🇪🇬Egypt

🇲🇾MalaysiaEG-MY

Egypt to Malaysia visa requirements

Q: Is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) a visa?

No. The MDAC is a free, mandatory online arrival declaration, not a visa. It must be submitted within 72 hours before arrival. Beware of third-party sites that charge a fee for it.

Q: How long can an Egyptian tourist stay in Malaysia?

Up to 90 days per entry. The exact duration is granted by the immigration officer and stamped in your passport on arrival.

Q: Does Malaysia issue an eVisa to Egyptians?

Malaysia's eVisa exists for visa-required nationalities. Egyptian passport holders do not need it for short tourism, since they are visa-exempt for up to 90 days.

Q: What passport validity is needed?

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Malaysia and have at least one blank page.

Q: Can I work or study on this visa-free entry?

No. The Social Visit Pass is for tourism, social visits, and short business meetings only. Employment or study requires the appropriate visa or pass.

No visa is required. Egyptian ordinary passport holders may enter Malaysia visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days. You must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. Egypt is on Malaysia's visa-exemption list for ordinary passport holders, granting visa-free entry for social/tourist visits of up to 90 days per entry. No advance visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is needed for short tourism. There is, however, a mandatory pre-arrival step: the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), a free online form all foreign visitors (with limited exemptions) must submit within 72 hours before arrival since 1 January 2024. The passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond the date of entry, with at least one blank page. Note: some third-party visa-agency sites mislabel the MDAC as an "eVisa" or "eTA" and charge a fee for it; the MDAC is free and is not a visa. An actual Malaysia eVisa exists but applies to visa-required nationalities (e.g. India, China, certain others), not to Egyptian passport holders for tourism. Immigration officers grant the social visit pass on arrival; the exact stay (commonly stamped up to 90 days) is at the officer's discretion based on onward travel and funds.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (Social Visit Pass on arrival)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple (each visit up to 90 days)

from issue date

Visa fee

No visa fee (MDAC is also free)

consular fee only

Processing time

None for visa; MDAC submitted within 72 hours before arrival

standard track

Validity

Pass issued on arrival; passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Egyptian passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended date of entry into Malaysia and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Book onward/return travel and proof of funds

Have a confirmed return or onward ticket and evidence of sufficient funds and accommodation. Immigration officers may ask for these before granting the social visit pass.

· Return ticket· Proof of funds

/03

Complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

Within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival, fill out the free MDAC online at the official Immigration Department portal. Use only the official imigresen-online.imi.gov.my site to avoid paid copycat services.

· Free· Within 72h of arrival· Official portal only

/04

Save your MDAC confirmation

Keep a copy (digital or printed) of the MDAC submission confirmation to present if requested at the checkpoint.

· Keep confirmation

/05

Enter Malaysia and receive your pass

At the immigration checkpoint, present your passport and MDAC confirmation. The officer issues a Social Visit Pass, typically allowing up to 90 days. Eligible travelers may use autogate where available.

· Pass on arrival· Up to 90 days

/06

Stay within the permitted period

Do not overstay the granted period and do not work or engage in paid activities on a social visit pass. Apply for an extension at an Immigration office only if genuinely needed.

· No work· No overstay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Egypt -> Malaysia · Visa-free entry (Social Visit Pass on arrival)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredEgyptian passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date

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

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

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

required

RequiredMDAC submitted online within 72 hours before arrival

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

required

RequiredMDAC confirmation saved (digital or printed)

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

required

RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation/hotel booking details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

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

recommended

RecommendedAvoid paid third-party 'eVisa/eTA' sites (MDAC is free)

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

recommended

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 Malaysian Immigration Department - Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)Wikipedia - Visa policy of Malaysia

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

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa feeMYR 0No visa required for Egyptian passport holders for short tourism

Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)MYR 0Mandatory free online arrival form; official portal does not charge

Third-party agency service (optional)USD 5-25Only if you choose an agent to file the MDAC; not required and not official

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry (no application)

Immediate on arrival

No visa to process; the Social Visit Pass is granted at the checkpoint.

MDAC submission

A few minutes, within 72h before arrival

Complete the free digital arrival card online before traveling.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Passport under 6 months validity

Malaysia requires at least 6 months passport validity from the date of entry; insufficient validity leads to denied boarding or entry.

High

/02

MDAC not submitted

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is mandatory before arrival; missing it can cause delays or problems at the checkpoint.

High

/03

No onward/return ticket or proof of funds

Officers may refuse the social visit pass if you cannot show intent to leave or means to support your stay.

Medium

/04

Suspected intent to work

The social visit pass prohibits employment; signs of intended work can lead to refusal of entry.

Low

/05

Previous overstay or immigration record

Prior overstays or violations in Malaysia can result in refused entry.

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

2026-05-30 · major

Egypt to Malaysia route verified

Confirmed Egyptian ordinary passport holders receive 90-day visa-free entry to Malaysia against Malaysian Immigration Department and visa-policy sources; clarified the mandatory free MDAC and corrected third-party 'eVisa' mislabeling.

/09 — The questions