Flight reservation
On the official checklist
The High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi tells Indian travellers to carry proof of a confirmed return flight booking and present it during security and immigration screening.
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Malaysia visa checklist for Indian applicants
Indian nationals can enter Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days for tourism, business, social visits or transit, under a waiver extended until 31 December 2026. There is no application, but the documents are checked at the border. Anyone who cannot use the waiver applies for an eVISA online.
- Visa
- Visa exemption (30 days) with Malaysia Digital Arrival Card
- Visa fee
- No visa fee under the exemption. eVISA fee: Check the official page.
- Processing time
- Not applicable for visa-exempt entry. eVISA: Check the official page.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 30 days per visit
Documents to prepare
Where to apply: No visa application for stays of up to 30 days. Submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before arrival. Where a visa is needed, apply at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
- 1
Passport
Valid for at least six months.
- 2
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Compulsory online submission within the three days before arrival.
- 3
Confirmed return flight booking
Showing departure from Malaysia within the 30-day stay.
- 4
Confirmed hotel booking
Covering the stay in Malaysia.
- 5
Sufficient funds
Enough money for the stay is a general entry condition for foreign visitors.
- 6
Purpose of visit
The waiver covers tourism, business, social visits and transit, not employment.
- 7
Clean immigration record
Travellers on Malaysia's immigration suspect list or classed as prohibited immigrants are refused.
- 8
eVISA (only if the waiver does not apply)
Applied for online at malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Travel medical insurance: Not required.
Hotel booking
On the official checklist
The same notice asks travellers to carry proof of a confirmed hotel booking and show it at immigration.
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Malaysia visa FAQ
Does Malaysia ask Indian visitors for a flight reservation?
Yes. Although no visa is needed for up to 30 days, the High Commission of Malaysia in New Delhi lists proof of confirmed return flight tickets among the documents to carry and show at immigration.
Is a hotel booking needed to enter Malaysia?
Yes. Proof of a confirmed hotel booking is listed alongside the return flight and should be presented during security and immigration screening.
When should I book flights for Malaysia?
There is no visa wait, so the bookings simply need to exist before you check in. Have them ready before you complete the MDAC, which opens three days before arrival.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Indians?
Yes, for stays of up to 30 days, under a waiver extended until 31 December 2026. You still need a passport valid for six months, the MDAC, a return flight booking and a hotel booking.
Sources and accuracy
High Commission of Malaysia, New Delhi, requirements page read November 2026.. Last checked 2026-11. We are not a government body and this page is general information, not visa advice. Consulates change their lists without notice, so always confirm on the official page before you apply.
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