eNTRI (Electronic Travel Registration & Information)

The Electronic Travel Registration and Information (eNTRI) was an online registration facility implemented by the Malaysian government to expedite entry for tourists from specific high-volume markets, most notably the People's Republic of China and India. Unlike a traditional visa application that requires manual adjudication, eNTRI functioned as an automated notification system that provided travelers with an immediate 'eNTRI Note' upon successful registration, serving as a valid travel authorization for short-term visits.

This facility was specifically designed for leisure travelers who required rapid travel clearance without the processing delays associated with standard eVisas or consular-issued visas. It was ideal for spontaneous tourists or those with fixed, short-duration itineraries. A key distinguishing feature was its strict operational parameters, including specific entry and exit point requirements and a mandatory cooling-off period, which differentiated it from the more flexible but slower-to-process Malaysian eVisa.