Who needs one
All foreign citizens travelling to Malaysia, unless exempt.
Every foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children.
Doing it for your whole group
The official source doesn't describe a group submission, so plan on doing one for each traveller. Have every passport in front of you before you start.
What you'll need for each person
- Passport details
- Arrival details
- Where you're staying in Malaysia
- An email address
Who doesn't need one
- 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 travellers ask
Do children need the MDAC?
Every foreign traveller needs their own MDAC, including children.
Can one person do the MDAC for the whole family?
The official source doesn't describe a group submission, so plan on one for each traveller.
When should we do it?
Within 3 days before you arrive in Malaysia.
What does it cost?
Nothing. It's free on imigresen-online.imi.gov.my.
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.