Malaysia•AsiaVaries
$500 USD
Varies by filing options
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
Employer-sponsored renewable work permit for expatriates employed by Labuan Financial Centre companies, with monthly income requirement of MYR 10,000.
The Labuan Employment Pass is a specialized work visa for expatriates employed by Labuan-based companies in financial services, insurance, and wealth management. Processed by the Labuan FSA, it requires a job offer and a minimum monthly income of MYR 10,000. This permit streamlines access to Malaysia's premier international business hub.
The visa is valid for up to two years per cycle and renewable maximum two times only. Work authorization is limited to the sponsoring Labuan company only. Dependents can be sponsored; spouses are not permitted to work. The application fee is USD 500 (non-refundable), payable to Labuan FSA as of January 2026.
This visa is ideal for foreign professionals and directors seeking a cost-efficient pathway to work in Labuan's specialized financial sectors with family support.
Must be an expatriate employed by a Labuan-registered company (trading companies only; investment holding companies are generally non-qualifying).
Applicant must hold relevant professional qualifications or experience suitable for the role.
Must possess a valid passport with at least 12 months of validity.
Must have a clean criminal record.
The sponsoring company must be registered with the Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA).
The applicant must be a 'fit and proper' person as determined by Labuan FSA guidelines.
No requirement for fixed deposits or property purchase in Labuan/Malaysia.
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
3+ years
Min. Income
10,000 EUR/yr
Detailed resume/CV highlighting professional qualifications and work experience.
Certified true copies of academic/professional certificates (notarized).
Job offer letter from the sponsoring Labuan company.
Copy of passport (all pages).
Recent passport-sized photographs (white background).
Business plan of the sponsoring company.
Two professional referral letters (e.g., from lawyers, accountants, or company secretaries).
Company incorporation documents (Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum, and Articles of Association).
Due diligence results (e.g., World-check or equivalent).
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