Malaysian Permanent Residence: My Experience of the PR Process

I am grateful that my application for Malaysian Permanent Residency (Permit Masuk) was approved. The immigration and police officers who handled my application and interviews were professional and helpful, which made the process easier.

I have put details below of each stage of my application which might be of interest to others.

Please note: These are my personal experiences only; everyone's circumstances are unique and applications are individually assessed by Immigration, Police and Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN). 

For specific advice you should visit Immigration. You can also find out information and ask questions in the Facebook Groups in the 'Useful Links' section.

I have described the process based on when I applied in 2022 (before the 'Points System' for foreign spouses was introduced in March 2024). More information on the PR/Permit Masuk application process can be found on the FAQ page:

https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/01/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-faqs.html

Dates of each stage of my PR application:

We were married in 2014 and I was advised by immigration that I could submit my Permit Masuk application in my 6th year of holding a LTSVP. However, due to Covid lockdowns, and being discouraged by many negative stories online about how challenging it is to get PR, I only applied 8 years after my initial LTSVP:

• Submitted Permit Masuk application: July 2022
• Immigration Interview: November 2022
• Police Interview: April 2023
• Followed up with State Immigration: November 2023
• Home visit from Immigration and Police officers: February 2024
• Online status updated to show file transfer to Putrajaya: November 2024
• Online status updated to show approval of Permit Masuk: December 2024
• Received Permit Masuk approval letter: January 2025
• Shortened LTSVP at State Immigration: January 2025
• Obtained Permit Masuk and PR stamp at Putrajaya Immigration: February 2025
• Applied for Red IC at Putrajaya JPN: February 2025
• Collected Red IC from State JPN: March 2025

Links to detailed posts of each stage of my PR application:

1. Application Process: https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2022/11/malaysia-permanent-residence-permit.html 
2. Immigration Interview: https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2022/11/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit.html 
3. Police Interview: https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2023/04/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit.html
4. Immigration and Police Home Visit, File Transfer to Putrajaya and Permit Masuk Approval: https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2024/12/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit.html
5. Receiving Permit Masuk Approval Letter and Shortening Current LTSVP: https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/01/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-receiving.html 
6. Getting Permit Masuk Certificate and PR Passport Stamp:  https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/02/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-getting.html
7. Applying for Red IC (MyPR): https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/02/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-applying-for.html
8. Collecting Red IC (MyPR): https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/03/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-collecting.html

Malaysian Permanent Residence: Collecting Red IC (MyPR)

Collect Red IC (MyPR) from JPN (March 2025)

I applied for my Red IC at JPN Putrajaya and was advised that it would take between 1 month and 3 months to be ready. I phoned JPN after 4 weeks and it wasn't yet available, but when I called again 2 weeks later it was ready, so overall it took 6 weeks.

Only the applicant (the foreign spouse) has to go to JPN to collect the IC. I brought the following documents:

• JPN receipt
• Passport (but I wasn't asked to show it)

I had asked to collect my IC at JPN KL so I went to Bahagian Kad Pengenalan at JPN Jalan Duta (on the Ground Floor).

I arrived at around 830am and was given a queue number at the info counter. When my number was called my thumb prints were scanned and I was given my IC. I paid RM2 for a plastic card holder. JPN staff were very efficient and I received my IC only 20 minutes after arriving!

I could now check my status on the JPN website https://semakankpmys.jpn.gov.my/ using my new IC number and it showed 'Kad telah diambil':

The IC number is made up of 6 digits for date of birth, followed by a 2 digit country code and then 4 other digits. The country codes can be seen here: https://www.jpn.gov.my/my/kod-negara

Here is an example of a Red IC (MyPR) from the JPN website. MyPR cards have the wording 'Pemastautin Tetap' (Permanent Resident):

I am very pleased that I now have my PR and IC! 

More information on the PR/Permit Masuk application process can be found on the FAQ page:

https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2025/01/malaysian-pr-permit-masuk-faqs.html