Malaysia Employment Pass

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WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF WORK VISAS IN MALAYSIA?

Choose from the 4 types of work visas in Malaysia based on your skills and salary.

Malaysia Employment Pass (EP)

The Malaysia EP is a work permit that allows individuals to work in the country. This work visa is subjected to the contract of employment of up to 5 years and individuals must receive an approval from The Expatriate Committee (EC) or relevant authorities before they can be awarded the employment pass.

Temporary Employment Pass

This work visa is tailored for semi-skilled and unskilled foreign workers with an employment period of less than 2 years. Some of the occupational roles include agriculture, manufacturing, mining, service sectors, and construction.

Professional Visit Pass (PVP)

The PVP is a work pass issued to skilled foreign professionals who intend to provide service to a company in Malaysia on behalf of a foreign company. This is usually for short-term attachments and internships, with the PVP validity of less than 12 months.

Residence Pass-Talent (RPT)

The RPT is designed for highly qualified expatriates to live and work in Malaysia without tying the applicant to the employing company. This provides flexibility to change employers during the 10-year validity of the pass.

Work visa holders can bring their family members into Malaysia via a Dependant Pass. The eligible family members include:

Spouse

Children under 21 years old

Parents

Legally adopted children

Disabled children

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MALAYSIA EMPLOYMENT PASS: KEY THINGS TO KNOW

Before you apply for your Malaysia Employment Pass (EP), here are the top 5 things that you need to know.

There are 3 types of Malaysia Eps – category I, II, and III, each has a minimum salary requirement and employment contract duration.

Academic qualifications and work experiences are important criteria for successful EP application.

Only foreign professionals working in managerial, executive, or technical position are allowed to apply for the Malaysia EP.

Duration of the Malaysia EP application can range from 5 days to months, depending on the completeness of documents.

Minimum salary requirement for Malaysia EP is RM5,000.

ADVANTAGES OF EMPLOYMENT PASS IN MALAYSIA

Here are some of the advantages of obtaining an employment pass in Malaysia:

Employee Provident Fund (EPF) contribution

Social security institution under the Ministry of Finance Malaysia which manages a mandatory retirement and savings planning schemes for all employed workers in Malaysia
Great retirement-planning device with guaranteed minimum dividend rate and historically generates higher returns compared to fixed deposits and saving accounts
Qualify for tax deduction by way of personal relief
Dividends generated from EPF are exempted from tax
Compulsory for Malaysia citizens to contribute to EPF
Foreign employees can choose to contribute (11% of monthly remuneration)

Entitled for SOCSO coverage scheme

SOSCO is a Malaysian government agency that was established to provide social security protections to Malaysian employees
Provide against any accident or occupational disease arising during employment as well as commuting accidents
Employers who hire foreign workers must register employees with SOCSO and contribute to the Employment Injury Scheme

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Eligible to apply for Residence Pass-Talent (RPT)

The Residence Pass-Talent is a 10-year renewable pass for highly qualified foreign employees to continue to work and live in Malaysia
RPT is tied to the individual instead of company hiring the employee – flexible for pass holders to change employers without needing to renew
Criteria includes being an EP holder and a total work experience of 5 years with 3 years in Malaysia
Spouses are able to seek employment
Family members over 18 years old are entitled to 5-year social visit pass

Doorway to Permanent Residency

Foreign nationals with a valid employment pass and lived in Malaysia continuously for 5 years can apply for a permanent resident status
Gaining this status is ultimately filing as residents can stay and remain in the country indefinitely, seek employment freely, acquire properties, own a business, and enter and exit the country similar to Malaysian citizens

Other advantages

Initiate bank account opening easily
Apply for credit cards from any banks in Malaysia
Converting your local driving license to a full Malaysian driving license

EMPLOYMENT PASS FAQs

Moving to Malaysia can be daunting if you’re not familiar with the visa processes – here are the top 5 questions regarding Malaysia immigration & work visa applications that will clear your doubts!

What is the difference between the Employment Pass (EP) and work permit in Malaysia?Intern42022-07-07T10:28:57+08:00

What is the difference between the Employment Pass (EP) and work permit in Malaysia?

The Malaysia Employment (EP) is a type of work permit that is valid for up to 5 years, depending on the contract and the salary.

Who can apply for the Malaysia Employment Pass?Intern42022-07-07T10:28:37+08:00

Who can apply for the Malaysia Employment Pass?

The Malaysia Employment Pass (EP) can only be applied by the hiring company and cannot be applied directly by the applicant.

Can I apply for the visas while overseas?Intern42022-07-07T10:28:20+08:00

Can I apply for the visas while overseas?

Yes, you can apply for the Malaysia work visas while residing overseas. However, it is recommended that you have a local representative in Malaysia to liaise and talk to governmental officers if required.

How long is the Dependant Pass in Malaysia valid for?Intern42022-07-07T10:27:59+08:00

How long is the Dependant Pass in Malaysia valid for?

The Dependant Pass is valid for a period of up to 12 months at a time. It takes about 7 days to a month to get an outcome. Dependant Pass holders are not allowed to work in Malaysia.

Is there a quota for work visas in Malaysia?Intern42022-07-07T10:27:40+08:00

Is there a quota for work visas in Malaysia?

Yes, there is a quota for work visas in Malaysia. Employing companies should check to see if they are eligible to apply for an Employment Pass for a foreign professional they are looking to hire.

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