Employment Pass

1. 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 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
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Employment Pass

EP Category (Effective 1 June 2026) Revised Minimum Salary Employment Pass Duration
Category I RM20,000 and above Up to 10 years
Category II (with succession plan) RM10,000 – RM19,999 Up to 10 years
Category III (with succession plan) RM5,000 – RM9,999 Up to 5 years

2. 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.
  • Candidate is NOT allow to receive any salary in Malaysia
  • DO NOT allow to bring dependent

3. MALAYSIA PREMIUM VISA (PVIP)

  • What is PVIP?

    Commencing on October 1st, 2022 , Malaysia proudly welcomes affluent individuals to par-ticipate in the prestigious Premium Visa Programme (PVIP), As part of the “Residency by Investment” initiative, this exclusive program invites foreign applicants to invest in Malaysia and gain a residency of 20 years, with an option to renew every 20 years, This extraordi-nary opportunity offers a pathway for prosperous individuals to establish a permanent pres-ence in Malaysia, capitalizing on its thriving business ecosystem and vibrant lifestyle with-out restrictions,

  • Attractive Features of PVIP

    20 YEARS VISA
    The PVIP provides a 20-year approval, with the option to renew every 20 years,

    NO AGE RESTRICTIONS
    The principal applicant is not subject to any age restrictions,

    NO MINIMUM STAY REQUIRED
    PVIP participants are not required to meet any physical presence or minimum stay criteria,

    ENJOY PRIVILEGES AS MALAYSIAN CITIZENS
    PVIP participants enjoy privileges as Malaysian citizens, allowing them to work, conduct businesses, pursue education, invest, and purchase properties (within state laws),

    APPLY ALONG WITH DEPENDANTS
    PVIP participants have the privilege to bring their dependants, including spouses, children, parents, parents-in-law, and a domestic helper, in accordance with the regulating laws.

  • Requirement

    OFFSHORE INCOME PROOF
    RM 40,000 (Monthly) or RM 480,000 (Annually)

    GOVERNMENT PARTICIPATION FEE
    RM 200,000 (Main Applicant); RM 100,000 (Each Dependent)

    FIXED DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT
    RM 1,000,000

    WITHDRAWAL OF FIXED DEPOSIT
    50% after a period of one year based on property purchase, medical expenses or children’s education

    FAMILY DEPENDENTS
    Spouse,    unmarried     children     below   age    21,   parents, parents-in-law, and a domestic helper,

    PROCESSING TIME
    3 – 6 months to obtain Malaysia Premium Visa Approval

4. RP-T  Resident-Pass (TALENT)

Requirements:

  • Has worked in Malaysia under the Employment Pass for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years at the time of application.
  • Holds a valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months validity during the submission/resubmission of the application.
  • Earns a basic monthly salary of RM15,000 which excludes any allowances and/or bonuses.
  • Has a Malaysian income tax file number and has paid income tax for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application. Yearly basic salary declared should align with the minimum basic monthly income (at least RM180,000 per annum).
  • Holds a PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in any discipline from a recognised university or a professional/competency certificate from a recognised professional institute.
  • Possesses at least 5 years of total work experience