Travel Permit RulesIn forceNot separately checked Partly verified
Mandatory since 1 Jan 2024
Type: arrival card · Last checked 2026-10-21
Only apply on the official site: imigresen-online.imi.gov.my. Third-party sites may add fees. We have not seen a specific government scam advisory for this permit.
Key facts
- Who needs itOfficial ✓
- Foreign travellers incl. US/UK/EU/Canada/Australia
- Who is exemptOfficial ✓
- Singapore citizens; diplomatic/official passports; Malaysian PR & long-term pass holders; Brunei GCI/frequent traveller; Thai border pass; Indonesian PLB
- FeeOfficial (snippet)
- free (per official portal snippet)
- Approx. USD
- Free
- ValidityNot separately checked
- per trip
- Max stay per visitNot separately checked
- n/a
- Processing timeNot separately checked
- instant
- When to applyOfficial ✓
- within 3 days before arrival
Badges: Official ✓ = read on an official government page · Official (snippet) = official page text seen in a search result because the page blocked our checker · Not confirmed = we could not confirm it, so check the official site.
Do I need it? Quick check by passport
- United States: Needed
- United Kingdom: Needed
- EU country: Needed
- Canada: Needed
- Australia: Needed
A starting point only, based on the official pages below. Dual nationals, residents and other passports: check the official site.
Official sources
- https://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/requirement_foreigner
- https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/main
What the sources say
- rulehttps://www.kln.gov.my/web/sgp_singapore/requirement_foreigner
Starting from 01 January 2024 it is MANDATORY to complete and submit MALAYSIA DIGITAL ARRIVAL CARD (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival in Malaysia ... CATEGORIES EXEMPTED ... i. All citizens of Singapore
Last checked 2026-10-21. Rules change: always confirm on the official site before you travel.
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