10 Questions and Answers about Immigration to Malaysia

#MalaysiaImmigration# Introduction Penang has beautiful beaches, a laid-back lifestyle and a historic World Heritage site, making it a great overseas retirement choice destination. Many Chinese people flock to immigrate to Malaysia. When talking about immigration, the first countries that come to mind are European and American countries. Little do they know that various immigrant countries in Asia are quietly rising. At present, the trend of countries in Southeast Asia launching immigration projects is gradually rising, and Malaysia is one of them. For Chinese people, the living conditions in Asia are actually more suitable. Next, Kao.com will analyze 10 questions and answers about Malaysian immigration for you.

1. 10 questions and answers about Malaysian immigration

1. Do I need to have a business or educational background to apply for a Malaysian permanent residence permit (PR)?

No need. The conditions for applying for a permanent residence permit in Malaysia are relatively relaxed. There are no age restrictions, academic qualifications, language, business management background, etc.

2. How long does it take to obtain a permanent residence permit (PR) in Malaysia?

Can be completed within 8-10 months from the date of submission.

3. Can I travel freely to Malaysia with a Malaysian Permanent Resident Card (PR)?

Yes, there are no time and frequency restrictions, traveling between China and Malaysia

4. Do I need to go to Malaysia?

Yes, customers need to go to Malaysia twice. The first time is to set fingerprints at the National Registration Center, and the second time is to go to the National Registration Center to collect the Permanent Residence Certificate (PR).

5. Are there age requirements for applying for a Malaysian Permanent Residence Card (PR)?

Yes, those aged 24-59 can apply. If you are under 23 years old, apply together with your parents.

6. Do I need a visa when going to Malaysia to go through the procedures?

No, customers do not need to enter Malaysia with an entry permit.

7. Are there any corresponding services for going to Malaysia to go through the procedures? Is there any charge?

Services are available, free of charge (your own food and accommodation), airport pick-up, and accompanying customers to go to government agencies to complete relevant procedures

8. You can stay in Malaysia with a Malaysian Permanent Residence Card (PR) Work?

Holding a Malaysian Permanent Residence Card (PR) does not require a work permit to engage in any work in Malaysia. There are no restrictions on registering a Malaysian company and you can do business.

9. Can I enjoy medical treatment in Malaysia with a Malaysian Permanent Resident Card (PR)?

Malaysian Permanent Resident Card (PR) holders enjoy the same medical care as local citizens and can get 95% rebate.

10. Will applying for a Malaysian Permanent Residence Card (PR) affect Chinese nationality?

It does not affect Chinese nationality, career and life in China; it also has a Malaysian permanent residence card (PR)

2.2022 Malay latest entry policy and visa application guide

1. Malaysia has relaxed its entry policy again

1. Starting from May 1, foreign travelers who have been vaccinated against the new crown virus no longer need to undergo a new coronavirus test and are exempted from quarantine!

Passengers who have completed the vaccination will receive: TravelersCard;

Passengers who have not completed the vaccination or have not been vaccinated will receive: 5 days of home quarantine. Order;

2. Malaysia relaxes China’s visa on arrival policy

Entry conditions: Effective from June 1, 2022, Chinese citizens can apply for Malaysian visa on arrival (VOA) at designated ports Applications need to meet the following conditions:

Must be qualified Chinese citizens arriving from Singapore, Thailand, Brunei or Indonesia, and hold a valid visa from any of the above countries.

Only applicable to tourists from the above four countries (third countries) entering Malaysia.

The ports of entry are as follows:

a. Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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c. Penang Bayan Lepas International Airport

d. Johor Bahru Senai International Airport

e. Sabah Kota Kinabalu International Airport

f. Kuching International Airport, Sarawak

g. Langkawi International Airport, Kedah

h. Miri International, Sarawak Airport

i. Selangor Sultan International Airport

3. The latest materials required for entry into Malaysia

Download, register and launch the MySejahtera application;

Insurance policy (not mandatory, but available);

Passport + visa;

Round-trip air ticket (must have 1 air ticket out of Malaysia

48-hour nucleic acid test report;

Complete vaccine certificate;

Hotel reservation, or accommodation address for entry into Malaysia

2. Visa categories available for Malaysia Summary:

1. Malaysia tourist electronic visa (can be affixed)

Required materials: passport home page, passport pages 4-5, 2-inch white background photo;

Visa content: Valid for three months, you can stay for 30 days, and it can be extended every month, and you can stay for 30 days each time;

Suitable scope: People are in the country, and it is easy to leave the country; < /p>

Application cycle: 1 working day

2. Malaysia Business Electronic Visa (can be affixed)

Required materials: Passport homepage, passport pages 4-5 page, 2-inch white background photo, invitation letter;

Visa content: valid for three months, can stay for 30 days, can be extended upon expiration, and can stay for 30 days at a time;

Suitable for joining the group: People are in the country and it is easy to leave the country.

Application period: 1 working day

3. Malaysian work visa (Malaysian 1-year work visa)

Information required for people to apply in China:

1. A clear scan of the first page of the passport (passports require a scanner, scanning with a mobile phone is not possible)

2. Electronic version of a 2-inch white background photo

Application process: First apply for the approval document and add the entry permit electronically. After the approval document is added to the entry permit, mail the original passport + 1 2-inch photo with white background + application form, and then go to the embassy to affix a transit visa icon, wait for notification to apply for a work permit after arriving in Malaysia;

Application period: about 40 working days;

4. Malaysia Visitor Visa

Malaysian Visitor Visa, currently with Tourist visas are the same;

5. Malaysia study visa

Required materials: Passport home page + scan of renewal page + clear electronic photo + clear electronic pdf version of approval document + clear entry permit pdf electronic version;

The Malaysian study visa is a return visa, and the return letter is one of the important application materials for the Malaysian study visa.

The specifications and forms of return visas vary from country to country, but generally as long as you obtain a return visa, it means that you have obtained entry approval. It does not take long to wait for your passport to be sent to the embassy of the country you are going to. You can enter the country with a return visa. The countries that implement return visas mainly include Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, etc.

After students studying in Malaysia receive the admission notice from the school they are applying to, their financial guarantor in Malaysia can apply for a return visa for them. The application materials must be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department for review. After passing the review, international students will obtain a visa issuance permit issued by the Immigration Department, which is a "return visa".

After preparing some materials according to the requirements of the Malaysian Embassy in China, students can receive their visas in about 2 weeks. In this process, the embassy visa office is mainly responsible for issuing application forms, verifying personnel's identities, accepting application materials, and issuing visas, etc. If there are no special reasons, the embassy will complete the visa process for students holding a visa issuance permit.

Such a visa procedure has its advantages. The main decision-making power for visa approval is not at the visa office, so Malaysian international students do not have to worry about interviews and language issues. This is very important for students who have never had visa experience. Loose.

Malaysian Study Visa News

The Immigration Bureau will no longer handle the visa approval letter (eVAL) renewal procedure from July 1, 2022.

Since the eVAL of all international students cannot be updated after July, students who intend to come to Malaysia must ensure that the eVAL they hold must still be valid when they submit their passports to apply for a student visa after entering Malaysia. Since students need to undergo a physical examination after entering the country and submit their passports only after passing the physical examination, our school calls on international students who intend to come to Malaysia to ensure that they come to Malaysia at least two weeks before the eVAL expires to ensure that there is enough time to apply for a student visa and avoid the occurrence of eVAL. Overdue visa application before completing it.

6. Malaysia visa extension:

Application process: first send the passport home page, visa page and stamp

Required information: original passport + 2 5-inch color photo with white background;

Application period: about 5 working days;

Currently it can be extended by one month, three months or half a year;

Remarks: If you apply for a half-year extension, it is basically half-year medical treatment. It may be approved once for half a year, it may be for half a year, or it may be approved once every three months and need to be done twice;