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Autogate Access for Foreigners at KLIA
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Updated: 2026-07-04 09:10:33
# Autogate Access for Foreigners at KLIA
What Is It
The Autogate Access facility is an immigration fast-clearance system allowing eligible foreign visitors to clear passport control using automated gates (e-gates) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA Terminal 1 & 2), bypassing manual officer counters.
Who Is Eligible
Citizens of selected low-risk countries (including Australia, Brunei, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, USA, UK, and China).
Holds a biometric/e-passport compliant with ICAO regulations.
Must submit the MDAC digital card within 3 days prior to arrival.
Required Documents
Biometric/e-passport.
MDAC submission confirmation receipt.
Step-by-Step Procedure
1. Submit MDAC: Complete the online Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) form within 3 days of your flight to KLIA.
2. First Time Registration:
- On your first arrival at KLIA, go to the manual immigration counter marked 'Autogate Registration'.
- The officer will verify your passport and register your biometric fingerprint and facial data in the database.
3. Use Autogate (Subsequent Clearance):
- For departure and subsequent visits, walk directly to the Autogate barriers.
- Insert your passport into the reader.
- Stand on the foot markers to face the camera for facial recognition, and place your thumb on the fingerprint scanner.
- The gate opens once biometric matches are verified.
Cost & Processing Time
Cost: Free of charge.
Processing Time: Clearing the autogate takes less than 30 seconds per traveler.
Where to Apply
Location: Immigration Arrivals Hall, KLIA Terminal 1 and Terminal 2.
Important Notes
Ensure you complete the MDAC registration before flying, as the autogate registry system checks MDAC status databases in real-time. If MDAC is missing, the gate will reject your passport.
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