Expatriate Immigration Services in Malaysia

Start your work pass applications in Malaysia by filling up the form here.

All expatriates who wish to work legally in Malaysia are required to obtain an employment pass first. To obtain this pass, you will need
to find a Malaysian company that is willing to hire you and subsequently apply for the employment pass on your behalf.

Employment Pass
An Employment Pass (EP) in Malaysia is the most common work visa issued to highly skilled foreign nationals who mainly take up
managerial/executive/technical positions.

Professional Visit Pass
The Professional Visit Pass (PVP) is issued to foreign workers who are working in Malaysia for a short period of time without being
employed in any Malaysian company and are paid by their overseas company.

How We Can Help

We help foreigners to migrate to Malaysia and foreign employer employing the expatriate by providing them with professional advice
on immigration regulations, vetting all documents required prior to submission, and submitting work pass applications seamlessly to the
relevant government authorities.

FAQs

Expatriate passes in Malaysia are issued to foreign nationals hired for key positions, technical roles, or highly skilled jobs in local or foreign-owned companies.

The expatriate pass application process typically takes 60 to 90 days, depending on:
• The completeness of documentation
• Employer’s registration status with ESD
• Approval time from the relevant government agency (e.g., MIDA, TalentCorp)
• Some delays may occur for

Expatriates are allowed to bring in family members under the following passes:
• Dependent Pass (DP): for spouse and children under 18
• Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)

  • Speak to our expert

Nur Dalilah Da Halib

Support Services Officer