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.
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/