Effective October 21, 2025, the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) has launched the Overstay Management Program (Program Pengurusan Tinggal Lebih Masa) to streamline how overstay cases are managed for long-term pass holders.
Key Points:
- Who’s impacted: Employment Pass (EP), Dependent Pass (DP), Professional Visit Pass (PVP), and other long-term pass holders.
- Overstay ≤ 90 days: Pay a fixed compound fee instead of referral to the Enforcement Division.
Compound Rates:
- 1–30 days: RM30/day
- 31–60 days: RM1,000
- 61–90 days: RM2,000
Non-Eligible for Compound Rates:
Overstays over 90 days, repeated cases, Special Pass overstays, individuals with criminal or immigration offenses, and those on the “Senarai Syak” (Suspect List) will still be referred to the Enforcement Division.
Why it Matters:
The program seeks to be more efficient by providing clear guidelines and fixed compound rates. Previously, overstays longer than 30 days were automatically referred to the Enforcement Division, a process that could be lengthy and complicated.
Companies should proactively track expiration dates and submit renewal applications at least three months prior to expiration to prevent overstay issues.
