Malaysia entry requirements
Travellers on New Zealand, Australian, US, British, Canadian, German and Japanese passports can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 90 days. Every foreign visitor completes the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arriving. Singapore citizens, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders are exempt.
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At a glance, by passport
| Passport | Visa or travel authority | Arrival forms and levies | Coming home |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| United Kingdom (British citizen) | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| Australia | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Incoming Passenger Card |
| New Zealand | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | New Zealand Traveller Declaration |
| Canada | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| Germany | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Not covered yet |
| Japan | Not needed | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (Free) | Visit Japan Web customs declaration |
Your Malaysia checklist
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How WayReady gets Malaysia sorted
You stay in control the whole way. We get it ready; you submit on the official site.
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Your trip, built from your booking
Paste your confirmation and WayReady picks up your flights into KUL, your dates and where you're staying.
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Every form found for every traveller
Each person's passport is checked against the official rules, including the declaration for coming home.
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Plain questions for what only you know
Things like cash, food or goods are flagged for you to answer, never guessed. Everything else is ready to copy.
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Submitted by you, on the official site
Open the government site from your trip, paste in your answers, pay any government fee directly, and submit.
Guides for this trip
- When can I submit the MDAC?Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia. The MDAC is free on the official site. Exact timing, what you'll need and a countdown to your window.Read the guide
- MDAC for families and childrenEvery foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children. What each traveller needs for the MDAC, and how to do it for your whole group.Read the guide
- Is the MDAC free? The official site, and how to avoid payingThe MDAC is free on imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. How to find the official site, spot look-alike sites that charge a fee, and what the form covers.Read the guide
Malaysia questions, answered
Is the MDAC free?
Yes. The official Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my is free. Malaysia's Immigration Department has warned travellers about fake MDAC websites.
When can I submit my MDAC?
Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia.
Who doesn't need an MDAC?
Singapore citizens, Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders, diplomatic and official passport holders, and a few cross-border pass holders.
Do children need an MDAC?
Yes. Every foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children.
Official sources
Last checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so always confirm on the official site before you travel. WayReady is not a government agency.