The Malaysian government has released the latest version of the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) Online Guidebook,with the following important updates:
- Companies regulated by Agencies are required to submit an approval letter for each Employment Pass (Category I, II, and III) application from the relevant Agencies in the Xpats Gateway platform to obtain their approval letter.
- All new Employment Pass (EP) Categories I, II, and III (knowledge/skilled workers) applications must obtain an Approval Letter and Visa with a Reference Letter (VwR) for the purpose of employment. The Approval and VwR Letters must be produced at Malaysia’s Entry Point for verification purposes.
- For categories I, II, and III, nationalities that require a visa to enter Malaysia can apply at the nearest Malaysian Embassy, High Commission, or Consulate General in the respective country or can apply through the eVISA website (If applicable).
- All new Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications must obtain an Approval Letter before entering Malaysia for the purpose of employment. The Approval Letter must be produced at Malaysia’s Entry Point for verification purposes.
- Applicants who have entered the country will have 30 days from the date of entry to endorse the EP sticker and 14 days for the PVP sticker via pass delivery by Pos Malaysia (for new and renewal applications); alternatively, applicants who have entered Malaysia via KLIA Terminal 1 will be able to collect and endorse the EP or PVP sticker at the ESD Satellite Centre (ESC), KLIA Terminal 1 (for new applications only).
- Endorsed stickers will be delivered within Klang Valley in one working day, outside of Klang Valley in three working days and to Labuan in five working days upon collection by Pos Malaysia.
- An ePASS (for Employment Pass and Dependent Pass renewals only) can be generated through the ESD Online for applicants with a previously endorsed sticker on the passport, subject to the discretion of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
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