Corporate Immigration — New Immigration requirements for Afghan nationals in Malaysia
Previously, Afghan nationals were required to submit scanned copies of educational and marriage/birth certificates for specific applications made through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Background
Previously, Afghan nationals were required to submit scanned copies of educational certificates and marriage/birth certificates for specific applications made through the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
Impact
These applications will have an impact, and you will need to submit the following documents:
- For Employment Pass (EP) Applications: A copy of the educational certificate with original attestation or an 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) applications: A copy of the marriage/birth certificate or any proof of relationship documents with original attestation or an original certified true copy (CTC) by the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Malaysia OR the nearest Malaysian Embassy to Afghanistan.
Kindly note that the submitted documents will be retained and will not be returned.
Implementation date
16 Oct 2023
Santa Fe’s recommendation
Early document collection: We recommend advising your Afghan employees to begin collecting the required documents early in the application process. This proactive step can help prevent delays and ensure that all necessary paperwork is in order when it’s time to submit the application.
Attestation and aerification: Encourage your employees to promptly obtain attested or certified true copies of their educational certificates and relationship documents from the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Malaysia or the nearest Malaysian Embassy to Afghanistan.
Preparation of these documents in advance can help avoid last-minute complications.
Documentation retention: Ensure your employees know that the submitted documents will be retained and not returned. Therefore, we advise them to retain copies of all essential documents for their personal records.
For additional information or assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to:
Samson Poore
Immigration Manager – Malaysia
Santa Fe Relocation Malaysia
D +60 3 5569 1856
M +60 19 601 6900
E: samson.poore@santaferelo.com
Robert Day
Group Head of Immigration Operations
Santa Fe Relocation
D: +44 7990 021125
E: robert.day@santaferelo.com
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