How to fill the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), field by field
Official and free · Submit within 3 days before arrival · Not a visa
The Immigration Department of Malaysia's digital arrival card must be submitted online by every foreign traveller before entry, free of charge. This page explains each field in the order the form shows them and what to pick from each list; with the AutoePass extension installed, the personal section is filled from your ePass profile card.
Chrome extensions install on a computer only: Copy the install link for your computer · Build your profile card on your phone first →
Know these first
| Item | Official position |
|---|---|
| What it is | The Immigration Department of Malaysia's digital arrival card. Since 1 January 2024 every foreign traveller must submit it online before entering Malaysia. It is not a visa; travellers who need one must still obtain it separately. |
| Where | Only imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac is official, and it is free. Paid "MDAC filing services" online are not official. |
| When | Submit within 3 days before arrival. |
| Who is exempt | Singapore citizens; Malaysian citizens and permanent residents; diplomatic and official passports; Brunei GCI holders and users of the Brunei–Malaysia frequent traveller facility; Thai border-pass holders; holders of Indonesian cross-border travel documents. |
| What you need | Passport, flight number, arrival and departure dates, your address in Malaysia (hotel name and address), email and mobile number. |
| After submitting | The confirmation page shows the registration and it is emailed to you; show your passport on arrival and the officer can see the registration. |
Personal information
The site is in English and Malay only; starred fields are mandatory.
| Form field | How to fill | Card field |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Your full name in Latin letters as on the passport, up to 60 characters, matching the machine-readable zone. | Surname + given name (romanised) |
| Passport No. | Passport number, up to 12 characters, capitals. | Passport number |
| Date of Birth | DD/MM/YYYY, day first. | Date of birth |
| Nationality / Citizenship | The list shows "code - country"; a Chinese passport selects CHN - CHINA. | Nationality |
| Place of Birth | The same country list; choose the country of birth. | Place of birth |
| Sex | MALE / FEMALE。 | Sex |
| Date of Passport Expiry | Passport expiry date, DD/MM/YYYY. | Passport expiry |
| Email Address / Confirm Email | Both entries must match; the confirmation is sent here. | |
| Country / Region Code + Mobile No. | Pick the code from the list (( 86 ) CHINA for China); the number box takes only the national number, up to 12 digits. | Mobile number |
Travel information
| Form field | How to fill | Card field |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Arrival / Date of Departure | Arrival and departure dates, DD/MM/YYYY. | Trip |
| Flight / Vessel / Transportation No. | Flight number, e.g. AK182; for land entry the vehicle or coach details. | Flight number |
| Mode of Travel | AIR / LAND / SEA。 | — |
| Last Port of Embarkation before Malaysia | The country you depart from for Malaysia. | — |
| Accommodation of Stay | HOTEL/MOTEL/REST HOUSE, RESIDENCE OF FRIENDS/RELATIVES or OTHERS. | — |
| Address (In Malaysia) | Two lines of 100 characters each: hotel name and street. | Address in Malaysia |
| State / Postcode / City | Choose the state first, enter the 5-digit postcode, and the city list follows the state. | — |
Filling this form with AutoePass
| Step | Who | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Build the profile card | You | Photograph the passport in ePass and fill in your phone and email. Once only. |
| 2 Open the MDAC registration page | You | imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/register。 |
| 3 Click the extension icon | AutoePass | The first time, Chrome asks whether to allow it on this site. Once allowed, the personal section is filled field by field, nationality and place of birth are picked from the lists, and the country code is kept separate from the number. |
| 4 Trip section, check, submit | You | Fill in the flight, dates and address, check everything, submit it yourself and keep the confirmation. |
Remember to fill it in: add to your calendar
Pick your arrival date and your calendar reminds you at 9:00 on the day the form opens, with the official site and this page in the note. No account, nothing stored with us.
Sources
This page follows these official sites; field tables come from the live official form or the official manual. Policies change; the official site prevails.
By passport
One page per passport for this destination.
Related guides
The same profile card fills all of these.
Frequently asked questions
01Is the MDAC a visa?
No. It is only an arrival registration. Passports that need a visa must still obtain one; Chinese passports currently enter Malaysia visa-free for 30 days, but the MDAC is still required.
02How early should I submit?
Within 3 days before arrival; the system does not accept earlier submissions.
03How does a family submit?
One registration per person; parents can register children with their own email and mobile number.
04Will AutoePass submit for me?
No. It only fills the fields; checking and submitting are yours.
Three days before you fly, five minutes to fill.
Install the AutoePass extensionOfficial positions are as published on the official site on the day. Page updated 2026-10-03.
