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FDH — Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) – Foreign Domestic Helper
VisasMalaysiaFDH — Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) – Foreign Domestic Helper
MalaysiaMalaysia•Asia
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FDH — Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) – Foreign Domestic Helper

Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

21-45 days

Application Fee

610 MYR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) – Foreign Domestic Helper

This visa allows foreign nationals to work as domestic helpers in Malaysian households. It is strictly regulated, requiring the employer to meet specific income thresholds and the helper to originate from approved source countries. The permit is tied exclusively to the sponsoring employer.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year
Extension increments1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Female, aged 21–45

Must be from approved countries (e.g., Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Laos, Nepal)

Employer must be a Malaysian citizen or PR with stable income

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Employment contract

Employer income proof

Passport of helper

Security bond/insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Legal employment for domestic services
  • Renewable annually

Worth Knowing

  • High agency placement fees
  • Strict age and nationality restrictions
  • Male gender
  • Age outside 21-45 range
  • Nationality not on approved list

Application Process

1

Employer submits application to Immigration Department

2

VDR issuance

3

Helper enters Malaysia

4

Medical screening (FOMEMA)

5

Endorsement of pass

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