Malaysia to issue multiple-entry visas for Bangladeshi workers

The Malaysian government has announced the implementation of multiple-entry visas for Bangladeshi workers, facilitating easier travel to and from Malaysia for personal and professional purposes.

The Bangladesh Embassy in Malaysia confirmed this development in a Facebook post on Tuesday, July 15.

This new visa policy enables Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia to return to their workplaces seamlessly and visit their home country for family or other reasons without visa complications. The policy aims to ensure work continuity and enhance mobility for these workers.

The decision stems from sustained diplomatic efforts between Bangladesh and Malaysia, as highlighted by the Bangladesh Embassy. The Malaysian Immigration Department has issued a notification to relevant authorities to implement the policy.

In May 2025, a delegation led by Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul and the Chief Adviser's Special Envoy for International Affairs Lutfe Siddiqui met with Malaysia's Home Minister. Following detailed discussions on visa issues, the Malaysian government issued a circular on July 10, 2025, introducing the multiple-entry visa facility.

Dr. Asif Nazrul stated, "The Home Minister assured a swift resolution to this issue. Since then, the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and the Bangladesh Embassy in Malaysia have maintained constant communication. On July 10, a circular signed by the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia, introduced the multiple-entry visa facility for Bangladeshi workers."

He further clarified, "Workers with existing single-entry visas and valid Temporary Employment Visit Passes (PLKS) issued before the circular will not need to apply for a new multiple-entry visa. These will be automatically converted to multiple-entry visas upon PLKS renewal." Additionally, all Bangladeshi workers with single-entry visas and valid PLKS can now travel to and from Malaysia without requiring a new multiple-entry visa. Instructions have been issued to all international airports and land ports in Malaysia to reflect this change.

Dr. Asif Nazrul noted, "Malaysia employs workers from 15 countries, but only Bangladeshi workers were previously issued single-entry visas, causing significant inconvenience. The introduction of multiple-entry visas will greatly relieve these challenges."