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Professional Work Permit - Expatriate Visa Services

Employment Pass (EP)

Professional Visit Pass (PVP)

Dependant Pass (DP)

Social Visit Pass (Long Term)

For expatriates planning to work in Malaysia, obtaining an Employment Pass is the key step to legally securing your position. This permit is issued through the hiring company, which submits the application on behalf of the expatriate. The Employment Pass ensures that skilled professionals can contribute their expertise while aligning with Malaysia’s immigration regulations.

At Agensi Pekerjaan Cosmoten Sdn Bhd, we are dedicated to simplifying the employment pass application process for both expatriates and companies. Our expert team handles all necessary documentation to secure your employment pass, ensuring full compliance with Malaysia’s local laws. This meticulous approach guarantees that your employment pass application is processed smoothly and swiftly. By entrusting us with the complexities of obtaining your employment pass in Malaysia, you can focus on the exciting opportunities and growth potential that await in your new role. Let us take care of the details, so you can prepare for a successful transition to working in Malaysia.

The Expatriate Services Division of the Immigration Department provides types of visas related to expatriates:

  1. Employment Pass (Category I) – expatriate
  2. Employment Pass (Category II) – expatriate
  3. Employment Pass (Category III) – knowledge / skilled worker
  4. Professional Visit Pass
  5. Dependant Pass
  6. Social Visit Pass (Long Term)
  7. Social Visit Pass – Internship (SVP-I)

Emploment Pass (EP)

Dependent Pass

  • Eligibility Criteria:
  • Legal spouse of an Employment Pass holder; OR
  • Children under 18 years old (biological, stepchildren, or legally adopted) of an Employment Pass holder
  • Disabled children of any age

Features:

  • Grants the holder the right to reside in West Malaysia
  • Employment is not permitted; a conversion to an Employment Pass is required for work eligibility
  • For social and welfare activities, holders may request special permission from the Malaysian Immigration Department
  • Processing time: Approximately 14 working days

Social Visit Pass (Long Term)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Children aged 18 to 25 years old (biological, stepchild, or legally adopted, excluding those with disabilities) who are unmarried, not employed, or studying in Malaysia; OR
  • Children of a common-law spouse from a previous relationship under the age of 7; OR
  • Parents and Parents-in-law of an Employment Pass holder; OR
  • Common-law spouse of an Employment Pass holder (can be considered)

Features:

  • Allows the holder to reside in West Malaysia
  • Employment is prohibited unless converted to an Employment Pass
  • Study is not permitted unless converted to a Student Pass
  • Only one application is allowed, and changes to the common-law spouse partner are not permitted
  • Processing time: 14 working days
  • Maximum approval duration is 12 months, subject to the principal pass holder’s visa validity or passport validity, whichever expires first.

Employers shall provide the following requirements to apply for expatriates:

  1.  Minimum capital requirement  100% of local (Malaysian) RM 250,000.00
  2.  Joint ownership of foreign and local RM350,000.00
  3. 100% foreign ownership RM500,000.00
  4. Distribution of merchantability and RM1,000,000.00 restaurant possession of foreign
  • Foreign-owned companies (foreign equity at 51% and above) operating in the Wholesale, Retail and Trade (WRT) sectors (mandatory requirement to submit valid WRT approval letter, if applicable). Please refer to the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism for WRT license application guidelines)  
  • Foreign-owned companies (foreign equity at 51% and above) involved in the sub-sectors of unregulated services are
    required to refer to the Services Industry Division, Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism on the application guideline to obtain approval.

We invite you to give Agensi Pekerjaan Cosmoten Sdn Bhd the opportunity to handle your employment pass application. With our proven expertise and a deep understanding of the necessary legal frameworks, we are fully equipped to facilitate a smooth and efficient process for obtaining your employment pass in Malaysia. Entrusting us with your employment pass needs means you can devote your valuable time to leveraging the professional opportunities that Malaysia has to offer. Contact us today, and let us ensure your transition is as seamless as possible.

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