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title: Malaysia visa for citizens of India
description: Citizens of India can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Malaysia visa for citizens of India

Citizens of India can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-Free Entry · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Check eligibility** — Confirm travel is for tourism and falls within the visa-free window valid until 31 December 2026.
2. **Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)** — Complete the online form at https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/m within 3 days before arrival.
3. **Receive MDAC confirmation** — Save the confirmation to present on arrival.
4. **Travel to Malaysia** — Present passport, MDAC confirmation, and onward ticket at immigration.
5. **Receive entry stamp** — Immigration grants a stay of up to 30 days for tourist purposes.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Indian passport with sufficient validity for the stay.
- **Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) confirmation** (Travel): Must be submitted online within 3 days before arrival.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel may be checked at the border.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Supporting, optional): Hotel booking or address of stay may be requested by immigration.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested at the discretion of immigration officers.

## Proof of funds

- bank statements
- cash
- credit cards

Proof of funds may be requested at immigration discretion.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry is for tourist purposes only until 31 December 2026.
- Submitting the MDAC within 3 days before arrival is mandatory.
- The 30-day stay cannot be used for work or business.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Failure to submit the MDAC before arrival** — Complete the MDAC online within 3 days prior to travel.
- **Passport validity under 6 months** — Renew passport before travel if validity is insufficient.
- **No onward ticket** — Carry a confirmed return or onward ticket.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of India need a visa for Malaysia?

Citizens of India can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa type: Visa-Free Entry · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of India stay in Malaysia?

Up to 30 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of India need for Malaysia?

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) confirmation; Return/onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for Malaysia?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [eNTRI for Indian Nationals - Malaysian Immigration Department](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/entri-for-indian-nationals/)
- [Entry requirements into Malaysia - Malaysian Immigration Department](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/entry-requirement-into-malaysia-en/)
- [Travelling to Malaysia? What Indian Nationals Must Know Before flying ...](https://visitmalaysia.in/travelling-to-malaysia-what-indian-nationals-must-know-before-flying-to-malaysia/)
- [imigresen-online.imi.gov.my](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/m)

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