Employment Pass Or Director Visa

The application for an EP must be made by the applicant’s employer through the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) of the Malaysian Immigration Department. The employer is required to submit the following documents:

• A copy of the company’s registration certificate
• A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association or Partnership Deed
• The business plan for the company
• A copy of the applicant’s passport
• A recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant
• A copy of the job offer letter or contract of employment
• Details of the company’s human resource structure
• The proposed salary of the applicant

Once the application has been approved, the employer will be issued with an In-Principle Approval Letter. The applicant can then proceed to apply for their Employment Pass at the Malaysian embassy or consulate in their country of residence.

To qualify for an EP, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• They must be aged 18 years or above.
• They must have a job offer from a Malaysian company that has been registered with the ESD.
• They must be employed in a managerial, executive or highly skilled position.
• They must earn a fixed monthly salary of RM5,000 (approximately US$1,300) or more. They must have the relevant qualifications, experience and skills required for the position. 

Some of the benefits of having an employment pass include the following: 

• It is valid for multiple entries into Malaysia.
• It is not tied to a particular employer, unlike the Work Permit, which is only valid for one employer. 
• An EP holder can also bring their spouse and children (under 21 years of age) to live in Malaysia on a Dependent Pass.
• EP holders can apply for permanent residency status in Malaysia.

An EP is initially valid for up to two years, after which it can be renewed for up to three years at a time. There is no maximum number of renewals.

The holder of an EP is subject to the following conditions: 

• They must not engage in any business or employment activities other than those stated in their EP.
• They must not change their place of residence without the prior approval of the Malaysian Immigration Department.
• They must comply with all the conditions stipulated in their EP. 

Yes, there is a minimum salary requirement for an employment pass in Malaysia. The minimum salary requirement is RM5,000 per month. This means that you must be earning at least RM5,000 per month in order to qualify for an employment pass in Malaysia.

If you are not earning the minimum salary, then you will not be able to apply for an employment pass. There are other requirements that you must meet in order to apply for an employment pass, such as having a valid job offer from a Malaysian employer and being qualified to do the job that you are applying for. 

Yes, an employment pass can be transferred to another employer in Malaysia. The process is relatively simple and straightforward and can be done in a matter of days. You must notify your current employer of your intention to leave and then submit a transfer application to the Immigration Department. Once your application is approved, you will be issued a new employment pass with your new employer’s details on it.

If an employment pass is cancelled in Malaysia, the foreign worker will be required to leave the country within 14 days. If they do not do so, they may be arrested and deported at their own expense. In addition, they will be barred from re-entering Malaysia for a period of two years. 

Yes, you can bring your family with you on a Dependent Pass. Your spouse and children (under 21 years of age) will be eligible for a Dependent Pass if they meet the requirements set by the Malaysian Immigration Department. 

To be eligible for a DP, the applicant must be: 

• The spouse or child of an EP holder.
• Aged 21 years or below for a child.
• Financially dependent on the EP holder.

The processing time for an employment pass varies depending on the company and position applied for. In general, it takes about two to three weeks to process an application. 

An Employment Pass is issued to foreign nationals who are employed in managerial, executive or highly skilled positions in Malaysia. A Work Permit, on the other hand, is issued to foreign nationals who are employed in manual or low-skilled jobs. Employment Pass holders are not tied to a particular employer, unlike Work Permit holders, who can only work for the employer stated in their permit. EP holders are also eligible to apply for permanent.

Employment pass is a visa category for foreign professionals to work in Malaysia. To be eligible, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must have a job offer from a Malaysian company. The offer must include a salary of at least RM5,000 per month.
• Your skills and qualifications must be needed by the Malaysian company 
• You must have a good command of English or Bahasa Malaysia 
• You must be between 21 and 45 years old 
• You must have a clean criminal record 
• You must possess a valid passport.