Malaysia travel guide for Britons

A passport valid for at least six months is required. No visa is needed for tourism, business or short visits up to 90 days. The e‑Arrival Card must be completed online before departure; you will receive a QR code to show on arrival.

If you intend to stay longer than 90 days, work, study or join family, you must obtain a visa from the Malaysian High Commission before travel.

The British High Commission in Kuala Lumpur handles consular assistance. Address: British High Commission, 70, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Phone: +60 3 2168 7000. Email: [email protected].

Flights from London to Kuala Lumpur: £500–£800 return (economy, 2026 estimate).

Accommodation: budget hostels £10–£20 per night; mid‑range hotels £40–£80 per night.

Meals: street food £2–£5 per dish; restaurant meals £10–£20 per person.

Local transport: Grab rides £2–£5 per short trip; intercity bus £10–£30.

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur take about 13 hours. Malaysia is UTC+8, so the time difference is +8 hours (no daylight‑saving).

Malaysia uses Type G plugs (UK three‑pin) at 240 V 50 Hz, so UK devices can be used directly without an adapter.

Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add a 10 % service charge; if not, leaving a small amount (≈£1) is appreciated but not required.

Police and ambulance: 999

Fire: 994

From mobile phones, dial 112 for all services.