purplecarrot
American expat in Malaysia
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Registration: 29 January 2019
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My Employer is not releasing me and not providing EA form by swapnabhavanam
Hi All, Can anyone suggest me on how we can proceed with tax clearance and visa cancellation as my current employer is not supporting on this. I have already given my resignation few months back but still Employer is not ready to release me , I ...
I imagine you've probably solved this issue by now but I'm responding for the sake of anyone who finds this thread later. I was in a very similar situation with company refusing to release my documentation and my lawyer recommended that I ... Read More
MDEC Approval Letter by seatheworldwithbev
Hello I have been granted a work visa and obtained my approval letter from MDEC. My employer has mentioned i will need yo present this at the immigration officer when reaching Malaysia. Is it the case? Should i give it to them even if they do not ...
Thanks all for your replies. For the benefit of future readers - I have confirmed with MDEC that it is necessary to exit the country and have a single entry 'visa with reference' granted at a Malaysian foreign embassy before you can enter ... Read More
MDEC Approval Letter by seatheworldwithbev
Hello I have been granted a work visa and obtained my approval letter from MDEC. My employer has mentioned i will need yo present this at the immigration officer when reaching Malaysia. Is it the case? Should i give it to them even if they do not ...
@seatheworldwithbev can you provide any details about how you entered Malaysia in the end? I am currently in the country and in the process of sorting out my employment pass application with my prospective employer. They are insisting that I will ... Read More
Possible to live in KL on 'visa-free' entry? by RB211524GHT
I work fly in fly out and am considering living in KL during my off days - entering and exiting KL approximately 3 times a month (and staying for 3-4 days each time) on the standard 90 day visa free entry. I'm an Australian passport holder and ...
Thought I would chime in to share my experience. I have been in KL for 10 months now on visa-free entries, having completed 3 'visa runs' during that time period. I stayed out for 5 days on my first visa run (Thailand), 10 days on my ... Read More
Employment Pass – Work Experience Evaluation Process by purplecarrot
Hi everyone. Does anyone know what the evaluation process is for the immigration department when examining an applicant’s resume? I have found a company willing to sponsor me, but some of my work experience was informal/some time ago and I ...
I haven't had an official offer letter yet from the company, but they have asked for a copy of my resume and I believe they are lining up the documentation on their end in order to proceed. Do you have any insight as to what is the norm for ... Read More
Employment Pass – Work Experience Evaluation Process by purplecarrot
Hi everyone. Does anyone know what the evaluation process is for the immigration department when examining an applicant’s resume? I have found a company willing to sponsor me, but some of my work experience was informal/some time ago and I ...
Thanks for your input Gravitas. I will go over everything with my prospective employer to ensure that I am not at risk of any penalties from their end if things don't work out. Read More
Employment Pass – Work Experience Evaluation Process
Hi everyone. Does anyone know what the evaluation process is for the immigration department when examining an applicant’s resume? I have found a company willing to sponsor me, but some of my work experience was informal/some time ago and I ... Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
I was given the 90 day stamp, as usual Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
Just wanted to come back with an update for anyone else who is need of some info. I left on day 80 of my second tourist visa and spent 10 days in another Asian country and had no trouble coming back in (used the same passport I left on). The ... Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
Okay, thanks for the input. I think I'll risk the visa run to aim for the full 90 days this time around. I'll be sure to use the American passport so immigration doesn't catch on to any funny business! Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship? by purplecarrot
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ...
Thanks for your response Gravitas. I'm always careful to enter and leave on the same passport when visiting a country, but it sounds as though switching between the two when outside the country won't be much help to me! I certainly don't ... Read More
Visitor Visa Runs with Dual Citizenship?
Hi everyone, I have read most of the posts on this site about tourist visa runs, so I think I'm relatively well-informed about the process and limitations (ie increasingly strict immigration and an unofficial limit of 3 entries), but I ... Read More