Country-Specific MDAC Guides

Indian passport holders enjoy visa-free social entry up to 30 days. MDAC is strictly mandatory within 3 days prior to arrival.

Mutual visa-waiver program active. Regular passport holders must submit MDAC prior to boarding; biometric e-gates open after initial stamp.

Singapore citizens are 100% exempt from MDAC via land borders (Causeway / Tuas). MDAC is only required if entering via air or sea.

ASEAN passport holders enter visa-free up to 30 days. Must submit digital arrival card whether arriving by flight, ferry, or land checkpoints.

Listed under "Korea, Republic of" in official dropdown. 90-day social stay; eligible for KLIA1 & KLIA2 automated immigration e-gates.

90-day visa-free entry. Travelers must present passport with minimum 6-month validity and complete MDAC within 72 hours before arrival.

Filipino passport holders enjoy visa-free ASEAN entry up to 30 days. MDAC is strictly mandatory within 3 days prior to arrival.

Thai passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days under ASEAN rules. MDAC applies to air, land, and sea arrivals alike.

Vietnamese passport holders enjoy 30-day visa-free ASEAN entry. Complete the MDAC within 3 days prior to your arrival date.

Select "United Kingdom (British Citizen)" on the portal. Eligible for biometric Autogates at KLIA Terminals 1 & 2 after initial manual counter entry.

German passport holders receive 90-day social passes without pre-arranged visa. MDAC submission required for every single visit to Malaysia.

90 days visa-free entry. Ensure hotel postcode matches the administrative state on your declaration to prevent entry form validation errors.

Italian passport holders receive up to 90 days visa-free social entry. MDAC submission is required for every single visit to Malaysia.

Spanish passport holders can stay visa-free up to 90 days. Ensure your Malaysian accommodation postcode matches your MDAC address entry.

Dutch passport holders enjoy up to 90 days visa-free entry. The MDAC window opens strictly 3 days before your Malaysian arrival date.

Australian citizens qualify for 90 days visa-free tourism/business. Registration window strictly opens 3 days prior to your Malaysian arrival date.

U.S. passport holders do not need a pre-entry visa. MDAC submission is 100% free; beware of third-party websites charging $40–$90 service fees.

New Zealand citizens enjoy 90 days social visit status. Autogate e-gates unlock at KLIA for return or frequent transits after first entry.

Canadian passport holders do not need a pre-entry visa and qualify for up to 90 days. Complete MDAC online within 72 hours before arrival.

Brazilian citizens qualify for 90-day visa-free tourism and social visits. The MDAC is 100% free and submitted entirely online before flying.

Mexican passport holders enjoy 90-day visa-free entry. Stamp-free autogate clearance is available where eligible after MDAC confirmation.

Fijian passport holders enter visa-free up to 30 days. Clear through the manual immigration counter; MDAC must be filed online before arrival.