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 830am and was given a queue number at the info counter. My number was called, my thumb prints were scanned and I was given my IC. I paid RM2 for a plastic card holder.
The JPN staff were helpful and efficient and it took only 20 minutes to collect my IC!
Now I could check my status on the JPN website, using the IC number I had been issued with: https://semakankpmys.jpn.gov.my/ 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 FAQs page:
