Every traveller entering Malaysia needs this document, whatever their visa status. Fill it in online with Arrival Card Hub before you fly and arrive with it ready.
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory electronic travel document for most visitors to Malaysia, regardless of their mode of transport – air, sea, or land.
It replaced the previously required paper arrival card, streamlining the immigration process for incoming travelers.
The Digital Arrival Card for Malaysia must be completed electronically within 72 hours prior to the intended date of arrival.
To complete the Malaysia arrival card you need:
What the document covers, who needs it, and how it is issued.
The online arrival document for entering Malaysia, issued electronically.
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One all-in price. It includes any government fee and our service fee for preparing, checking and submitting your arrival card.
Fill in the form
Answer a few simple questions about you and your trip, upload what is needed and pay securely.
We check and submit it
Our team checks your answers for the errors that lead to a rejected or delayed card, fixes them with you, then submits the arrival card to the Malaysia authorities on your behalf.
Receive your Malaysia arrival card
Your confirmation arrives by email, with clear instructions on what to show at the border.
2 days
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Government arrival-card portals change often and are easy to get wrong. Arrival Card Hub keeps one guided form per country, checks your answers and keeps you updated, so there are no surprises at the border.
Start my arrival cardWhat travellers commonly ask about the Malaysia arrival card.
Still have questions?Our travel-document team answers by email and phone.No, an MDAC and a Malaysia visa are two separate documents. While a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is necessary for all visitors, only certain nationalities need a visa.
You do not have to register for an MDAC Malaysia if you are not seeking immigration clearance during your transit.
Yes, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is required for travelers of all age groups, including children and babies.
A convenient online tool on our website allows you to check your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card status within a few minutes.
Yes, in addition to downloading your MDAC approval to your mobile device, it is necessary to prepare a printout.
MDAC forms are typically reviewed in a timely manner; however, please note that applications submitted earlier than 72 hours before the trip will be processed closer to the entry date.
Once approved, your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card document will be sent directly to your email inbox. You can see the sample of this file in the article above.
MDAC Malaysia does not entitle visitors to take up employment; any work-related activities require an appropriate work permit/visa.
If you notice errors in your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card after submission, contact our support team immediately. In some cases, you may need to submit a new form.
The MDAC Malaysia can only be used for entry. Your allowed stay in Malaysia depends on your nationality and the applicable visa rules.
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We handle the form, the check and the submission, so you just show up ready to enter.
Start nowThe Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is mandatory for all foreign nationals traveling to Malaysia, regardless of their age. However, there are categories exempt from this requirement:
The MDAC Malaysia process with Passporta is straightforward, as it takes place entirely online. If you have any questions, you can contact our support team by phone or email.
Click the "Apply Online" button and follow the steps to register for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card:
After approval of the Arrival Form for Malaysia, you will receive a PDF document via email. Download the digital copy to your mobile device and print it out.
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card may not be approved in case of the following factors:
By using Passporta services, you maximize the chance of getting your MDAC Malaysia successfully approved without issues, as our specialists check all the data in the form for accuracy.
The Malaysia MDAC registration must be completed within 72 hours (3 days) before the planned date of entry. It applies to arrivals by air, sea, or land.
You may submit the form with Passporta earlier, but our specialists will process it closer to your trip date.
NOTE: If your travel information changes after you submit the MDAC, you may need to submit a new one.
Once approved, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card will be delivered to your email inbox. This is how the document looks:
