Employment Pass I Requirements
- Has worked in Malaysia for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years at the time of application
- Holds a valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months validity
- Holds a senior management position in Malaysia
- Earns a basic monthly salary of RM15,000 which excludes any allowances and/or bonuses
- Has made EPF contributions or income tax payment for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application
- Total annual income declared in the 2 years tax filing needs to be taxable in Malaysia (basic salary must be more than RM180,000 per annum)
- Holds a PhD/Master's/Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in any field from a recognized university or a professional competency certificate from a recognized professional institute
- Possesses at least 5 years of total work experience
Category I is for top management positions. Learn more.
Download ChecklistEmployment Pass II Requirements
- Hiring company is registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD)
- Employees' Basic monthly salary is between RM 3,000 and RM 4,999
- Maximum 1 year of valid employment
- Proof of highest educational certificate or equivalent working experience
- Spouse and Children (below 18 years old) are NOT eligible for Dependent Pass
- Can be renewed 2 times at most (subject to review)
- Needs approval from the KDN (in Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs)
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Download ChecklistEmployment Pass III Requirements
- Hiring company is registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD)
- Employees' Basic monthly salary is between RM 3,000 and RM 4,999
- Maximum 1 year of valid employment
- Proof of highest educational certificate or equivalent working experience
- Spouse and Children (below 18 years old) are NOT eligible for Dependent Pass
- Can be renewed 2 times at most (subject to review)
- Needs approval from the KDN (in Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs)
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Download ChecklistResidence Pass Talent Requirements
- Has worked in Malaysia for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years at the time of application
- Holds a valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months validity
- Holds a senior management position in Malaysia
- Earns a basic monthly salary of RM15,000 which excludes any allowances and/or bonuses
- Has made EPF contributions or income tax payment for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application
- Total annual income declared in the 2 years tax filing needs to be taxable in Malaysia (basic salary must be more than RM180,000 per annum)
- Holds a PhD/Master's/Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in any field from a recognized university or a professional competency certificate from a recognized professional institute
- Possesses at least 5 years of total work experience
Long-term residence option for skilled professionals. Learn more.
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- Legal spouse of an Employment Pass Holder
- Children below 18 years old of an Employment Pass Holder
- NOT eligible to convert to an Employment Pass
- Must provide marriage certificate for spouse
- Must provide birth certificates for children
- Valid Employment Pass of main holder with minimum validity of 6 months
- Passport with minimum validity of 12 months
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Download ChecklistThe Government has introduced Malaysia Digital as the new national strategic initiative to encourage and attract companies, talents and investment while enabling Malaysian businesses and Rakyat to play a leading part in the global digital revolution and digital economy
MD
- Holds a tertiary qualification from an institution of higher learning (in any field); or
- Holds a diploma in multimedia/ICT or another specialized ICT certification plus at least 2 years' relevant experience in multimedia/ICT or an equivalent field; or
- Has held a professional, executive, management or technical work position in information technology ("IT") enabled services (e.g. IT / IS Professionals, Finance / Accounting, Business Administration)
- Special exemptions are given to foreign knowledge workers who do not meet the above criteria but are to be employed in the following
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- Holds a tertiary qualification from an institution of higher learning (in any field); or
- Holds a diploma in multimedia/ICT or another specialized ICT certification plus at least 5 years' relevant experience in multimedia/ICT or an equivalent field; or
- Has held a professional, executive, management or technical work position in information technology ("IT") enabled services (e.g. IT / IS Professionals, Finance / Accounting, Business Administration)
- Salary: a MINIMUM monthly salary of RM3,000.00
- Industry / Sector: Applicants working with companies in the ICT sector only.
- Holds a diploma in multimedia/ICT or another specialized ICT certification plus at least 2 years’ relevant experience in multimedia/ICT or an equivalent field; or
- Has held a professional, executive, management or technical work position in information technology (“IT”) enabled services (e.g. IT / IS Professionals, Finance / Accounting, Business Administration)
- Special exemptions are given to foreign knowledge workers who do not meet the above criteria but are to be employed in the following
The Government has introduced Malaysia Digital as the new national strategic initiative to encourage and attract companies, talents and investment. Learn more about the application here.
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