How to Fill Out the MDAC: Step-by-Step (2026)

Last updated: June 2026

The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a short online form, but small mistakes — a mistyped passport number, the wrong arrival date — can cause problems at the border. This step-by-step guide walks through each section so you can complete it accurately the first time.

Before you start

Have three things in front of you: your passport, your flight or travel details, and the address where you will stay in Malaysia. The MDAC must be submitted within three days (72 hours) before you arrive, so fill it in close to your trip, not when you book.

Step 1: Personal details

Enter your full name exactly as it appears in your passport — same spelling, same order, no nicknames. Add your nationality, date of birth, sex, and passport number precisely as printed. The single most common error is a passport number typo, so check every character against the document.

Step 2: Passport information

Provide your passport number, its issue and expiry dates, and country of issue. Make sure your passport has enough remaining validity for your trip. If any field disagrees with the passport, correct it before moving on.

Step 3: Travel details

Enter your mode of arrival (air, land, or sea), your flight or vehicle details, and your arrival and departure dates. The arrival date must fall within the window the form allows. Double-check the date format so you do not accidentally swap the day and the month.

Step 4: Accommodation in Malaysia

Give the address where you will stay — a hotel, a residence, or other accommodation. Enter the full address; if a second address line is not needed, a short placeholder is fine. Accurate accommodation details matter because they can be checked on arrival.

Step 5: Review and submit

Before submitting, reread every field against your passport and itinerary. Confirm the spelling of your name, the passport number, and the dates. Once you are satisfied, submit the form and save the confirmation.

Common mistakes to avoid

• A name that does not match the passport exactly.
• A single wrong digit in the passport number.
• A swapped day and month in the arrival date.
• Submitting too early, outside the three-day window.
• Forgetting to save the confirmation.

After you submit

Keep your MDAC confirmation accessible — on your phone or printed — in case it is requested when you land. Remember that the MDAC registers your arrival but does not guarantee entry; an immigration officer makes the final decision.

The official MDAC is free to complete yourself on the government portal. If you would prefer to have your details checked for accuracy and the submission handled for you, our assisted service is available for a clearly shown fee.