How To Apply for Police Permit To Travel Interstate

Last Updated: 22 August 2021

 

Background

• Malaysia implemented Movement Control Order (MCO), from 18 March 2020, which places certain restrictions on inter-state travel.
• For the latest information on restrictions, please refer to the offical government source at https://www.mkn.gov.my/web/ms/covid-19/ (in Malay only)

Tip: Use Google Translate to translate Malay to your preferred language

 

How do I apply for a Police Permit if I need to travel interstate (e.g. travel from Penang to Kuala Lumpur to leave via KL International Airport)?

• Step 1: Download and fill in the Police Permit application form (Conditional MCO) (during Conditional MCO) or Police Permit application form (MCO) (during MCO). [Explanation in English]
  [Official Source for Application Form (CMCO)] | [Official Source for Application Form (MCO)]


• Step 2: Visit the nearest police station.
  - Dress conservatively and appropriately. No slippers. No shorts. No singlets.
  - Bring:
        (1) your passport,
        (2) two photocopies of your passport personal details page*,
        (3) two copies of completed Police Permit application form* and
        (4) any supporting documents (e.g. flight ticket, medical appointment, etc.)
  - When you are at the police station, explain that you are a foreigner and would like to apply for a police permit to travel interstate because of X (e.g. leaving Malaysia via KL International Airport).
  
  * Different police station may have different requirements. Some require 2 copies of the application form for each person; some only require 1 copy. Some require a photocopy of your passport; some will take a photocopy of your passport when you are there. To save yourself possible delay, be over-prepared.
  
  Tip: If you experience difficulty at one police station, try a different police station.


• Step 3: Take a photo of your approved Police Permit. Upload to Dropbox, Evernote, etc. to keep a digital copy. Just in case.

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