Employment Pass EP

Foreign Worker Application

For expatriates seeking employment within a Malaysian organization, an approved Employment Pass (EP) from the Immigration Department of Malaysia is necessary.

Additionally, Malaysian organizations intending to hire expatriate employees must obtain an approved Expatriate Employment Pass (EEP) due to the limitations on the number of foreign workers that can be employed within a Malaysian company.

Given the extensive procedures and regulations involved, L&H Group offers essential assistance and consultation for candidates applying for an Employment Pass.

Key information regarding Employment Permits (EP) is outlined below.

Types of Employment Permits (EP)

Employment Pass (EP)

Employment Pass II (EPII)

Employment Pass III (EPIII)

– Fixed monthly income of minimum RM10,000.

– Fixed monthly income between RM5,000-RM9,999.

– Fixed monthly income between RM3,000-RM4,999.

– A valid employment contract of minimum 5 years.

– Valid employment contract of 2 years.

– Employment contract period not exceeding 1 year.

Qualified Working Roles

There are six categories that an applicant must fulfill at least one of to be eligible for the Professional Visit Pass (PVP). These categories are:

Expertise Transfer

Examples: Installation & Repair of Machines and Equipment Specialist; Technical Consultant

Research

Examples: Researcher, Research Assistant

Training

Examples: Researcher, Research Assistant

Volunteers

Exhibitors under regulation of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

Important Information

The PVP is valid for a maximum of 12 months and is non-renewable. A new application is required after expiration.

Applicants must apply for the PVP from outside Malaysia, in their country of origin.

If there is a change in employer while the PVP is still valid, the PVP holder must cancel the current pass and observe a 3-month cooling-off period before reapplying.

PVP holders are not eligible to apply for Dependent Passes for their family members.

Sectors INELIGIBLE for Employment Pass (EP)

▶ Supermarkets/mini markets with a sales floor area of less than 3000 sq. ft.

▶ 24-hour convenience stores

▶ Newsstands

▶ Miscellaneous goods shops

▶ Provision stores/general vendors

▶ Medical centers offering traditional or alternative medicine

▶ Convenience stores located in petrol stations

▶ Permanent wet market stalls

▶ Permanent street vendors

▶ Shops selling textiles, bistro items, or jewelry

▶ Non-exclusive restaurants

▶ National Strategic Interest sectors

Application Timeline

Once the necessary approvals from all relevant parties are obtained, the candidate can start the EP/EEP application process. This process typically takes up to 2 weeks (14 days). However, incomplete application documents may extend the processing time to as long as 3 months.

The 5-step process includes:

Create an account (online registration)
Submit the online application
Application processing by the Department of Immigration
Receive status notification
Company activation

Additional Information

EPIII holders (see Types of Employment Permits section) who have consecutively renewed their Malaysian permit 2-3 times must adhere to a 3-month cooling-off period by leaving the country.

EPIII holders wishing to change employers must also serve a mandatory 3-month cooling-off period before reapplying.

These statements are subject to the regulations of the Immigration Department of Malaysia and other relevant authorities. They may change without notice.