Malaysia Visa for Indians
Visa-free Malaysia for Indian passports through 31 December 2026 - 30 days per visit at zero cost, plus the one mandatory step: the free MDAC arrival card filed within three days of flying.
Indian passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free - no visa, no fee - for stays of up to 30 days, under the exemption running until 31 December 2026 for Visit Malaysia Year. The one mandatory step is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), a free online form filed within three days before arrival on the official immigration portal. Carry a passport valid six months, a return or onward ticket within your 30 days, and proof of accommodation and funds. The exemption covers tourism and business visits, not work or study, and its status after 2026 has not been announced - check before booking a 2027 trip.
Malaysia is one of the easiest stamps for an Indian passport right now: the visa requirement is suspended entirely until the end of 2026, tied to the Visit Malaysia Year push. You board with a passport, not a visa - as long as one small online form is done.
That form is the MDAC, and skipping it is the only way Indians get into trouble at KLIA. This page covers the exemption's exact terms, the MDAC, and what immigration still checks at the counter.
Malaysia Visa Requirements, Fees & Processing Time
The essentials for Indian citizens:
- Visa-free until 31 December 2026 - the Home Ministry extension announced for Visit Malaysia Year 2026; no fee, no application
- Stay: up to 30 days per entry, for tourism and business visits - not work or study
- MDAC: mandatory - the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card, filed free online within 3 days (72 hours) before arrival on the official portal (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my); Singapore citizens and Malaysian PR holders are exempt, Indians are not
- Passport: at least six months' validity
- At the counter: a confirmed return or onward ticket within 30 days, proof of accommodation, and funds for the stay can each be checked
- After 2026: unannounced - verify close to travel if your trip lands in 2027
How to arrive smoothly, step by step
- Book flights and hotels first - the MDAC asks for your arrival flight and first address, and immigration may want to see both.
- File the MDAC at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my within 3 days of your flight - it is free and takes minutes. Anywhere charging for it is a middleman.
- Carry the proofs - return ticket inside 30 days, hotel confirmation, and a card or statements that show you can fund the trip.
- At immigration, present your passport - the MDAC links to it electronically - and answer the usual purpose-of-visit questions.
- Check the entry stamp for the 30 days before leaving the counter.
- Do not overstay - fines and future entry problems follow; a longer stay needs an actual visa arranged before travel.
Documents you need
- Passport valid at least six months, with blank pages
- MDAC confirmation (filed within 72 hours of arrival)
- Confirmed return or onward ticket within 30 days
- Proof of accommodation for the stay
- Evidence of funds (bank app or card generally suffices)
The short version
Malaysia for Indians in one line: visa-free for 30 days until 31 December 2026 - just file the free MDAC within three days of flying and carry your ticket and hotel proofs. It is the rare border where the paperwork is genuinely one form. Verify the exemption's status if you are booking beyond 2026, file the MDAC on the official portal only, and plan the KL-to-Langkawi part in Tripmojo.
Rules change - double-check your exact passport and travel dates with the visa checker, then plan the rest of the trip in Tripmojo.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?
Not until 31 December 2026 - Indian passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism and business visits. The mandatory step is the free MDAC arrival card, filed online within 3 days before arrival.
What is the MDAC and do I need it?
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card - a free online form on the official immigration portal (imigresen-online.imi.gov.my) that every Indian traveller files within 72 hours before arrival. It links to your passport electronically and is checked at immigration.
How long can Indians stay in Malaysia visa-free?
Up to 30 days per entry. The exemption cannot be used for work or study, and overstaying brings fines and future entry problems - longer stays need a visa arranged before travel.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Indians after 2026?
Not announced yet - the current exemption runs to 31 December 2026 under Visit Malaysia Year. If your trip is in 2027, check the official position before booking.
What documents do Indians need at Malaysian immigration?
A passport valid six months, the MDAC confirmation, a return or onward ticket within 30 days, accommodation proof and evidence of funds. All are spot-checked, so keep them reachable on your phone.
Written and fact-checked by Tripmojo’s editorial team. Drafted with AI assistance, then reviewed by a human before publishing. Visa rules change - always confirm with the official source before you book.
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