Malaysia Work Visa/Permit

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Malaysia

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If you wish to work and reside in Malaysia for more than 3 months, a work permit is required. Work permits in Malaysia are usually obtained by the employer.

The processing time for work visa may take from 6-12 weeks from the application day.

You can bring your spouse and kids with you.

The general application process is :

Get the employment letter or Work contract from the employer in Malaysia
Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.
Apply for a Work visa and prepare to move to Malaysia

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Duration

12 month(s)

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Citizenship

120 Month(s)

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Fees

Based on Nationality

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P. Residency

60 Month(s)

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Processing time

2 to 3 Week(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Malaysia Work Visa/Permit?

8 Eligibility Requirements

Your employers must get the PASS Immigration Security Clearance (ISC)
Your employers must apply to the Immigration Department for a Visa with Reference (VDR) approval before employing foreign workers
You need a valid Passport for at least 18 months
You need to undergo medical tests
You must possess the required skill/experience demanded by the job offered
You need insurance policy of Health Insurance Protection Scheme Foreign Workers (SPIKPA)
Additional requirements might be present. Please check with your employer for details.

Which documents do I need to apply for the Malaysia Work Visa/Permit?

6 Document Required

Visa application form, completed and signed
Approval letter from Ministry of Home Affairs
Original receipt of payment of visa fee
IM.12 and IM.38 Forms, completed and signed
Security bond - deposits / insurance guarantee / bank guarantee (insurance guarantee must be stamped and valid for at least 18 months )
Additional requirements might be present. Please check with your employer for details.

Talent Migration data for Malaysia

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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