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Malaysia Entry Guide 2026
Last updated: 2026-10-06
Complete guide to Malaysian customs regulations and entry requirements
Royal Malaysian Customs Department enforces regulations at all entry points. Malaysia has strict rules on drugs (death penalty applies), alcohol limits, and religious considerations for some items. The MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) is required for visitors.
Entry Process
- 1Complete MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) within 3 days before arrival
- 2Proceed to immigration and passport control
- 3Collect checked baggage
- 4Pass through customs (Red/Green channel system)
- 5Exit to arrivals area
Prohibited Items
- Drugs & NarcoticsDEATH PENALTY for drug trafficking - zero tolerance
- Weapons & AmmunitionFirearms strictly prohibited without permit
- Pornographic MaterialsAll pornographic content illegal
- Items Insulting to IslamOffensive religious materials prohibited
Allowances and declarations
- Alcohol1L total across wine, spirits, beer and other alcoholic drinks
- TobaccoNo traveller duty-free tobacco allowance; declare and pay assessed duties/taxes
- Other eligible goodsRM1,000 by air; RM500 by other transport. Excluded categories have separate rules.
- CashCash and bearer instruments combined over US$10,000 equivalent: declare Form K7. MYR notes over US$10,000 equivalent also need prior written BNM permission.
Declaration Tips
- β’ Drug laws are extremely strict - death penalty applies
- β’ Tobacco has no traveller duty-free allowance. Use the red channel and pay the duties and taxes assessed by Customs.
- β’ E-cigarettes and vapes require special import approval
- β’ Medication should have prescription and be in original packaging