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Malaysia Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Malaysia — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026
e-Visa available — Indian AND Singapore passport holders enter Malaysia visa-FREE (Indians 30 days, extended through 31 Dec 2026). BUT everyone must submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. A formal eVISA exists at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my for those who need it.

Malaysia visa at a glance

Government visa fee
Free (RM 0)
Processing time
Immediate on arrival
Validity
Per entry (policy valid until 31 Dec 2026)
Maximum stay
30 days
Visa required?
Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit
Arrival card
MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free within 3 days before arrival; Singapore citizens exempt
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Malaysia?

Travellers from 90 days: Singapore, USA, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and many more. 30 days: many Asian, African & Latin American passports. India & China: 30-day exemption until 31 Dec 2026. can generally enter Malaysia without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Indian AND Singapore passport holders enter Malaysia visa-FREE (Indians 30 days, extended through 31 Dec 2026). BUT everyone must submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival. A formal eVISA exists at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my for those who need it.. Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from 90 days: Singapore, USA, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and many more. 30 days: many Asian, African & Latin American passports. India & China: 30-day exemption until 31 Dec 2026. do not require a visa for Malaysia for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Malaysia visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

Visa exemption

Official fee: Free (RM 0)
Validity
Per entry (policy valid until 31 Dec 2026)
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
N/A
Time to approval
Immediate on arrival
Processing time
Immediate on arrival
Where to apply
https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Who needs it: Indian passport holders for tourism, business meetings, social visits and transit

Visa-free: 90 days: Singapore, USA, UK, EU, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada and many more. 30 days: many Asian, African & Latin American passports. India & China: 30-day exemption until 31 Dec 2026.

Required documents

  • Passport valid at least 6 months
  • Confirmed return/onward ticket within 30 days
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Completed MDAC

Arrival card: MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) — mandatory & free within 3 days before arrival; Singapore citizens exempt

Extra charges: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) mandatory but free

Social visit pass stamped on entry.

Source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Malaysia eVisa

Official fee: Varies by nationality (approx RM 20 visa fee plus service charge)
Validity
3 months from issue
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
N/A
Time to approval
Approx 3 working days
Processing time
Approx 3 working days
Where to apply
https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my

Who needs it: Nationals who require a visa for Malaysia (not needed by visa-exempt Indian/Singapore holders for short tourism)

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Passport photo
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of funds
  • Bank statement

Arrival card: MDAC mandatory

Extra charges: Online service/processing charge

eNTRI scheme available for eligible India/China group travel.

Source: Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Visa-Free Entry (Singapore nationals)

Official fee: Free (RM 0)
Validity
Per entry
Max stay
30 days
Time to verify
N/A
Time to approval
Immediate on arrival
Processing time
Immediate on arrival
Where to apply
https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main

Who needs it: Singapore passport holders (ASEAN)

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6+ months
  • Return/onward ticket
  • Completed MDAC

Extra charges: MDAC mandatory but free

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Malaysia visa — frequently asked questions

No - Indians get 30-day visa-free entry (effective since 1 Dec 2023, extended through 31 Dec 2026). You must still submit the free MDAC before arrival.
No - Singapore citizens (ASEAN) enter visa-free. Only the MDAC is required.
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a mandatory, completely free online arrival form submitted within 72 hours (at least 3 days) before arrival at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main. It is NOT a visa.
Yes - the official eVISA and eNTRI systems are at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my, but they are only needed by nationalities that require a visa.
The 30-day visa-free social/tourist entry is generally not extendable; you must exit and re-enter or apply for an appropriate visa.
Overstaying can result in fines, detention, deportation and blacklisting; penalties are enforced strictly at departure.
Indian and Singapore travellers transiting are covered by the visa-free policy; airside transit without clearing immigration needs no visa.
Yes - each traveller including children needs a separate MDAC submission and a valid passport.

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