Malaysia Visa-Free Entry for Indian Citizens
Indian passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. You only need the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), submitted within 3 days before arrival.
Business trips have the same answer as tourism for this passport, so this page already covers you.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No. Malaysia's temporary visa waiver lets Indian citizens visit for up to 30 days, for tourism, business, social visits or transit, until 31 December 2026.
Every traveller also has to submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
The waiver is temporary and ends on 31 December 2026. From 1 January 2027 Indian citizens may need a visa again unless Malaysia extends it, so check this page again if you travel after that date.
Is this for you?
Indian passport holders visiting Malaysia for up to 30 days, until 31 December 2026.
What you can do
Tourism and social visits, business visits and transit.
Staying longer
Only on special consideration, for example illness, an accident or war in your home country. You apply in person on Form IMM.55 with a confirmed return ticket.
Before you go
The waiver is temporary and ends on 31 December 2026. If you travel after that date, check the rules again before you book. Submit the MDAC within 3 days before arrival. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
What to bring
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Confirmed return flight ticket
- Confirmed hotel booking
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC), submitted within 3 days before arrival
FAQs
Can I attend business meetings without a business visa?
Yes. Malaysia's visa waiver for Indian citizens covers business, tourism, social and transit visits of up to 30 days, until 31 December 2026.
Can I stay longer?
Only in special cases. Malaysia gives an extension on special consideration, for example illness, an accident or war in your home country. You apply in person on Form IMM.55 with a confirmed return ticket.
Is the arrival card the same as the visa?
No. The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) is a separate online form. Every traveller, including Indian passport holders, must submit it within 3 days before arriving in Malaysia, with or without a visa. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
How early should I apply?
You do not need to apply for a visa. Submit the MDAC within 3 days before you arrive. The waiver runs until 31 December 2026, so check the rules again if you travel after that date.
Can I apply myself?
You do not need a visa for this trip, so there is nothing to apply for and nothing to pay us. Submit the MDAC yourself on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.