Malaysia | ePASS system expanded

The Malaysian government announced the Electronic Pass (ePASS) system will be extended to other pass types within the MYXpats Centre of the Expatriate Services Division.

Key Points:

• Effective March 1, an ePASS will be issued for approved applications for the following pass types:
  • Employment Pass Category I, II and III (new and renewal)
  • Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
  • Residence Pass-Talent
  • Dependent Pass (new and renewal)
  • Long Term Social Visit Pass
  • Transfer of Endorsement/Take Up Balance
• Previously, an ePASS was issued only for certain approved renewal applications.

Additional Information: Officials stated that the current endorsement process will remain unchanged for passes issued under Public Universities and Government Agencies. In addition, there are no changes to i-KAD issuance for applicable passes until further notice.

The Malaysian government intends to improve services and streamline expatriate application processes. As BAL reported, officials also recently announced efforts to improve modules and add new functions to the Integrated Foreign Workers Management System (ePPAx), as well as provided updated sample documents for PVP applications. The government is enhancing the efficiency of pass issuance for pass endorsement as part of a larger initiative to ease travel processes and digitize immigration procedures.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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