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What is MDAC?
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a form that travelers visiting Malaysia must complete prior to their arrival, free of charge, on the official MDAC website. The MDAC aims to streamline entry processes, reduce immigration clearance times, and centralize essential information about tourists’ whereabouts in the country.
As of 1 January 2024, the MDAC has become mandatory for pre-submission, aiming to improve overall administrative efficiency and enhance border security. Travelers are required to complete the MDAC form at least 3 days before their arrival and must present the filled-out form along with their passport upon entry into the country.
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MDAC exemption
Submission of the MDAC is not mandatory for all travelers entering Malaysia. The following categories are exempt from the MDAC requirement:
- Citizens of Singapore
- Diplomatic and Official passport holders
- Malaysian Permanent Residents and Long Term-Pass holders
- General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders
- Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders
- Thailand Border Pass holders
- Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders.
How to apply for the MDAC?
To obtain your MDAC, follow the steps provided below:
- Visit the MDAC website, and select the “register” button
- Fill in your personal information, including your valid email address
- Enter your travel information, which includes the dates of your arrival and departure, the mode of travel, and the last port of embarkation
- Click on the “submit” button
After you submit your application, you can check your email inbox to receive your PIN. You can use the PIN to access your MDAC file through the “Check Registration” section on the MDAC website. You will be required to enter your PIN, passport number, and nationality.
MDAC Egate
Malaysia has implemented a modernized entry system called Autogate or Egate. This automated system offers a convenient way to enter the country with reduced manual intervention. Tourists from eligible countries must ensure their passports are valid for at least six months to use the autogate service.
However, first-time visitors to Malaysia from these countries are not permitted to use the Egates. For their initial entry, they must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card three days prior to arrival. Afterward, they are required to register and verify their passports at manual counters overseen by immigration officers.
It is important to note that the privilege of using the Egates becomes available only after tourists have successfully registered and received immigration approval to use the service.
The Egate system is currently available at two key locations: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the Johor Bahru Checkpoint.
However, the Egate is currently available only for travelers from the following countries:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- China
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Korea
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Moldova
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Oman
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Türkiye
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
