Employment Pass (EP)/ Work Permit/ Work Visa in Malaysia
Does your company and foreign employee eligible for the EP in Malaysia?
Check below criteria now before you begin your application:
- Foreign Expatriate MUST have confirmed employer in Malaysia before apply EP
- Employer/Company MUST be the sponsor company for the whole application
- Fully local /JV /fully foreign owned company (Sdn Bhd/Bhd) must fulfil minimum PAID UP CAPITAL set by Immigration of Malaysia subject to nature of business
- Provide JUSTIFICATION for the needs of hiring expatriate to work in Malaysia
- Minimum salary offer by employer to expatriate is RM5,000.00 per month and subject to personal income tax yearly basis (LHDN/IRB)
Dependent Pass (DP) under main applicant (EP holder)
- For EP holder intend to bring along with their spouse and children to stay together in Malaysia
- DP is NOT allow to work in Malaysia. For employment purpose, have to apply EP. The dependent has to cancel the current dependent pass and apply a new employment pass
Employment Pass
| Employment Pass Type | Minimum Salary in MYR | Contract | Dependents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category 1 | 10,000 and above | Up to 5 years | Allowed |
| Category 2 | 5,000 to 9,999 | Up to 2 years | Allowed |
PROFESSIONAL VISIT PASS / TRAINING PASS (PVP)
- If company in Malaysia (must be a registered ESD company) intend to invite/request foreign expertise from HQ/supplier to provide training or technical support for certain project
- It is a short-term pass to be granted from 1 month to a maximum of 1 year. Subject to Immigration approval
- Candidate is NOT allow to receive any salary in Malaysia
- DO NOT allow to bring dependent