Category: Immigration Policy

Malaysia Entry Policy

Entry Specifications :

Cancellation of all COVID-19 entry measures. (visa on arrival is not yet open)

Reference sites: China Airlines, Malaysian Immigration Department, Malaysian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Post-entry quarantine / quarantine measures

  1. All prospective immigrants are required to download and install the MySejahtera software program and fill in their personal details before arriving in Malaysia, so that the Ministry of Health can track their home quarantine status.
  2. All arrivals are required to undergo a neo-canopy test at the airport (including those arriving in West Malaysia for onward flights to East Malaysia and Labuan, and must be quarantined at a nearby quarantine centre/hotel).
  3. Except for diplomatic personnel (diplomatic passport holders only) who are allowed to be quarantined at home, all other arrivals will be quarantined at a quarantine centre or hotel for 14 days at the government's designated quarantine centre or hotel, with Malaysians paying 44% of the cost and foreigners paying the full cost of the quarantine accommodation.
  4. The above-mentioned persons are required to undergo a second neo-coronary pneumonia test at a medical unit designated by the government on the 13th day of quarantine.
  5. With effect from August 1, it will be mandatory for all citizens to wear masks in crowded public places and when using public transport, offenders will be liable to a fine of RM1,000.
  6. For foreigners who have a permit to enter the country from abroad and those who have a permit to enter the country from within the country, please refer to.

A : ENTRY PERMISSION FOR EXPATRIATES WITH AN ACTIVE AND APPROVED PASS APPLICATION WHO ARE ABROAD

No.

Category

Sub-Category

Permission from Immigration Department of Malaysia

PCR Covid-19

Install & Download MySejahtera

Medical Health Screening at Entry Points

Quarantine for 14 days

1.

Expatriate

EP I , II , III &Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)


√

Optional

√

√

√

2.

Professional Visit Pass (PVP)

All

√

Optional

√

√

√

3.

Long Term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP)

Children above 18 years old / Parents / Parents in-law

√

Optional

√

√

√

Note

  1. The Malaysia Government makes a mandatory 14 day quarantine procedure to expatriates returning from abroad at the stipulated Qua rantine Centres set by National Disaster Management Agency(NADMA) and Ministry of Health (MOH) starting 24 July 2020.
  2. All costs shall be borne by the applicants.
  3. Failing to pay all costs or any monies due to the Government of Malaysia, applicant’s active pass will be cancelled, blacklis ted from Immigration system and issued with Notice of ‘Not To Land’ (NTL) for deportation.

B : EXIT AND RETURN PERMISSION FOR EXPATRIATES WITH AN ACTIVE PASS IN MALAYSIA

No

Category

Sub-Category

EXIT FROM MALAYSIA

RETURN TO MALAYSIA

Permission from Immigration Department of Malaysia

PCR Covid-19 
Swab Test

Install & Download MySejahtera

Medical Health Screening at Entry Points

Quarantine for 14 days

1.

Expatriate 
(Active and New Approved Pass Application)

EP I, II , III & Residence
Dependants & Foreign Maids

√

Optional

√

√

√

2.

Professional Visit Pass (PVP)

All

√

Optional

√

√

√

3.

Long Term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP)

Children above 18  years old /  Parents /  Parents in-law

√

Optional

√

√

√

4

ALL Type of Passes

  • Who do not wish to return to Malaysia during RMCO

  • Leaving for good(expiring of pass/shortened pass)

    No Requirement to apply

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    N/A

    Note

    * i ) The Malaysia Government makes a mandatory 14 day quarantine procedure to expatriates returning from abroad at the stipulated Qua rantine Centres set by National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) and Ministry of Health (MOH) starting 24 July 2020. (ii) All costs shall be borne by the applicant. (iii) Failing to pay all costs or any monies due to the Government of Malaysia, applicant’s active pass will be cancelled, blacklisted from Immigration system and issued with Notice of ‘Not To Land’ (NTL) for deportation.

    **Permission to Exit and Return to Malaysia Letter is valid for SIXTY (60) days ONLY and applicant MUST Return to Malaysia within the period with an active Pass.
    IMPORTANT : Permission to Exit and Return to Malaysia will only be considered for the purpose of emergency cases and medical reasons.

    CHECKLIST FOR EXPATRIATES AT ENTRY POINTS

    ₁ : Expatriate Committee (JKE)
    *: For New Approved Pass Application Only
    **: For New Approved Pass Application by Non
    Registered ESD Online Approving Agencies Only

    Philippines Entry Policy

    1. Entry Specifications: 

      1. Dual-citizen Filipinos should hold a valid Philippine passport (travel document), proof of identity or proof of regaining or retaining citizenship.
      2. Holders of expired Re-Entry Permit (RP) or Special Return Certificate (SRC) can enter the Philippines.
      3. Hold a valid visa.

      Travel Documents and Quarantine Measures: 

      1. From December 1, 2022, all passengers are required to complete the electronic travel declaration on the new platform eTravel .
      2. Passengers who have fully vaccinated two doses of vaccine (14 days after vaccination): 

          (1) Prepare proof of vaccination.

          (2) Foreign tourists who hold 9A visas, APEC, and visa-free programs must prepare the following documents:

      • Return/onward flight ticket (according to the maximum stay time granted by the visa).
      • COVID-19 medical insurance with a minimum of US$35,000. (Not necessary, IATF only recommends that passengers prepare according to needs)
      1. Not yet vaccinated/incompletely vaccinated/unable to verify or show vaccination proof status:

          (1) Passengers aged 15 and over must prepare a negative test report in English version of antigen rapid screening within 24 hours before flight departure.

          (2) Passengers who have not provided a pre-flight rapid screening test report must undergo a rapid screening test at the airport upon arrival (the test fee is 600 pesos, and US dollars and credit cards can also be used)

          (3) Passengers under the age of 15 must follow the quarantine regulations of accompanying parents/adults.

          (4) Unaccompanied children and adolescents under the age of 15 who have not been vaccinated should follow the specifications in (1) and (2) of point 3.

      **important hint**

      1. Complete vaccination: Johnson & Johnson vaccine (only 1 dose is required), other vaccines are 14 days after the second dose of vaccine "the next day".
      2. The booster dose (third dose) does not need to be inoculated for 14 days.
      3. For the types of vaccines approved in the Philippines, please refer to the official website of the Philippine FDA . From June 7, 2022, the Philippine government has added a high-end vaccine (Medigen) as one of the approved vaccines.
      4. Certificate of Vaccination Recognized by the Philippines:

          (1) WHO - issued ICV

          (2) VAXCERTPH (Reciprocal agreement country)

          (3) Passengers who are vaccinated locally in the Philippines need to register on VAXCERTPH and obtain a certificate, or obtain a BOQ-approved international version of the vaccination certificate.

          (4) Passengers who have been vaccinated in Taiwan can hold a vaccination record card or a digital COVID-19 health certificate .

      1. For other relevant information, please refer to the official website of the Philippine Immigration Bureau .

    Reference sites: China Airlines, Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs

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