How Indian passport holders get a visa for Malaysia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa-free — 30 days (extended until 31 Dec 2026)
- Government fee: No government visa fee. MDAC is free on the official portal.
- Processing time: Granted on arrival at Malaysian immigration
- Maximum stay: 30 days per visit (not extendable in-country under the visa-free scheme)
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 92/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Malaysia
- Proof of sufficient funds (may be checked at immigration)
- Completed Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
How & where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance — but every traveller must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online no earlier than 3 days before arrival. MDAC — Malaysian Immigration Department (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at KLIA/KLIA2 (no immigration clearance) is visa-free. If you change airports or pass immigration, the standard 30-day visa-free entry applies.
How Malaysia compares in Southeast Asia
With an ease score of 92/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Malaysia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Visa-free — 30 days (extended until 31 Dec 2026) | No government visa fee. MDAC is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Malaysian immigration |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free — 60 days | No government visa fee | Granted on arrival at immigration |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 single-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (non-refundable if refused) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Visa on arrival — pre-register online (e-VoA) | IDR 500,000 (about US$33–35). A small card-payment fee may apply. | e-VoA usually issued within ~48 hours; apply at least 48 hours before departure |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | eVisa — apply via an authorised agent before travel | S$30 non-refundable processing fee. Authorised visa agents charge a separate service fee on top. | Within about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Visa-free — 14 days (since 8 June 2025) | No visa fee. eTravel is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Philippine immigration |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | eVisa — single entry 30 days (US$30) | US$30 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (T-class), reduced from US$36 in September 2025. Card processing fee may apply. | Around 3 working days online — eVisa is emailed as a PDF you print and carry |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Indian nationals have visa-free entry under the scheme effective 1 December 2023, currently extended to 31 December 2026. MDAC is FREE on the official portal — ignore copycat sites. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/pengumuman/malaysia-digital-arrival-card-mdac/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Malaysia?
Visa-free — 30 days (extended until 31 Dec 2026). Indian nationals have visa-free entry under the scheme effective 1 December 2023, currently extended to 31 December 2026. MDAC is FREE on the official portal — ignore copycat sites.
What documents do Indians need for a Malaysia visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Proof of accommodation in Malaysia; Proof of sufficient funds (may be checked at immigration); Completed Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
How long does a Malaysia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Granted on arrival at Malaysian immigration. Government fee: No government visa fee. MDAC is free on the official portal.. Maximum stay: 30 days per visit (not extendable in-country under the visa-free scheme).
How do Indians apply for a Malaysia visa?
Nothing to apply for in advance — but every traveller must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online no earlier than 3 days before arrival. Official source: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/pengumuman/malaysia-digital-arrival-card-mdac/
Is a Malaysia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 92/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Malaysia visa online or on arrival?
Malaysia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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