Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) Checklist — Who Submits & When
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a digital arrival registration submitted to the Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia). The official portal provides the registration itself plus tools to check registration, check Visit Pass, and check E-Gate eligibility. Verified against the official portal, September 2026.
⚠ Scope note: the official portal was reachable but returned only its navigation and tool entry points when this page was written, so the finer details — the exact submission window, exemptions and required fields — are not confirmed here. Confirm them on the official portal before you travel.
Stage A — What the MDAC is and where to submit it
- ☐ The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a digital arrival registration.
- ☐ Submit it through the official portal at
imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main— the Immigration Department of Malaysia (Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia). - ☐ Do not use unofficial look-alike sites; start from the immigration department's own portal.
Stage B — The official self-service tools to check after you submit
The official portal provides these look-up tools — use them to confirm each step:
- ☐ Register / Submission — the MDAC entry point itself.
- ☐ Check Registration — confirm your MDAC registration was recorded.
- ☐ Check Visit Pass — look up your Visit Pass status.
- ☐ Check E-Gate Eligibility Status — see whether you may use the automated gates.
Stage C — Before you travel
- ☐ Check your passport's validity and condition against the passport validity rules.
- ☐ Make sure any document you upload meets the size and format rules — resize with the image resizer and see the digital file requirements guide.
Get it right the first time
- Use the official portal for both submission and the check tools.
- Check registration after submitting and confirm your Visit Pass status.
- Confirm current details on the portal — the submission window and exemptions are not confirmed on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MDAC and where do I submit it?
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card is a digital arrival registration you submit through the official immigration portal at imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main.
How do I check my MDAC registration?
The official portal provides a “Check Registration” tool.
How do I check my Visit Pass?
The official portal provides a “Check Visit Pass” tool.
How do I check E-Gate eligibility?
The official portal provides a “Check Egate Eligibility Status” tool.
When should I submit the MDAC?
The exact submission window is not confirmed on this page — check the current rules on the official portal before you travel.
Related: the checklists hub covers other destinations' arrival and document rules; for the arriving photo, start from the size chart.