ISEE Conference

TRAVEL

The conference will take place in Malaysia, in the province of Sabah. Attendees booking flights should set their end destination airport as Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI).

Sabah enjoys almost 100 direct international flights that connects the State to major airports in Kuala Lumpur, Seoul (Korea), Hong Kong and Shenzhen (China), Singapore, Jakarta (Indonesia) and Taipei (Taiwan) and Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei).

Public transit is not available to travel to and from the airport, but attendees can book a taxi from inside the airport. KKIA also offers a service to book transfers to and from the airport as well as car rental service.

VISA INFORMATION

Most travellers will be exempt from requiring a visa to enter Malaysia. 

Visa on Arrival (VOA) is available at Kota Kinabalu International Airport for some travellers. However, this is only relevant if you’re flying into KKIA from another country. If you’re travelling from Peninsula Malaysia, your visa will have been arranged when you entered the country. The visa extends to both Western Malaysia and Peninsula Malaysia. 

Be cautious of unsolicited emails offering travel assistance or visa services. We do not authorize any third parties to offer travel bookings on our behalf.

Note: Travellers from Bangladesh and Nigeria are required to obtain special entry permission from the Chief Minister’s Office prior to entering Sabah. The approval should be requested at least one week before the intended arrival date (Processing is carried out on working days only.). 

Mandatory Entry Requirements

Regardless of your visa status, all travelers entering Malaysia must meet the following baseline requirements:

  • Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry.
  • Return Ticket: You must hold a confirmed return flight ticket or onward travel ticket.
  • Sufficient Funds: You must be able to prove you have adequate finances for your stay in Malaysia.
  • Digital Arrival Card: Fill out and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days prior to arrival.

 

Tourist & Business Visas

  • Visa-Free Stays: Citizens of many countries (including Canada, the USA, the UK, and EU nations) do not require a visa for tourism or business visits up to 90 days.
  • eVisa: If your nationality requires a visa to enter, you can apply online through the Official Malaysia Visa Facilitation Platform. It is recommended to apply at least 14 days before your planned departure.
  • Special Exemptions: Citizens of India are exempt from the visa requirement for social visits (Single Entry Visa) for stays up to 30 days.


Click here to see Visa Requirement by Country – Malaysian Immigration Department.