How do I enter my name if I have two given names and two surnames?

Type your full name exactly as shown on your passport. Colombian passports often carry two given names and both paternal and maternal surnames. Enter them in the same order as printed.

What if I fly through Madrid or Miami?

Keep Colombia as the departure country. The transit stop does not change where your trip starts.

When should Colombian travelers submit MDAC?

Within 72 hours before landing in Malaysia. Count back from your arrival time in KL, not from your Bogotá departure.

Do children traveling on a Colombian passport need MDAC?

Yes, each traveler needs their own MDAC, including children with their own passport.

Is MDAC needed when in transit through KLIA?

If you stay in the transit area without clearing immigration, you likely do not need MDAC for that stop. If you exit the transit zone, you do.

For Colombian passport holders entering Malaysia

Malaysia MDAC for Colombian Citizens

Q: Do Colombian citizens need MDAC for Malaysia?

Yes. Visa free entry does not remove the MDAC requirement.

Flying from Bogotá, Medellín, or Cali? Colombian passports get 90 days visa free in Malaysia. But MDAC is still mandatory before you arrive. The trickiest part for Colombian travelers is getting the name right on the form. Many Colombian passports have two given names plus both paternal and maternal surnames. The MDAC form needs that full name exactly as printed. Miss a detail and you risk delays at the border.

Quick facts

No direct flights from Colombia to Malaysia
Common routes via Madrid (Iberia), Miami, or Panama City
Passport may show 2 given names + 2 surnames, enter it all
Submit MDAC within 72 hours before arrival

How to use this page

Set Colombia as departure country even if you transit through Madrid or Miami.
Write your full name from your passport, including both given names and both surnames if present.
Check the arrival date twice before you submit.

What matters for Colombia

90 days visa free

Colombian passport holders get 90 days visa free entry to Malaysia. That works for most trips. MDAC sits on top of that and applies every time.

Bogotá connects through Madrid

Iberia flies Bogotá (BOG) to Madrid, then on to KL. American via Miami and Copa via Panama City are common alternatives. Emirates via Dubai is another option.

Full name on the form

Colombian passports commonly list two given names plus both paternal and maternal surnames. Enter every part of your name exactly as printed. Do not shorten or skip a surname.

Peak travel from Colombia

December to January is the main holiday season. June and July bring school break travel. Easter week (Semana Santa) also sees more Colombian travelers heading abroad.

Timing your submission

The 72-hour window counts from your KL arrival, not your Bogotá departure. A long layover in Madrid or Dubai can reduce your submission window.

Popular spots in Malaysia

Colombian visitors often go to Kuala Lumpur, Penang for its food and culture, and Langkawi for beaches. The Perhentian Islands and Borneo are popular for nature lovers.

Country details

Use these details to keep the form aligned with your passport and route.

Route via Madrid

Most Colombian travelers fly Bogotá to Madrid with Iberia, then connect to KL. Keep Colombia as departure country on MDAC.

Full name format

Your passport shows all given names and both surnames. Example: if your name is Carlos Andrés Martínez Rodríguez, enter Carlos Andrés as given name(s) and Martínez Rodríguez as surname(s).

Holiday travel peaks

December to January is the busiest period. June and July school breaks and Semana Santa also bring more Colombian travelers. Apply a day early during these times.

Transit rule

If you stay airside during a layover and do not pass through immigration, you may not need MDAC for that stop. You always need it for entering Malaysia.

Short stay note

90 days visa free covers most visits. MDAC is needed separately, even for a short weekend trip to KL or a beach stay in Langkawi.

Before you submit

Check your passport number, flight details, and hotel address. Small errors in your full name cause delays at Malaysian immigration.

FAQ

Short answers for common MDAC questions from Colombian travelers.

Do Colombian citizens need MDAC for Malaysia?

Yes. Visa free entry does not replace the MDAC requirement.

How do I enter my full name if it has multiple parts?

Type your full name exactly as on your passport. Include both given names and both surnames. The Colombian passport order is paternal surname first, then maternal, with given names before that.

What if my flight stops in Madrid or Miami?

Keep Colombia as your departure country. The transit city does not change where your trip began.

When should I submit my MDAC?

Submit within 72 hours before you arrive in Malaysia. Count back from your KL landing time, not your Bogotá departure.

Do children need their own MDAC?

Yes, if they travel on their own passport. Each traveler needs a separate submission.

Do I need MDAC if I only transit through KL?

Not if you stay in the transit area and do not clear immigration. If you exit the transit zone, you need MDAC for entry.

Ready to apply

Complete your MDAC before you travel

Use the correct name format, route, and arrival date. That keeps your submission clean at the border.

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