Entry requirements
Labuan follows Malaysian entry rules. Requirements depend on your nationality and change, so the only safe source is official Malaysian immigration guidance.
At a glance
| Status | Federal Territory of Malaysia since 16 April 1984 |
|---|---|
| Rules | Malaysian immigration rules apply |
| Authority | Official Malaysian immigration guidance |
| Also check | Brunei rules separately if you are adding a day trip |
The basic position
Labuan is a Federal Territory of Malaysia, one of three, and became one on 16 April 1984. Entering Labuan means entering Malaysia, and Malaysian immigration rules apply.
Source: Federal Territory status and date from Tourism Malaysia, Labuan Map & Guide (updated December 2023).
Why no requirements are listed here
This page does not state visa requirements for any nationality. They differ by passport, they change, and getting one wrong at a border is not a recoverable error. Check the official Malaysian immigration guidance for your own passport before booking, and check it again close to travel.
What to confirm before you book
- Whether your nationality needs a visa, and whether it can be obtained on arrival or must be arranged in advance.
- The passport validity your entry requires.
- Any onward or return ticket requirement.
- Whether entering Sabah or Sarawak separately, which operate their own immigration controls within Malaysia, affects your route.
- If you plan to add Brunei, the separate entry requirements for Brunei Darussalam.
Arriving by sea
Labuan has an international ferry terminal in the town centre with connections to Sabah, Sarawak and Brunei Darussalam. Arriving by sea is still an international arrival where the crossing is international, so allow time for immigration formalities. See getting here.
Arriving by air
Flights operate into Labuan Airport (LBU) from Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Miri.