From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)
Available from 3 days before arrival. Submit the MDAC online within the three days before arrival. Singapore citizens and some other specified passport or pass-holder categories are exempt; check the official portal and submit the card there if it applies to you.
Open Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)Malaysia at a glance
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- MYR
- Calling code
- +60
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Côte d'Ivoire need a visa for Malaysia?
For tourism in Malaysia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Côte d'Ivoire should arrange an eVisa before travel.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
Do I need to complete Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)?
Required for this route. Available from 3 days before arrival. Submit the MDAC online within the three days before arrival. Singapore citizens and some other specified passport or pass-holder categories are exempt; check the official portal and submit the card there if it applies to you. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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