NIGERIANS who are
intending to migrate to
Malaysia for various reasons
and those resident in
Malaysia should become
acquainted with the local
rules and regulations that
are bidding in Malaysia, in
order not to fall into any kind
of trouble.
Nigeria’s laws and customs
are quite different from
Malaysia, and this makes it
important that prior to
migration, you have
developed the mindset that
is expected to make you
freely interrelate with
Malaysia’s laws and customs,
as well as connecting with
the Nigeria embassy in Kuala
Lumpur about your trip for a
better consular protection
and updates concerning
important safety and security
information in cases of
emergencies.
Malaysia: It is important for
you to understand a bit of
Malaysia description as a
multi-ethnic country, having
Islam as her official religion,
and is being practiced by
over 60 percent of the
country’s population.
Malaysia is the official
language of the country, and
although English Language is
spoken widely, migrants
could still avail themselves
with the opportunity of
having access to their official
language (Malaysia) for
easier inter-relations.
Entry permit: You have to
possess a passport that is
valid for at least six months
and upon entry, Malaysia
immigration officials is
mandated to place an entry
stamp in your passport to
specify your validity period of
stay. Migrants generally are
given a period of ninety days
validity period of stay by
Malaysia immigration
officials, but since this is not
a guarantee, you should
endeavor to check the stamp
in your passport quickly after
you enter, to be certain of
the expiration of your entry
permit. Travellers to Malaysia
are electronically
fingerprinted on arrival, and
again on departure. While in
Malaysia, you should carry
your passport which
contains the Malaysian entry
stamp and associated sticker
with you at all times.
Eastern Malaysia: To be able
to travel into the eastern
Malaysian states will require
that you declare your
passport to immigration
authorities because these
parts of Malaysia have their
own immigration authorities
who will determine if you
can enter and for how long.
It is very important for you to
be mindful of the period of
stay that is allotted to you in
order not to exceed it.
Over staying your visa
validity: You would be
detained by Malaysian
immigration authorities if
you overstay your permit.
The Malaysia immigration
authorities routinely detain
foreigners who overstay
their social visit visas and
once you are detected, a fine
or detention and legal
proceedings may be
imposed upon you.
In view of the foregoing
herein, you should check
your visa status periodically,
and follow immigration laws
and regulations strictly to
avoid any unnecessary form
of detention in connection
with overstay of visa by the
Malaysia immigration
officials. Detentions may last
from a few hours to several
weeks, or more, depending
upon the nature of the
violation, pending a formal
hearing.
Safety and security threats: It
is imperative in this case,
that you register your
presence and itinerary in
Malaysia with the Nigeria
embassy as soon as you
enter Malaysia. This will
enable you receive updated
safety and security
information that will guide
you through your stay in
Malaysia and also be notified
in cases of any possible
attacks from any extremists
groups.
The Nigeria embassy also is
mandated to draw your
attention to the risks
surrounding travels to the
eastern islands and coastal
regions of the state of Sabah,
Malaysia. Of particular
concern are resorts (and
transportation to and from
them) in isolated areas. If
you visit these areas you
should exercise caution,
remain alert to your
surroundings, and use good
personal security measures.