Essential Guide: How to Enter Malaysia Smoothly with Must-Have Requirements

Malaysia is now visa-free 🎉 However, you still need to apply for the Malaysian MDAC e-Entry Card 3 days in advance! Without the entry card, you may not be able to enter smoothly and, in severe cases, could be deported! For those who are not good at English, you can follow the illustrated Chinese version step by step to fill out the entry card and quickly get it 🥳

🌈 Essential documents for entering Malaysia:
1️⃣ Passport: Ensure that your passport is valid for more than 6 months and is intact and undamaged.
2️⃣ Malaysian e-Entry Card (MDAC): You need to fill out the Malaysian e-Entry Card online within 3 days before entering Malaysia. If you do not fill it out in advance, you may be denied entry.

3️⃣ Return ticket: No need to print, an electronic version is fine (if your return trip is not confirmed, you can explain or show proof of funds to the customs, indicating that you have enough money to purchase a return ticket).
4️⃣ Accommodation proof: Provide proof of accommodation during your stay in Malaysia, such as hotel bookings or travel agency tour orders.

(No need to print, an electronic version is fine).

✅ Entry process
1. After getting off the plane, follow the crowd and head in the direction indicated by the “Arrivals” sign.
2. Along the way, there will be phone card operators and ATMs, and there are also shops after entry where you can get them.
3. Walk past the place for getting phone cards and keep going straight until you reach the immigration checkpoint.

4. Hold a Chinese passport and go through the self-service channel, directly scan your passport + facial recognition + fingerprint to clear customs.
5. After exiting customs, go to the baggage carousel to collect your luggage, then follow the banner directions and pass through the second luggage security check.

6. After the security check, you have successfully entered. There are places nearby selling SIM cards and data cards, and there are ATMs in the hall where you can withdraw cash. The machines offer Chinese service, and there are many delicious foods available!

🌐 Common states, cities, and postal codes for entry:
Kuala Lumpur WP KUALA LUMPUR — Kuala Lumpur KUALA LUMPUR — 55100
Sabah SABAH — Kota Kinabalu KOTA KINABALU — 88670
Sabah SABAH — Semporna SEMPORNA — 91308
Melaka MELAKA — Melaka MELAKA — 75000
Sabah SABAH — Kota Kinabalu (Kota Kinabalu) KOTA KINABALU — 88670
Penang/Pulau Pinang PENANG/PULAU PINANG — George Town GEORGE TOWN — 11600