MDAC Malaysia Registration Costs

Q: Is the MDAC the same as a visa for Malaysia?

No, the MDAC is not a visa . It is a digital registration form that is completely separate from visa requirements. For instance, travelers holding Dutch or Belgian passports do not require a tourist visa for stays in Malaysia of up to 90 days. Therefore, they only need to register the MDAC. If you hold a nationality that is visa-required, you must apply for a valid e-visa in addition to completing your MDAC registration.

Are you traveling to Malaysia soon? A digital entry registration is mandatory for almost all travelers! At Traveldocs, you can arrange your MDAC online easily, quickly, and securely for just €29.95 per person.

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Valid for entry within 3 days from your specified arrival date
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Maximum of 90 days per visit (for visa-exempt citizens, including Dutch and Belgian passport holders)
Delivery time

Average of 1 to 3 business days
Costs

From €29.95 per MDAC
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MDAC Malaysia

Planning a trip to Malaysia? At Traveldocs, you can effortlessly arrange your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) – safely, efficiently, and available for just €29.95 per traveler.

Ideal for anyone visiting Malaysia for tourism, business, or visiting family. Once your digital arrival card is processed, you will receive the official confirmation directly via email, ready for use upon your arrival.

Receive your confirmation within 1 to 3 days!
The standard registration procedure for your MDAC Malaysia is completed within 1 to 3 business days, with same-day rush processing available for urgent departures.

Secure and professional service
Our experts manually verify every detail of your application to guarantee a completely error-free submission, protecting you from border delays or entry denials.

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More information about the MDAC for Malaysia

Would you like more information about the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) or want to know how to enter Malaysia using the MDAC?
Please take a look at our information pages below to ensure you are fully prepared for your trip to Malaysia.

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Is the MDAC mandatory for Malaysia?

For travel to Malaysia, the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is mandatory in almost all cases. Travelers must complete and register their MDAC prior to arrival. Traveldocs fully guides you through this application procedure via our own simple and secure portal.

Requirements for registering the MDAC for Malaysia

To apply for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, you must meet the following conditions:

You must hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Malaysia.
You have your exact passport and personal details at hand.
You provide your flight details and accommodation information for your stay in Malaysia.

Through our online application form, you can easily submit all the required details, after which we will carefully review your registration for any potential errors.

Validity and processing time of the MDAC

The MDAC is directly linked to your specific arrival data and must be submitted no later than 3 days before your scheduled arrival in Malaysia.

The official processing time for the MDAC usually ranges from a few minutes to a maximum of 3 days. Traveldocs ensures that your registration is submitted correctly, error-free, and seamlessly through the official channels.

Application and delivery of your MDAC for Malaysia

You can complete your MDAC application entirely online via Traveldocs. Once your registration is successful, you will receive the official confirmation directly by email. We guide you through the entire process and will contact you immediately if any additional information is required.

Urgent MDAC Malaysia Application (Rush Service): If you submit all the required details and complete the payment before 5:00 PM (CET) on business days, your application will be processed on the very same day.
Standard MDAC Malaysia Processing Time: If you submit your application through our standard procedure, we will handle your request within 2 business days of receiving all your information. In this case, you will receive your confirmation by email within approximately 1 to 3 days.

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Validity

Validity Period of the MDAC

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is tied directly to your specified entry date. By official regulation, the digital card must be successfully registered and submitted within the 3 days prior to your arrival in Malaysia.

Because the digital system registers your exact scheduled date of entry, the MDAC remains valid strictly for that specific arrival timeline.

What if my arrival date changes? If your travel plans change and you arrive on a different date than what you originally stated on the form, your registered MDAC becomes invalid. In this case, you must submit a completely new MDAC registration before you land or cross the border. Entering Malaysia earlier or later than the exact arrival window tied to your digital registration is not permitted by immigration authorities.
Does the MDAC determine how long I can stay? No, the MDAC itself does not determine your maximum duration of stay. The allowed length of your visit—for instance, up to 90 days for tourist-exempt nationalities—is determined and stamped into your passport by the immigration officer at the border control checkpoint.

Conditions

Requirements for the MDAC

Are you traveling to Malaysia soon? For almost all international travelers, registering a digital arrival card is mandatory. At Traveldocs, you can arrange this quickly and easily online.

What do you need?

A passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Malaysia.
Your exact passport and personal details.
Your flight details or flight itinerary (arrival and departure/onward travel).
Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel reservation or address of stay.

Important information

The processing of your MDAC is usually very fast, ranging from a few minutes to a maximum of 3 days. However, it must be submitted within 3 days prior to your arrival date.
The MDAC is an entry registration form, not a visa. European and many other tourists are generally exempt from a tourist visa for stays up to 90 days, but completing the MDAC remains a strict requirement for everyone.
Failing to register the MDAC before departure can lead to significant delays at the border or being denied boarding by your airline.

Costs

Cost of the MDAC Service

On our website, you can request our registration service for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) for a total price of €29.95. This fee covers a comprehensive manual review of your data, fast processing, and dedicated customer support. With our service, we ensure that your registration is handled efficiently and error-free, so you receive your official MDAC confirmation promptly by email. Choose our expert service and travel to Malaysia with absolute peace of mind, knowing that your entry registration has been taken care of perfectly.

Costs
Maleisië MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) Single entry 90 days	€ 29.95

Rush

Urgent MDAC Requests

If you submit the required details and complete your payment on business days before 17:00 (5:00 PM), your application will be sent into processing on the very same day. Please note that this quick-turnaround timeline applies exclusively to applications submitted via the urgent/rush processing option on our website.

Transfer

Transit with an MDAC

Are you traveling to Malaysia solely for a layover or transfer? If you remain entirely within the airport's transit area and do not pass through immigration control, you do not need to register an MDAC. However, if you must clear customs and immigration for instance, to collect your luggage, check in for a separate flight, or change airport terminals (such as transferring between KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) completing the MDAC is mandatory.

Meaning

For almost all international travelers, completing the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a strict requirement to enter Malaysia. This digital form must be fully completed and registered at least 3 days before your scheduled date of entry.

Who is exempt from completing the MDAC?

Below is the official overview of nationalities and specific traveler groups who are exempt from the MDAC registration requirement:

Citizens of Singapore: Holders of a Singaporean passport or permanent residency.
Residents of Malaysia: Holders of a Malaysian Permanent Resident (PR) status or a valid long-term pass.
Diplomatic Passports: Travelers holding official diplomatic or official service passports.
Travelers from Brunei: Holders of a Brunei General Certificate of Identity (GCI) or participants in the Brunei-Malaysia Frequent Traveller Programme.
Thailand Border Region: Holders of a valid Thailand Border Pass.
Indonesia Border Region: Holders of a Cross-Border Pass (Pas Lintas Batas / PLB).
Transit Passengers: Travelers who are only transiting through a Malaysian airport and do not pass through the immigration border control check.

Important: If your nationality, residency status, or travel itinerary does not fall explicitly within these exemptions, you are legally required to register a valid MDAC prior to your arrival in Malaysia.

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Why request your MDAC Malaysia through Traveldocs?

At Traveldocs, we guarantee a professional, correct, swift, and highly reliable service for your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) registration.

Our experienced specialists meticulously review your information before it is formally submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department. This manual check is the only way to be 100% certain that your digital registration is completely accurate, secure, and free of typos that could cause issues at the border.

Traveldocs simplifies the entire process for you, eliminating the frustration of navigating complex, slow-loading government portals.

We keep you continuously informed about the status of your registration via email or phone. Furthermore, you can track the real-time progress of your application at any time using the dedicated Tracking feature on our website.

Traveldocs is a registered Dutch company with years of experience and the right expertise to process your travel documentation flawlessly. We proudly partner with various tour operators, premier organizations, major international corporations, and NGOs. Your travel documents and personal data are in safe, secure hands with us at all times.

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What is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) and is it mandatory?

Yes, the MDAC is a mandatory digital arrival card for almost all foreign travelers entering Malaysia by air, land, or sea. It is an online immigration declaration that completely replaces the old paper forms. The form must be fully completed and registered within 3 days prior to your scheduled arrival in Malaysia. Without a valid MDAC registration, you may be denied entry at border control or experience severe delays.

How much does an MDAC registration cost?

If you complete the registration directly through the official website of the Malaysian Immigration Department, the MDAC is completely free of charge. When you choose to submit your application via Traveldocs, you pay an additional service fee. In exchange for this processing fee, we take care of the entire administrative workflow: our specialists manually check your details for typos, missing data, or incorrect passport numbers before submitting it, ensuring you pass through border control smoothly and without any issues.

Why should I pay Traveldocs if the MDAC is free?

The official government portal can experience slow loading times and requires you to enter all information flawlessly and in the correct format. A small typo in your passport number or an incorrect arrival date will render your MDAC invalid upon arrival. Traveldocs offers you peace of mind, convenience, and extra security:

Error Verification: We carefully review your submitted information and correct any illogical or formatting inputs.
Dedicated Support: Skip dealing with complex foreign forms; our team is available to assist you step-by-step.
Perfect Timing: You can provide your details to us whenever you like. We ensure the form is submitted precisely within the official 3-day window prior to your arrival.

Is the MDAC the same as a visa for Malaysia?

No, the MDAC is not a visa. It is a digital registration form that is completely separate from visa requirements. For instance, travelers holding Dutch or Belgian passports do not require a tourist visa for stays in Malaysia of up to 90 days. Therefore, they only need to register the MDAC. If you hold a nationality that is visa-required, you must apply for a valid e-visa in addition to completing your MDAC registration.

Do I need to print the MDAC confirmation for my trip?

While the Malaysian Immigration Department can access your MDAC registration digitally in their system as soon as they scan your passport, we strongly advise you to print out the PDF confirmation we send you or save it securely on your smartphone. Some airlines require proof of this registration during check-in at your departure airport. Having a printed or digital copy on hand prevents unnecessary boarding delays.

What happens if my travel date changes after the MDAC has been submitted?

Because the digital system of the Malaysian government links your registration directly to your specific date of arrival, the MDAC is very strict regarding its validity period. If your travel plans change and you arrive on a different day than stated on the form, your submitted MDAC becomes invalid, and you must complete a brand-new registration.

Our Service Benefit: If you booked through Traveldocs and your dates change before we officially submit the application (prior to that strict 3-day window before departure), we will adjust it manually and free of charge in our system to ensure your documentation remains correct.

How far in advance can I submit my details to Traveldocs?

On the official government portal, you can only register the MDAC strictly within 3 days of your arrival. However, with Traveldocs, you do not have to wait until the last minute. You can securely provide your travel details to us weeks or months before your trip. Our systems and specialists will hold your application in queue and automatically submit it at the exact right moment—within the official 3-day pre-arrival window. This allows you to arrange your travel documentation completely stress-free well in advance.

Do children and babies also need their own MDAC?

Yes, the MDAC requirement applies to every individual passport. This means that anyone traveling with their own passport—including infants, young children, and minors—must be registered separately. There is no option to include children on a parent’s registration form. When you submit an application for the whole family on our website, our specialists ensure that the documentation for every family member is correctly processed so you encounter no surprises at the border.

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The indicated timeframe is for guidance only and cannot be guaranteed. Actual processing times may vary due to external factors.