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Tourist Travel Requirements for a Malaysia Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement

    All travellers to Malaysia are required to apply for a mandatory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. The MDAC can be applied for here free of charge.


    The following categories of travellers are not required to apply for a digital Entry Card:
    • Diplomatic and Official passport holders
    • Malaysia permanent residents and long term-pass holders
    • General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders
    • Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders
    • Thailand Border Pass holders
    • Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders

  2. Visa Exempt

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to three months. The traveller must: 

    • Hold a machine readable passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold a visa for the next destination, if required
    • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

    VisasDirect recommends that all travellers check with their airline prior to departure that boarding will be permitted without a visa. There is no guarantee entry will be allowed.

Business Travel Requirements for a Malaysia Visa for Australian Citizens

  1. Mandatory Digital Arrival Card Requirement

    All travellers to Malaysia are required to apply for a mandatory Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. The MDAC can be applied for here free of charge.


    The following categories of travellers are not required to apply for a digital Entry Card:
    • Diplomatic and Official passport holders
    • Malaysia permanent residents and long term-pass holders
    • General Certificate of Identity (GCI) Brunei Darussalam holders
    • Brunei Malaysia Frequent Traveller Facility holders
    • Thailand Border Pass holders
    • Indonesia Cross-Border Travel Document (PLB) holders

  2. Visa Exempt

    Visa exempt for a stay of up to three months. The traveller must: 

    • Hold a machine readable passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages
    • Hold proof of sufficient funds
    • Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
    • Hold proof of purpose of trip
    • Hold all documents required for the next destination
    • Hold a visa for the next destination, if required
    • Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

    VisasDirect recommends that all travellers check with their airline prior to departure that boarding will be permitted without a visa. There is no guarantee entry will be allowed.

Malaysia Visa FAQ

  1. When is the best time to apply for my Malaysia visa?

    The best time to apply for your Malaysia visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion.

  2. Do I have to send you my passport to get a Malaysia visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

    Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Malaysia visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application using our secure collection service.