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

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