The government of Malaysia has streamlined expatriate application processes to enhance the overall customer experience without compromising national security. The document requirements for Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications have been simplified. Effective 16 August 2024, the general documents required for each PVP application have been reduced from 13 items to 6.

A Professional Visit Pass (PVP) is granted to foreign talents with acceptable professional qualifications or skills. They can enter the country and provide services or undergo practical training with a Malaysian company on behalf of an overseas company temporarily, for up to 12 months. PVP holders are not entitled to apply for a Dependant Pass.

The six specific documents required are:

Copy of Passport: All Pages (with 6 empty pages)

Application Letter from Sponsor

Bonds

Personal Bond (All nationalities EXCEPT Chinese and Bangladeshi)
Security Bond (Chinese and Bangladeshi nationalities ONLY)

Letter of Award (LOA) / Contract

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (if applicable)

Supporting Documents (if applicable)

For purpose of installation, maintenance and repair of machinery or installation of new product
For external expert in mining activities
For aeroplane simulator tester
For hotels receiving Student Under Practical Training application

The following documents are obsolete now and are not required anymore:

Bank Guarantee
Offer Letter
Acceptance Letter
Job Description
Working Schedule
Academic Certificate
Updated Resume