MD Company
MD Company
MD Company
Declaration of FKW Headcount
- Click ‘Login’ eXpats
- Go to FKW Headcount
- Once submitted, application will be automatically approved
- If you require consultation before applying for FKW Headcount, kindly email to [email protected]
APPROVAL (9 WORKING DAYS)
- SUBMITTAL OF FKW APPLICATION AND PAYMENT
Companies need to submit their FKW application including the full payment online. - THE VERIFICATION PROCESS
MDEC will verify the applicant(s) details with the completed documents. - A DECISION IS MADE BY MDEC & IMMIGRATION
MDEC & Immigration either approves or rejects the application. - AN APPROVAL/REJECTION LETTER IS ISSUED
MDEC will then issue an approval letter/rejection letter via the Expats system.
ENDORSEMENT (3 WORKING DAYS)
- ONLINE SUBMISSION
- For Employment Pass category I and II (EPI & II) and applicants currently is/are abroad
- Companies MUST submit online endorsement and make payment (Immigration fees) at least five (5) working days PRIOR to the applicant’s entry to Malaysia. This requirement applies to all NEW applications.
- For Employment Pass category III (EPIII) and applicant(s) currently is/are abroad
- Companies MUST submit online endorsement and make payment ONCE the applicant has entered Malavsia.
- For Employment Pass category I, Il and III (EPI, EPIl and EPIII) and applicant(s) currently is/are in Malaysia
- Companies MUST submit online endorsement and make payment IMMEDIATELY.
- PASS STICKER COLLECTION
- Employment pass category I and Il and applicant (s) currently is/are abroad
- Upon arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the Immigration Department will issue a pass sticker at the ESD Satellite Centre (ESC), KLIAl and its will be affixed immediately.
Applicants to bring the required documents such as approval and confirmation letters for pass sticker issuance - Employment Pass :
- Category III and applicants currently is/are abroad.
- Category I, Il and III and applicants currently is/are in Malaysia
- The Immigration Department at the Expats Service Centre will issue a pass sticker and it MUST be affixed to the original passport within five (5) working days after receiving the notification from Expats system.
Once obtained approval:
Please refer to checklist before submission to ensure all documents are in place.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your company must be an Malaysia Digital (MD) Company. You can refer to this website to find out more information on Malaysia Digital. If your company is an Malaysia Digital (MD) Company, you will receive an introductory e-mail to subscribe to our services. For Non Malaysia Digital (MD) Company, kindly log in at
https://www.expats.com.my/nonmscReference Visa is to be collected from the origin country. However, you may collect Reference Visa from other countries provided you are allowed to enter the respective country.
Normally it takes 3 to 5 days. The turnaround time for processing depends greatly on respective Malaysian Embassy/Consulate General/High Commission.Kindly contact them directly for further clarification.
As of now, all citizens are allowed to apply for the Employment Pass (EP). However, approval from Ministry Of Home Affairs, Malaysia is required for Israel citizen to enter Malaysia.
There is no minimum age requirement.
For the Authorized Person, application status is available in the Expats system. Kindly login Expats. For others, you may check the status of your application with your company Authorized Person.
The validity is six (6) months.
A dependent has an option either to enter Malaysia together with main applicant/Employment Pass holder or to enter individually after main applicant is in Malaysia.
Kindly refer to Immigration Payment.
Company is responsible to cancel the Employment Pass of the FKW as follows:
i. Initiate cancellation process via the Expats system
ii. Submit the original passport and other documents to Expats service Centre kindly refer to the cancellation checklist, Checklist for Cancellation of Passes
The improvement in the process is part of effort in supporting the government initiative to improve the efficiency of obtaining permits for expatriates working in Malaysia. This will help to expedite the hiring process for the companies.
Companies no longer required to go through Projection/Headcount approval process and the submission of projection number will be automatically approved. Company may proceed to apply for the passes accordingly and processing time will be significantly reduced.
Your initial application for the Projection/Headcount will be automatically forfeited. For the interest of capturing latest information, you may proceed to resubmit the latest projection number with relevant justification and continue with the application for the passes. MDEC will process application for the passes immediately as per our committed SLA.
You may need to update your projection number with relevant justifications prior to the application for the passes. Please reach out to our Expats Service Centre for assistance.
There is no new or additional requirement, but company is expected to adhere with relevant criteria, rules and regulations such as Immigration Act 1969. Monitoring of the passes usage will be performed on continuous basis to ensure relevant compliance and any non-compliance is subject to cancellation of the passes.