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31/03/2022

RE-OPENING OF MALAYSIA'S BORDER

Approximately 30 minutes from now, Malaysia's border will be re-opened to visitors around the globe regardless whether it's for social visits or work related. The long awaited decision from the government has finally arrived and we can already sense the excitement of foreign visitors about the border re-opening.

The following are some of the latest procedures of entry to Malaysia as of 1st April 2022 we could summarize for you:

Before departure:

1. Kindly ensure to download Mysejahtera tracking application into your mobile devices. You will be required to complete the pre-departure travel form.

2. Please ensure to undergo pre-departure tests (RT-PCR)

3. No approval is required for visitors to obtain approvals either from Mytravelpass or Myentry (except for Short term business traveler & new diplomat and foreign staff & their dependents)

After arrival:

1. Please ensure to undergo test (RTK-Antigen under professional supervision) 24 hours after arrival.

2. There shall be no mandatory quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers who enter Malaysia as of 1st April 2022.

3. Please ensure to observe masks in public. Recommended to wear 2 masks.

4. Unvaccinated individuals will be allowed to cross state lines.

For more info on the Malaysia’s border re-opening, please refer to below announcement:

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysia-pm-says-to-reopen-border-to-international-visitors-from-april-1

From GECS, we sincerely wish you a safe travel and stay in Malaysia. As usual, should have any enquiry or requiring assistance with regards to application of visa and immigration related matters & legalization, do not hesitate to contact us [email protected] or call us @ +6019 325 9126.

The move will allow travellers who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter the country without quarantine. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

14/03/2022

Malaysia's latest implementation quarantine procedures

Malaysia has reached endemic phase where most of its inhabitants are fully vaccinated. As of 1st April 2022, Malaysia will reopen its borders allowing people around the world to enter Malaysia with less restrictions. To balance between the economy and heath of the people, the Malaysian government has outlined latest entry and quarantine procedures. We urge you to read the following link as you will be pleased to find how convenient they are and hope to assist you in making better planning for your travel to Malaysia😀

https://covid-19.moh.gov.my/reopeningsafely/makluman/2022/03/pengujian-dan-kuarantin-bagi-pengembara

As usual, for any enquiry on visa & immigration, do not hesitate to contact us [email protected] or call us @ +6019 325 9126

Wishing you a safe travel and stay safe!

06/02/2022

Good news for expatriates!!!

Immigration of Malaysia has announced on exemption of the MYENTRY/MYTRAVEL PASS permission on certain categories of passes for those entering to Malaysia.

Please find below link to the original announcement by the immigration of Malaysia on 13th Jan 2022:

A:There are two requirements needed before companies can proceed with the ESD registration. Please go through the requirements details below.

13/12/2021

Update on entry restrictions on foreign travelers to Malaysia from ESD:

ENTRY RESTRICTIONS ON FOREIGN TRAVELLERS TO MALAYSIA
07 December 2021

Dear Valued Clients,

Please be informed that the Ministry of Health (MOH) has imposed temporary entry restrictions on foreign travellers entering Malaysia from countries with a high risk of the new COVID-19 variant of concern, Omicron or those who have been to the same countries 14 days prior entering Malaysia. The list of the high-risk countries are as follows:

South Africa
Botswana
Eswathini
Lesotho
Mozambique
Namibia
Zimbabwe
Malawi
However, Malaysian citizens, permanent residents and the long-term pass holders are still allowed to enter Malaysia but must undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival.

The long-term passes entitled to this exemption are as follows:

Employment Pass (EP) (Category I, II and III)
Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Dependent Pass (DP)
Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)

The above measures are temporary and will be reviewed on a regular basis.

If you have any enquiry, kindly do not hesitate to contact us@ [email protected]

13/12/2021

Malaysia is seriously improvising its immigration system to be more effective. Find out more about the new process of endorsement starting 15th Nov 2021 onwards as below.

(UPDATE) ENDORSEMENT GUIDELINES: ESD SATELLITE CENTRE (ESC) KLIA1 AND DELIVERY OF ENDORSED PASS
11 November 2021

Dear Valued Clients,

We refer to the announcement made on 1 October 2021. The Immigration Department of Malaysia will impose the new services of endorsement at the ESD Satellite Centre (ESC), Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA1) and Delivery of Endorsed Pass.

The ESC, KLIA1 will officially commence operations on 1 December 2021, 7:00AM (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

For detailed information, kindly refer to the guidelines and frequently asked questions (FAQ) as
below:

A. ESC, KLIA1 (please click here for the latest update)
B. Delivery of Endorsed Pass
C. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Should you hae any enquires, please do not hesistate to contact us @ [email protected]

13/12/2021

Check out the new and robust ESD features to better facilitate the companies!

UPDATE: NEW APPLICATION FEATURES AND SERVICES
10 November 2021

UPDATE: NEW APPLICATION FEATURES AND SERVICES

We refer to the announcement made on the Expatriate Service Division (ESD) portal on 1 October 2021. We are pleased to announce that the following features and services will be available and take effect on 15th November 2021:

Online endorsement and online payment (Internet Banking or Credit/Debit Card) facilities for Immigration Fee payment will be available on our portal. This will reduce the need for physical documents, eliminate in-person payments, and reduce visits to the Immigration Department and MYXpats Centre.
Delivery of Endorsed Pass for EP and PVP (and its related passes). This will eliminate the need for travel and reduce public movement and will contain safety measures for National Security purposes.
Improved features on the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) portal and streamlining of the existing processes to improve online customer experience. Employers will only be required to upload documents online for endorsement of the Pass. All notifications will be sent through the system.
In addition, please note the following progress updates:
The ESD Satellite Centre (ESC) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA1) will officially commence operations on 1 December 2021.
The service for online Transfer of Endorsement (TOE) will follow the current process until further notice.

Should you have any further enquiries, do contact us @ [email protected]

11/11/2021

PROJECTION OF EXPATRIATES FOR THE YEAR 2022 OPENS ON 01 NOVEMBER 2021

Hello People,

Do not forget to apply for 2022 projection under ESD. Approved projections in 2021 will not be carried forward. Kindly ensure to update the e-SSM prior to submission of the projection.

https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement/projection-ep-for-year-2022-opens-01nov2021/

For consultation, do not hesitate to contact us at:

Phone number : +6019-325 9126
Email : [email protected]

Please be informed that companies registered in the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) online portal may apply for projection of expatriates for Employment Pass (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) for the year 2022 beginning of 01 November 2021.

11/11/2021

MYENTRY APPROVAL IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR EXISITNG EP, PVP, RPT, DP LTSVP, MAIDS FOR EXPATRIATES HOLDERS TO ENTER & EXIT MALAYSIA

Following the announcement on 29th Oct 2021, Immigration decides that Myentry approval is no longer required for the following existing long term pass holders:

Employment Pass category I, II & III
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)
Dependent Pass (DP) and Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)
Maids for expatriates

However, for expatriates who do not hold any of the above-mentioned categories (or has newly approved applications and not holding any long-term pass in Malaysia), they are still required to obtain permission to enter Malaysia through MYEntry. The entry procedures upon arrival to Malaysia are still subject to the existing entry guidelines that were introduced earlier.

Original source :

11/11/2021

EXPATRIATES SERVICES DIVISION (ESD) NEW FEATURES AND UPDATES

Following the announcement of the 1st Oct 2021, ESD has enhanced it's system on the following and shall be effective starting 15th Nov 2021:-

1. Online payment & Online Endorsement
2. Delivery of Endorsed Pass for EP and PVP (and its related pass)
3. ESD satellite office to commence on 1st Dec 2021
4. Improved features on ESD portal

For more info, kindly see ESD's announcement below:-

UPDATE: NEW APPLICATION FEATURES AND SERVICES
10 November 2021

We refer to the announcement made on the Expatriate Service Division (ESD) portal on 1 October 2021. We are pleased to announce that the following features and services will be available and take effect on 15th November 2021:

Online endorsement and online payment (Internet Banking or Credit/Debit Card) facilities for Immigration Fee payment will be available on our portal. This will reduce the need for physical documents, eliminate in-person payments, and reduce visits to the Immigration Department and MYXpats Centre.

Delivery of Endorsed Pass for EP and PVP (and its related passes). This will eliminate the need for travel and reduce public movement and will contain safety measures for National Security purposes.
Improved features on the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) portal and streamlining of the existing processes to improve online customer experience. Employers will only be required to upload documents online for endorsement of the Pass. All notifications will be sent through the system.

In addition, please note the following progress updates:
The ESD Satellite Centre (ESC) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA1) will officially commence operations on 1 December 2021.

The service for online Transfer of Endorsement (TOE) will follow the current process until further notice.
If you have queries, please contact us at +603-7839 7171 or email [email protected].

We thank you for your continuous support.

MYXpats Centre

https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement/update-new-application-features-and-services/

15/10/2021

MALAYSIA: INTERSTATE & OVERSEAL TRAVELS ARE ALLOWED FROM 11 OCT ONWARDS

Dear valued clients,

The government of Malaysia has announced the long-awaited decision, interstate & overseas travels starting from 11th Oct 2021. Indeed this is a great news for all Malaysians and Foreigners who are residing in the country. GECS would like to take this opportunity to wish a safe travels for those who are planning to and do be advised to always stick to the Covid-19 SOP outlined by the authority. Stay safe!

For more information, kindly proceed to the following link.

But a 14-day quarantine remains in force for anyone entering Malaysia.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

05/10/2021

Myxpats announcing of revise fees with robust system and faster processing timeline. Kindly find full announcement below:-

NEW APPLICATION FEATURES AND SERVICE FEE FOR EXPATRIATE EMPLOYMENT (EP) AND PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASS (PVP) EFFECTIVE 15 NOVEMBER 2021

To better facilitate and meet employers' needs for expatriates, we have put in place a robust online data platform and service-driven system which aims to effectively process Employment (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications for expatriates within its five (5) working days client charter.

We are pleased to announce the following new features and services for the EP and PVP:
Online endorsement and online payment (Internet Banking or Credit/Debit Card) facilities for Immigration Fee payment will be available on our portal. This will reduce the need for physical documents, in-person payments, and reduce visits to Immigration and MYXpats Centre.
Pass sticker delivery for EP and PVP (and related passes).
Newly established ESD Satellite Centre (ESC) at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 1 (KLIA 1) to endorse approved passes for eligible pass holders.
Improved features on the ESD portal and streamlining of existing processes to improve online customer experience. Employers will only be required to upload documents online for endorsement of the pass. All notifications will be sent through the system.
Opening of MYXpats Centre in Penang in Q1 2022.

In our continuous effort to enhance our facilities and provide improved end to-end services, please be advised that the following revised service fees will be reflected in the following structure:

ONLINE SERVICES (NEW & RENEWAL) NEW FEE (excluding 6% SST)
EMPLOYMENT PASS (EP) RM 800.00
DEPENDENT PASS (DP)
Spouse
Children below 18 years (Biological/ Adopted/ Stepchild)
Children with Disabilities (no age limit)

LONG-TERM SOCIAL VISIT PASS (LTSVP under EP)
Common-Law Spouse
Children above 18 - 25 years (Biological/ Adopted/Stepchild)
Parents/Parents-in-law
RM450.00
PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASS (PVP)
Positions Exempted from processing fee charges: Invited Lecturer, Invited Professor, Visiting Professor & Visitor Lecturer RM 800.00
TRANSFER OF ENDORSEMENT (TOE) RM150.00
CANCELLATION OF PASSES, SPECIAL PASS FREE OF CHARGE
NOTE:
The amount stated above is solely for the expatriate (and dependents) application charges, and excludes any other Immigration fees
For any unsuccessful/rejected applications at the Approval Stage, MYXpats shall refund RM300.00 of Expatriate Processing Fees, subject to MYXpats Terms and Conditions. In cases where an appeal is submitted, a refund will not be applicable.
Note: Public University (IPTA) & Government/Ministries: Exempted from Processing Fee Charges

The revision takes effect from 15 November 2021. The detailed guidelines will be announced on this website before 15 November 2021.

If you have queries, please contact us at +603-7839 7171 or email [email protected].

MYXpats Centre opening hours are (subject to appointment) the following times:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Monday - Thursday (Closed during lunch 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
9:00 am - 12:30 pm and 2:45 pm - 5:00 pm (Closed for Friday prayers from 12:30 - 2:45 pm)
We thank you for your continuous support.

MYXpats Centre

30/09/2021

LATEST UPDATE: HOME QUARANTINE FOR FULLY VACCINATED TRAVELLERS INTO MALAYSIA

The Government of Malaysia has announced that fully vaccinated travellers from overseas now have the option of home quarantine upon arrival in Malaysia.

The travellers can apply for home quarantine at Home Quarantine Application (HQA) Ministry of Health (MOH) portal 7 to 10 days before departure. Please note that the processing charter will be 7 working days and the status can be viewed from the same portal.

However, the application will only be considered if the travellers meet the Home Quarantine Qualifying Criteria.

Please be reminded that the above measures will be reviewed on a regular basis by the Government of Malaysia. Please observe the latest updates on our website from time to time.