The Malaysian government has decided to issue multiple entry visas (MEV) to Bangladeshi workers, allowing them to travel back and forth between the two countries more conveniently for various needs.

The information came from a Facebook post by legal expert Dr Asif Nazrul, adviser to the Ministry of Law and Parliamentary Affairs.

In his post, he wrote that Malaysia hires workers from 15 countries, but until now, only Bangladeshi workers were being issued single entry visas instead of multiple entry visas, which had caused considerable difficulties for them.

"Last month, I, along with Lutfey Siddique Bhai and a delegation, held a meeting with Malaysia's Home Minister. After presenting the issue in detail, he assured us of a swift resolution. Since then, officials from the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and the Bangladesh Embassy in Malaysia have been in constant communication. Finally, the good news has been confirmed through official sources,” Dr Nazrul said.

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On July 10, 2025, a letter signed on behalf of the Director General of Malaysian Immigration officially announced the conversion of existing Single Entry Visas (SEV) issued to Bangladeshi migrant workers into Multiple Entry Visas (MEV).

 Bangladeshi workers who were already issued SEV and Temporary Employment Visit Pass (PLKS) before the issuance of this directive will not need to reapply for MEV. The MEV will be automatically issued during PLKS renewal, the authorities confirmed.

 All international airports and land ports in Malaysia have been instructed through this circular that Bangladeshi workers with valid PLKS and previously issued SEV will be allowed to enter and exit Malaysia without requiring a new MEV.