Malaysia Digital Arrival Card - a free online arrival card. Submit only on the official imigresen-online.imi.gov.my MDAC site up to 3 days before scheduled arrival.

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Canada to Malaysia visa requirements

Q: Can Canadian travellers use Malaysian e-gates?

Canada's travel advice says Canadian travellers can use e-gate facilities; first-time visitors still need to present passport and completed MDAC to immigration.

Q: Can I extend my stay?

Only in special-consideration cases such as illness, accident, or war in the home country, with evidence and a confirmed onward or return ticket. It is not an automatic visitor extension.

Q: Can I work on visa-free entry?

No. Paid work, study, and long-stay residence require the correct Malaysian pass or visa.

Q: Do I need an onward ticket?

Carry a confirmed ticket home or to a third country. Immigration can ask for departure proof, and Malaysia Immigration specifically requires it for extension requests.

Canadians get 90 days visa-free in Malaysia; MDAC arrival card required online before arrival. Canadian passport holders do not need a Malaysian tourist visa for stays up to 90 days. Foreign visitors must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online up to 3 days before scheduled arrival. The Short Term Social Visit Pass is issued on arrival for tourism, social visits, meetings, conferences, business discussions, and other approved short-stay activities; paid work, study, long stays, or activities outside visitor status require the correct Malaysian pass or visa. Extensions beyond the admitted stay are not routine: Malaysia Immigration says a Social Visit Pass extension may be granted only on special consideration such as illness, accident, or war in the home country, with evidence and a confirmed onward or return ticket.

VISA-FREETOURISMENTRY PERMISSION ASSESSED AT EACH ARRIVALLast verified 2026-06-20

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20

Visa type

Visa-free entry / Short Term Social Visit Pass

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Entry permission assessed at each arrival

from issue date

Visa fee

Free for standard visitor entry; MDAC is free

consular fee only

Processing time

MDAC before arrival; immigration clearance on arrival

standard track

Validity

Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond expected departure from Malaysia

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check passport validity

Use a regular Canadian passport valid at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Malaysia.

· 6 months beyond departure

/02

Complete MDAC online

Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card on the official MDAC site up to 3 days before scheduled arrival.

· MDAC required· free

/03

Prepare arrival proof

Carry your MDAC confirmation, accommodation details, proof of funds if requested, and a confirmed ticket home or to a third country.

· onward ticket

/04

Clear immigration

First-time visitors present passport and completed MDAC to immigration; eligible Canadian travellers can then use e-gate facilities where available.

· on arrival

/05

Stay within visitor rules

Tourism, social visits, meetings, conferences, and business discussions fit visitor status; paid work, study, and long stays need the correct pass or visa.

· no work

/06

Extend only if eligible

For stays beyond the admitted period, contact Malaysia Immigration before expiry. Extensions are special-consideration cases, not an automatic visitor add-on.

· special consideration

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

Canada -> Malaysia · Visa-free entry / Short Term Social Visit Pass

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredCanadian passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

Valid at least 6 months beyond expected departure

RequiredMDAC confirmation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Submitted on the official free site up to 3 days pre-arrival

RequiredReturn/onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Confirmed ticket home or to a third country

RequiredAccommodation details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

Hotel booking or host address

ConditionalFunds evidence

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

Card, cash, or bank access if immigration asks

RecommendedTravel insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

Recommended for medical care and evacuation

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesMalaysian Immigration Department - Visa Requirement by Country Travel.gc.ca - Malaysia travel advice Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

Application link included: Malaysian Immigration Department - Visa Requirement by Country

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Short Term Social Visit PassFreeVisitor entry is granted on arrival when admitted

MDACFreeOfficial MDAC filing is free; avoid third-party fee sites

Extension requestVariesSpecial consideration only; confirm with Malaysia Immigration before expiry

Work, study, or long-stay passVariesRequired when the purpose is outside visitor status

Overstay consequencesPenalty variesOverstays can lead to fines, detention, removal, or future entry problems

Total estimateFree — Freeincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

MDAC online

Before arrival

Submit on the official MDAC site up to 3 days before scheduled arrival.

Visa-free arrival

On arrival

Immigration decides the admitted visitor stay, up to 90 days for Canadian tourists.

Extension request

Before expiry

Special-consideration cases require evidence and a confirmed onward or return ticket.

Work, study, or long-stay pass

Before travel

Arrange the correct Malaysian pass or visa before relying on visitor entry.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

MDAC not submitted

Required since 1 Jan 2024; some airlines check before boarding. Submit online for free.

Medium

/02

Passport validity too short

Canada's travel advice says the passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the expected departure date.

Low

/03

Onward ticket not shown

Malaysia Immigration requires a confirmed ticket home or to a third country for extension cases and may ask for departure proof at entry.

Low

/04

Overstay

Leaving after the admitted date can trigger fines, detention, removal, or future entry problems.

Low

/05

Wrong purpose declared

Visitor entry does not cover paid work, study, or long-stay residence; use the correct pass or visa.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Present passport, MDAC acknowledgement, return or onward ticket, and accommodation details if asked.

/02

Entry stamp

Check the Short Term Social Visit Pass stamp immediately. Overstays can affect future Malaysia entries.

/03

Connectivity

Prepaid SIMs and eSIMs are available at KLIA, major malls, and convenience stores.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-20

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-20

Codex fact-check: official source refresh

Reverified Canadian tourist visa-free stay, MDAC timing, passport validity, and special-consideration-only extension rules; removed unsupported fixed overstay, funds, and extension-fee claims.

2026-05-27

Canada to Malaysia route verified

Confirmed 90-day visa-free + MDAC for Canadian citizens.

2024-01-01 · major

MDAC mandatory

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card required for all foreign visitors before arrival.

/09 — The questions