Malaysia Arrival Information
Everything You Need to Know
Explore MDAC eligibility, requirements, travel preparation, application steps and more—all in one place.
Apply for MDACThe Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, usually shortened to MDAC, is a digital record of a traveler's arrival information. Instead of completing a paper card on the way into the country, travelers provide their details in advance.
Its purpose is to record who is arriving, when and how, and where they will stay. The information it records is the traveler's passport details, nationality, travel dates, point of arrival, transport details and accommodation and contact information for the trip.
MDAC records arrival information. It does not itself grant permission to enter Malaysia, and it does not replace any visa or other entry documentation that applies to the traveler.
MDAC and eVisa serve different purposes
A record of arrival information for a specific trip: who is arriving, when, where and where they will stay.
A travel authorization for travelers whose nationality requires a visa for an eligible purpose, such as tourism or business. It is applied for separately.
Explore eVisa categoriesBecause the two serve different purposes, holding an eVisa does not take the place of MDAC, and being eligible for visa-free travel does not automatically remove MDAC from your preparation list. Check the entry documentation for your nationality and purpose of travel separately, and treat MDAC as its own step.
Accurate arrival information keeps your record consistent with your passport and your actual travel plans. A few careful habits make the whole process smoother.
MDAC is generally required for foreign visitors to Malaysia, whether they travel visa-free or with a visa, unless they fall under an applicable exemption. It applies to tourism, business and other travel purposes alike.
Needing a visa and needing MDAC are two different questions: a visa is your travel authorization, while MDAC records your arrival information for the trip. Check both before you travel.
Travelers from visa-free countries generally need to complete MDAC before arriving in Malaysia, unless they fall under an applicable exemption. Visa-free entry means you do not need a visa; it does not remove MDAC.
Prepare the same passport, travel and accommodation details as any other traveler. You can apply through our website in advance of your trip.
An eVisa does not replace MDAC. The eVisa is your travel authorization; MDAC is your arrival information, and visa holders generally need both unless exempt.
Plan for both: obtain the applicable visa through the eVisa process, and apply for your MDAC through our website before you travel.
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) requirements generally apply to foreign visitors arriving in Malaysia, including travelers from visa-free and visa-required countries, subject to applicable exemptions. Browse the countries and territories below to find your nationality and prepare for your journey.
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Note: Certain travelers, including Malaysian citizens, Singaporean citizens, Malaysian permanent residents and some eligible long-term pass holders, may be exempt from MDAC submission. Requirements can depend on individual travel and immigration circumstances.
MDAC is completed with information, not uploaded documents. Have the following details to hand before you start; fields can vary with the traveler and the form, so not every item is requested in every case.
Use the passport you will actually travel with. If you hold more than one passport, the details must come from the one you present on arrival.
If you are still choosing flights, settle the itinerary first so that the dates and arrival point you enter are the ones you will use.
Travelers staying with family or friends should have the host's residential address ready in the same way as a hotel address.
You can apply for your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card through our website in advance of your trip. Simply provide your passport, travel and accommodation information, and our team will handle your application according to your travel dates.
Your application request can be made early. The actual MDAC submission is completed within the applicable three-day arrival window.
You can apply through our website in advance of your trip. The process has six steps.
Confirm that MDAC applies to you (most foreign visitors need it unless exempt) and check separately whether you need a visa.
Collect the information listed above for every traveler who will be included.
Enter passport data, travel dates, arrival point, transport and accommodation information in the form.
Compare every field with the passport and the booking documents before continuing. This is the moment to fix a typo.
Pay the service fee for each traveler included in the application.
Keep the details you receive so they are available on arrival and for reference later.
Submitting arrival information does not mean instant approval, guaranteed delivery or guaranteed entry; entry remains subject to the checks carried out on arrival.
Arrival information is prepared for every mode of arrival, but the details worth having ready differ slightly. Requirements and any exemptions can also vary with the traveler, so treat these as preparation pointers rather than a single rule for everyone.
Have your passport, flight number, airline, departure airport and arrival airport ready, together with the arrival date shown on your ticket. If you connect through another airport, use the flight that lands in Malaysia.
Prepare the border-crossing point you plan to use, the date of crossing and the transport you will use to reach it, such as a bus, train or private vehicle. Arrival information applies to land arrivals as well as air arrivals.
Have the ferry, cruise or vessel details ready, including the operator, the port of arrival and the arrival date. Cruise passengers should prepare the details of the port where they will first arrive in Malaysia.
Families and travel parties can be handled together through our group-application option, which keeps one trip's arrival information in one place and avoids repeating the payment process for every traveler.
Where travelers in a party have different accommodation or travel details, enter each traveler's own details rather than copying one set across the group.
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Once your arrival information has been submitted, a little housekeeping keeps everything ready for the journey.
These are the errors we see most often, with the simple check that prevents each one.
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a digital record of your arrival information: passport details, travel dates, point of arrival and accommodation in Malaysia. It is separate from any visa.
No. A visa or eVisa is your travel authorization. MDAC only records your arrival information for a specific trip, and travelers who need a visa still complete MDAC as well.
Yes. Travelers from visa-free countries generally need to complete MDAC before arriving in Malaysia, unless they fall under an applicable exemption.
Yes. An eVisa does not replace MDAC. Visa holders generally need to complete MDAC before arrival as well, unless they are exempt.
MDAC is generally required for foreign visitors to Malaysia, regardless of whether they need a visa. Certain traveler categories, including Singaporean citizens, are exempt.
Yes. You can submit your application request through our website ahead of your trip. We will handle the MDAC submission according to your arrival date.
You can apply through our website in advance of your travel date. We recommend providing accurate travel information so your application can be prepared accordingly.
The actual MDAC submission is completed within three days before your arrival in Malaysia, including your arrival date. Your application request to us can be made earlier.
Yes. Every traveler, including each child, is entered with their own passport and personal details. Have every passport ready before you begin.
Yes. Our group-application option handles a family or travel party in one application with one combined payment, while each person's details are entered individually.
Up to 10 travelers. A larger party can be split across more than one group application.
Enter each traveler's own accommodation details. Shared trip details are only for travelers with identical itineraries.
Yes. If you make a mistake in your name, date of birth, passport number, or passport expiry date, you can email our support team to request a correction.
Yes. You can email our support team to request changes to your arrival date, hotel address, or other travel details at least 72 hours before arrival, provided your MDAC has not yet been completed.
Once your MDAC is ready, arrival dates, accommodation details, and other travel information cannot be changed. You will need to submit a new application.
Yes. MDAC applies whether you arrive by air, land or sea. Prepare the matching details: flight and airport for air, border crossing and transport for land, vessel and port for sea.
Yes. MDAC relates to one specific journey, so each new trip needs its own submission with the current arrival date, transport and accommodation.
No. Our service covers the MDAC application. Entry into Malaysia remains subject to immigration requirements.