ENTRY RULES EASED FOR MAIDS TRAVELLING WITH EMPLOYERS

By Muin Abdul Majid

DUBAI, July 10 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia expects a decision by the
Malaysian Government to ease entry regulations for maids travelling with their
employers to Malaysia, to be met with positive response.

It said this should be the case for tourists, especially those from the
West Asia market, who often travelled with families and maids.

The new rules went into effect on May 21, the tourism promotion agency said
in a statement.

A special pass will be issued without fee to the maids upon entry at the
Malaysian immigration counter at all entry points in the country, subject to
certain terms and conditions.

The statement said the employer must sponsor the maid's visit by completing
the form, 'Application for Visa on Arrival Imm. 47' at the entry point into
Malaysia.

The maid is to enter Malaysia, together with the employer, and not at
different times or dates.

It is also stipulated that a visa-on-arrival stamp has to be endorsed on
the maid's passport or travel document.

"The maid's duration of visit to Malaysia is to be synchronised with the
employer's social visit pass," the statement added.

Prospective visitors are to contact the nearest Malaysian embassy or visit
www.imi.gov.my for more information.

-- BERNAMA



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