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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

3 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

610 MYR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) – Foreign Domestic Helper

This visa permits foreign nationals, typically female aged 21–45, to work as domestic helpers in Malaysian households. Applicants must originate from approved source countries including Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, Laos, and Nepal. The employer must be a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident with stable income.

The permit lasts one year and is renewable annually, with an annual levy of RM 610. Processing takes 3–6 weeks. Work authorization is tied exclusively to the sponsoring employer's household.

This visa is ideal for Southeast Asian workers seeking domestic employment in Malaysia with stable employers.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year
Extension increments1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED 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

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

Verified Claims (1)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026
Official Info
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/foreign-domestic-helper-fdh/
imi.gov.my
Official Information

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