Visit JPN to apply for Red IC (MyPR) (February 2025)
According to JPN, the PR holder is required to apply for a Red IC (MyPR) within 30 days of obtaining the Permit Masuk passport stamp. See: https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/core-business/identity-card/mypr-12thn-eng
Both the applicant and Malaysian spouse must go to JPN.
We went to JPN Putrajaya immediately after getting the Permit Masuk stamp as it is in the building across the road from immigration. The IC section (Bahagian Kad Pengenalan) is at Level 2.
The application can be done at Putrajaya or any JPN state office https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/mypr-eng. It is also possible to apply at Putrajaya and request to collect the IC at another state office; I asked to collect mine at JPN WP Kuala Lumpur.
We were asked for the following documents [note that Putrajaya only required 1 photocopy, other offices may need 2 copies]:
- Permit Masuk certificate (plus copy of both sides)
- Permit Masuk passport stamp (plus copy)
- Applicant's passport (plus copies of bio page and all expired LTSVP stickers)
- Proof of Address, e.g. utility bill (plus copy)
- Malaysian spouse IC (plus copy of both sides)
- Marriage Certificate (plus copy)
This is the checklist we were given at the number counter. The staff member would only give us a ticket number once we had organised our documents (originals and copies) into the correct order shown in the list, and he had checked them:
When our ticket number was called we went to the desk to submit our documents and were asked to fill in Form JPN.KP01. You can download an example of the form here to see it, but you will need to complete and submit the original form given to you by JPN. The staff member should be able to assist you with filling it in.
My photo was taken and our thumb prints were scanned. If you are wearing a white colour shirt you will have to put on a JPN black colour jacket for the photo.
I paid the RM40 fee and was given a receipt and advised that my IC will be ready in 1 to 3 months time.
JPN was busy when we went; we were given a ticket at around 245pm, waited over 2 hours for our number to be called and only completed everything after 530pm.
The IC status can be checked by phoning or visiting JPN. The telephone number on the receipt is 03-8880 8066, but I was also given these numbers: 03-8880 7875 / 7892 / 7909.
The JPN staff also said I could check online using the QR code on the receipt (which points to https://semakankpmys.jpn.gov.my/), but it seems only people replacing their IC who already have an IC number can check online, as I got the response 'Status Permohonan: Tiada permohonan terkini':
I will post an update once I have collected my IC.