Employment Pass Malaysia

Typically, these are the documents needed:

• Passport

• Academic certificates & CV

• Job offer letter & employment contract

• Company registration documents

• Supporting letters (if required)

We will guide you on exactly what is needed for your case.

Foreigners with specific skills, qualifications, and a job offer from a Malaysian company. The salary and contract terms will determine if you qualify for Category I, II, or III.

Yes, if you own a Private Limited (Sdn Bhd) company in Malaysia, you can apply for an Employment Pass (EP) under your own company, as long as your business is not in a restricted sector.

Sectors restricted from EP applications include:

• Small supermarkets or minimarkets (under 3,000 sq ft)

• Provision shops and general vendors

• 24-hour convenience stores

• Newsstands and miscellaneous goods stores

• Medical halls focusing on traditional medicine and dry food

• Fuel stations (with or without convenience stores)

• Permanent wet market or pavement stalls

• Sectors tied to national strategic interests

• Textile shops, non-exclusive restaurants, bistros, jewellery shops

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If you’re unsure whether your business qualifies, reach out to us, and we’ll guide you through your options.

An Expatriate Visa is a general visa that allows foreigners to live in Malaysia for reasons beyond work, such as retirement, personal matters, or investment, without requiring employment.

An Employment Pass (EP), on the other hand, is specifically for foreigners who are coming to Malaysia to work for a Malaysian employer under a valid employment contract. It is directly tied to your job and company.

At Douglas Loh & Co., we assist with both Expatriate Visa and Employment Pass applications, helping you choose the right option for your situation.

On average, the process can take 4-6 months, depending on your documents, company quota approvals, and government processing times.

No, you don’t need to fly in for the initial stages. We can handle your application remotely and guide you on when you will need to enter Malaysia.

For EP Category I and II, you can bring dependents (spouse, children) under a Dependent Pass. EP Category III does not allow dependent passes.