MALAYSIA DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD

All foreign nationals traveling to Malaysia are required to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). With effect last 1st of January 2024, travelers must submit online the digital arrival card three (3) days prior to arrival in Malaysia.

What is MDAC

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is an electronic system introduced by the Malaysian government to streamline the entry process for international travelers arriving in the country. It replaces the traditional paper-based immigration forms and is part of Malaysia’s efforts to modernize its immigration process and improve travel efficiency.

Purpose of Digital Arrival Card

  • The Digital Arrival Card serves as a pre-arrival declaration form for all incoming travelers. It collects essential personal, health, and travel information required for immigration processing.

  • This system helps reduce manual paperwork and allows faster and more efficient immigration clearance upon arrival in Malaysia.

How to Register Malaysia Digital Arrival Card

Malaysia Flag on the Street

#1 Visit Official Website

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card Website
Photo: Immigration Malaysia - https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/

To register for the Arrival Card, visitor will need to access the website or mobile application.

#2 Register Account

For first time visitors, individuals are required to create an account which involve providing your personal details such as name, passport information, contact information, etc.

#3 Enter Personal Information

Personal Information For Malaysia Digital Arrival Card
Photo: Immigration Malaysia - https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/

Ensure that all the information you entered are accurate and matches the details in your passport. Visitors will then need to enter travel details, including flight information, purpose of visit, duration of stay, accommodation details.

#4 Enter Travel Information

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card Travel Information

#5 Form Submission & Confirmation

Once you’ve filled out all the required fields, review the information to ensure its accuracy, and then submit the form.

Email Confirmation
Photo: Immigration Malaysia - https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/

After submitting the digital arrival card, visitors will receive a confirmation message from email indicating that your registration has been successful.

How to Check the Registration

  1. On the Digital Arrival Card, click on Check Registration
  2. Enter Registration Information (Passport Number, Nationality and PIN Number). Pin number are sent through email.
Check Registration Status For Malaysia Digital Arrival Card
Photo: Immigration Malaysia - https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/

It’s essential to check the specific requirements and procedures for the Digital Arrival Card, as they may vary over time and depending on the platform used for registration. Additionally, make sure to complete the registration well in advance of your travel date to avoid any last-minute issues.

Exemption to Submit Malaysia Digital Arrival Card

  1. Citizens of Singapore
  2. Diplomatic and Official Passport holders
  3. Malaysian Permanent Residents and Long Term-Pass holders
  4. General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders
  5. Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveler Facility holders
  6. Thailand Border Pass holders
  7. Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders.

For more detail and the latest please visit Security and Passport Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia

Official Portal of Malaysia Immigration
https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/3 days prior arrival in Malaysia the

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