{"id":41,"date":"2025-06-12T10:56:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T01:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my.px-acc.com\/my\/?p=41"},"modified":"2025-09-03T10:56:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T01:56:46","slug":"types-of-visas-and-employment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my.px-acc.com\/my\/2025\/06\/12\/types-of-visas-and-employment\/","title":{"rendered":"Types of Visas and Employment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When conducting business in Malaysia, employing foreigners (including Japanese nationals), or accompanying a family member on an overseas assignment, selecting the appropriate visa is a critical step in starting life in Malaysia. This article first provides a comparison of the main visas, followed by a detailed explanation of the Employment Pass (EP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Overview of Major Employment and Residence Visas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Visa Type<\/th>Target Group<\/th>Main Features<\/th>Key Requirements<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Employment Pass (EP)<\/strong><\/td>Professionals \/ Managers<\/td>For foreign skilled talent. Divided into Categories I\u2013III, issued based on salary and contract period.<\/td>\u2460 Cat I: \u2265 RM10,000\/month, contract up to 5 years \u2461 Cat II: RM5,000\u20139,999\/month, contract up to 2 years \u2462 Cat III: RM3,000\u20134,999\/month, contract up to 1 year (renewable up to 2 times)<\/td><\/tr>
Temporary Employment Pass (TEP)<\/strong><\/td>General Workers<\/td>For low-skilled workers in sectors such as manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and services.<\/td>Employer must obtain government quota approval. Generally, dependents and family are not allowed.<\/td><\/tr>
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)<\/strong><\/td>Short-Term Professionals<\/td>For individuals employed overseas who need to work in Malaysia short-term (up to 12 months).<\/td>Requires a Malaysian host (company, university, NGO) as sponsor.<\/td><\/tr>
Resident Pass \u2013 Talent (RP-T)<\/strong><\/td>Highly Skilled Talent<\/td>Issued by Malaysia TalentCorp (under MDEC). Allows long-term residence and employment (10 years) with freedom to change employers.<\/td>Typically for individuals with advanced skills\/experience, earning \u2265 RM15,000\/month.<\/td><\/tr>
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)<\/strong><\/td>Long-Term Residents<\/td>For retirees or long-term residents. Employment not permitted (except with special approval).<\/td>Requires meeting asset and income criteria (e.g., fixed deposits, monthly income).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Employment Pass (EP) in Detail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Category Requirements<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Category I (Cat I)<\/strong>\n
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    • Salary: RM10,000 or more per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Contract: Up to 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dependents allowed (Dependant Pass, Long Term Social Visit Pass)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Category II (Cat II)<\/strong>\n
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      • Salary: RM5,000\u20139,999 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Contract: Up to 2 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dependents allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Category III (Cat III)<\/strong>\n
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        • Salary: RM3,000\u20134,999 per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Contract: Up to 1 year (renewable up to 2 times)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Dependents not allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          2. Application Process<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Employer as Applicant<\/strong> \u2013 Applications must be submitted by the employer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Employer Registration<\/strong> \u2013 Employer must first register with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Position Approval<\/strong> \u2013 The job position must be approved for foreign employment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. EP Application<\/strong> \u2013 Submission of passport, employment contract, degree certificates, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          5. Processing Time<\/strong> \u2013 Typically 3\u201312 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          6. Issuance<\/strong> \u2013 Upon approval, the applicant may travel and obtain the pass.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            3. Dependents (Dependant Pass \/ Long Term Social Visit Pass)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Only holders of Cat I and Cat II EPs<\/strong> may bring dependents: spouse, unmarried children under 21, and parents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • If dependents wish to work in Malaysia, they must apply separately for an Employment Pass<\/strong> or Work Permit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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              4. Renewal and Key Points<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Validity depends on the category (1\u20135 years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Renewal is possible from 3 months before expiry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Salary payment records, tax compliance, and related documents are reviewed during renewal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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