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IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Malaysia will begin to strictly enforce in-person filing of applications for Professional Visit Passes.
What does the change mean? A representative of the sponsoring employer must file in person at Malaysian Immigration Department (MID) headquarters in Putrajaya.
Background: The MID is enforcing in-person filings for Professional Visit Passes to root out fraudulent applications. Beginning June 15, a corporate representative of the sponsoring employer must submit applications in person and verify their identity by presenting a recent Employee Provident Fund statement showing contributions within the three months prior to the date of the Professional Visit Pass application. This is the only identification that MID will accept.
BAL Analysis: The new rule signals greater scrutiny of Professional Visit Pass applications and will create an extra step in the process for businesses.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Malaysia. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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