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Blood and Tears Lessons from Johor Bahru Immigration! Don't Forget to Fill Out MDAC

🕒 Re-queue due to wrong e-card? Wrong route at land checkpoint? Cash shortage leading to deportation? Here's the 15-minute clearance secret tested personally! First-timers to JB, pay close attention~ ✈️ Entry Methods Overview – Know the 3 Gateways! By Air (International Flights): Senai International Airport (JHB): 30km from city, limited to Indonesia/Thailand routes Process: Disembark → MDAC check → Fingerprinting → Baggage claim → Customs inspection Key Policy: Chinese citizens get ≤30 days visa-free (must complete MDAC e-card in advance) By Land: 24-hour clearance ONLY at Johor-Singapore Causeway! Johor-Singapore Causeway (Woodlands Checkpoint): Sole 24-hour crossing: 800m north of Woodlands MRT station Critical tips: ❌ Avoid red-license bus 170 (terminates at distant Larkin Terminal) ✅ Take yellow CW2 bus: Direct to JB Sentral downtown (15min ride + 30min clearance) Second Link (Tuas Checkpoint): Hours: 06:00-00:00 (Closed after midnight! RM100 fine if stranded) Transport: Bus CW3: Jurong East MRT → Malaysia Customs (1hr ride) Warning: Visa-on-arrival travelers prohibited! Visa-free/eVisa only Pro tip: Post-18:00 speeds up significantly Return via blue "CW4S" bus to Singapore Expo MRT ⚠️ Painful Reminders: Causeway buses – Choose CW2 to JB Larkin, avoid red 170's wrong terminal KTM train tickets require 30min advance cash purchase By Ferry (Not Recommended): ❌ No direct international cruises! Requires Singapore/Batam transfer - Customs Channel Selection: No e-🚬/meat → Green channel Suspicious luggage → Red channel (Declare to avoid fines) - 📄 Must-Have Documents – Missing any risks deportation! ✅ Passport: >6mo validity + 1 blank page (Old 'G' series requires manual channel) ✅ Printed MDAC confirmation (Officials check!) ✅ Return ticket + hotel booking: English version with consecutive dates ✅ Cash: Recommended ≥RM500/person (≈¥800) ✅ SIM card: Buy 7-day Celcom card at airport - 🚨 Red Alerts! 90% Newcomers Stumble Here ❌ Prohibited Items (Confiscation + Fines): E-🚬 = RM5000 fine Dried meat/fresh fruit = Minimum RM300 fine Excess tobacco/alcohol: 19-cigarette limit! Transport Hacks: Singapore→JB: Take yellow CW1 bus from Kranji MRT (¥4), 30% faster than 170 Airport→City: Buy AA1 shuttle ticket (¥8) at Senai Airport 1F to Kotaraya Station~
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Posted: Jul 14, 2025
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