MALAYSIA DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD (MDAC)

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

For Foreign Visitors Travelling to Malaysia

International delegates travelling to Malaysia for ICOMOS GA2026 may be required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) before entering Malaysia. Please complete the required registration before your arrival.

STEP 1

Before Arriving in Malaysia

Complete and submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before your arrival in Malaysia.

Open MDAC Form
STEP 2

Upon Arrival in Malaysia

Present your valid passport and MDAC registration when requested by Malaysian Immigration for verification before completing immigration clearance.

Important: The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a pre-arrival registration and does not replace a visa where a visa is required. Delegates should separately check Malaysia's visa requirements based on their nationality before travelling.

Who Is Exempt from MDAC?

Effective 1 January 2024, foreign citizens travelling to Malaysia are generally required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), except for the following categories:

  • 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; and
  • Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders.

The MDAC online pre-arrival form may be completed within three days before arrival in Malaysia. Travellers should present a valid passport and their completed MDAC registration when requested by Immigration officers upon arrival.

Official Information

Delegates are encouraged to check the latest Malaysian entry requirements directly with the Immigration Department of Malaysia before travelling.

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card Registration
https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Immigration Department of Malaysia – MDAC Information
View Official MDAC Information

Information on this page is provided as a general guide for ICOMOS GA2026 participants. Immigration, visa and entry requirements may be updated by the Malaysian authorities. Participants are advised to verify the latest requirements before travelling.