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Malaysia · Visas & ImmigrationMalaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
The MDAC is Malaysia's compulsory online arrival form. Almost every foreign visitor submits it before landing, including visa-free travellers; it is not a visa and costs nothing.
What it helps with
- Getting through immigration on arrivalThe card is checked with your passport at the counter or e-gate; without it you are sent to fill it in first.
- Knowing when to fill it inThe form only accepts trips starting within 3 days, so you submit it shortly before the flight, not weeks ahead.
- Travelling with familyEach traveller, children included, needs a separate card linked to their own passport.
About Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC):
It is run by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) and replaced the paper arrival card on 1 January 2024. You enter passport, flight and accommodation details; the confirmation is checked with your passport at the immigration counter or e-gate.
Key Features:
- Window: Submit within 3 days before arrival, the day of submission included.
- Every trip: A new card for each entry, one per traveller, children included.
- Two channels: The Immigration website and the MyNIISe app.
- Proof: A confirmation you show with your passport on arrival.
How to Get Started:
- Open imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main or the MyNIISe app.
- Enter passport details, flight and the address where you will stay.
- Submit and save the confirmation as a PDF or screenshot.
- Show it with your passport at immigration in Malaysia.
Before you use it
- Sign-up: The form refuses arrival dates more than 3 days away, counting the day you submit.
- Limits: A new MDAC is needed for every entry, even if you were in Malaysia last week or use the e-gates.
- Fees: The government form is free; look-alike sites charge for the same form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) work with a foreign bank card in Malaysia?
- Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) available in English?
- Yes, Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC).
- Do I need local ID or residency for Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
- No, Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
- Web · iOS · Android
- How much does Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) cost?
- Free on the official Immigration Department site and the MyNIISe app