How to Fill In the MDAC Form, Field by Field
The official MDAC form covers one traveler. It asks for personal and contact details, then travel details and your address in Malaysia. Have the passport, your travel dates, the flight or vehicle number and the full address of your stay ready before you start.
Verified: October 27, 2026
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What to have ready
- The traveler's passport: name, passport number, date of birth, nationality and expiry date.
- The country of birth.
- An email address you can read during the trip, and a mobile number with its country code.
- The date you arrive in Malaysia and the date you leave Malaysia.
- How you arrive (air, land or sea) and the flight, vessel or vehicle number.
- The country you travel from to Malaysia.
- The full address where you stay in Malaysia, with state, city and 5-digit postcode.
Personal information
| Field | What to enter | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Name | The full name as it appears in the passport | One field for the whole name. Letters and spaces only, up to 60 characters. |
| Passport No. | The passport number | Letters and digits, up to 12 characters. Check each character. |
| Date of Birth | Day, month, year (DD/MM/YYYY) | The day comes first. |
| Nationality / Citizenship | The nationality in the passport | Hong Kong and Macao passport holders choose Hong Kong or Macao. |
| Place of Birth | The country of birth | Chosen from a list of countries. |
| Sex | Male or female | |
| Date of Passport Expiry | The expiry date in the passport | Check the passport validity rule before you travel. |
Contact details
| Field | What to enter | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Email Address | An email address you check | Use a plain address. The form's check does not accept some characters, such as a plus sign (+). |
| Confirm Email Address | The same email address again | It must match exactly. |
| Country / Region Code | The calling code of your mobile number | Chosen from a list. |
| Mobile No. | The mobile number without the country code | Digits only, up to 12. |
Travel information
| Field | What to enter | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Arrival | The date you arrive in Malaysia | Today, tomorrow or the day after. |
| Date of Departure | The date you leave Malaysia for another country | This is how the official FAQ defines it. |
| Mode of Travel | Air, land or sea | |
| Last Port of Embarkation before Malaysia | The country you travel from to Malaysia | The list shows countries, not airports. |
| Flight / Vessel / Transportation No. | For example the flight number on your boarding pass | Up to 30 characters. |
Accommodation in Malaysia
| Field | What to enter | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation of Stay | Hotel/Motel/Rest House, Residence of Friends/Relatives, or Others | Staying with family or friends? Choose Residence of Friends/Relatives. |
| Address (In Malaysia) | The street address of your stay | Two lines; the first is required. Letters and numbers only. "NA", "N/A", "NULL" and "NIL" are not accepted. |
| State | The state or federal territory | Chosen from a list of 16. |
| City | The city | The list depends on the state you chose. |
| Postcode | The 5-digit postcode | Copy it from your booking. |
Submit and keep your registration
Read every field again
Compare the name, passport number and dates with the passport and the booking. Several fields on the official form do not accept pasted text, so typing errors are common.
Complete the slider check
The official form asks you to drag a slider to verify before you submit.
Submit and keep the details you receive
The official Check Registration page asks for the passport number, nationality and a PIN. Keep any PIN and confirmation you receive after you submit.
Show it on arrival
Immigration's official guide says to show the MDAC registration and verify your passport at the immigration counter. See arrival and autogates.
If you made a mistake
The official Immigration FAQ says to submit a new MDAC with the correct information. See common MDAC mistakes for the errors to avoid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a separate field for my surname?
No. The official form has one Name field. Enter the full name as it appears in the passport.
Which departure date do I enter?
The date you leave Malaysia for another country. The official Immigration FAQ defines the departure date this way.
What do I choose if I stay with friends or family?
Choose Residence of Friends/Relatives under Accommodation of Stay, then enter their address, state, city and postcode.
Can I fill in the form for another person?
Yes. The official FAQ allows you to complete the MDAC for someone else, such as a child or an older relative. Use that person's own passport details.
Why can't I paste my passport number?
Several fields on the official form, including the name, passport number, email and mobile number, do not accept pasted text. Type them and check each character.
Sources checked
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: official MDAC registration form · October 27, 2026
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: MDAC frequently asked questions (PDF) · October 27, 2026
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: How to register MDAC (infographic) · October 27, 2026
- Immigration Department of Malaysia: MDAC Check Registration · October 27, 2026
- Consulate General of Malaysia, Hong Kong: requirements for foreigners · October 27, 2026
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