MACS (Malaysia-ASEAN Corridor Sticker)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

0–1 days

Estimated Cost

MYR RM 30

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

One-year facilitation sticker for frequent Singapore-Malaysia commuters and Iskandar Malaysia workers holding valid long-term passes, enabling expedited border crossings.

The Malaysia-ASEAN Corridor Sticker (MACS) is a facilitation enhancement for frequent travelers between Malaysia and Singapore holding valid long-term passes. Rather than a visa, it enables expedited border clearance via RFID stickers at designated checkpoints, eliminating manual passport stamping, preserving pages, and accelerating immigration processing.

Valid one year from issuance, MACS requires annual renewal while the underlying long-term pass remains valid with at least six months' remaining validity. Open to investors, business professionals, and long-term pass holders. Application fee is RM30; processing is same-day. In-person application at the IRDA office is required for facial recognition via the online appointment system (STO).

This visa is ideal for frequent business commuters and long-term residents crossing the Malaysia-Singapore border regularly who wish to reduce immigration delays.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a non-Malaysian investor, business person, or professional.

Must hold a valid long-term immigration pass (e.g., Employment Pass, Student Pass, Professional Visit Pass).

Must frequently travel between Malaysia and Singapore.

Must be present in person for the application (facial recognition capture).

Fees: RM 30.00.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed application form

Original passport

Valid long-term pass

Passport-sized photo

Supporting letter from company/school

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Valid for 1 year with renewal option, expediting frequent Malaysia-Singapore commutes
Same-day processing; minimal administrative burden for border crossing efficiency
RFID sticker preserves passport pages by eliminating manual stamps
Exemption from manual arrival card (IMM.26) at designated checkpoints
Low cost at RM 30 with no additional work authorization restrictions
Accessible to all nationalities holding valid long-term Malaysian passes
Dedicated rapid-clearance lanes at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar and Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar

Worth Knowing

Not a visa or immigration pass—merely a facilitation sticker for existing pass holders
Valid only at two designated Johor-Singapore checkpoints; not usable elsewhere
Dependent on underlying pass validity; both must be current to use MACS
Requires in-person appointment at immigration office for sticker issuance
Only for existing long-term pass holders; cannot be primary basis for Malaysia residence