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Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Malaysia?

Visa-free up to 30 days (extended to 31 Dec 2026). MDAC is mandatory before arrival. Indian ordinary passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism, business, social, or transit purposes under a waiver extended through 31 December 2026. The free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) must be submitted within 3 days before arrival. Travellers needing longer stays or non-tourism purposes can apply for the Malaysia eVisa.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-26
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-26
Visa type
Visa-free entry (waiver until 31 Dec 2026)
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days per entry
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
On arrival
standard track
Validity
Per entry; waiver pending renewal after 31 Dec 2026
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Your Indian passport must be valid at least 6 months from entry, with one blank page.
· 6 months· blank page
/02
Submit MDAC
Complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac within 3 days before arrival. Save the confirmation.
· MDAC mandatory· free
/03
Prepare arrival documents
Hold a confirmed return or onward ticket and hotel booking. Carry funds proof to satisfy immigration if asked.
· return ticket· hotel booking
/04
Clear immigration
Present passport and MDAC confirmation at Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, or other Malaysian entry points. The 30-day stamp is issued free.
· KLIA, KLIA2, etc.· free 30-day stamp
/05
If longer stay needed: apply for eVisa
Apply at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my well before travel. eVisa processing is around 2 working days. Carry the printed approval at the airport.
· eVisa· 2 working days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Indian passport
Valid at least 6 months from entry, one blank page
MDAC submission
Free, within 3 days before arrival
Return or onward ticket
Confirmed booking
Confirmed hotel booking
Or host invitation letter
Funds evidence
Sufficient cash or cards for the planned stay
Travel insurance
Recommended, not mandatory
Yellow fever certificate (if applicable)
Required if arriving from risk zones
Day-by-day plan
Useful at immigration
Previous travel history
Helpful on closer questioning
Visa-free waiver status check
Confirm extension is still active for your travel dates
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa-free entry (waiver)FreeThrough 31 Dec 2026
MDAC online cardFreeMandatory for all arrivals
Malaysia eVisaAround INR 1,500-2,000For longer or special-purpose stays
Overstay finesTiered + possible deportationResolve before leaving
Total estimateFreeINR 3,000+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa decision
About 2 working days
Official Malaysia eVisa portal, INR 1,500-2,000.
Sticker visa (consular)
Several days
For cases the eVisa cannot cover.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
MDAC not submitted
Boarding may be denied or you may be held at the airport to file it.
High
/02
Insufficient passport validity
Less than 6 months will trigger refusal.
Medium
/03
No return or onward ticket
Airlines and immigration require a confirmed exit.
Medium
/04
Wrong visa for purpose
Visa-free covers tourism, business, social, transit. Work, study, or long-term business requires a different visa.
Medium
/05
Adverse immigration history
Past Malaysian overstays or blacklists block 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
2026-05-26
India to Malaysia route verified
Confirmed visa-free 30-day waiver in effect until 31 December 2026, plus mandatory MDAC.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Is MDAC really mandatory?
Yes. Even with visa-free entry, all international arrivals must submit the free MDAC online within 3 days before arrival. Missing MDAC has caused boarding denials.
Can I extend the 30-day stay?+
What if the waiver expires while I'm there?+
Can I work or study?+
Is the eVisa needed if I have visa-free entry?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the India passport

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