Understanding who needs to submit a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is essential for all travelers planning to visit Malaysia. This page provides comprehensive information about MDAC requirements for different categories of travelers.
All foreign visitors traveling to Malaysia MUST complete MDAC.
All foreign tourists visiting Malaysia for leisure, sightseeing, or vacation purposes before arrival.
Foreign nationals traveling to Malaysia for business meetings, conferences, or short-term business activities.
Foreign students entering Malaysia to begin or continue their studies at Malaysian educational institutions.
Foreign nationals visiting Malaysia for medical treatment or health-related services before arrival.
Foreign nationals entering Malaysia for employment purposes, including those with work visas or employment passes.
Foreign children and infants of any age traveling to Malaysia on their behalf by a parent or guardian.
Malaysian citizens returning to Malaysia, regardless of how long they have been abroad.
Citizens of Singapore when entering Malaysia.
Travelers entering Malaysia via land border crossings from Singapore.
Passengers in transit who do not pass through Malaysian immigration (remaining in the transit area of the airport).
Foreign nationals with Malaysian Permanent Resident status must submit MDAC when entering Malaysia.
Holders of diplomatic and official passports are generally required to submit MDAC, but specific exemptions may apply based on bilateral agreements.
Participants in the Malaysia My Second Home program are required to submit MDAC when entering Malaysia.
Frequent travelers to Malaysia must submit a new MDAC for each visit, even if they travel to Malaysia multiple times within a short period.
If you are transiting through Malaysia and will not pass through immigration (i.e., you will remain in the transit area of the airport), you do not need to submit MDAC. However, if your transit requires you to pass through immigration and enter Malaysia, you must submit MDAC.
Yes, all foreign travelers, including children and infants of any age, need their own MDAC. Parents or guardians must submit MDAC on behalf of minors.
Yes, foreign nationals married to Malaysian citizens still need to submit MDAC when entering Malaysia, unless they have obtained Malaysian citizenship.
Now that you know if you need to submit MDAC, learn how to complete the submission process.
Learn How to Submit MDAC