Electronic Pass (ePASS)
Malaysia's digital solution for Employment Pass and related passes renewal. Download your ePASS from the ESD Online System - no more physical stickers required for renewals.
Introduction of Electronic Pass (ePASS)
For Renewal of Employment Pass and Its Related Passes
Digital Innovation
Government's digitalisation initiative
In line with the Government's aspiration towards digitalisation, effective 1 December 2022, the Immigration Department of Malaysia introduces the ePASS for Employment Pass and its related passes for RENEWAL purposes.
Company assigned may sign into the ESD Online System (esd.imi.gov.my/portal/) to download the said Employment Pass and its related passes as an ePASS.
Terms and Conditions
Condition 1
Renewal with a previous active pass that was endorsed in the same passport
Condition 2
Renewal with a new passport (without a previous pass endorsement) is NOT applicable for ePASS and therefore will be issued with a physical Pass.
Easy Download
Access your ePASS instantly through the ESD Online System
No Physical Sticker
Renewals no longer require physical stickers in your passport
Fast Processing
ePASS available 1 day after payment in the ESD System
Frequently Asked Questions
1What is an ePASS?
The ePASS is an electronic pass that will replace the current physical (sticker) Employment Pass.
2What is the purpose of the ePASS?
The purpose of the ePASS is to ease the renewal process of an Employment Pass and reduce the number of pages used on the Passport.
3Can the company apply an ePASS for dependents?
Yes, an ePASS will be provided upon renewal of a dependent's pass.
4What happens if the renewal application has been approved and the applicant changes their passport?
The company will need to proceed with sticker printed onto the new passport.
5What should the company do if they didn't receive the email to download the ePASS?
Company may log in to the ESD Online System to download the ePASS.
6Do the applicant needs to be inside Malaysia for the company to proceed with an ePASS?
Yes, the applicant needs to be physically inside Malaysia for the company to proceed with an ePASS.
7Can I proceed with an ePASS renewal with a new passport?
The ePASS is only eligible for renewals with an existing sticker on the Passport. New passports with blank pages are advised to proceed with sticker printing.
8Where can I find the ePASS?
Company can download the ePASS in the ESD Online System simultaneously with the approval letter.
9How many working days will it take for the ePASS processing after payment is made?
1 day after payment and the ePASS will be reflected in the ESD Online System.
10Can I bring the ePASS along as an identification document instead of the Passport?
The passport is required at all-times to go together with the ePASS.
11Can I cancel the ePASS?
Yes, the ePASS can be cancelled.
12Is this applicable for PVP?
The ePASS is specifically for EP and DP related passes only.
13What is the function of the barcode?
The barcode is used for security purposes and identification.
14Do we still need a sticker to be printed and pasted in the Passport?
Only the first sticker is required. There is no need to print stickers for renewal purposes.
15How to enter/exit Malaysia?
The applicant can enter and exit Malaysia using the ePASS with the valid passport.
16Does ePASS follow the validity of an approved application?
The validity of the ePASS will follow the approval and validity of the Passport.
17Can the ePASS be printed in case the applicants could not access it from their devices?
Yes, the ePASS can be printed.
18Is the ePASS valid to show upon entry at the airport?
Yes, it is valid to show upon entry at the airport.
19Can the applicant hold an ePASS and sticker at same time?
Applicant can only hold either the ePASS or the sticker at any one time.
Key Benefits of ePASS
For Employees
- No need to surrender passport for sticker printing
- Saves passport pages for other visas
- Can enter/exit Malaysia seamlessly with ePASS
- Digital copy always accessible on devices
For Companies
- Simplified renewal process
- Faster processing - 1 day after payment
- Easy download from ESD Online System
- Eco-friendly digital solution
Important Notice
The ePASS is ONLY for RENEWAL purposes. First-time Employment Pass applications will still receive physical stickers.
If you change your passport after ePASS approval, you must proceed with a physical sticker on the new passport.
Always carry your valid passport together with your ePASS when traveling.
The ePASS can be printed or shown digitally on your device at immigration checkpoints.
Need Help with Your Employment Pass?
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