1. Jockey
2. Volunteers
3. Students under the Exchange/ Mobility/ Industrial Training Program at IPTA/ IPTS/ Public/ Private Schools/ Embassies/ Hotels/ Companies
4. Other categories deemed appropriate by the Director-General of Immigration

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PUSPAL

1.0   INTRODUCTION

1.1       All applications for filming by Foreign Film Production Companies and performances by Foreign Artistes must go through a one-stop application center managed by the responsible Ministry.

2.0   ELIGIBLE APPLICANT CATEGORIES

2.1      Foreign Artistes

 An individual or a group of individuals who are not Malaysian citizens and not permanent residents of Malaysia, who are filmed in a movie or hold a performance.

2.2      Foreign Crew

  An individual or a group of individuals who are not Malaysian citizens and not permanent residents of Malaysia, who are involved in a movie filming or a performance in Malaysia. This includes directors, camera operators, technical staff, makeup    artists, crew, officers, and personnel, as well as any other positions required for a foreign performance and film production.

3.0   APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

3.1      Applicants must be outside of Malaysia when submitting the application.

3.2     Applicants are only allowed to enter Malaysia after obtaining approval for their Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) and Visa with Reference (VDR).

3.3     You can refer to the PUSPAL Guidelines (GPP) for more information regarding the application for Foreign Film Production and Foreign Artiste Performances.

 Link: https://portalpuspal.komunikasi.gov.my/

4.0   APPLICATION PROCEDURES

4.1       Applications must be submitted online to the One-Stop Centre for Foreign Film Production and Foreign Artiste Performances (PUSPAL), Ministry of Communications, using the ePUSPAL Portal via this link:

  https://epuspal.komunikasi.gov.my/login

4.2      Approval for filming and performing by Foreign Artists must be obtained from the PUSPAL before submitting a Visit Pass (Professional) application to the Malaysian Immigration Department.

5.0   FEE

5.1      Performances

• • • • • Foreign Artistes : RM500

        • Foreign Crew : RM90

        • Opera / Circus: RM90

5.2     Film Productions

• • • • • Foreign Artistes : RM90

        • Foreign Crew : RM90

6.0   ADDRESS

6.1    Unit PUSPAL

Cawangan Bahagian Visa, Pas Dan Permit

Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Aras 24, Menara Komunikasi

Lot 4g9, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4

Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan

62100 Putrajaya

Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya

6.2     Bahagian Pembangunan Kandungan

(Unit Permohonan Penggambaran Filem Asing Dan Persembahan Artis Luar Negara (PUSPAL))

Kementerian Komunikasi

Aras 24 & 33, Menara Komunikasi

Lot 4g9, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4

Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan

62100 Putrajaya

Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya

Visit Pass Application (Professional) for this category is issued to foreign nationals who wish to serve as:

1. Religious Teacher (Including Imam of the Mosque)
2. Quran teacher
3. Arabic Language Teacher
4.  

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Applications for Foreign Students who wish to pursue Islamic Studies in Malaysia are as follows:

• Students under the age of 18
• Students 18 years of age and older
• Convert students for all ages

Islamic Student Application Checklist link under 18 years old

Islamic Student Application Checklist Link 18 years and above

TERMS OF APPLICATION

1. Visit Pass (Professional) Applicants must be in the country of origin when the application is made and enter/ come to Malaysia through an Entry Visa issued by the Malaysian Embassy/ Representation in the country of origin.
2. The application must be submitted by the employer/ sponsor/ school
3. The application must be submitted at least one (1) month before the applicant starts serving/ starts studies.

Visit Pass (Ikhtisas) is issued to foreign nationals who wish to work as Hindu Sami (Gurukkal), Sikh Sami (Granthi), Priest, Dharma Teacher, and Carver. TERMS OF APPLICATION

1. Visit Pass (Professional) Applicants must be in the country of origin when the application is made and enter/ come to Malaysia through an Entry Visa issued by the Malaysian Embassy/ Representation in the country of origin.
2. The maximum period allowed is for three (3) years only.
3. Meet the age requirements as follows:

• • 40 years and above for Hindu monks (Gurukkal), Granthi, Dharma Teachers and Priests
  • 35 years and above for religious musicians
  • 30 years and above for religious sculptors

4. Applications must be submitted by the employer/ sponsor/ temple/ Gurdwara/ Tokong
5. The application must be submitted at least one (1) month before the applicant starts working
6. Approval of the application depends on the decision of the Special Committee on Visit Pass (Professional)

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Visit Pass (Professional) for this category is issued to international students studying under Malaysia Bible Seminary.

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Visit Pass (Professional) for this category is issued to international participants who participate in government cooperation programs/ at the invitation of the government/ on government goals.

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