Foreign people who want to work in Malaysia must get a work visa for Malaysia. The complete procedure of gaining permission to work in Malaysia, i.e., obtaining a Malaysia work permit, is referred to as a “work visa.”
Before being able to work in Malaysia as a foreign national, you must first locate an employer there. Then, on your behalf, your employer must submit an application for a Malaysia work permit.
You cannot begin working in Malaysia until the authority bodies in charge of awarding work permits for international employees approve the application.
In addition, there are many sorts of work permits available in Malaysia depending on the profession and duration of the job.
Types of Malaysia Work Visa
The Temporary Employment Pass
The Malaysia Temporary Employment Pass is granted for a maximum of two years of employment. It is given out for the next two categories:
Those who hold a Foreign Worker Temporary Employment Pass are only permitted to work in the industries of manufacturing, construction, plantation, agriculture, and services. Additionally, this kind of Pass is only available to citizens of recognized nations.
The Professional Visit Pass
Foreign citizens who are still employed by a foreign company and wish to work in Malaysia for a limited time (up to 12 months) are given the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass.
Malaysia Work Visa Fees
If you want to work in Malaysia, you will need to pay a visa fee in your home country, as mentioned earlier. You will also have to pay a Malaysian Work Pass fee, which varies based on how long you plan to work in Malaysia.
Type of Malaysia Work Pass | Fees | Duration |
Malaysia Employment Pass (EP) | EP Fee | RM 200 per year |
EP Processing Fee | RM 125 | |
Malaysia Professional Visit Pass (PVP) | PVP Fee | RM 90 for every quarter RM 360 for one year |
Can International Students work in Malaysia?
There are few chances for foreign students with student visas to work for a living in Malaysia.
Although there are some legitimate opportunities for students to work, the Malaysian Immigration Department has placed restrictions on how much foreign students are allowed to work for pay while they are studying there. For more information, check the rules below.
- Only during semester breaks are you permitted to work more than 20 hours per week.
- Please speak with the student visa officer at the international office if you are interested in working while you are a student at any point.
- You must never work in an unofficial capacity because doing so could cause your student visa to be canceled.
International students are allowed to work part-time, subject to the terms and conditions below.
For a maximum of 20 hours per week, International students are allowed to work on a part-time basis during:
- semester breaks only
International students with valid student pass are only permitted to work in 4 sectors such as:
- restaurants
- petrol kiosks
- mini markets
- hotels
FAQs
How to apply work permit in Malaysia?
To get Malaysia work permit, you need:
- A properly completed application form.
- A valid passport.
- Copies of certificates verifying educational qualifications.
- Documentation demonstrating previous employment history.
- Two passport-sized color photographs.
- Comprehensive information about the job responsibilities the applicant will undertake in Malaysia.
- An official employment letter issued by the Malaysian company.
How long can foreigners work in Malaysia?
- 60 months