Malaysia•Asia3–5 days
MYR 2,160 MYR
Varies by filing options
Up to 24 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Employer-sponsored work permit for mid-level professionals earning RM5,000–RM9,999 monthly in Malaysia, renewable with dependent visa qualification.
The Employment Pass Category II is a work permit for foreign professionals in managerial, executive, or technical roles. It targets mid-level talent earning MYR 5,000–9,999 monthly with a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience. The sponsoring employer must justify the foreign hire, often including mandatory local job advertising.
The pass is renewable for up to 24 months at a time. Application fees are MYR 2,160 (including 8% SST); processing takes 5 working days (3 days for Tier 1 and Critical Sector employers). Dependents may accompany you, though spouse work authorization is restricted. The visa can convert to permanent residency pathways like MM2H or the Residence Pass.
This visa is ideal for mid-career professionals and technical specialists with confirmed employment in Malaysia earning MYR 5,000–9,999 monthly.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
MalaysiaMinimum education: Bachelor
Minimum experience: 3
Minimum income: 36000 MYR
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
3+ years
Min. Income
120,000 EUR/yr
Valid passport
Passport photographs
Work qualifications
Work experience proof
Employment contract (sponsor)
Company documents (sponsor)
Job justification (sponsor)
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