No. The visa-free waiver is for tourism, business, social, or transit only. Paid work or formal study requires the relevant work pass or student visa.

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Do India passport holders need a visa to visit Malaysia?

Q: Can I extend the 30-day stay?

The visa-free entry is fixed at 30 days per entry. Extensions are not granted under this waiver. For longer stays, apply for an eVisa before travel.

Q: What if the waiver expires while I'm there?

The waiver runs through 31 December 2026 — but the date that matters is your entry date. Travellers entering before expiry get the 30-day stamp even if it spans the expiry.

Q: Is the eVisa needed if I have visa-free entry?

Not for short tourism trips. The eVisa is for trips beyond 30 days, multiple-purpose trips that don't fit the waiver, or travellers who prefer pre-approval.

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 estimateFree — INR 3,000+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free arrival

Minutes

Standard airport entry with MDAC verification.

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