The Expatriate Services Division (ESD), Immigration Department of Malaysia has announced the implementation of ePASS, which will replace the current pass endorsement in physical passports.
Effective 1st March 2025, all approved passes will be issued digitally as ePASS, eliminating the need for physical passport endorsement. This initiative aligns with the government’s efforts to enhance the efficiency of pass issuance and streamline expatriate services.
The following passes will be affected:
i) Employment Pass Category I, II, and III (New & Renewal)
ii) Professional Visit Pass
iii)Dependant Pass
iv) Long Term Social Visit Pass
With this transition, companies and expatriates will benefit from a faster, more convenient, and seamless process. Further details on ePASS issuance and implementation guidelines will be provided in due course.
For any inquiries, please contact +607 233 3019 or email us at expat@irda.com.my.