How long can the person stay, can the programme be extended or repeated, and what happens when it ends?
The general PVP maximum is twelve months, but factory or hotel training is limited to six months, and MIDA hotel training is expressly non-renewable. A qualifying shorter PVP can use the MIDA remaining-period extension, requested at least thirty days before expiry, without exceeding twelve months. A valid PVP holder may apply to convert to EP after shortening, subject to separate employer application and EP approval.
See recorded sources
Limits of the record- Do not apply the general remaining-period extension to non-renewable hotel training or infer EP eligibility from trainee status.
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
Professional Visitor Pass-Expert applications must be submitted online through the portal website
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
Applicants for the Professional Visitor Pass-Expert must enter after obtaining pass approval using a Visa With Reference (VDR) or an approval letter for countries that do not require a visa.
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
The Immigration Department of Malaysia is responsible for processing Professional Visitor Pass-Expert applications from government agencies and private companies to bring in foreign technical experts (Technical Expert) to undertake employment under the Professional Visitor Pass (PVP) for a maximum period of 12 months.
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
Professional Visitor Pass-Expert holders must leave the country after the program or the authorized pass duration expires, except for extension applications.
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
Professional Visitor Pass-Expert holders whose 12-month approval period has expired must leave the country (return home).
- PVP-Expert requirements and checklist
Professional Visitor Pass-Expert applications for the states of Sabah and Sarawak are evaluated through a Committee designated by the respective state.
- Factory/hotel training maximum
Application for a Visit Pass (Professional) to undergo training at a factory or hotel only applicable for a period not exceeding six months.
- June 2026 PVP procedures E-F
E. EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPLICATION
All applications for PVP received by MIDA will be evaluated through MIDA Expatriate
System via Xpats Gateway System.
F. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Sponsor Registration - Malaysian sponsors (companies registered in Malaysia)
must register on the InvestMalaysia Portal if they have not already done so
(Appendix 1).
Online Application Submission - Application should be made by Malaysian
sponsors online through MIDA Expatriate System via Xpats Gateway
System. Applications must be submitted prior to the applicant's entry into the
country.
2. Requirements – The sponsors must submit the application with complete
information and upload all required documents based on the checklist.
Any incomplete applications will not be considered and the sponsoring
company may resubmit the application with the requested information.
3. Client Charter - processed within 15 working days (including Immigration
work process), subject to application completeness.
4. Approval and Issuance - company will receive the digital approval notification
for the PVP application and is responsible for applying for a visa either through
the Malaysian Embassy/High Commission, Consulate General, or via eVisa (for
countries that require a visa).
5. Entry to Malaysia - The technical experts should only enter Malaysia after PVP
approval to avoid complications and violations of the Immigration regulations.
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6. The final approval and PVP endorsement are subject to the requirements and
conditions of The Immigration Act 1959/1963.
7. Processing Fees (exclude 8% SST):
a) MIDA – RM1,200.00 is applicable for each PVP application;
b) Immigration Department – RM180.00/RM360.00 (pass issuance) + visa
fee (range between RM6.00 – RM50.00).
- MIDA June 2026 FAQ D2
2. Who is eligible to apply for a The following criteria and guidelines apply to PVP
PVP through MIDA? applications submitted through MIDA:
No Criteria & Guidelines PVP
1 Applications submitted by the /
companies registered in Malaysia and
approved by MIDA in the following
sectors:
a) Manufacturing Sector – with
Manufacturing License (ML)/
Interim Approval Letter/ Letter
of Exemption from ML (ICA10);
i. All sub-sectors
b) Selected Services Sector – with
MIDA Incentive/ Status/ Grant;
ii. Selected services sectors:
- Operational Headquarters
(OHQ)
- Regional Distribution
Centre (RDC)
- International Procurement
Centre (IPC)
- Principle Hub (PH)
- Global Operation Hub
- Representative Office /
Regional Office (RE/RO)
- R&D company
- Hotel & Tourism Projects
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- Technical & Vocational
Training Institutions &
Other Services
- Medical Device Testing
Laboratory
iii. Other services (with MIDA
incentives):
- Oil & Gas Services
- Clean Technology &
Environment
Management)
- Integrated Logistics
Services (ILS)
- Integrated Market Support
(IMS)
- Central Utility Facilities
(CUF)
- Cold Chain Facilities
(CCF)
- Premium Outlets
2 Services - Provide services or /
undergo training with a company
registered in Malaysia on behalf of
an overseas entity, with the following
categories:
a) Category I: Expertise Transfer
b) Category II: Research
c) Category III: Training at
companies registered in
Malaysia (in sectors under
MIDA’s purview)
d) Category IV: Volunteers
e) Category V: Exhibitors under
regulation of Malaysia
Convention & Exhibition Bureau
(MyCEB)
f) Category VI: Student Internship*
under companies registered in
Malaysia (in sectors under
MIDA’s purview)
(*) must be relevant to the
applicant’s education
background
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3 Additional criteria for hotel trainees in /
companies carrying out hotel and
tourism projects under MIDA’s
purview:
a) Only for hotels rated 4 star and
above.
b) Hotels rated 3 stars may apply
but restricted to only Indonesian
trainees.
c) Limited to 25 trainees at any
given time.
d) Maximum duration allowed is for
only six (6) months and non-
renewable.
e) The trainee can only apply once
for training in any hotel in
Malaysia.
4 Duration of stay – Allowed for a /
maximum of 12 months or as applied
(whichever is lower); and is restricted
to one contract or project at a time.
No extension is allowed beyond 12
months.
5 Employment status - Must be /
currently employed by overseas
companies (headquarters/ affiliates/
technical provider/ vendor
companies).
6 Employment Restriction - The pass is /
restricted under the Malaysian
sponsoring company and the PVP
holders are NOT allowed to work for
other companies in Malaysia.
7 Immigration status – Must not be on /
the Immigration Department of
Malaysia ‘s Suspect List or Blacklist
(SLBL).
8 Passport Validity - Must possess a /
passport with validity period of not less
than 12 months (Full Booklet with
Front & Back Pages with at least 6
empty pages).
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9 Dependant - PVP holders are NOT /
entitled to apply for Dependant Pass.
10 JTK approval under Section 60(k) of /
the Employment Act 1955.
12 Academic qualification in related field; /
● Certificate; or
● Diploma; or
● Degree (and above)
13 Working experience in related field, /
for at least:
● Certificate – 7 years; or
● Diploma – 5 years; or
● Degree (and above) – 3 years
- MIDA June 2026 FAQ D8
8. Can PVP holder extend Yes. A PVP extension application may be submitted at
their pass if the approved least 30 days before the expiry of the existing PVP. The
duration is less than 12 extension will be considered for the remaining period ONLY,
months? provided that the combined duration of the existing and
extended PVP does not exceed 12 months in total.
- MIDA June 2026 FAQ D9
9. Are PVP holders permitted Yes. The PVP holders are permitted to convert their PVP
to convert to EP while in to EP, subject to;
Malaysia?
a) The individual is currently holding a valid PVP;
b) PVP pass must be shortened at the Unit PLIK (ESD
Level 3), Immigration Department of Malaysia,
Putrajaya;
c) The EP application to be submitted by company
(employer) to MIDA [Kindly refer: A. General
Information (No. 3)].
