Everything You Need To Know About Malaysia's Digital Arrival Cards

From 1 December 2023, all foreigners who are entering Malaysia must submit their Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC). But, who does it apply to? Does it apply to entry through land? We break it down for you here!

Who is not affected?

Those who aren't affected are:

• Travellers who are transiting OR transferring through Singapore without having to clear immigration.
• Permanent residents in Malaysia and Malaysia Automated Clearance System holders
• Singaporeans!
• Diplomatic passport holders
• Malaysian Permanent Residents
• Brunei General Certificate of Identity holders
• Thailand Border Pass holders

Everyone else has to fill up the MDAC form 3 days before your stated arrival date.

Automated Clearance System

Travelling to Malaysia, especially via land has always been notorious for its long wait times, spanning hours. The Automated Clearance System hopes to improve immigration by decreasing the wait time. So, how do you register for it?

Credit: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

The Malaysia Automated Clearance System 2.0 (MACS 2.0) is eligible for:

• All Singaporeans
• MACS Holder

With a passport validity of no less than 3 months, and must be of a minimum height of 120cm.

For your FIRST VISIT:

1. Submit your MDAC form 3 days before your arrival date
2. Enroll and verify your passport at the Manual Counter

You can now use your passport for your departure from Malaysia for that same trip!

For SUBSEQUENT VISITS:

1. Ensure you submit your MDAC form 3 days before your arrival date
2. You can now use the autogate for Arrivals and Departures!

Autogate Facilities (Foreigners)

KLIA

If you're flying into Malaysia and landing at KLIA or KLIA2, you are also able to make use of the Autogate if you're a citizen of one of these 10 countries:

• Australia
• Brunei
• Germany
• Japan
• Korea
• New Zealand
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• United States
• United Kingdom

Credit: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

To ensure that you're able to do so, make sure you do these steps.

For your FIRST VISIT:

1. Fill up the MDAC Form 3 days before your arrival in Malaysia
2. Enroll and verify your passport at the Manual Counter

You are now able to use the autogate STARTING AFTER your trip to Malaysia (when you are departing from Malaysia)!

This will prove useful for those who are frequent visitors to Malaysia such as the Southeast Asian neighbours!

For your SUBSEQUENT VISITS:

1. Fill up the MDAC Form 3 days before your arrival in Malaysia
2. Use the autogate for Arrival or Departure

(Psst.. do ensure that your passports have 6 months of validity)

Tada! You're all set for your trip to Malaysia!