Security and safety tips for visitors

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Security and safety tips for those visiting Malaysia for vacations

1. The need to ensure the validity of the passport, and that the remaining period of the validity of the passport is not less than 6 months, as most countries do not allow entry into the country if the validity of the passport is less than 6 months, which forces you to return to the country without completing the trip.
2. The necessity of obtaining all travel visas for the countries that he wishes to visit on this trip, through the concerned embassies in the State of Kuwait, and when accompanying the servants, it is necessary to make sure that it is necessary to obtain prior visas for them, so that your trip will not be disrupted because of that.
3. The necessity of obtaining confirmation of return flight reservations in advance in order to avoid the difficulty of obtaining reservations or confirmation of flights, especially during the tourist seasons, and this may cause a breach of your reservations with hotels and the entry into other problems.
4. Observe the laws and regulations in force in the country and follow the instructions given by the authorities or officials to avoid the occurrence of any problems or complications, and adhere to the regulations in force in some places.
5. Be careful not to leave hand bags that carry important documents such as passports and cash away from you, at any place of your arrival at the airport and when checking in to hotels or the place of residence, and when shopping and roaming, and the necessity not to leave hand bags on the floor or chairs as there are those lurking to kidnap her.
6. Use the safety deposit box of the hotels in which you reside, and deposit passports, airline tickets, and valuables, and not carry them while roaming in public places to avoid incidents of theft and pickpocketing by cyclists, with the necessity to carry copies of copies of passports and personal proofs.
 7. The necessity of adhering to hotel reservations, as some hotels do not allow extending the stay upon request due to the possibility that the rooms are reserved for another party. When leaving the hotel, care must be taken for check-out times, which is at 12 noon, so that the rent for a new day is not calculated, and apartments are not rented except from well-known and trusted companies. out and make sure to read the lease agreement before signing it. 8. Observance of traffic regulations. Due to the different pedestrian traffic systems in the country, please monitor children and the elderly more closely, and make sure to use the places designated for pedestrian crossing, in order to avoid potential risks and avoid violations. 9. Remain calm, due to the different cultures between the people of the country and other visitors. Please remain calm in public places, respect the different cultures, and do not engage in arguments with others to preserve the peace of your holiday, and do not approach places of excitement or riots, and do not respond to provocations and be careful not to be in places suspicious, stay away from narrow alleys and passages, and avoid contact with strangers without need or for the purpose of acquaintance, in order to avoid exploitation, fraud, assault or theft. 10. The specified period of stay must be observed in the country and not to exceed the period granted to arrivals when entering the country, in order to avoid strict legal problems. In the event of loss of passports, it is necessary to file a police report and inform the embassy immediately to take the procedures for issuing an emergency travel document to return to Kuwait only and cancel all trips to other countries.ا



11. When returning to the country, it is necessary to take precautions and go to the airport in sufficient time in order to anticipate road congestion, and to be present at the airport two hours before the flight time in order to avoid missing the flight time by closing the flights services window and departure gates, as it is difficult to obtain new reservations, especially in the tourism seasons. This means that you may have to stay, wait for long periods of time, or return to the city to find new accommodation before the new travel date.

Important Notice: 

Filling Out the Malaysian Digital Arrival Card for All Arrivals at Malaysian Airports

The embassy in Kuala Lumpur would like to inform all esteemed citizens wishing to come to Malaysia that the Malaysian Immigration Department has begun implementing a requirement for all arrivals at Malaysian airports to fill out the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). The card must be filled out electronically in advance and prior to arriving in Malaysia within three days, including the date of arrival. The card is available on the Malaysian Immigration Department's website at the following link:

https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main?registerMain

After filling out the form and submitting it electronically through the above website, the traveler will receive their Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) via the email address they provided while filling out the card. The traveler must present it whenever requested, whether by the airline or the immigration officer at the airport. The Malaysian Immigration Department has emphasized that any traveler arriving at Malaysian airports without filling out this card will be returned. We urge everyone to comply with this procedure. 

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