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What is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card and who needs it?
An overview of the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), what it is, why it was introduced and which travellers are required to complete it.
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Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) — Guide 2026
A clear, independent guide to the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card. We explain who needs to submit the MDAC, when and how to do it, the documents required and what to expect at the Malaysian border. Updated for 2026.
About this guide
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is an online pre-arrival declaration that most foreign visitors must submit before entering Malaysia. It replaces the paper arrival card and consolidates basic traveller information into a single digital form managed by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
This site brings together everything you need to know: the official submission window, the information required, how exemptions work, and what happens at the immigration counter. Our articles are written in plain, formal English and updated regularly.
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How and when to complete the MDAC before your trip
Step-by-step guidance on the right time to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card and how to complete the form without errors.
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What information and documents you need for the MDAC
A complete checklist of the information and documents required to submit a Malaysia Digital Arrival Card without errors.
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Common mistakes and problems with the MDAC
A practical overview of the most frequent mistakes travellers make on the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card and how to avoid them.
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How to apply
The official submission window and a step-by-step walk-through of the MDAC form.
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Requirements
Passport, accommodation address, flight details and the information you must have ready.
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Costs & Processing
The MDAC is free of charge. How long it takes and how processing works at the border.
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