Malaysia: Updates for Long-Term Pass Holders 

Key points

• Long-Term Pass holders will no longer require approval to enter Malaysia beginning 1 Nov 2021 

Overview

The Malaysian government announced that Long-Term Pass holders will no longer be required to obtain approval to enter Malaysia beginning 1 Nov 2021. To qualify, the traveler’s Pass must be valid at the time of entry. Categories that do not require approval are best 
found here.  

Categories that require approval include: 

• Social Visits;
• Business Visits / Short-Term Business Travelers;
• Any existing Malaysian Long-Term Pass that has already expired; and
• Any new applications for Malaysian Long-Term Pass (where the Pass itself is not yet endorsed into the passport) 

Entry requirements will remain in place for all. Arrivals to Malaysia will still be required to: 

• Provide a negative COVID PCR test result no more than 72 hours upon arrival; and 
• Undergo quarantine for seven days (for fully vaccinated) and 10 days (for not vaccinated) 

What’s Changed?  

Malaysia has announced a list of Long-Term Pass Holders that will not be required to obtain approval to enter the country beginning 1 Nov 2021. This change will allow certain Long-Term Pass Holders to enter the country under fewer restrictions. Travelers holding short-term passes will still be required to request approval before entering Malaysia.