Arrival Card Malaysia

Planning a trip to Malaysia? Before you pack your bags, an administrative formality is now unavoidable as of January 1, 2024 the digital arrival card. Visit Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) allows you to simplify formalities on arrival in France.

All travelers arriving in Malaysia, regardless of mode of transport, must have received this electronic travel authorization beforehand. Here's everything you need to know to obtain it stress-free via our agency.

An MDAC must be requested for every entry into Malaysia. It is not valid for a long period as a NZeTA, an AVE or a ESTA.

Nationalities required to apply for an MDAC card

Let's keep it simple: all nationalities are eligible for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card. Whether you come from Europe, America or elsewhere, the form is a must.

There are only a handful of profiles that escape the rule. Here are the exemptions to the MDAC form:

• Singaporeans holding diplomatic and official passports.
• Malaysian permanent residents (PR) and long-term pass holders.
• Holders of a Brunei Common Identification Certificate (GCI).
• Brunei-Malaysia frequent flyer program holders.
• Thai border passport holders.
• Holders of an Indonesian cross-border pass (PLB).

Focus on transit

Just stopping off in Malaysia? This formality is not required if you do not need to pass immigration control to enter the country. Travelers transiting through Kuala Lumpur airport can stay in the transit zone, visa-free, for up to 24 hours. On the other hand, if you have a connecting flight, or need to collect your luggage or change airports, you will need to have obtained an arrival card.

Information and documents to be provided

To process your application efficiently, we need accurate information. Prepare your travel documents: the golden rule is to have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure from Malaysia..

The following information is required to complete your file:

Conseil pro : In addition to your passport, we advise you to have your return plane ticket and yellow fever vaccination booklet with you if you are coming from a country where yellow fever is rife.

How does our support service work?

Dealing with administrative delays is often a source of anxiety before departure. The official rule is that to obtain your arrival card, a request must be made at least 72 hours before your departure for Malaysia..

With our agency, anticipate! You can send us your file as soon as you know your travel dates.. Our team takes care of the rest:

1. We keep your file on file, and the MDAC electronic arrival card will be sent to you within 3 days of your trip.
2. We register your information with the Malaysian authorities.
3. You will receive your confirmation directly by email, and the MDAC card must be presented to the local authorities on arrival.

Regardless of where you arrive, all points of entry are eligible for the MDAC arrival card (air, land or sea). For your information, the arrival card is free of charge.. Only our processing costs will be added.

Save time with e-Gate at Kuala Lumpur airport (KLIA)

If you are arriving via the main terminals (KLIA 1 and KLIA 2), please note that an automatic gate system (e-Gate) is in place to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Citizens of Australia, Brunei, Germany, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the USA and the UK can use the e-Gate after check-in and first entry..

Please note: To use the e-gate, you need to be at least 120 cm tall..

Choose your region and season in Malaysia

Malaysia's climate is equatorial, with warm temperatures and high humidity all year round.. However, the best time to visit varies from region to region.

Malay Peninsula (Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, Penang) : January and February are the best months to visit this region. In Kuala Lumpur, between modernity and tradition, you can visit the Masjid Negara Masjid Jamek mosques. Push on to Malacca, a port city classified by Unesco as “The Venice of Asia”.

East coast of the peninsula : The dry season (March to October) is the ideal time to visit these seaside destinations and avoid the northeast monsoon. The best-known islands are Tioman, Langkawi, Pangkor and Perhentian.

Malaysian Borneo (Sabah, Sarawak): The dry season (March to September) offers the best weather conditions. This is where you'll find Gunung Mulu National Park, located in the middle of the Borneo jungle and accessible only by air.

Heights : Green and nature tourism are also very present in Malaysia. The Cameron Highlands offer breathtaking scenery.