🇲🇾 Malaysia · Employer-sponsored work

Employment Pass — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,074
Minimum annual salary€12,658 (≈ MYR 240,000 · FX 2026-06-22)
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–65

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 60 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/latest-news/announcement/announcement-266-ep-salary-policy-2026/.

Frequently asked

How much income do I need?

You must show €1,074.

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Minimum annual salary

“Category III | Current Minimum Salary RM3,000 - RM4,999 | Revised Minimum Salary (Effective 1 June 2026) RM5,000 - RM9,999 ... Category I ... RM20,000 and above”

No direct PR path

“anúncio da política salarial do Employment Pass; silente sobre residência permanente”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.

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