Malaysia · Talent & merit

Malaysia Residence Pass-Talent — initial programme

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Malaysia?

The official source states: “Renewable long-term residence and work route for highly qualified expatriates already established in Malaysia.” (rpt.talentcorp.com.my, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: How much money do I need?

The official source states: “Eligibility → New Application: Has a Malaysian income tax file number and has paid income tax for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application. Yearly basic salary declared should align with the minimum basic monthly income (at least RM180,000 per annum).” It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated. (rpt.talentcorp.com.my, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children (rpt.talentcorp.com.my, read 2026-07-27).

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “10-year renewable visa” (rpt.talentcorp.com.my, read 2026-07-27.)

12 facts quoted from the official source

Renewable long-term residence and work route for highly qualified expatriates already established in Malaysia.

Income required: —
Can bring: spouse, dependants +1
Requirements: 5

Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Employment, placement or host agreementEmployment Pass with more than 3 months validity
Financial resourcesEligibility → New Application: Has a Malaysian income tax file number and has paid income tax for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application. Yearly basic salary declared should align with the minimum basic monthly income (at least RM180,000 per annum).checked 2026-08-07
Minimum salarybasic monthly salary of RM15,000 (excluding allowances or bonuses)
Prior immigration or residence statusworked in Malaysia for a minimum of 3 consecutive years
Qualifications or professional authorisationpossess a recognised degree / diploma / certificate or professional / competency certificate

Also stated by the source

Dependent-family rightsspouse and children below 18 years old
Long-term residence or conversion path10-year renewable visa
Passport or travel-document requirementEmployment Pass with more than 3 months validity
Purpose or legal basisThe Residence Pass-Talent is a 10-year renewable visa for highly skilled expatriates
Work rightsflexibility to change employers without having to renew the pass

Family

Who you can bring

spousedependantschildren

Dependent-family rightsspouse and children below 18 years old

Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity

2 proven from the official source.

Initial duration or stay ceiling10-year renewable visa
Renewal or extension10-year renewable visa

How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malaysia?

The official source states: Renewable long-term residence and work route for highly qualified expatriates already established in Malaysia.

02How much money do I need?

The official source states: Eligibility → New Application: Has a Malaysian income tax file number and has paid income tax for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application. Yearly basic salary declared should align with the minimum basic monthly income (at least RM180,000 per annum). It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.

03Can I bring my family?

The official record lists: spouse, dependants, children.

04What does this route lead to?

The official source states: 10-year renewable visa

Every answer is quoted from the official rpt.talentcorp.com.my page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source rpt.talentcorp.com.myLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Malaysia government page.

Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology

· Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.

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