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Malaysia employment passes

Immigration guidelines under the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) for Employment Passes I, II, and III.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Corporate executives, software engineers, shared services specialists, and consultants relocating to Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Category I: Monthly salary RM 10,000+ (valid up to 5 years, family and domestic helper eligible)
  • Category II: Monthly salary RM 5,000 to RM 9,999 (valid up to 2 years, family eligible)
  • Category III: Monthly salary RM 3,000 to RM 4,999 (subject to Ministry approval, 12 months renewable)
  • Sponsoring company must hold paid-up capital of RM 1,000,000 for 100% foreign-owned entities
Process

How the process works

  1. Company registers with ESD / MDEC digital portal and submits expatriate position quota
  2. EP approval letter issued within 5 to 10 business days
  3. Candidate travels to Malaysia and collects biometric Employment Pass sticker
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, employment contract, university degree, CV, company registration (SSM form 9/24/49)
Good to know

What to keep in mind

Malaysia's DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass allows tech remote workers earning USD $24,000/year to reside in Malaysia for up to 2 years.

Official source: Expatriate Services Division Malaysia (ESD). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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