Malaysia: How to Submit & Check Re-Entry PLKS Application Status

Many of you may know that Malaysia Immigration requires an approval letter from DG Immigration before entry to the Malaysian border to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

In Sep. 2020 they launch the website MyTravelpass to submit your entry or exit application before your travel plan, in 1st phase they only allow temporary Employment Visa holders, MM2H & who have Spouse Visa, later on, they extended it to all Visa & Work Permit holder but approvals are limited case to case basis. 

MyTravelPass program ended on 31/03/2022 and was replaced with Re-entry PLKS on the 12th of April 2022, follow the guide below to submit your re-entry PLKS application.

so let's start...

Re-entry PLKS Application Guidelines

All employers who wish to bring back stranded workers in their home countries due to the Covid-19 pandemic have to submit Re-entry Pass Lewatan Kerja Sementara (PLKS) application, only expired permit holders whose permits are expired between 18 March 2020 to 15 April 2022 and foreign worker are outside Malaysia during that period. Foreign workers who are in Malaysia during that period and completed the renewal of PLKS are not eligible to apply, the application period is until 30 June 2022.

1. APPLICATION PROCESS

• Application should be made by the EMPLOYER.
• Application to be made through online https://mtp.imi.gov.my/reEntryPLKS/main.
• Applicant needs to provide the following documents:-
  1. Official application letter from employer;
  2. Front page of the foreign worker’s passport (passport must be valid);
  3. SSM e-info;
  4. Employer’s Identity Card;
  5. Foreign worker’s Vaccination certificate;

All documents must be uploaded in the form of ✶pdf not exceeding 250kb each✶

2. BEFORE TRAVELLING TO MALAYSIA

1.Foreign worker must undergo COVID-19 PCR test three (3) days or 72 hours before departure to Malaysia;

2.Foreign worker must completely vaccinated prior to enter Malaysia;

3. It is compulsory to download and install “MySejahtera” mobile application before departure.

3. UPON ARRIVAL IN MALAYSIA

a. Foreign worker must present passport and MTP Approval during immigration clearance at Point of Entry;
b. Foreign worker will be subjected to health screening at the Point of Entry;
c. Foreign workers will be subjected to the quarantine period set by the relevant agency and cost shall be fully borne by employer;
d. All entry of foreign workers are subjected to current immigration procedures, rules and regulation during immigration clearance at point of entry. Failure to comply will be denied entry.

3. AT THE POINT OF CHECK-IN TO MALAYSIA

Upon arrival in Malaysia, foreign worker needs to comply to the following procedures :-

1. Foreign worker must present passport and Re-Entry PLKS Approval during immigration clearance at Point of Entry.
2. Foreign worker will be subjected to health screening at the Point of Entry.
3. Foreign workers will be subjected to the quarantine period set by the relevant agency and cost shall be fully borne by employer.
4. All entry of foreign workers are subjected to current immigration procedures, rules and regulation during immigration clearance at point of entry. Failure to comply will be denied entry.

1. Please take note that entry into Malaysia is subject to approval and Immigration vetting. The approval is not given automatically.
2. Any errors in the information entered by the applicant cannot be amended and the applicant must re-submit the application.
3. Please be aware that any false reports/statements/representations are an offence under section 56(1)(f) Immigration Act 1959/63.
4. The application will be processed within 14 working days. Application status can be checked online at https://mtp.imi.gov.my/reEntryPLKS/semakan.
5. Any enquiries could be made online at http://eapp.imi.gov.my/spo.
6. Any changes in the decisions are subject to a current government directive.
7. All recruitment of foreign workers upon arrival at the immigration checkpoint must be made by the employers/representative of the employers/agency appointed by the employers.
8. All appointments with the Immigration Department of Malaysia are done via SistemTemujanjiOnline (STO) at http://sto.imi.gov.my/e-temujanji/.

Submit Re-entry PLKS Application

To submit your application you have to prepare the following list of documents to proceed with submission.

1. Official application letter from employer; View Sample
2. Frontpage of the foreign worker’s passport & latest Visit Pass(Temporary Employment);
3. Latest exit stamp; View Sample
4. Vaccination Digital Certificate Issued by the Health Ministry Must be in English/Malay 
5. SSM e-info; (Company_Profile); View Sample
6. Employer’s Identity Card;
7. Contract / Letter of Award for the construction sector;
8. The current contract for the cleaning service sector.

If you have prepared all the above documents let's go to submit your application.

1. Go to https://mtp.imi.gov.my/reEntryPLKS/main & Click Re-Entry PLKS.



Now made selections from the drop-down:
    1. Select Sub-Category Foreign Worker or Maid.
    2. Select the Sector from the list as per the work permit.
    3. Travel Description


2. Fill up the employer/sponsor information.
   
   
   If Re-entry Application is for Foreign Worker Select Company & for Maid Click Individual.
   
   
3. Input company ROC, Company Name, Contact Person, Address, Mobile number & email address.
     
4. Finally, input the worker detail and upload the documents.
   
   
   
   
5. Fill up the form & upload all the documents 1 by 1:
   
   

1. Passport Frontpage;
2. Work Permit (applicable to expired permit as well);
3. Exit/Entry Stamp;
4. Vaccination Certificate/Passport (Starting from 29 Sep 2021);
5. Employer Letter;
6. Employer IC Front & Back;
7. & SSM e-info.
   
   

If you have more than 1 applicant then you have to select the 2nd applicant check box to enter the data 2nd applicant (worker) data & upload supporting documents but make sure you have mentioned all the worker names on the employer letter & you have to upload separate supporting documents for each applicant (worker).

You can merge the files into one (i.e passport & entry stamp into 1 PDF or JPG file if you facing attachment files are exceed the limit allowed by the Re-Entry PLKS Portal

If you are fine with your application accept the terms & conditions by clicking the check box at bottom of the form and submit. 

That's it we have done it. :)

you will receive an email confirmation that looks like this:

A confirmation email of the Re-Entry PLKS application

I will suggest you keep your eyes on your inbox, where you will find the reply within 14 working days. 

Email confirmation something looks like this:

If your application got rejected they will let you know the reason for rejection, in our case, they said "you are from a country where COVID-19 cases are more than 150K" & if you get approved you will receive the following letter attached in the approval email or you can download the letter from Re-entry PLKS portal by going to Check Application Status.

Things to Note:

1. This entry permit is only applicable for PLKS holders who have expired from 18 March 2020 only.

2. This permission letter is only valid until 30 June 2022.

3. Foreign workers from countries who require a visa to enter Malaysia must obtain a visa at the High Commission/Embassy Malaysia before travelling.

4. Arriving employees must comply with all conditions related to Covid-19.

5. Employers must conduct the PLKS coordination process immediately at the Foreign Workers Division, Immigration Office according to the address of the employer.

6. The Immigration Office (Entrance Control) must refer the case to the State Immigration Office according to the employer's address for the purpose of PLKS coordination.

7. Please present this entry clearance letter upon arrival.

How to Check Re-Entry PLKS/MTP Application Status

1. Goto https://mtp.imi.gov.my/reEntryPLKS/semakan

2. Enter application #

          Or

3. Passport # 

4. Choose the Nationality of the applicant & finally click the SEARCH button.

Hurray! You can see that the following application has been approved :) and he got the approval we have shared above. 

If your long term pass visit/employment pass expired refer to Malaysia Embassy Visa Service to get a re-entry Visa (keep in mind re-entry visa fee is applicable as per schedule)

That's it for today, let us know if you have any questions or need help submitting your MyTravelPass application or to help you check your application status. 

Peace & Blessing :)

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Ishtiaq Ahmad on April 12, 2021