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Malaysia: entry requirements for Indian passport holders

One thing to take care of.

For an ordinary 14-day holiday, read against Malaysia’s own official sources, last checked 23 Sep 2026.

Here’s the trip

Delhi DELKuala Lumpur KUL

22 Nov 20266 Dec 2026 Indian passport A holiday

An ordinary trip, so there is something to answer. Yours may differ.

The answer, in plain language

Here’s where you stand.

You’re covered
  • VisaNot needed for this trip ·

    Visa

    Not needed for this trip

    Does it affect you?

    Not on the example trip. A different passport, stay or route could bring it in.

    Last checked

    19 Sep 2026

    Source

    India** citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026.
    Immigration Department of MalaysiaRead 19 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
    Electronic Travel Registration & Information (eNTRI) is an online registration facility provided by the Government of Malaysia to facilitate the entrance of Indian Nationals into Malaysia under the Visa Waiver Programme.
    Immigration Department of Malaysia — eNTRI for Indian NationalsRead 19 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
  • Passport validityNot needed for this trip ·

    Passport validity

    Not needed for this trip

    Does it affect you?

    Not on the example trip. A different passport, stay or route could bring it in.

    Last checked

    23 Sep 2026

    Source

    The passport validity must be at least six (6) months ;
    www.kln.gov.myRead 23 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
    Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry.
    MyGovernment (Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit)Read 23 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
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  • Onward ticket

    We couldn’t confirm this yet. Check it with the authority before you go.

    Onward ticket

    We couldn’t confirm this yet

    What’s happening?

    Malaysia asks arriving travellers for a confirmed return or onward ticket; the page stating it also carries an out-of-date facility window, so confirm before you fly.

    This requirement is flagged for manual verification.

    Does it affect you?

    Yes, on the example trip.

    Last checked

    11 Sep 2026

    Source

    These following documents are required to be presented upon arrival in Malaysia entry checkpoints: … Confirmed returned flight tickets.
    Immigration Department of MalaysiaRead 11 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
    eNTRI facility are available from April 1st, 2017 until March 31st 2018 for All Indian nationals only excluding Singapore.
    Immigration Department of MalaysiaRead 11 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

We’d rather tell you what we’re unsure about than pretend we’re certain.

When there is something to do

Two things to take care of.

A requirement isn’t an answer. Here it is as steps you can finish.

Before you fly

Arrival form

Everyone entering Malaysia must apply for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days of arrival.

  • Complete the required form
Open the official page Checked 22 Sep 2026 ·

Arrival form

Part of this trip

What’s happening?

Everyone entering Malaysia must apply for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days of arrival.

Does it affect you?

Yes, on the example trip.

Last checked

22 Sep 2026

Source

Effective January 2024, all foreign nationals are required to apply for the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days of your arrival.
MyGovernment (Malaysian Administrative Modernisation and Management Planning Unit)Read 22 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

The official page ↗

Carry with you

Proof of funds

Malaysia can refuse anyone who cannot show they can support themselves; carry accessible funds, in cash or on a card.

  • Carry enough money for your stay, and be ready to show it
Checked 11 Sep 2026 ·

Proof of funds

Part of this trip

What’s happening?

Malaysia can refuse anyone who cannot show they can support themselves; carry accessible funds, in cash or on a card.

Does it affect you?

Yes, on the example trip.

Last checked

11 Sep 2026

Source

The following persons are classified as prohibited immigrants : Any person who is unable to show that he has the means of supporting himself and his dependants (if any) or that he has definite employment awaiting him or who is likely to become a pauper or a burden to the public;
Immigration Department of MalaysiaRead 11 Sep 2026Read the source ↗
These following documents are required to be presented upon arrival in Malaysia entry checkpoints: … Sufficient funds (Cash/ Debit or Credit Cards).
Immigration Department of MalaysiaRead 11 Sep 2026Read the source ↗

We keep watching Malaysia.

Four official sources, read again on a schedule. If a rule changes and it affects your trip, the app tells you. If it doesn’t, you don’t hear from us.

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