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Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia. It's free on the official site. Every foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children.

Official site

imigresen-online.imi.gov.my

Only use imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. Malaysia's Immigration Department has warned travellers about fake MDAC websites.

WayReady is an independent company, not the government. We link you to the official site and never charge for a government form.

Cost
Free
When
Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia.
Who
All foreign citizens travelling to Malaysia, unless exempt.

When your MDAC window opens

Enter when you land. The time shown is local to Malaysia.

Choose your arrival date to see exactly when your MDAC window opens.

Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia. It's free on imigresen-online.imi.gov.my.

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For families and groups

  • Every foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children.

What you'll need

  • Passport details
  • Arrival details
  • Where you're staying in Malaysia
  • An email address

Good to know

  • Show your MDAC registration and your passport at the immigration counter when you arrive.
  • Not needed by: Citizens of Singapore; Diplomatic and official passport holders; Malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders; Brunei General Certificate of Identity holders; Brunei-Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders; Thailand border pass holders; Indonesia cross-border travel document (PLB) holders.

Questions

What is the official MDAC website?

imigresen-online.imi.gov.my (https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main). It's free there. WayReady isn't the government: we link you to the official site.

When can I submit the MDAC?

Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia.

Who needs the MDAC?

All foreign citizens travelling to Malaysia, unless exempt. It isn't needed by: citizens of Singapore; diplomatic and official passport holders; malaysian permanent residents and long-term pass holders; brunei General Certificate of Identity holders; brunei-Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders; thailand border pass holders; indonesia cross-border travel document (PLB) holders.

Do children need the MDAC?

Every foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children.

How much does the MDAC cost?

Nothing on the official site, imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. Sites that charge a fee for it aren't the government.

Sources

Checked 3 October 2026. Rules can change at short notice, so confirm on the official site before you travel. How we check.