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The cheapest possible answer to "how much is a Malaysia visa for Indians" is: nothing, and that stays true until the last day of this year.
Why the fee is zero#
Malaysia's Immigration Department lists India among the countries that require a visa, then carves out an exception in a footnote: "India citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026." Up to 30 days, for social or tourism visits.
Read the structure, because it matters for planning. This is a temporary exemption sitting on top of a visa requirement — not a permanent visa-free relationship. It was introduced as part of Malaysia's visa liberalisation drive and extended once, to cover Visit Malaysia Year 2026. What happens on 1 January 2027 has not been announced, which is the subject of Malaysia's visa-free entry running out.
The other free thing people pay for#
The Malaysia Digital Arrival Card. It is mandatory, it is submitted online before you fly, and it costs nothing on the Immigration Department's portal. Commercial sites charge to fill it in — the same pattern as Sri Lanka's free ETA. How it works and when to file it is in the MDAC for Indian travellers.
What actually costs money#
Not the paperwork — the proof. Malaysian immigration profiles arrivals at the counter, and Indian travellers are turned back for the ordinary things: no MDAC, no confirmed onward or return ticket, no accommodation booking, and not enough funds for the stay. A refused entry costs the flight, the hotel and the return leg, which is a far larger number than any visa fee.
Passport validity of at least six months is checked by the airline before immigration ever sees you.
The full requirement list is in Malaysia visa for Indians, what is verified at the border in visa-free Malaysia still checks four things, and the regional cost comparison in visa fees for Indians in 2026.
VisaGyan is an independent journal, not affiliated with the Malaysian government. Checked against imi.gov.my, 22 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is a Malaysia visa for Indian tourists in 2026?
- There is no visa fee, because there is currently no visa. The Immigration Department of Malaysia lists India among visa-required countries with a footnote reading "India citizen: visa exempts until 31st December 2026", allowing visits of up to 30 days.
- Is the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card paid?
- No. The MDAC is free and is submitted online before arrival on the Immigration Department's own portal. Sites charging a fee to file it are charging for a free government form.
- What happens to the fee after 31 December 2026?
- If the exemption is not extended, India returns to the visa requirement in Malaysia's main list and the relevant visa fee applies again. No extension into 2027 has been announced as of 22 August 2026.