Malaysia: Document Requirement Updates for Afghan Nationals and Passport Holders

Key Points 

• Malaysia will now require Afghanistan passport holders to provide hard copies of documents when applying for work authorization in the country 

Overview  

The government of Malaysia will now require Afghanistan passport holders to provide hard copies of documents when applying for work authorization in the country. This includes applications for employment passes, dependent passes, long-term social passes and more. As a result, applicants must adhere to the following procedures:  

• For Employment Pass (EP) applications – copy of the educational certificate (Diploma, Degree, Master etc.) with original attestation/original certified true copy (CTC) by the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Malaysia OR the nearest Malaysian Embassy to Afghanistan.   
• For Dependent Pass (DP) & Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) applications – a copy of Marriage Certificate / Birth Certificate or proof of relationship documents with original attestation/original certified true copy (CTC) by the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Malaysia OR the nearest Malaysian Embassy to Afghanistan.   

Certificates must be translated into English and certified by a recognized authority.  

What are the Changes?  

The government of Maylasia updated aspects of the application process for passport holders and nationals of Afghanistan.  

Looking Ahead  

Continue to check the government of Malaysia’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.