Compare the conditions of the programmes named below, then check which application route matches your purpose. Start with the required activity and the action you must take before applying.
The programmes being compared
Read the exact programme name and entry conditions in each column. These are selected routes for the same broad goal; their applicants, permissions and application stages can differ.
The conditions below belong to this named programme. They are not country-wide requirements.
Programme scope
For Category III Employment Pass applications and renewals submitted from 1 June 2026, the revised salary policy specifies a distinct salary band and a succession-plan condition.
For applications through the MIDA expatriate system, its guidance distinguishes employer paid-up capital requirements by ownership structure. This company-capital condition is specific to that channel and separate from the employee’s salary.
Who can use the route: compare the named occupation, activity, nationality and current residence restrictions with your situation.
What must exist before applying: identify the job offer, employer action, admission, overseas work or qualifying resources required by that programme.
What the permission actually grants: distinguish an entry visa, a residence permit, a work permission and citizenship. One does not automatically establish the others.
Your real budget: use the original currency, the required proof period and the applicant or household definition. Budget application fees, housing and insurance separately; a proof-of-funds threshold is not a total moving cost.
Documents and sequence: open the programme’s official instructions and confirm where to apply before paying for travel, tuition or non-refundable services.
Does this comparison tell me which country will approve me?
No. It compares the named programmes and their source conditions. An approval depends on the complete rules for that programme and your circumstances; only the responsible authority decides your application.
Can I compare the amounts as a total moving budget?
No. A salary threshold, qualifying investment, savings balance and recurring income are different requirements. Keep each original currency, period and applicant or household scope; budget fees, travel, housing and insurance separately.
What should I do next?
Open the official source for the programme that fits your purpose. Confirm the application location, document list, current fees and any employer or institution action before making a non-refundable commitment.
Malaysia
Poland