🇲🇾 Malaysia · Work Visa
Work permit categories, eligibility, sponsorship, application steps, and processing times.
Quick answer
Foreigners need an appropriate pass to work — commonly the Employment Pass (EP) for professionals; the Immigration Department administers passes, usually with a sponsoring employer. The DE Rantau and MM2H schemes offer other routes.
Foreigners need an appropriate pass (e.g. Employment Pass) to work in Malaysia; the Immigration Department administers passes, usually with sponsoring-employer approval.
- Work requires an Employment Pass or other approved pass.
- Passes are employer-sponsored and role/salary dependent.
- The Immigration Department and relevant agencies approve applications.
Official authorities
- Immigration Department of Malaysia
Immigration authority — passes and visas.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Employment Pass?
The main work pass for skilled foreign professionals, employer-sponsored and tied to a minimum salary and role.
Can I bring my family?
Higher-tier Employment Pass holders can usually sponsor dependants for a Dependant Pass.
Is there a route for remote workers?
The DE Rantau Nomad Pass targets remote workers and digital freelancers; the MM2H programme offers longer-stay residence.
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