Effective April 1, 2025, Malaysia’s newly introduced Investor Pass will come into effect. This new pass is designed to enhance the efficiency of entry processes and facilitate longer stays in Malaysia to support business and investment activities. An FAQ from the Authorities link at ESD.
Key Details and What to Expect
- The Investor Pass is a multiple-entry visa (MEV) facility introduced for business visitors or foreign investors to facilitate their business activities, particularly for those who have committed to investing in Malaysia through investment agencies or relevant authorities.
- Investor Pass holders are permitted to enter Malaysia for a period of six (6) months, with the option to extend for an additional six (6) months, subject to the applicant’s justification and requirements.
- The Investor Pass is available to business visitors or foreign investors who fall under any of the following two (2) categories:
- New Investor: Potential investors who have not had any investment record in Malaysia
- Investor in Pipeline: Potential investors who have been identified as interested in making investments in Malaysia, are currently in negotiations with the Malaysian Government, or have applied to MIDA for project approvals.
- The Investor Pass can be applied through Xpats Gateway online. All applicants must be located outside of Malaysia at the time of application.
- Once all required documents have been submitted, all applications will be processed within five (5) working days.
- Applicants are not eligible to bring a dependent or apply for a Dependent Pass.
- Applicants will be notified via the system. If approved, the approval letter will be issued and can be printed directly from the Xpats Gateway.
- The Approval Letter is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. Applicants must complete the payment within the given period, or the approval will be revoked.
Required Documents for the Investor Pass Application
| No | Documents | Type of Investor | |
| New Investor | Investor in Pipeline | ||
| 1 | Official invitation document from: – Ministry; or – Government Agency; or – Registration of Company in Malaysia (ROC) |
Optional | Optional |
| 2 | Copy Of Passport: All Pages (Full Booklet with Front & Back Pages) with 12 months validity | X | X |
| 3 | Certificate of Incorporation of Parent Company | X | X |
| 4 | Latest Audited Financial Statement of Parent Company | X | X |
| 5 | Confirmation document from MIDA Regional Offices/ Malaysian Embassy / High Commission or Consulate General | Optional | Optional |
Documents that are not originally in English must be translated accordingly by the respective country’s embassy or authorized translation agencies.
Erickson Insights and Analysis
If applicants have any issues related to the Investor Pass:
- For processing related enquiries, please reach out to the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) at: ppp_invest@imi.gov.my
- For further clarification related to documents and agency requirements, kindly contact the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) at: investorpass@mida.gov.my
- For Xpats Gateway technical assistance, please get in touch with the MYXpats Helpdesk at: helpdesk@myxpats.com.my
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