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🇲🇾 Malaysia visa — Indian passport.

TL;DR FOR INDIANS · 2026

Malaysia is visa-free for Indians for 30 days as of 2024 — no eNTRI registration needed. Show passport + return ticket at KL/Penang immigration and walk in.

VISA TYPE
visa-free
STAY DURATION
30 days
FEE
FREE
PROCESSING
instant

How to apply — 5 steps.

  1. 1

    Check passport validity

    6 months beyond planned departure from Malaysia.

    Check today
  2. 2

    Book return ticket within 30 days

    Mandatory at airline check-in and Malaysian immigration.

    Before flying
  3. 3

    Fill MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card)

    Free online form at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. Submit within 3 days of arrival.

    1-3 days before flying
  4. 4

    Carry hotel booking

    First night booking required at immigration counter.

    Before flying
  5. 5

    Walk through immigration

    Visa-free stamp issued in 2-5 minutes. Biometric fingerprint capture.

    On arrival

Document checklist.

  • Passport (6+ months validity)
  • Return ticket within 30 days
  • Hotel booking
  • MDAC QR code

Why Indians get rejected.

  • MDAC not filled before arrival (cause queues + delays)
  • One-way ticket
  • Damaged passport
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FAQ

How long does Malaysia visa take for Indians?

Processing time is instant. No application needed — stamped at the airport.

How much does Malaysia visa cost for Indians in 2026?

FREE — Malaysia visa costs ₹0 for Indian passport holders.

How long can Indians stay in Malaysia?

30 days per entry on the visa-free visa. Re-entry allowed within 6 months of last visit.

Do Indians need a return ticket to enter Malaysia?

Yes — a confirmed return or onward ticket within the visa duration (30 days) is required at airline check-in and at Malaysia immigration. Open-jaw and circle-trip tickets qualify.

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