Of course, all foreigners wanting to work in Malaysia are required to apply for a work permit. The logical procedure is that the work permit application is to be made before entering Malaysia but most of the nationalities can also apply for it while having already entered the country with a visit pass (depending on your nationality, you will need or not a visa before entering Malaysia as a visitor, however, foreigners who are resident of the Commonwealth countries are exempted from visa application).
The following list is an overview of the different passes and visas that you can apply for:
Employment Pass (EP)
This is issued to foreigners who enter the country to take up a contract of employment with a minimum period of two years and earn a monthly income of not less than RM 3,000.
Visit Pass (temporary employment)
This is issued to persons who enter Malaysia to take up employment for less than 24 months.
Visit Pass (professional)
This is issued to foreigners who wish to enter the country for the purpose of engaging on short-term contract with any agency. The categories of foreigners who are eligible are:
* Artistes
* Volunteers
* Those entering for filming
* Invited lecturers / speakers
* Those entering for religious purpose
* Members of an International Organization
* Researchers recognized by the Government of Malaysia
* Experts in installation or maintenance of equipments
The validity of the pass varies but it cannot exceed twelve months at any one time.
Dependant Pass
This is issued to spouses and children of foreigners who have been issued with an employment pass. This pass may be applied for together with the application for an employment pass or after the employment pass is approved and its maximum duration is in relation with the duration of the employment pass (generally 2 years).
Spouse Permit
This is issued to foreign spouses married with a Malaysian Citizen for a duration between 6 months and two years.
Student Pass
This is issued to foreigners who enroll as students in any approved educational institution in Malaysia.
Training Pass
This is issued to foreigners who enter Malaysia to take up a training period for a period not exceeding 12 months
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