Journey to Johor

Visitors can reach the State of Johor by international flights to Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru. The Port of Tanjung Pelepas and Johor Port are the main entrance via sea. There are also a highway and rail network that are the best in Johor.

Entry Procedure

Visitors who wish to come to Johor or would like to enter Malaysia must have a passport or valid travel document with a minimum valid period of 6 months upon the last date of entry into Malaysia.

Visa Requirements

Commonwealth citizen (restricted) do not need a visa to enter the State of Johor. ASEAN nationals do not require a visa for social and business visits if the duration of the visits do not exceed one month.

Business Hours

Government offices are open from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday are public holidays. Banking hours generally start at 9.30 am and end at 4.30 pm on Monday to Friday, and from 9.30 am to 1.00 pm on Saturday. Shopping malls and supermarkets are open daily from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm.

Weather

The weather in Johor is generally tropical climate with average temperatures from 25.5 º C to 32 º C. The humidity is high throughout the year.

Time

The State of Johor is 8 hours ahead of the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and 16 hours earlier than the standard time of the United States Pacific.

Clothings

Simple and casual shirts are encouraged throughout the year.

Language

Bahasa Malaysia is the official language but English is widely used. Other languages are Chinese and Tamil.

Drug Trafficking

Drug trafficking is an offence and may be subject to mandatory death penalty.

Custom

Items such as video equipment, cameras, radio cassette players, watches, pens, lighters, cosmetics and fragrances are tax-free in he State of Johor. Visitors who bring taxable goods may have to pay a deposit (refundable) to bring in the goods.

Laws on Distribution of Currencies

Starting from October 1, 1998, all visitors are required to fill out a form for declaration of currencies upon arrival or exit of Malaysia. Permanent residents and non-permanent residents are allowed to bring not more than RM1, 000 cash.

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