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

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

Varies (Can be renewed maximum two times only)

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Employer-sponsored technical work permit for Bachelor's degree holders with 3+ years experience and RM36,000+ annual income, renewable.

The Employment Pass Category III (EP III) is Malaysia's skilled worker permit for foreign professionals earning a minimum monthly salary of RM5,000. Issued by employers, it targets technicians, designers, and specialists with a Bachelor's degree and at least three years' experience. The pass addresses gaps in technical sectors where local expertise is temporarily unavailable.

EP III holders benefit from renewable status, with a maximum validity of 12 months and the ability to renew up to two times only, provided the employer maintains sponsorship and salary requirements. Processing typically takes approximately 5 working days. Dependants may accompany the primary visa holder under restricted conditions.

This visa is ideal for skilled technical professionals with specialized expertise who hold job offers from Malaysian employers and intend to work on project-based or temporary assignments.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: Bachelor

Minimum experience: 3

Minimum income: 36000 MYR

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

3+ years

Min. Income

60,000 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

  • Employer-sponsored application—company handles filing, not you
  • Fast processing: just 5 working days from application to decision
  • Renewable permit—can extend employment pass up to two times
  • Dependents qualifying—spouse and children can join you in Malaysia
  • Minimum salary threshold of RM5,000 monthly (RM60,000 annually)—competitive for technical roles
  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience qualifies you
  • Technical skill recognition—designed for specialized expertise

Worth Knowing

  • Requires confirmed job offer from Malaysian employer
  • Employer must obtain salary exemption from Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Limited to 12-month validity per issuance
  • No permanent residency pathway—temporary work permit only
  • Restricted spouse work rights—dependents cannot freely work
  • Maximum total tenure capped at 12 months with maximum two renewals

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 (7)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026
Dependent Visa
true
esd.imi.gov.my
Min Income
60000
esd.imi.gov.my
Petitioner
employer
esd.imi.gov.my
Processing Estimates
{"minDays":5,"maxDays":5}
esd.imi.gov.my
Processing Time
5 working days
esd.imi.gov.my
Renewable
true
esd.imi.gov.my
Requirements · 2
Minimum income: 60000 MYR
esd.imi.gov.my
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