Malaysia has had extensive restrictions and quarantine regulations during the covid-19 pandemic, but announced in March 2022 their decision to move to an endemic phase of the pandemic and to, on April 1, 2022 open its borders to all types of travellers including tourists. Different terms, requirements and restrictions will continue to prevail. From 1 May 2022 further restrictions will be lifted.
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It is important to stay up to date before and during travel about current rules and requirements through the Malaysian authorities' information channels as these can be changed at short notice.
Malaysian citizens do not need visas for short term visits to Sweden, i.e not longer than 90 days.
The Embassy of Sweden in Kuala Lumpur does not handle migration issues - visas or other permits - for travelers from Malaysia to Sweden. The Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok is responsible for these matters. If you require more information about visa or apply for long-term visa to Sweden, please contact the Embassy of Sweden in Bangkok.
A legalisation is intended to prove that a document having a signature of an official. A legalisation does not constitute a confirmation of the content of the document, but merely authorizes an official's signature and jurisdiction. The Embassy only legalises documents that are already legalised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuala Lumpur or by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Embassy does not legalise, for example, Extract of Population issued by the Swedish Tax Agency.
Swedes who need to legalise Extract of Population have to contact:
UD Legaliseringar
Utrikesdepartementet
103 39 STOCKHOLM
Tel: +46 (0) 8-405 51 00
The Embassy is closed Monday 6 June due to the Swedish National Day
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