Welcome to Ssandjackal. Here some a dozen of questions that you may ask if you are a Filipino planning to travel to Malaysia. Actually they are questions on top of my head that I was able to answer after my visit and that I want to share especially that I received some questions on my social media post. Its like a dark ground hovering above me until I made my way home back to the Philippines.
- Is it fun going to Malaysia? Yes. Especially if you love spicy food and shopping. Kuala Lumpur is big enough for you to travel.
- Is it safe going to Malaysia especially if youre a female solo traveler? Yes. Just dont wear skimpy clothes or else youll find an old man smiling at you on the other side of the road.
- Is it advisable for first time out-of-the-country from PH ? Yes. Flight ticket to Kuala Lumpur is cheaper compared to Bangkok and Singapore.
- How much is the budget when youre already in Malaysia. Bring at least 20K; its actually too much for basic need like transpo and food. The expense in Kuala Lumpur is similar to Makati unless you will shop or travel to different places.
- What will PH Immigration require?
BAsed on Republic Act No. 9208 otherwise known as the “Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003”,
Requirements: ,Passport b) Visa when required c) Roundtrip Ticket; Based on experience, I presented Passport, Departure & Return Flight, Hotel Booking. The officer asked for for company ID. Since I’m a freelancer I dont have company ID and its my firs out-of-the-country. I was put on-hold for secondary inspection. I advise you ro read GUIDELINES ON DEPARTURE FORMALITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL-BOUND PASSENGERS IN ALL AIRPORTS AND SEAPORTS IN THE COUNTRY. I put The link in the description below.
- What if youre a freelancer – diploma, transcript, chat with clients, bank transaction, portfolio for artist. I suggest you print the requirements including your portfolio and make sure you have saved them in your Google Drive. I was asked if i have some domestic flights and that i presented my Youtube vlogs. I was thankful that I made my vlogs and really helped me that time. I realized that Arts is not just a source of income but a very important credential.
- What are the requirements when going to Malaysia?
Based on my experience I brought, Passport, Departure & Return Flight, Hotel Booking & Vaccination Card. Although For more info :
https://mysejahtera.moh.gov.my/en/pengembara-ke-malaysia-en/fully-vaccinated-adult-travellers
Once you arrived in KLIA, you will go to t h e i m m i g r a tion and they will stamp your passport.
- How long can I stay in Malaysia? 30 days,
- What location is near commercial area esp Petronas Tower: Bukit Ceylon
- Do they exchange Peso to Rinngit? Yes
- Is it advisable for Digital Nomads – Yes because the internet is fast.
- How will you know that the person working in Malaysia is a Filipino. When you call her Ate or Kuya and responded to your inquiries in Tagalog. I was in the bar and I tried to call the crew Ate-Ate, then she replied, ANo order BEh?
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