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Working Visa Options for Malaysia

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1 visa

  • Employment Pass

    Processing
    8 weeks
    Cost
    Employment Pass categories: Cat I (highest salary band, up to 5 years), Cat II (up to 2 years), Cat III (up to 12 months, limited renewals). Minimum-salary thresholds are being revised with effect from 1 June 2026 (Ministry of Home Affairs). Issued via the Expatriate Services Division (ESD).
    Duration
    Cat. I: up to 5 years. Cat. II: up to 2 years. Cat. III: up to 12 months. Renewable.
    Difficulty
    medium

    Employment Pass

    Employment Pass categories: Cat I (highest salary band, up to 5 years), Cat II (up to 2 years), Cat III (up to 12 months, limited renewals). Minimum-salary thresholds are being revised with effect from 1 June 2026 (Ministry of Home Affairs). Issued via the Expatriate Services Division (ESD).Application fee
    See official pageProof of funds
    8 weeksProcessing time
    up to 5 yearsDuration
    Path to PR
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