Malaysia's ESD to launch online application features on 1 July to facilitate the expatriate pass process

The new features for employers would allow for the cancellation of passes and a transfer of endorsement.

The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of Malaysia has introduced several new online application features for sub-product services to better facilitate the expatriate pass process for employers.

Starting 1 July 2024 (Monday), these new sub-product features will be implemented in the ESD Online system:

• Amendment of pass information
• Shortening of pass duration
• Cancellation of pass
• Transfer of Endorsement (ToE) / Take-up Balance (TuB)
• Permission to study
• Permission to work at a second location

This digital transformation in the system hopes to enhance the expatriate pass processes for a more efficient and user-friendly experience, the Department said on Thursday (27 June 2024).

With this implementation, physical submission via MYXpats/Immigration front counters for these sub-products will no longer be available, effective on 1 July 2024.

A breakdown of the sub-product features and their respective fees is as follows:

To note, the amounts stated above are solely applicable to the expatriate's (and their dependants) applications, and excludes any other immigration fees.

Public universities and the government/ministries are exempted from any processing fee charges.

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