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You can renew a Work Permit online 6 to 8 weeks before it expires.
Before renewing, you also need to complete certain steps, such as checking your quota and extending the worker’s security bond and medical insurance.
Documents required
You will need the following documents and information for renewal:
| Documents and information | Instructions |
| Scanned copy of the personal particulars page of the worker’s passport (including pages that have amendments) | Check that the worker’s passport has enough validity to cover the intended period of employment. To get a 2-year Work Permit, the passport needs to be valid for at least 25 months. |
| Security bond (for non-Malaysian workers) | Get a new security bond and complete the Security Bond Form.The bank or insurance company must send MOM with the new security bond details before you renew the permit.The effective date of the security bond can be post-dated up to 1 day after the expiry date of the existing Work Permit. |
| Medical insurance | Extend your worker’s existing medical insurance or get a new policy.You can buy the medical insurance from the same bank or insurance company where you buy the security bond. |
| Work Permit renewal notice and application form | Print this form in WP Online. |
| Details for card delivery (only if the notification letter states that the worker will be getting a new card) | You will need: An address (home or office) where the card will be delivered.The names, NRIC, FIN or passport numbers, mobile numbers and email addresses of up to 3 authorised recipients to receive the card. |
Click here to learn more about Renewal of Work Permit for Foreign Worker (WP-FW).
