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Arrival form · checked 3 Nov 2026

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC): who fills it in and how

The short answerThe MDAC is an online arrival card foreign visitors submit before entering Malaysia. It isn’t a visa. Go to the official site.

The official link goes to imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.

At a glance

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card in brief.

FeeSee the official site
Who it’s for

Do you need it?

Foreign travelers entering Malaysia who pass through immigration. Some groups are exempt, so check the official page.

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Before you start

What to have ready.

  1. Your passport details.
  2. Your departure date.
  3. Your accommodation and address in Malaysia.
Step by step

How to fill in the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card.

  1. Check it applies to you. Foreign travelers entering Malaysia who pass through immigration. Some groups are exempt, so check the official page.
  2. Get these ready. Your passport details; Your departure date; Your accommodation and address in Malaysia.
  3. Fill it in on the official site only. That’s imigresen-online.imi.gov.my.
Watch outMalaysia’s Immigration Department warns about fake MDAC sites. A site that calls it a visa isn’t the real one.

Not sure your passport needs the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card? See the full Malaysia entry requirements for 33 passports, including passport validity and what to show at the border.

Questions

The short answers.

What is the best eVisa for Malaysia?

The MDAC is an online arrival card foreign visitors submit before entering Malaysia. It isn’t a visa. Apply on the official site, unless you want to pay a private service for help.

Who needs the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card?

Foreign travelers entering Malaysia who pass through immigration. Some groups are exempt, so check the official page.

How much does it cost?

We couldn’t confirm the fee on a government page, so we’re not quoting one. The official site shows the current price.

Is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card a visa?

No. It’s an arrival form. It doesn’t replace a visa if your passport needs one.

What do I need to apply?

Your passport details; Your departure date; Your accommodation and address in Malaysia.

Does NUM issue the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card?

No. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service, and we don’t decide applications. We explain what’s needed and link to the official site.

The rest of the trip

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