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🇲🇾 Malaysia

Malaysia Work Visa: requirements and how to apply

Corporate work pass for executives and specialists sponsored by an ESD-registered company in Malaysia.

Official Malaysia work visa page

Employment Pass (Category I / II)

Corporate work pass for executives and specialists sponsored by an ESD-registered company in Malaysia.

Typical duration
Up to 5 years (Cat I) or 2 years (Cat II)
Path to permanent residency
Eligible for Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) 10-year pass after 3 years

Main requirements

  • Monthly salary ≥ MYR 10,000 (Cat I) or MYR 5,000 (Cat II)

Official page

Documents usually needed for Malaysia

  • For DE Rantau Nomad Pass: proof of annual income of at least $24,000 USD in a tech or digital profession (software, UX, marketing, crypto)
  • Remote foreign employment contract or active freelance client contracts (min 3 months validity remaining)
  • Submission via MDEC DE Rantau online portal with police clearance
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    MDEC DE Rantau Portal Submission

    Submit digital application on MDEC portal with tax returns, foreign contracts, and bank statements.

    4 - 6 weeks

  2. 2

    In-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter

    Receive official IPA letter from MDEC / Immigration Department of Malaysia.

    1 week

  3. 3

    Passport Endorsement & Pass Sticker

    Visit MDEC / MYXpats Centre in Cyberjaya or Kuala Lumpur to have the physical DE Rantau pass endorsed in passport.

    1 - 2 business days

Other ways to move to Malaysia

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Malaysia. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) & Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) & Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) on the official website before applying.