Consulates in Kota Kinabalu

  • 6 missions
  • 6 countries
  • most embassies are in Kuala Lumpur

Embassies and consulates in Kota Kinabalu

  • Consulate General of Brunei in Kota Kinabalu

    Consulate General · Brunei

    Lorong Grace Square 1, 88100 Kota Kinabalu

    Today · Closed
  • Consulate General of China in Kota Kinabalu

    Consulate General · China

    Palm Court, Lot 7, No 3, VIP Lot, Lorong Pokok Palma Rajah, Jalan Lintas, 88000 Kota, Kota Kinabalu

    Today · Closed
  • Consulate General of Indonesia in Kota Kinabalu

    Consulate General · Indonesia

    Jalan Kemajuan Karamunsing, 88100 Kota Kinabalu

  • Consulate of Japan in Kota Kinabalu

    Consulate · Japan

    Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru No18, Kota Kinabalu

  • Honorary Consulate of Italy in Kota Kinabalu

    Honorary Consulate · Italy

    Hse N. 10, Lorong Raja Udang 16, Kingfisher Park 2, 88450, Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu is home to 6 foreign missions from 6 countries: 3 consulates general, 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate. The embassies to Malaysia are in Kuala Lumpur, about 1,625 km away.

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Foreign missions in Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu hosts missions of Brunei, China, Indonesia, Australia, Japan and Italy. Of Malaysia’s neighbours, Brunei and Indonesia are represented in Kota Kinabalu.

Types of mission in Kota Kinabalu

By type, Kota Kinabalu has 3 consulates general, 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Kota Kinabalu offers limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

Opening hours in Kota Kinabalu

Opening hours are on record for 2 of the 6 missions in Kota Kinabalu. The earliest opens at 08:00 and the latest closes at 16:30. None of them lists Saturday opening.

Other cities in Malaysia

Besides Kota Kinabalu, towns in Malaysia with foreign missions are Kuala Lumpur (74), George Town (10), Kuching (4), Johor Bahru (2), Kota Bharu (2) and Puchong (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Kota Kinabalu?

There are 6 foreign missions on record in Kota Kinabalu: 3 consulates general, 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Kota Kinabalu?

Missions from 6 countries are based in Kota Kinabalu, among them Brunei, China, Indonesia, Australia and Japan.

Is there an embassy in Kota Kinabalu?

No. The embassies to Malaysia are in Kuala Lumpur, about 1,625 km away; Kota Kinabalu has consulates and honorary consulates.

Are consulates in Kota Kinabalu open on Saturday?

Not normally: none of the 2 missions in Kota Kinabalu with known hours lists Saturday opening.