Holders of expired social visit pass must apply for special pass – DG

PUTRAJAYA: Effective tomorrow, foreigners with expired Social Visit Pass (PLS) will have to apply for a special pass to enable them to stay in Malaysia while waiting for a flight back to their country of origin, said Immigration directorgeneral Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud.

He said foreigners must attach documents such as a confirmation letter from their respective embassies, flight tickets, proof of financial ability to cover the cost of living and latest residential address in the country in their applications.

He said applicants need to go to the Immigration office in person according to the appointment made via the online appointment system (STO).

“These foreigners are advised to submit complete documents to apply for a special pass and make an appointment through STO.

The department will not process and consider any incomplete application that does not have an appointment,” he said at a press conference here oN Wednesday.