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EP-II — Employment Pass Category II (Pas Penggajian Kategori II)
VisasMalaysiaEP-II — Employment Pass Category II (Pas Penggajian Kategori II)
MalaysiaMalaysia•Asia
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EP-II — Employment Pass Category II (Pas Penggajian Kategori II)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–5 days

Estimated Cost

MYR 2,160 MYR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

Up to 24 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

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.

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

RP-T — Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)
Malaysia flagMalaysia

RP-T — Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)

Validity10 years
Processing3 weeks
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: Bachelor

Minimum experience: 3

Minimum income: 36000 MYR

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

3+ years

Min. Income

120,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Passport photographs

Work qualifications

Work experience proof

Employment contract (sponsor)

Company documents (sponsor)

Job justification (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Fast processing: 3-5 working days (accelerated for Tier 1, 2, critical sectors)
  • Renewable status allows multiple 2-year extensions beyond initial grant
  • Dependents permitted to accompany primary applicant during employment
  • Fixed salary range 5,000–9,999 MYR/month provides clear qualification threshold
  • Transparent fee: 2,160 MYR total application cost including 8% SST
  • Employer-sponsored process simplifies petitioning and sponsorship
  • Up to 24 months validity per grant with renewal option available

Worth Knowing

  • No pathway to permanent residency — remains temporary work authorization
  • Spouse work authorization restricted, limiting dual household income
  • Requires bachelor's degree minimum and 3 years professional experience
  • Employer must justify hiring foreign worker over Malaysian candidate
  • Renewal required every 24 months, not a continuous long-term solution
  • Salary ceiling 9,999 MYR/month excludes senior executives and specialists

Application Process

1

Employer registers with ESD: Company registers on Expatriate Services Division portal

2

Employer applies for EP: Submit employment pass application via ESD

3

Obtain entry visa: Applicant applies for entry visa at Malaysian embassy

4

Enter Malaysia: Applicant enters with entry visa

5

Register at immigration: Report to immigration office upon arrival

6

Receive EP approval: Employment Pass approval and card issuance

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Employment Pass Application—

Verified Claims (6)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Dependent Visa
true
esd.imi.gov.my
Fee Breakdown
Employment Pass application fee (incl. 8% SST): 2160 MYR
esd.imi.gov.my
Petitioner
employer
esd.imi.gov.my
Processing Estimates
{"minDays":3,"maxDays":5}
esd.imi.gov.my
Processing Time
5 working days (3 working days for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Critical Sector companies)
esd.imi.gov.my
Renewable
true
esd.imi.gov.my
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