NEWS
New online visa processing platform forthcoming
8 Oct 21
MALAYSIA
IMPACT – MEDIUM
The Malaysian government announced a new online platform to process Employment Pass (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications to be implemented in November.
Key Points:
- Beginning Nov. 15, the following features and services will be available for EP and PVP applicants:
- Online endorsement and payment. Applicants will be able to pay immigration fees with internet banking or a credit/debit card and upload/endorse documents through the online portal.
- Pass sticker delivery. EP, PVP and related passes will be delivered to applicants.
- Streamlined services. A new Expatriate Services Division will be opened at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport to endorse approved passes for eligible pass holders.
- Revised application service fees for EP, PVP and Transfer of Endorsement (TOE) can be found here.
Additional Information: Further guidelines regarding the online platform and fee changes will be announced before Nov. 15 on this website.
BAL Analysis: The new online platform aims to reduce the processing times of EP and PVP applications and improve end-to-end services for many foreign nationals.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global practice. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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