Visa for Malaysia?

[lynnfromwigan]

Hi, Can anyone confirm if it is correct that as from 1st December 2023 you now need a Visa to enter Malaysia?  Many thanks.

[Mrs. Claypool]

Not a “visa” in the formal sense of the word. I am attaching the email that I received from the US Embassy in KL. 
 

I had arrived in KL on December 3, not being aware of the change, and nobody said anything about it when I went through Immigration. However, a friend of mine who arrived on the same day and was also not aware of the change, was asked for it on entry. But fortunately they helped him to fill it out online and let him pass through. 

So it’s a real thing all right. 

 

Event:Message for U.S. Citizens:  Changes to Arrival Procedures for Travelers Entering Malaysia  

 

Effective December 1, 2023, all foreign travelers entering Malaysia are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. This is an online pre-arrival form thatmust be submittedwithin three days prior to arrival in Malaysia.  U.S. citizens with permanent residence statusin Malaysia are exempt from this requirement. 

[BruceMuzz]

7 hours ago, lynnfromwigan said:

Hi, Can anyone confirm if it is correct that as from 1st December 2023 you now need a Visa to enter Malaysia?  Many thanks.

It would be helpful if you told us which passport you are asking about.

[lynnfromwigan]

15 hours ago, BruceMuzz said:

It would be helpful if you told us which passport you are asking about.

British UK Passport

 

 

[lynnfromwigan]

17 hours ago, Mrs. Claypool said:

Not a “visa” in the formal sense of the word. I am attaching the email that I received from the US Embassy in KL. 
 

I had arrived in KL on December 3, not being aware of the change, and nobody said anything about it when I went through Immigration. However, a friend of mine who arrived on the same day and was also not aware of the change, was asked for it on entry. But fortunately they helped him to fill it out online and let him pass through. 

So it’s a real thing all right. 

 

Event:Message for U.S. Citizens:  Changes to Arrival Procedures for Travelers Entering Malaysia  

 

Effective December 1, 2023, all foreign travelers entering Malaysia are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. This is an online pre-arrival form thatmust be submittedwithin three days prior to arrival in Malaysia.  U.S. citizens with permanent residence statusin Malaysia are exempt from this requirement. 

17 hours ago, Mrs. Claypool said:

Not a “visa” in the formal sense of the word. I am attaching the email that I received from the US Embassy in KL. 
 

I had arrived in KL on December 3, not being aware of the change, and nobody said anything about it when I went through Immigration. However, a friend of mine who arrived on the same day and was also not aware of the change, was asked for it on entry. But fortunately they helped him to fill it out online and let him pass through. 

So it’s a real thing all right. 

 

Event:Message for U.S. Citizens:  Changes to Arrival Procedures for Travelers Entering Malaysia  

 

Effective December 1, 2023, all foreign travelers entering Malaysia are required to complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. This is an online pre-arrival form thatmust be submittedwithin three days prior to arrival in Malaysia.  U.S. citizens with permanent residence statusin Malaysia are exempt from this requirement. 

 

[lynnfromwigan]

Just now, lynnfromwigan said:

 

Thank you Mrs. Claypool,  Do you need to upload any information as I have had lots of trouble applying for Indonesian Visa on line and is there a charge, if so what is it?  Many thanks.

[Mrs. Claypool]

I took a look at the online form. They want your name, birthdate, phone and email, passport information, dates of arrival and departure, and where you’ll be staying while in Malaysia. 
 

The usual arrival card stuff.  
 

I didn’t go any further with the process, since I am already in Malaysia. But as far as I could tell, there is nothing to upload and it doesn’t look like there are any fees to be paid. 
 

it is called the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) and it appears to apply to all foreign travelers entering the country. 

[lynnfromwigan]

Thank you so much Mrs. Claypool.  Hope you have a wonderful time in Malaysia and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.