Employment Pass
RM 20,000+ Minimum basic monthly salary
- Employment contract of up to 5 years, subject to approval.
- Spouse and children below 18 may be eligible for Dependant Passes, subject to requirements.
Employment Pass EP
What Is an Employment Pass (EP)?
The Employment Pass (EP) is a work permit for foreign expatriates with specialised skills who wish to work legally in Malaysia. It is designed for professionals, managers, executives and technical experts (PMETs).
An Employment Pass is tied to the employing company. Its category generally depends on the applicant's salary, position and applicable immigration requirements.
Employer-Specific
Linked to the employing company
Three Categories
Different salary and contract criteria
Immigration Approval
Subject to the applicable requirements
Employment Pass Categories
Employment Pass
RM 10,000–19,900 Basic monthly salary
- Employment contract of up to 2 years, subject to approval.
- Spouse and children below 18 may be eligible for Dependant Passes, subject to requirements.
Employment Pass
RM 7,000–9,900 Basic monthly salary
- Employment contract of up to 1 year, subject to approval.
- Dependant Pass eligibility may be restricted.
- Approval is subject to Immigration requirements.
Employment Pass Approval Letter Samples
View sample approval letters. Select any image to open the full-size version.
