Malaysia Moves Permission to Study and Second Work Location Applications Online

• Malaysia will require eligible expatriates to submit Permission to Study (PTS) and Permission to Work at a Second Location applications through ESD Online beginning Nov. 1, 2026.  

Malaysia Expands ESD Online Services for Expatriates 

The Expatriate Services Division (ESD) has announced enhancements to its online platform that will allow additional immigration-related applications to be submitted electronically. The changes take effect on Nov. 1, 2026, and are intended to streamline processing for employers and expatriates.  

Permission to Study Applications Move Online 

Under the new process, Permission to Study (PTS) applications will be available through the Sub-Product menu in ESD Online.  

Employment Pass Holders 

• Employment Pass (EP) holders previously required to submit PTS applications manually at ESD Putrajaya may now submit applications online through ESD Online.  

Dependent Pass Holders 

• Online PTS applications have been expanded to include spouses holding a Dependent Pass (DP).  
• Previously, the online PTS function was available only to children of Employment Pass holders.  

Permission to Work at a Second Location Applications Go Digital 

Malaysia is also digitizing applications for Permission to Work at a Second Location. Applications that previously had to be submitted manually at ESD Putrajaya may now be filed through the Sub-Product menu in ESD Online.  

Physical Submissions to Be Discontinued 

The announcement confirms that, once the enhancements take effect: 

• Applicants must submit eligible applications through ESD Online.
• The Immigration Department offices and MYXpats Centre counters will no longer accept physical submissions for these sub-products.

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