Employment Pass (EP)
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Before you apply
Check to see if the company is eligible to apply for an Expatriate Employment Pass
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Where to apply
Go to the ESD website, log in through the company’s ESD account, and submit the expatriate application
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Duration of pass
Up to 60 months, depending on the employment contract and upon discretion of the EC.
The pass is only valid in Peninsular Malaysia
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Work rights
Expatriates may only work for the company named in the Employment Pass. If they change company, they need to resubmit their application
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Other Passes
Only Employment Pass holder with salary above RM5, 000 is eligible to apply1. Employment Pass holders may apply for a Dependant Pass for the following family members:
- - Spouse
- - Children (under 18 years of age)
- - A legally adopted child (under 18 years of age)
- - Parents / Parents-in-law
2. Employment Pass holders may apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass for the following family members:
- - Children (over 18 years of age)
- - A legally adopted child (over 18 years of age)
- - Parents/Parents-in-law
3. Employment Pass holders may apply for a Social Visit (Temporary Employment) for a foreign maid
TESTIMONIALS
“Considering that I travel extensively, this (RP-T) has helped ease my mobility in and out of the country tremendously.” read more +
