February 17, 2025

Malaysian PR & Spouse Visa - Using the Autogates at KLIA and KLIA2

Since November 2022, foreign nationals holding a Malaysia long term pass and a biometric passport have been able to use the Autogates at KLIA and KLIA2:  https://www.klia2.info/news/2022/autogate-system-at-klia-extended-to-long-term-visit-pass-holders-from-nov-15/

From May 2023 tourists from 10 specific countries were also able to use the Autogates: 


This was further updated from 1 June 2024, so that visitors from 63 countries have been able to use the Autogates:


Using the Autogates as an LTSVP holder

As an LTSVP holder, before using the Autogates I first had to be stamped out and back into Malaysia at the manual counter, and my fingerprints scanned. I could then use the Autogates the next time I travelled out of and back into Malaysia.

After I renewed my passport and transferred my LTSVP, I again had to be manually stamped out and back in to Malaysia before I could continue to use the Autogates.


Using the Autogates as a PR holder

After receiving my PR I checked my eligibility to use the Autogates on the Immigration website: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac/egate 

It showed this message that I am not eligible to use the Autogates:


It would be a surprise if LTSVP holders and tourists can use the Autogates but PR holders cannot.

Hopefully I just need to be manually stamped out and back in to Malaysia, and that I will then be able to use the Autogates on subsequent trips.


QR code system for Immigration clearance

As well as Autogates, there are also QR Code gates which have been operational since January 2025. These can only be used by Malaysian citizens who register on the MyBorderPass app. Immigration clearance takes only 5 seconds and travellers don’t need to take out their passport. See:


The QR Code gates can't be used by foreigners, but from January 2026 travellers from 63 countries and those holding long-term passes might be allowed to use them: 



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