from Kenya to Malaysia.
  • The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 14 hours, 46 minutes, 18 hours, 15 minutes from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 17 hours, 10 minutes.
  • Islam is the most practised religion in Malaysia with about 63% of the entire population practising it. Christianity, Hinduism and traditional religion are other religions practised in the country.
  • The official language of Malaysia is Malay, which is also called Malaysian. Also, English is widely understood throughout the country. There are about 10 other indigenous languages. 
  • The Malaysian ringgit is the official currency of Malaysia. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Nasi kerabu, curry laksa, hainanese chicken rice, bak kut teh, roti tisu, kaya pau and satay are some of the delicacies in Malaysia.
  • Kenyans travelling to Malaysia can budget an average of $30 daily for expenses.
  • In Malaysia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Malaysia uses the Malaysia Time (GMT+8) which puts Malaysia five hours ahead of Kenya.
  • The climate in Malaysia is humid and tropical, with high temperatures and wet months throughout the year. There is almost no seasonal change, as the weather is majorly the same throughout the year. However, the coolest period is from November to January.
  • Visitors can move around in Malaysia with buses, taxis, car rentals and trains.
  • Some of the tourist centres in Malaysia include Mulu Caves, Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, Perhentian Islands and Langkawi.
  • Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.
  • Visitors are also advised to take sensible precautions to protect themselves from muggers and bag-snatchers.
Address

Block 91/404 Gigiri Grove, Gigiri P.O. Box 42286 00100 Nairobi

Phone

(+254) (20) 712 3373 to 5

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Visa from Kenya to Malaysia

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