Malaysia•Asia5 days
MYR 800 MYR
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Short-term work pass for foreign professionals and experts on sponsored assignments in Malaysia, valid up to 12 months with no PR pathway.
The Professional Visit Pass is Malaysia's temporary work authorization for foreign experts, trainers, and specialists invited by Malaysian organizations for short-term professional assignments. It enables temporary transfer of specialized skills without long-term employment status. Applicants remain employed by their overseas entity while performing duties in Malaysia under a registered sponsor.
Processing takes 5 working days under ESD client charter. Fees are RM 1,200 plus 8% SST (RM 1,296 total), effective September 1, 2024. The pass authorizes work for the specified activity and sponsor. Duration extends up to 12 months with no extension. Dependents have no visa access and spouses cannot work. A Malaysian sponsor manages the application with a clearly defined scope of work.
This visa is ideal for foreign professionals and technical experts on short-term consultancy or machinery installation projects, or trainers delivering workshops and industrial training.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Must be a foreign professional, expert, or trainee invited by a Malaysian organization.
Must have a Malaysian sponsor (company, association, or institution) registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD).
Must be entering for a specific, temporary professional purpose (e.g., consultancy, technical training, machinery installation, or research).
Must not be entering for long-term local employment.
Must possess a valid passport.
Must have a clear, defined scope of work or training program.
Application letter from the Malaysian sponsor detailing the purpose, duration, and scope of the visit.
Copy of the applicant's passport.
Letter of Award or contract for services.
Personal bond form (duly stamped by the Inland Revenue Board).
Security bond (if applicable).
Supporting documents related to the specific activity (e.g., training schedule, project details, or relevant professional certificates).
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