Travel
VISA
Citizens from ASEAN countries, except for Myanmar, can stay for up to one month without a visa. However, for durations exceeding one month, a visa is requisite, except for citizens of Brunei and Singapore. Commonwealth countries that require visas include Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Click for the list of countries that require a visa to enter Malaysia.
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/
Your passport should be valid for at least six (6) months from your entry date. The “Visa upon Arrival” service is no longer offered at the point of entry in Malaysia.
Click for more information on entry requirements into Malaysia.
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/entry-requirement-into-malaysia-en/
It is advised to apply for and get your visa from the nearest Malaysian embassy in your country; on the other hand, one of the methods for visa application is using an online visa application using E-visa. It is encouraged to apply for a visa as early as possible as the processing time for a visa might take a long time.
For more information on E-visa please click this https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/FAQ/PDF/FAQ/About/eVISA/eVISA-About_en.pdf?version=3.7
For the E-visa application please click this link: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/evisa/evisa.jsp
Visitors are required to complete a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)/ (IM.26) upon arrival at any gate of entry gazetted at the https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
Visitors must present their passports with a complete MDAC to the Immigration Officer on duty, and visitors must also ensure that their passports or travel documents are validated with the appropriate pass before leaving the immigration counter.
If you require an invitation letter to apply for your visa, please email the iCACGP-IGAC 2024 secretariat at igac2024@gmail.com.
The deadline to request visa-application supporting documents is 1 August 2024 at 23:59 Malaysia Standard Time (GMT +8). Requests after this date will not be accepted.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend buying travel insurance before you come to Malaysia. Please be sure to get a valid policy in Malaysia, which also covers full medical coverage and evacuation coverage should you become sick or have an accident while in Malaysia, as they cannot be covered by the iCACGP-IGAC 2024 Organizing Committee.
Air Travel
The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is Malaysia’s primary international airport in the Sepang District of Selangor, about 45 km (28 min) south of Kuala Lumpur. Serving the extended metropolitan region, KLIA is comprised of KLIA Terminal 1 and KLIA Terminal 2. Upon reaching KLIA Airport, whether at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2, there are multiple transportation alternatives to reach the WTC as follows:
Train
KLIA Express – The non-stop 57 km journey on KLIA Ekspres between KL Sentral and KLIA Terminal 1 station takes only 28 minutes. The fare costs MYR55. For more information, please visit https://www.kliaekspres.com/.
KLIA Transit – The KLIA Transit service stops at three intermediate stations, i.e., Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, and Salak Tinggi, with a total journey time of 39 min between KL Sentral and KLIA Terminal 2. The fare costs MYR55. For more information, please visit https://www.kliaekspres.com/.
SkyLimo
Skylimo.my offers a premier KLIA and KLIA2 airport transfer service, catering to the needs of travellers arriving or departing from KLIA (Kuala Lumpur International Airport) and KLIA2.
For more information, please visit https://skylimo.my/klia-klia2.
Metered Taxi
Metered taxis are available at Levels 1 and 3 of the Main Terminal Building and offer an alternative way for travellers to get around. Passengers need to purchase a coupon of RM 2.00 before boarding these taxis.
Airport Taxi
Airport Limo (M) Sdn. Bhd. (Airport Limo) provides reliable taxis, first-class chauffeured airport transportation, and limousine service from KLIA to selected Kuala Lumpur and Selangor areas. For more information, please visit https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/getting-around-transport-car/taxi/metered-taxi.
OR
http://www.airportlimo.my/
Bus
Bus services at KLIA are available at Level 1 of the Main Terminal Building in Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 (KLIA). Buy tickets at the counter to KL Sentral. The price is around MYR 15. For more information, please visit https://theairportbus.com.my/.
OR
KLIA Terminal Bus Facebook Page
Additional info.
At KL Sentral station, please take a taxi or a Grab car to WTC.
For the Grab car, download the Grab application from the Play Store (Android users) or the App Store (iOS users).
Ground Transportation
To get from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Kuala Lumpur (KL) city center using public transportation, follow these steps:
Take the KLIA Ekspres or KLIA Transit train:
Both trains are available from KLIA (at KLIA and KLIA2 terminals).
KLIA Ekspres: Non-stop service to KL Sentral, takes around 28 minutes.
KLIA Transit: Makes several stops and takes around 35 minutes to reach KL Sentral.
The KLIA Express or KLIA Transit schedule is here. If the train is unavailable, you can use the ride-hailing service, Grab.
Arrive at KL Sentral:
This is the main transportation hub in Kuala Lumpur. Depending on your destination in KL, you can switch to other local transportation from here.
Use local transport:
To reach other areas of KL, you can take the LRT (Light Rail Transit), MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), or Monorail from KL Sentral.
Alternatively, you can take a taxi or use a ride-hailing service (e.g., Grab) from KL Sentral to your exact location in the city.
This is the most straightforward way to travel from KLIA to KL using public transport.