The Malaysia’s MYXpats Centre, a division within the Immigration Department’s Expatriate Services Section, has revealed an increase in the costs to file visas starting September 1, 2024. This adjustment impacts numerous important visa types, such as the Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, Long Term Social Visit Pass, and Dependent Pass.
Expense rises across types – Employment Pass (EP): The cost to file a form will go from MYR 800 to MYR 2,000. Professional Visit Pass (PVP): The expense will jump from MYR 800 to MYR 1,200. Long-Term Social Visit Pass: The cost will increase from MYR 450 to MYR 500. Dependent Pass: The updated rate will be MYR 500, an increase from the previous MYR 450.
According to the report, the Employment Pass permits workers from abroad to be employed in Malaysia, valid for a maximum of 60 months and connected to their work agreement. Applicants can seek out a Dependent Pass for immediate family members, encompassing spouses and kids who are younger than 18. This is the Professional Visit Pass crafted for foreign experts possessing the necessary qualifications, who arrive in Malaysia for a temporary stay to offer their services or to gain training from a Malaysian firm for a period not exceeding one year.
Malaysia Aviation Group plans to scale back its flight operations by 20% throughout the year due to a lack of aircraft, workers, and components. This decrease in capacity is expected to impact both domestic travel and flights throughout Southeast Asia, North Asia, Australia, and various other areas. The organization is committed to maintaining reliable timetables and providing the best possible travel experience for its customers.
The Extended Social Visit Visa is given to people staying for a minimum of six months, with the option for it to be renewed. Spouses of Malaysian nationals from other countries are eligible for this visa for a duration of up to five years, as long as they satisfy specific conditions and are able to participate in business or job-related activities without having to transition to an Employment Pass.
Besides tweaking the costs, the Immigration Department has made its processes more efficient by cutting down the time it takes to handle applications to just three working days for companies in Tier 1, Tier 2, and the Critical Sector, with the goal of speeding up the approval of applications from overseas workers.