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PROFESSIONAL VISITOR PASS – EXPERT (PLIK-PAKAR)
INTRODUCTION
The Immigration Department of Malaysia is responsible for processing Professional Visitor Pass-Expert applications from government agencies and private companies to bring in foreign technical experts (Technical Expert) to undertake employment under the Professional Visitor Pass (PVP) for a maximum period of 12 months.
Professional Visitor Pass-Expert applications for the states of Sabah and Sarawak are evaluated through a Committee designated by the respective state.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- 1. Applicants for the Professional Visitor Pass-Expert must enter after obtaining pass approval using a Visa With Reference (VDR) or an approval letter for countries that do not require a visa.
- 2. Entry is only allowed for one (1) purpose / contract / project at any one time.
- 3. For Professional Visitor Pass-Expert Category 1 (Expert Transfer) and Category 2 (Research) applications, the applicant must have an original employer abroad and the salary must be paid by the original employer.
- 4. Professional Visitor Pass-Expert holders must leave the country after the program or the authorized pass duration expires, except for extension applications.
- 5. Professional Visitor Pass-Expert holders whose 12-month approval period has expired must leave the country (return home).
- 6. THERE IS NO PROVISION for long-term passes for spouses, dependents, and Foreign Domestic Helpers (FDH) for Professional Visitor Pass-Expert holders throughout their duration of stay in Malaysia.
APPLICATION CHANNEL & CATEGORIES
Professional Visitor Pass-Expert applications must be submitted online through the portal website
https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/
The categories for the Professional Visitor Pass-Expert are as follows:
- 1. Technical Expert
- 2. Research
- 3. Practical training / Industrial Training (Internship)
- 4. Volunteers who receive support from relevant agencies in Malaysia
- 5. Participants involved in exhibitions / expos who receive support / confirmation from recognized relevant agencies in Malaysia.
Application Checklist for Professional Visitor Pass-Expert
Please download the checklist here:
Download Professional Visitor Pass-Expert Checklist (PDF)
- 1. An application letter from the company in Malaysia containing information on the expatriate to be brought in (name, passport-sized photo, passport no., position, description and scope of duties in Malaysia, work schedule in Malaysia, duration of work in Malaysia, total duration of pass requested).
- 2. A copy of all passport pages (must have at least six (6) empty pages).
- 3. Personal Bond or Security Bond (for all nationalities).
- 4. A copy of the employment contract / letter of award (LoA) (if applicable).
- 5. A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the company and the educational institution abroad for students undergoing industrial / practical training at the relevant company.
- 6. A copy of the support letter from the approving or regulatory agency (if applicable) including a confirmation letter from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department for the purpose of installation, maintenance, and repair of new machinery.
Additional Notes:
- i. All related documents / correspondence must be signed by the company director listed in the ‘Letter of Undertaking’ (LOU) form.
- ii. Employers / employer representatives must submit additional documents if required according to current directives.
- iii. Only applications received in full/complete will be processed.
