05 December 2025

Malaysia introduces new exit requirements for foreign nationals

The Malaysian immigration authorities recently issued a reminder to employers regarding their obligation to shorten expatriates' passes prior to their permanent departure from the country. In addition, employers are now required to submit online Exit Clearances for Employment Passes (EP) and Professional Visit Passes (PVP) processed by the Expatriate Services Division (ESD), and for EP passes processed by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), if the passes were not shortened or renewed before expiry.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Full text of Tax Alert

Document ID: 2025-2434