WORK VISA

Employment Pass

The primary work visa for foreign professionals taking up key positions in Malaysian companies.

About Employment Pass

The Employment Pass (EP) is a work permit that allows an expatriate to take up employment with an organisation in Malaysia. The pass is subject to the contract of employment (up to 10 years).

Expatriates may only work for the company named in the Employment Pass. If they change companies, a new application is required.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

ESD Sector & Approving Agency Guide

Identify the company’s business sector and the relevant approving agency responsible for reviewing or supporting the application.

Sector	Approving Agency
Manufacturing	Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
Construction	Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Technology & IT Sectors	Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

EMPLOYMENT PASS OPTIONS

Employment Pass Categories by Monthly Salary

Check eligibility and limitations of different employment pass categories by the salary of the role.

Category Description	EP I	EP II	EP III
Salary (monthly)	RM 20,000+	RM 10,000 - 19,999	RM 5,000 - 9,999
Dependent	Allowed	Allowed	Not Allowed
Succession Plan	Not Required	Required	Required
Maximum Renewal	Up to 10 Years	Up to 10 Years	Up to 5 Years

What is the monthly salary for the role?

Category 1 (EP I): RM 10,000+

Maximum contract period	5 years
Dependent passes	Eligible
Foreign maid hiring	Eligible
Renewal	Renewable

Category 2 (EP II): RM 5,000 - RM 9,999

Maximum contract period	2 years
Dependent passes	Eligible
Foreign maid hiring	Eligible
Renewal	Renewable

Category 3 (EP III): RM 3,000 - RM 4,999

Maximum contract period	1 year
Dependent passes	Not eligible
Foreign maid hiring	Not eligible
Renewal	Maximum 2 renewals

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