Malaysia Digital Arrival Card for UK citizens (MDAC)

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is an electronic document that travellers must complete before entering Malaysia. It simplifies immigration procedures on arrival.

All foreign travellers, including UK nationals, must complete the MDAC before entering Malaysia. It is required for visitors regardless of nationality or visa-free status.

There are only a few exceptions, including Singaporean passport holders, and foreign citizens who are permanent residents or Long-Term Pass holders of Malaysia.

Yes, the MDAC is mandatory for all types of visits, including tourism or business, and both short-term and long-term stays.

Yes, the arrival card is required even if you’re transiting through Malaysia to an onward destination.

Yes, the MDAC is mandatory for travellers entering Malaysia by air, land, or sea. It must be completed regardless of your point of entry.

Failing to complete the MDAC before your trip may result in delays at immigration or even denial of entry into Malaysia. It’s now mandatory to submit the MDAC online before arrival.

No, the MDAC must be completed online before travelling to Malaysia. The MDAC replaces the previous paper-based system with a digital solution.

UK passport holders can visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 90 days, but they must still complete the MDAC before entry. For stays longer than 90 days, you’ll also need to apply for a visa for Malaysia.

You can complete and submit the MDAC through a simple online form right here on OnTrailVisa. Our application includes handy tooltips to guide you smoothly through the process.

If you opt for standard processing, we advise applying at least 72 hours before your departure for Malaysia to allow for sufficient processing time.

However, if you urgently need an MDAC, you can select our priority service, which guarantees your Arrival Card is processed within 1 hour.

To complete the Malaysia arrival digital card, you’ll need to provide your personal and passport information, travel details, and accommodation address.

No, you must submit a separate MDAC application for each individual member of a group or family, including minors. Parents/guardians are able to complete the form on their child’s behalf.

The standard processing fee for applying for the Malaysia Arrival Card with OnTrailVisa is US $49.

However, the final fee will be displayed at the moment of submitting the application because it depends on any additional services you may choose, such as Priority Processing or Embassy Registration.

No physical document is issued. Your approved MDAC will be sent as a digital confirmation via email.

Printing the MDAC is optional, but having a physical copy can be helpful in case of technical issues with your mobile device.

Simply present your approved MDAC, either digitally or printed, along with your passport to immigration officials upon arrival in Malaysia.

If your flight details change after submitting the Malaysia arrival digital card, you’ll need to update your MDAC with the new flight details to ensure it matches your travel plans.

You can contact us to do this, but please note it may take up to 72 hours for us to complete your request and get back to you.

Yes, you can edit certain details on the Arrival Card after submitting the application by contacting us.

We’ll be able to edit any details if the arrival date has not yet passed, but note that it may take up to 72 hours for us to process your request and respond to you.

If you haven’t received a response about your MDAC approval within the processing time you selected, we advise you to first check your email spam/junk folder.

If the confirmation is still missing, you can contact our customer support via our contact form for assistance.