The Xpats Gateway System was officially launched on 15 June 2023, in conjunction with the Government’s initiatives towards digitalization and business-friendly environment to supports Malaysia’s economic and investment goals. It is expected to shorten the working permit applications. The Board of Architects Malaysia (the Board) is also involved as one of the agencies.

Starting from 31 July 2023, the application of the expatriate workers for architectural and interior design (for immigration requirement), will be fully implemented via a Single Window Platform (SWP) known as Xpats Gateway System. As such, all applications for Expatriate Workers by Architectural and Interior Design consultancy practices for the supporting letter shall be made through the system.

You may obtain further information on the Xpats Gateway System from the ESD website.

For any enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact the Board via email at [email protected].