Investor Pass — Investor in Pipeline

2. What is the Investor Pass? The Investor Pass is a multiple-entry visa (MEV) facility introduced for business visitors or foreign investors to facilitate their business activities, particularly for those who have committed to investing in Malaysia through investment agencies or relevant authorities. Investor Pass holders are permitted to enter Malaysia for a period of six (6) months, with the option to extend for an additional six (6) months, subject to the applicants justification and requirements.

3. Who is eligible to apply for the Investor Pass? Business visitors or foreign investors who fall under any of the following three (3) categories are eligible to apply for the Investor Pass: i. New Investor: Potential investors who have not had any investment record in Malaysia. ii. Investor in Pipeline: Potential investors who have been identified as interested in making investments in Malaysia, are currently in negotiations with the Malaysian Government, or have applied to MIDA for project approvals.

4. Who is NOT eligible to apply for the Investor Pass? Investors who already own a company in Malaysia or hold a position as a company director are not eligible to apply, as this falls outside the scope of the Investor Pass policy. Such investors are advised to consider applying for an Employment Pass (EP) or a Professional Visit Pass (PVP), subject to the prevailing requirements and guidelines.

9. What documents do I need to prepare prior to the submission of the Investor Pass application? No Documents Type of Investor New Investor Investor in Pipeline 1 Official invitation document from: - Ministry; or - Government Agency; or - Registration of Company in Malaysia (ROC) Optional Optional 2 Copy Of Passport: All Pages (Full Booklet with Front & Back Pages) with 12 months validity / / 3 Certificate of Incorporation of Parent Company / / 4 Latest Audited Financial Statement of Parent Company n/a / 5 Confirmation document from MIDA Regional Offices/ Malaysian Embassy / High Commission or Consulate General n/a Optional 6 Other documents Optional Optional

10. What additional document is required prior to the submission of the Investor Pass RENEWAL application? No Documents Type of Investor New Investor Investor in Pipeline 1 Document of Contract / Agreement / Letter of Intent / Letter of Project Confirmation / /

10. What is the fee for submitting an Investor Pass application? You can find the fee structure for the Investor Pass submission below: i. Investor Pass Application Processing Fee: Xpats Gateway Application Fee Fee With SST (8%) Investor Pass RM 1,200.00 RM 1,296.00 ii. Investor Pass Immigration Fee: Pass Fee: RM 90.00 (6 months) Process Fee: RM 500.00 *Visa Fee: Amount is as per applicants Nationality *Visa Table Link: https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/perkhidmatan-utama/visa/kadar-bayaran-visa/ Example: Approved Duration Currency 6 Months Investor Pass Fee RM 90 Processing Fee RM 500 Visa (If applicable) RM 30 Total RM 620

2. What is the Investor Pass? The Investor Pass is a multiple-entry visa (MEV) facility introduced for business visitors or foreign investors to facilitate their business activities, particularly for those who have committed to investing in Malaysia through investment agencies or relevant authorities. Investor Pass holders are permitted to enter Malaysia for a period of six (6) months, with the option to extend for an additional six (6) months, subject to the applicants justification and requirements.

13. Is the applicant eligible to bring a dependant/apply for a Dependant Pass? No, applicants are not eligible to bring a dependant or apply for a Dependant Pass.

PASS ENDORSEMENT, ePASS 1. What is the ePASS? The ePASS, introduced in December 2022, is an electronic pass issued for approved applications (Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Long Term Social Visit Pass, Professional Visit Pass). 2. What is the purpose of the ePASS? The purpose of the ePASS is to ease the endorsement process and reduce the number of pages used in the Passport. 3. What is the process to have my ePASS completely endorsed? There are two options for the ePASS endorsement Option 1: Endorsement of ePASS via the Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 i. Applicant obtains the Approval Letter for Investor Pass. ii. Applicant to obtain Visa with Reference (VDR) if applicable. iii. Applicant purchases the necessary flight ticket for the purpose of entry into Malaysia. iv. Applicant initiates Endorsement submission via Xpats Gateway and uploads the required documents as per checklist. v. Submit the Endorsement application. vi. Immigration processes the Endorsement application. vii. Applicant completes the payment for the Endorsement. viii. Applicant may enter Malaysia and proceed to ESC KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 for the ePASS endorsement. No appointment needed. ix. Applicant obtains the ePASS. x. If applicant is unable to obtain the ePASS endorsement at ESC KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 due to unforeseen circumstances, the location of the ePASS endorsement must be changed to Others point of entry. xi. If applicant is unable to be present at ESC KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 as per the flight date submitted, applicant must contact Immigration at ppp_invest@imi.gov.my to request for the application to be returned. After receiving the returned application, the company can resubmit the endorsement request by changing the details of entry to Others point of entry. Option 2: Endorsement of ePASS via Online (Xpats Gateway) i. Applicant obtains the Approval Letter for Investor Pass. ii. Applicant to obtain Visa with Reference (VDR) if applicable. iii. Applicant may enter Malaysia via any entry point (air, land or sea). iv. Applicant initiates Endorsement submission via Xpats Gateway and upload the required documents as per checklist. v. Submit the Endorsement application. vi. Immigration processes the Endorsement application. vii. Applicant completes the payment for the Endorsement. viii. The ePASS will be endorsed via Xpats Gateway and a button to generate the ePASS will appear in the user account. 4. I have selected to endorse my Investor Pass at the ESC KLIA Terminal 1 / Terminal 2. However, I have mistakenly exited the Arrival Area and am no longer able to go to the ESC counter. How do I proceed with my Investor Pass endorsement? In this situation, applicants must contact us to inform us that they have exited the arrival area and are no longer allowed to re-enter. Hence, MYXpats officers will return the applications for them to update accordingly and resubmit for processing. However, if MYXpats officers do not receive any information from the applicant, the application will be returned after three (3) days from the flight arrival date into Malaysia. 5. How long will the processing of ePASS take after payment is made? Upon payment, it will take one (1) working day for the ePASS to be processed and reflected in the Xpats Gateway. 6. Is the ePASS a valid document to be shown when entering or exiting Malaysia? Applicants can enter and exit Malaysia using the ePASS with a valid passport registered on the ePASS. 7. Is the ePASS valid to be shown upon entry at the Malaysian airport? Yes, it is valid to be shown upon entry at the Malaysian airport. 8. Is it possible for an applicant with an ePASS to travel within Malaysia without a passport? No, the ePASS must always be presented together with the applicants passport.

2. What is the Investor Pass? The Investor Pass is a multiple-entry visa (MEV) facility introduced for business visitors or foreign investors to facilitate their business activities, particularly for those who have committed to investing in Malaysia through investment agencies or relevant authorities. Investor Pass holders are permitted to enter Malaysia for a period of six (6) months, with the option to extend for an additional six (6) months, subject to the applicants justification and requirements.

12. How long does it take to process and approve the Investor Pass application? Once all required documents have been submitted, all applications will be processed within five (5) working days.

14. Can an applicant apply for a Visa with Reference together when submitting the application? An application for a Visa with Reference can be made upon receiving the pass approval from the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Applicants will be notified in the system upon approval of the application, together with the Approval Letter and VDR (Visa Dengan Rujukan) Letter.

17. Can I change my Investor Pass to other type of passes? Investor Pass holders can convert their current pass to other long-term passes issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia subject to approval.

18. When can I submit a renewal application? Applicants may submit a renewal application through the Xpats Gateway THREE (3) month before the pass expiry.

19. Once I receive a notification to make payment, how long is the duration given for me to complete it? Applicants may complete the payment within six (6) months from the date of notification issuance.

20. How long is the validity of the Approval Letter? The Approval Letter is valid for six (6) months from the date of issuance. Applicants must complete the payment within the given period, or the approval will be revoked.

PASS ENDORSEMENT, ePASS 1. What is the ePASS? The ePASS, introduced in December 2022, is an electronic pass issued for approved applications (Employment Pass, Dependent Pass, Long Term Social Visit Pass, Professional Visit Pass). 2. What is the purpose of the ePASS? The purpose of the ePASS is to ease the endorsement process and reduce the number of pages used in the Passport. 3. What is the process to have my ePASS completely endorsed? There are two options for the ePASS endorsement Option 1: Endorsement of ePASS via the Expatriate Satellite Centre (ESC) KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 i. Applicant obtains the Approval Letter for Investor Pass. ii. Applicant to obtain Visa with Reference (VDR) if applicable. iii. Applicant purchases the necessary flight ticket for the purpose of entry into Malaysia. iv. Applicant initiates Endorsement submission via Xpats Gateway and uploads the required documents as per checklist. v. Submit the Endorsement application. vi. Immigration processes the Endorsement application. vii. Applicant completes the payment for the Endorsement. viii. Applicant may enter Malaysia and proceed to ESC KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 for the ePASS endorsement. No appointment needed. ix. Applicant obtains the ePASS. x. If applicant is unable to obtain the ePASS endorsement at ESC KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 due to unforeseen circumstances, the location of the ePASS endorsement must be changed to Others point of entry. xi. If applicant is unable to be present at ESC KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 as per the flight date submitted, applicant must contact Immigration at ppp_invest@imi.gov.my to request for the application to be returned. After receiving the returned application, the company can resubmit the endorsement request by changing the details of entry to Others point of entry. Option 2: Endorsement of ePASS via Online (Xpats Gateway) i. Applicant obtains the Approval Letter for Investor Pass. ii. Applicant to obtain Visa with Reference (VDR) if applicable. iii. Applicant may enter Malaysia via any entry point (air, land or sea). iv. Applicant initiates Endorsement submission via Xpats Gateway and upload the required documents as per checklist. v. Submit the Endorsement application. vi. Immigration processes the Endorsement application. vii. Applicant completes the payment for the Endorsement. viii. The ePASS will be endorsed via Xpats Gateway and a button to generate the ePASS will appear in the user account. 4. I have selected to endorse my Investor Pass at the ESC KLIA Terminal 1 / Terminal 2. However, I have mistakenly exited the Arrival Area and am no longer able to go to the ESC counter. How do I proceed with my Investor Pass endorsement? In this situation, applicants must contact us to inform us that they have exited the arrival area and are no longer allowed to re-enter. Hence, MYXpats officers will return the applications for them to update accordingly and resubmit for processing. However, if MYXpats officers do not receive any information from the applicant, the application will be returned after three (3) days from the flight arrival date into Malaysia. 5. How long will the processing of ePASS take after payment is made? Upon payment, it will take one (1) working day for the ePASS to be processed and reflected in the Xpats Gateway. 6. Is the ePASS a valid document to be shown when entering or exiting Malaysia? Applicants can enter and exit Malaysia using the ePASS with a valid passport registered on the ePASS. 7. Is the ePASS valid to be shown upon entry at the Malaysian airport? Yes, it is valid to be shown upon entry at the Malaysian airport. 8. Is it possible for an applicant with an ePASS to travel within Malaysia without a passport? No, the ePASS must always be presented together with the applicants passport.