While the MDAC is a mandatory requirement for most foreign visitors, submitting it is now a seamless process directly through the TnG eWallet. (Image by www.kaboompics.com)
Most Malaysians know the Touch ’n Go eWallet app for toll payments, DuitNow transfers, parking, and QR payments. Some also use it alongside the Touch ’n Go Visa Travel Card while travelling overseas. What many travellers may not realise is that the app now also supports digital arrival card submissions.
Users can submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) directly in the app before entering the country, along with selected overseas arrival cards and travel authorisation forms. This new feature simplifies the pre-flight checklist for both tourists and locals.
What Is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
The MDAC is an online pre-arrival form required for most foreign travellers entering Malaysia. It must be submitted within three days before arrival. The requirement generally applies to foreign citizens, with exemptions for Malaysian citizens, permanent residents, and certain long-term pass holders.
After submission, travellers receive a confirmation that may be requested by airlines or immigration officers.
You can do it in the TnG app
Instead of searching for the immigration website separately, travellers can now submit the MDAC directly through the Touch ’n Go eWallet app. The feature has flown under the radar, with many still associating the app mainly with tolls and cashless payments.
It also supports selected arrival cards and travel forms for destinations including Thailand, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and China.
Step-by-step: How to find the feature in the app
Here’s how travellers can access it:
1. Open the Touch ’n Go eWallet app
2. On the home screen, look for the “Travel” section or search for “Arrival Card”
3. Tap the relevant destination
4. Fill in your travel and passport details
5. Review the information carefully before submission
6. Submit the form and save the confirmation page
Why it’s useful
For travellers arriving in Malaysia, the feature makes it easier to complete the MDAC before heading to the airport or immigration checkpoint. It’s especially convenient for tourists and business travellers already using the Touch ’n Go eWallet app for transport, shopping, and cashless payments while in Malaysia.
The feature is also useful for Malaysians travelling overseas. With more countries introducing digital arrival cards and travel authorisation forms, having them integrated into one familiar app helps simplify travel planning across the region.
Quick tips before you fly
Submit your arrival card before leaving for the airport and keep a screenshot of the confirmation page. Each traveller, including children, usually requires a separate submission, and some airlines may ask for proof before boarding. Always double-check your passport details and travel dates before submitting.
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