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GUIDELINES FOR THE ENTRY OFEXPATRIATE / SKILLED WORKER / KNOWLEDGE WORKER /FOR KEY POSTS AND TECHNICAL POSTS,AND FOR DEPENDANTS / FOREIGN MAIDSNO.1.SCENARIOA. Expatriate with anACTIVE PASS, who iscurrently stranded abroad.i.a) Residence PassTalent (RP-T) andDependant/sb) Employment Pass(Category I, II & III)c) Professional VisitPass (PVP)PROCEDURESApplication for entry permission for theapplicant has to be submitted by thecompany, together with a Support Letter fromthe relevant Approving Agency or RegulatoryBody according to their respective sector.The application must be submitted viaMYEntry in ESD online system to obtain thedecision of the Director General ofImmigration Department Malaysia (DGIM).Support Letter from the relevant ApprovingAgencyorRegulatoryBodyforDEPENDANTS / LT-SVP / FOREIGNMAIDS is not required.d) Dependant/s toexpatriate for allcategoriesii.The client charter for approval by the DGIMis THREE (3) to FIVE (5) working days fromthe date of the application submission.e) Long Term SocialVisit Pass (LT-SVP)to expatriate for allcategoriesiii.Entry permission for the applicant that can beapproved by the DGIM are positions thathave been assessed by the respectiveApproving Agency / Regulatory Body andcategorized under key posts and technicalposts.iv.Upon approval by the DGIM, the ExpatriateServices Division (ESD) will issue an EntryApproval Letter for the applicant to thecompany, with copies sent to the ApprovingAgency or Regulatory Body, NationalDisaster Management Agency (NADMA),National Security Council (NSC), MalaysianMissions Abroad, Foreign Missions andrelated agencies.f) Foreign Maid toexpatriate for allcategoriesLast updated: 7 Oct 20201
v.The company is responsible for sendingand/or e-mailing the Entry Approval Letter tothe applicant.vi.The applicant who is currently abroad with anexpired pass is required to obtain a visa fromthe respective Malaysian Embassy /Consulate General / High Commission priorto entering Malaysia. A visa application isonly applicable for nationalities that require avisa to enter Malaysia.vii.Prior to entering Malaysia, the applicantwho has obtained the Entry Approval isENCOURAGED to undergo PCR Covid-19Test abroad within THREE (3) days, andmust be medically confirmed to be testednegative for Covid-19 It is alsoCOMPULSORY for the expatriate toDOWNLOADANDINSTALLthe“MySejahtera” mobile application beforedeparture. The “MySejahtera” applicationenables the Ministry of Health (MOH) tomonitor users’ health conditions, and forthem to be able to take immediate actions inproviding the treatments required.viii.Upon arrival in Malaysia, the applicant mustpresent to the Immigration Officer at the entrypoint;a. Entry Approval Letter;b. Valid Pass / Approval Letter / Visawith Reference (VDR); andc. PCR Covid-19 Test Abroad Result(if any)ix.It is COMPULSORY for the expatriate toDOWNLOADANDINSTALLthe“MySejahtera” mobile application.x.The applicant will be required to undergoanother PCR Covid-19 Test by the MinistryLast updated: 7 Oct 20202
of Health (MOH). The cost of PCR Covid-19Test shall be borne by the applicant.xi.It is COMPULSORY to undergo aFOURTEEN (14) days QUARANTINE at aQuarantine Centre stipulated by the NationalDisaster Management Agency (NADMA) andMinistry of Health (MOH). The cost ofquarantine shall be borne by the applicant.xii.Failing to pay ALL COSTS or any MONIESDUE to the Government of Malaysia, theapplicant’s active pass will be denied entry,pass cancelled and blacklisted in theImmigration system.xiii.The applicant is required to comply with therules and regulations set by the ImmigrationDepartment of Malaysia.xiv.Permitted Malaysia Entry Points:a. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & 2)b. Sultan Ismail International Airport, Senai,Johorc. Bayan Lepas International Airport,Penangd. Langkawi International Airport, Kedahe. Kuching International Airport, Sarawakf. Kota Kinabalu International Airport,Sabahg. Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (2nd Link),Johor (Entry by automobile)h. Immigration Checkpoint, Sultan IskandarBuilding (BSI), Johor (Entry byautomobile)Last updated: 7 Oct 20203
2.NEW APPROVED PASSAPPLICATION forExpatriate / skilled worker /knowledge worker who iscurrently abroad for theregistered company inESD and ApprovingAgencies (Not registeredin ESD) (e.g: PublicInstitutions of HigherLearning (IPTA), MIDA /IRDA approval).i.The company may submit the expatriate’sapplication through the relevant ApprovingAgency. The Approving Agency will processthe new position application through theirrespective Expatriate Committee (EC).ii.Prior to the entry permission application, thecompany is to obtain an Approval Letterfrom the Expatriate Committee (EC) asindicated in Para (i). Application for entrypermission for the applicant has to besubmitted by the company, together with aSupport Letter from the relevant ApprovingAgency or Regulatory Body according to theirrespective sector. The application must besubmitted via MYEntry in ESD online systemto obtain the decision of the Director Generalof Immigration Department Malaysia (DGIM).Support Letter from the relevant ApprovingAgencyorRegulatoryBodyforDEPENDANTS / LT-SVP / FOREIGNMAIDS is not required.a) Residence PassTalent (RP-T) andDependant/sb) Employment Pass(Category I, II & III)c) Professional VisitPass (PVP)d) Dependant/s toexpatriate for allcategoriesiii.The client charter for approval by the DGIMis THREE (3) to FIVE (5) working days fromthe date of the application submission.e) Long Term SocialVisit Pass (LT-SVP)to expatriate for allcategoriesiv.Entry permission for the applicant that can beapproved by the DGIM is the positions thathave been assessed by the respectiveApproving Agency / Regulatory Body andcategorized under key posts and technicalposts.v.Upon approval by the DGIM, the ExpatriateServices Division (ESD) will issue an EntryApproval Letter for the applicant to thecompany, with copies sent to the ApprovingAgency or Regulatory Body, NationalDisaster Management Agency (NADMA),f) Foreign Maid toexpatriate for allcategoriesLast updated: 7 Oct 20204
National Security Council (NSC), MalaysianMissions Abroad, Foreign Missions andrelated agencies.vi.The company is responsible for sendingand/or e-mailing Entry Approval Letter fromthe DGIM to the applicant and:For a registered company in ESD:a. EC Approval LetterFor Approving Agencies not registered inESD (e.g: Public Institutions of HigherLearning (IPTA), MIDA / IRDA approval):a. Company Offer Letterb. Acknowledgement Letter (AP)issued by the Immigration Departmentof Malaysia to the applicant for entryto Malaysia.vii.The applicant who is currently abroad with anexpired pass but with a balance of previousExpatriate Committee approval must obtainan Entry Approval Letter from DGIM. Referto para (ii – vi).viii.The applicant to obtain a visa from therespective Malaysian Embassy / ConsulateGeneral / High Commission prior to enteringMalaysia. A visa application is onlyapplicable for nationalities that require a visato enter Malaysia.ix.Prior to entering Malaysia, the applicant whohasobtainedtheEntryApprovalisENCOURAGED to undergo PCR Covid-19 Testabroad within THREE (3) days, and must bemedically confirmed to be tested negative forCovid-19. It is also COMPULSORY for theexpatriate to DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL the“MySejahtera” mobile application beforedeparture. The “MySejahtera” applicationenables the Ministry of Health (MOH) to monitorusers’ health conditions, and for them to be ableto take immediate actions in providing theLast updated: 7 Oct 20205
treatments required.x.Upon arrival in Malaysia, the applicantmust present to the Immigration Officer at theentry point;a. Entry Approval Letter;b. Valid Pass / Approval Letter / Visawith Reference (VDR); andc. PCR Covid-19 Test Abroad Result(if any)d. Company Offer Letter; ande. Acknowledgement Letter (AP)xi.It is COMPULSORY for the expatriate toDOWNLOADANDINSTALLthe“MySejahtera” mobile application.xii.The applicant will be required to undergoanother PCR Covid-19 Test by the Ministryof Health (MOH). The cost of PCR Covid-19Test shall be borne by the applicant.xiii.It is COMPULSORY to undergo aFOURTEEN (14) days QUARANTINE at aQuarantine Centre stipulated by the NationalDisaster Management Agency (NADMA) andMinistry of Health (MOH). The cost ofquarantine shall be borne by the applicant.xiv.Failing to pay ALL COSTS or any MONIESDUE to the Government of Malaysia, theapplicant’s active pass will be denied entry,pass cancelled and blacklisted in theImmigration system.xv.The applicant is required to comply with therules and regulations set by the ImmigrationDepartment of Malaysia.xvi.Permitted Malaysia Entry Points:a. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA1 & 2)Last updated: 7 Oct 20206
b. Sultan Ismail International Airport, Senai,Johorc. Bayan Lepas International Airport,Penangd. Langkawi International Airport, Kedahe. Kuching International Airport, Sarawakf. Kota Kinabalu International Airport,Sabahg. Sultan Abu Bakar Complex (2nd Link),Johor (Entry by automobile)h. Immigration Checkpoint, Sultan IskandarBuilding (BSI), Johor (Entry byautomobile)3.Support Letter fromApproving Agency andRegulatory BodyThe related Approving Agency and RegulatoryBody are responsible to assess and makedecisions to the entry permission applicationsubmitted by the company, and to provide aSupport Letter to the expatriate / skilled worker/ knowledge worker who will be entering thecountry.The Support Letter from the ApprovingAgency / Regulatory Body must contain thefollowing information:i. Name of the companyii. Nature of businessiii. Justifications on the need to enter thecountryiv. Expatriate’s information (name, passportnumber, nationality, passport expiry date)v. Positionvi. Current active pass (if applicable)vii. Relevant supporting documentsLast updated: 7 Oct 20207
xiv. Permitted Malaysia Entry Points: a. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA 1 & 2) b. Sultan Ismail International Airport, Senai, Johor c. Bayan Lepas International Airport, Penang d. Langkawi International Airport, Kedah e. Kuching International Airport,
