Residence Pass-Talent — initial programme

To be considered for the RP-T, applicants have to first fulfill the following criteria: Has worked in Malaysia under the Employment Pass for a minimum of three (3) consecutive years at the time of application. Holds a valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months validity during the submission/resubmission of the application. Earns a basic monthly salary of RM15,000 which excludes any allowances and/or bonuses. 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). Holds a PhD/Master's/Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in any discipline from a recognised university or a professional/competency certificate from a recognised professional institute. Possesses at least 5 years of total work experience. * Above is the MINIMUM criteria required for RP-T approvals. However, the approval status of the application is subject to the discretion of the RP-T Panel. * Please note that TalentCorp will only accept submissions from applicants. Submissions from agents will NOT be entertained.

RESIDENCE PASS – TALENT NEW APPLICATION CHECKLIST CHECKING FOR COMPLETENESS REMARKS A FOR PRINCIPAL 1 Copy of Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Updated Resume – Must reflect your current employment, including your current employer and position. 3 Academic Certificate(s)* – Certified True Copy (CTC) by the company's HR. Certificates not issued in English must be translated into English in accordance with the requirements stated in the Note below. 4 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. 5 Employment Contract – The position stated must be consistent with the current Employment Pass. The contract must be duly stamped by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN). 6 Latest Job Description – Must be printed on the company's letterhead, and the position stated must be consistent with the current Employment Pass. 7 Latest Two (2) Years' Tax Documents – e-BE Form and EA Form for each applicable year. 8 Proof of Payment for Outstanding Tax Balance (Tax Receipt) – Required only if the e-BE Form(s) reflect an outstanding tax balance. All outstanding tax must be fully settled before the application can be processed. 9 Latest Three (3) Months' Salary Slips. 10 No Objection Letter (NOL) – Must be issued by the current employer (can be in Bahasa Malaysia or English) on the company’s letterhead. The NOL signatory's official company email address (e.g. name@company.com) must be provided for verification purposes. General/shared and personal email addresses are not accepted. 11 Copy of Local Sponsor's NRIC (MyKad) – Front and back, in colour. 12 Local Sponsor Form – Must be completed with the Local Sponsor's details and duly signed by the Local Sponsor using a handwritten (wet-ink) signature. Digital or electronic signatures are not accepted. 13 Testimonial(s) – Must be issued on the company's letterhead by a person holding a Director-level position or above. 14 Previous Employment Pass(es) – All previous Employment Passes must be compiled and uploaded as one (1) PDF file. 15 Current Employment Pass – Copy of the applicant's current Employment Pass. 16 Other Supporting Documents – E.g. recommendation or endorsement letters from relevant regulatory agencies, if any (optional). B FOR SPOUSE AND CHILDREN (below 18 years of age) 1 Copy of Dependant's Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Certified True Copy (CTC) of Marriage / Birth Certificate(s)* – Certified by the respective Embassy or High Commission. 3 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. TC/New Application/checklist/V3/08/2026 4 No Objection Letter (NOL) from Employer – Required only if the spouse is currently employed in Malaysia. 5 Other Supporting Documents – If any. C FOR PARENTS / PARENTS IN LAW / COMMON LAW SPOUSE 1 Copy of SVP Applicant's Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Certified True Copy (CTC) of the applicable document*: • RP-T applicant's Birth Certificate – if the SVP applicant is the RP-T applicant's parent; • Spouse's Birth Certificate – if the SVP applicant is the RP-T applicant's parent-in-law; or • Affidavit confirming the relationship status issued by the respective Embassy or High Commission – if the SVP applicant is the common-law spouse. 3 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. 4 Personal Bond Form – Must be duly stamped by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) and submitted within three (3) months from the stamping date. 5 Other supporting documents (if any). D FOR CHILDREN (18–24 YEARS OLD) 1 Copy of SVP Applicant's Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Certified True Copy (CTC) of Birth Certificate(s)* – Certified by the respective Embassy or High Commission. 3 Statutory declaration - issued by Commissioner of Oath and validated by the Embassy*(AM 80 Form). 4 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. 5 Personal Bond Form – Must be duly stamped by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) and submitted within three (3) months from the stamping date. 6 Other supporting documents (if any). TC/New Application/checklist/V3/08/2026 NOTE : Documents marked with an asterisk (*) must be Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Embassy or High Commission of the country where the document was issued. The CTC may be obtained from: 1. The respective country's Embassy or High Commission in Malaysia, or 2. The Malaysian Embassy or High Commission in the country where the document was issued. If the document is not in English, it must first be translated into English before being certified as a true copy. Password-Protected Documents All documents uploaded must be accessible without a password. Password-protected files will not be accepted. Disclaimer: Additional supporting documents may be requested, where necessary, to facilitate the assessment of the application. TC/New Application/checklist/V3/08/2026

I would like to apply for the RP-T. What should I do? The first step is to register for an account on the RP-T Portal. The RP-T portal is a system that is used by applicants to initiate RP-T applications, upload required documents, communicate with the RP-T Secretariat who processes the applications and monitor the progress of your RP-T application. Once you have an account, you will be requested to complete your RP-T application and upload the required documents to the portal. How can I activate my account? Once you have filled out your details on the portal, click on the “Activate” button next to your registered email address to activate your account. Kindly check your junk/spam folder as RP-T emails may be directly sent to these folders. I have registered for an RP-T account and have not received my activation email. Kindly check your spam or junk email folder as RP-T emails may be directly sent to these folders. In the event you cannot locate the email there, please contact us at rptcare@myxpats.com.my. My Employment Pass (EP) validity is less than 3 months after I submitted my RP-T application. If my documents are incomplete, can I resubmit my RP-T application without renewing my EP? No, you will need to renew your EP before resubmitting the application. Submissions/resubmissions will not be permitted on the portal if the EP validity is less than 3 months. An application will only be considered as complete once all required documents have been submitted/resubmitted. What is the method of payment to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad and Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Malaysia? Payment to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad can be made via online payment, credit, or debit card. For payments to the Immigration Department, payment can be made via online payment, credit, or debit card. What happens to my Employment Pass (EP) once I am awarded the RP-T? The RP-T applicant will be required to shorten the current pass in the passport. This will be applicable to all passes that are linked to the main applicant (e.g., spouse and dependent). The Immigration Department will endorse the RP-T sticker (s) once this process is done. What is the turnaround time for the application? New applications Application Approval (Stage 1) 21 working days – Application to be processed with complete documents 10 working days – Notification to be sent on status of application Endorsement (Stage 2) 7 working days – Upon submission of complete documents for endorsement, up to approval by the Immigration Department. 7 working days – Upon initiation of STEP 5: Pass printing (Immigration payment and submission), up to pass delivery to the applicant by Pos Malaysia Transfer of endorsement (ToE) 3 to 5 working days – Application to be processed for approval by Immigration Department Renewal/Extension of Endorsement 7 working days – Upon submission of complete documents for endorsement, until approval by the Immigration Department 7 working days – Upon initiation of STEP 5: Pass printing (Immigration payment and submission), up to pass delivery to the applicant by Pos Malaysia Shorten pass 5 working days – Applications to be processed and shortened by Immigration Department. The above timeline is based on complete documents submitted and subject to the discretion of the Immigration Department. Note that the Immigration Department has the right to request for additional documentation, if necessary. Disclaimer: All documents provided for an application must meet format specifications as stated on the RP-T website. All information/documents provided will also be verified for accuracy by the RP-T processing team before an application is considered complete. If any information/documents are found to be incomplete, the applicant will be notified and advised of their next steps. Will my employer be consulted as part of the RP-T application process? If yes, who will call my employer? Yes, the assessment team will contact your employer to verify the No Objection Letter that was submitted during the application process. Who is eligible to be my local contact person? Any Malaysian citizen aged 21 years and above, currently employed and residing in Malaysia, is eligible to be a local contact person for any RP-T applicant. Do I need to submit a copy of the local contact person’s NRIC (MyKad)? Yes, you are required to submit a copy of the front and back of the local sponsor’s NRIC (MyKad). Will my family be eligible for the RP-T as well? Immediate members (spouse and children below 18 years) of the family of an RP-T holder are eligible for the RP-T dependent pass. Can my spouse work in Malaysia as a RP-T dependent pass holder? Yes. The spouse of a RP-T holder may work in Malaysia. Are parents / parents-in-law of an approved RP-T holder eligible to receive the RP-T as well? No. However, the parents and parents-in-law of an approved RP-T holder are eligible for a renewable one-year Social Visit Pass for up to five years. I have a newborn son/daughter who was born in Malaysia, when can I add him/her as my dependent? You can add your newborn son/daughter once he/she has received his/her international passport. The add dependent application must be submitted within 6 months after the child was born. If I have a Common Law Spouse and he/she has a child who is not my biological child, can the child be included as my Dependent? The child is eligible for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass until 6 years of age. Thereafter, they may be eligible for a student pass if they are pursuing their education in Malaysia. Can an agent/appointed person submit an RP-T application on behalf of an applicant? No agent/appointed person are allowed to submit any RP-T applications on behalf of an applicant. RP-T applicants are required to submit their application by themselves through our online service. Must the Recommendation Letter (from a Regulatory Agency) be in Bahasa Malaysia? We accept Recommendation Letters either in Bahasa Malaysia or English. To whom should the Recommendation Letter be addressed to? The Government has appointed TalentCorp to liaise with the RP-T applicants and we are partnering with the MYXpats Centre to implement this initiative. Please address the letter to: MYXpats Centre Sdn Bhd Level 4, Surian Tower, No 1, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Attn: Residence Pass-Talent Secretariat I am self-employed, who can be the signatory person for my no objection letter? If you are the sole person in the company and there is no employee, other Director, or shareholder, you can sign the No Objection letter. My application was unsuccessful recently, can I appeal? Please be informed that In line with the official notice of instruction by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), please be advised that we will no longer accept requests for appeals for unsuccessful NEW and POST-10-YEARS RP-T applications with effect from 1 June 2023. Since I can no longer appeal for my unsuccessful application, how soon can I re-apply? The cooling off period for new submission is 1 year. Thus, you can only re-apply one year after your application was unsuccessful. I need to speak to someone about my RP-T application, who should I contact? You can email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my or call 03-7839 7171 to speak to our customer relationship officer. Find the Information You Need

RESIDENCE PASS – TALENT NEW APPLICATION CHECKLIST CHECKING FOR COMPLETENESS REMARKS A FOR PRINCIPAL 1 Copy of Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Updated Resume – Must reflect your current employment, including your current employer and position. 3 Academic Certificate(s)* – Certified True Copy (CTC) by the company's HR. Certificates not issued in English must be translated into English in accordance with the requirements stated in the Note below. 4 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. 5 Employment Contract – The position stated must be consistent with the current Employment Pass. The contract must be duly stamped by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN). 6 Latest Job Description – Must be printed on the company's letterhead, and the position stated must be consistent with the current Employment Pass. 7 Latest Two (2) Years' Tax Documents – e-BE Form and EA Form for each applicable year. 8 Proof of Payment for Outstanding Tax Balance (Tax Receipt) – Required only if the e-BE Form(s) reflect an outstanding tax balance. All outstanding tax must be fully settled before the application can be processed. 9 Latest Three (3) Months' Salary Slips. 10 No Objection Letter (NOL) – Must be issued by the current employer (can be in Bahasa Malaysia or English) on the company’s letterhead. The NOL signatory's official company email address (e.g. name@company.com) must be provided for verification purposes. General/shared and personal email addresses are not accepted. 11 Copy of Local Sponsor's NRIC (MyKad) – Front and back, in colour. 12 Local Sponsor Form – Must be completed with the Local Sponsor's details and duly signed by the Local Sponsor using a handwritten (wet-ink) signature. Digital or electronic signatures are not accepted. 13 Testimonial(s) – Must be issued on the company's letterhead by a person holding a Director-level position or above. 14 Previous Employment Pass(es) – All previous Employment Passes must be compiled and uploaded as one (1) PDF file. 15 Current Employment Pass – Copy of the applicant's current Employment Pass. 16 Other Supporting Documents – E.g. recommendation or endorsement letters from relevant regulatory agencies, if any (optional). B FOR SPOUSE AND CHILDREN (below 18 years of age) 1 Copy of Dependant's Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Certified True Copy (CTC) of Marriage / Birth Certificate(s)* – Certified by the respective Embassy or High Commission. 3 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. TC/New Application/checklist/V3/08/2026 4 No Objection Letter (NOL) from Employer – Required only if the spouse is currently employed in Malaysia. 5 Other Supporting Documents – If any. C FOR PARENTS / PARENTS IN LAW / COMMON LAW SPOUSE 1 Copy of SVP Applicant's Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Certified True Copy (CTC) of the applicable document*: • RP-T applicant's Birth Certificate – if the SVP applicant is the RP-T applicant's parent; • Spouse's Birth Certificate – if the SVP applicant is the RP-T applicant's parent-in-law; or • Affidavit confirming the relationship status issued by the respective Embassy or High Commission – if the SVP applicant is the common-law spouse. 3 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. 4 Personal Bond Form – Must be duly stamped by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) and submitted within three (3) months from the stamping date. 5 Other supporting documents (if any). D FOR CHILDREN (18–24 YEARS OLD) 1 Copy of SVP Applicant's Passport – All pages, including the front and back covers, in colour. 2 Certified True Copy (CTC) of Birth Certificate(s)* – Certified by the respective Embassy or High Commission. 3 Statutory declaration - issued by Commissioner of Oath and validated by the Embassy*(AM 80 Form). 4 Passport-Sized Photograph – 3.5 cm × 5.0 cm (99 × 142 pixels), with a light blue background. 5 Personal Bond Form – Must be duly stamped by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) and submitted within three (3) months from the stamping date. 6 Other supporting documents (if any). TC/New Application/checklist/V3/08/2026 NOTE : Documents marked with an asterisk (*) must be Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Embassy or High Commission of the country where the document was issued. The CTC may be obtained from: 1. The respective country's Embassy or High Commission in Malaysia, or 2. The Malaysian Embassy or High Commission in the country where the document was issued. If the document is not in English, it must first be translated into English before being certified as a true copy. Password-Protected Documents All documents uploaded must be accessible without a password. Password-protected files will not be accepted. Disclaimer: Additional supporting documents may be requested, where necessary, to facilitate the assessment of the application. TC/New Application/checklist/V3/08/2026

pply for withdrawal of the EPF). Find the Information You Need What if I forgot my password to login? Please click the “Forgot your password” button and provide the registered email and passport number to get your password. What if I forgot my username to login Kindly email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my to retrieve your login ID or for further assistance. Who is eligible to apply for the RP-T? Any foreign talent who has been living and working in Malaysia for three years consecutively is eligible to apply for the RP-T. Talent refers to high-achieving individuals with the capacity to drive business results that contribute to Malaysia’s economic transformation. What are the benefits of the RP-T over the Employment Pass? Unlike the Employment Pass, the RP-T is not tied to an employer. Approval for the RP-T is also given for 10 years, subject to the applicant fulfilling all criteria throughout the approval period. This is compared to the two to three years’ validity period of the Employment Pass. The spouse of an RP-T holder is also eligible to work in Malaysia. Are there any countries whose citizens are not allowed to apply for the RP-T? As long as the citizen of that said country is allowed to work in Malaysia, he or she is eligible to apply for the RP-T. Can one apply for the RP-T if he or she is currently not employed in Malaysia? How many years of work experience in Malaysia should an individual have to be eligible for RP-T? Currently, the Government is ONLY considering applications from foreign talent already working in Malaysia for a minimum of three years consecutively at the time of their RP-T application. Are any industries given special preference for the RP-T? Applicants from all industries are encouraged to apply provided they meet the minimum eligibility criteria. How much does the RP-T application cost? You may refer to the fee table here. Fee Main Applicant/Spouse Others Application Fee (per applicant) RM 540.00 RM 540.00 Processing Fee (per applicant) RM 5400.00 RM 4860.00 Immigration Fee (per applicant) RM 500.00 RM 500.00 Multiple Entry Visa Fee (yearly) – varies across countries RM 0.00 – RM 50.00 RM 0.00 – RM 50.00 Is there any minimum salary cut-off for RP-T eligibility? To be eligible for the RP-T, applicants should earn a basic monthly salary of RM 15,000 which excludes any allowances and/or bonuses. Which agency do I deal with when applying for the RP-T? The Government has appointed TalentCorp to liaise with the RP-T applicants and we are partnering with the MYXpats Centre to implement this initiative. Interested individuals can apply online at https://rpt.talentcorp.com.my/. I met some of the eligibility criteria for the RP-T application, I want to find out more, who should I contact? You can email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my or call 03-7839 7171 to speak to our customer relationship officer. Where can I get all the forms and checklist for RP-T application? You can get all the forms and checklist for RP-T application from here. My basic monthly salary has just been increased to RM15,000 recently and my gross annual income is less than RM180,000 (RM15,000 X 12), am I eligible to apply RP-T? Has a Malaysian income tax file number and has paid income tax for the most recent 2 years (minimum) at the time of application. The yearly basic salary declared should align with the minimum basic monthly income (at least RM180,000 per annum). Get Updates Straight to Your Inbox About RP-T Applications Contact Us TalentCorp HQ +603 7839 7000 MYXpats Centre +603 7839 7171 RP-T Helpdesk RPTCare@myxpats.com.my Operating Hours 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Monday - Friday) Closed 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Mondays - Thursdays) 12:15 pm to 2:45 pm (Fridays) 2026 © Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad

What is RP-T Post-10-Years? Is it a renewal of my existing RP-T approval? RP-T holders who wish to continue under the RP-T once their initial approval expires in the tenth year can consider applying for the RP-T Post-10-Years. Please note that all applicants of the RP-T Post-10-Years must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Who is eligible to apply for the Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) Post 10 -Years application? Applicants approaching the tenth-year expiry date of their current RP-T pass may apply for the RP-T Post 10-Years. When can I apply for the application? Applications for RP-T Post 10 – Years are to be submitted 6 months before the expiry date of the pass. Failure to submit the application after one (1) month of the RP-T expiry date will require the applicant to obtain an overstay clearance from the Enforcement Unit at the Immigration Department, Putrajaya. Where can I find my RP-T pass expiry date? The pass expiry date can be found on the pass in your passport. However, you may also find the information by logging into your account via the RP-T website at https://rpt.talentcorp.com.my. For further assistance, kindly contact the RP-T Helpdesk at 03-8892 3939 or RPTCare@myxpats.com.my. How do I submit the Post 10 - Years application? You are required to apply and submit your application via the RP-T website at https://rpt.talentcorp.com.my using your existing login ID and password. Can I apply for RP-T Post 10 - Years if I am currently not employed in Malaysia? No, you are required to be employed in Malaysia at the point of application. How much are the fees for RP-T Post 10 - Years application? You may refer here for detailed fee information. What are the acceptable payment methods for the fees? You can pay via online transfer, credit, or debit card. How long does it take to complete RP-T Post 10 - Years process? Please be informed that our RP-T application approval charter is as follows: 21 working days – Application to be processed with complete documents*. 10 working days – Notification to be sent on status of application. Disclaimer: All documents provided for an application must meet format specifications as stated on the RP-T website. All information/documents provided will also be verified for accuracy by the RP-T processing team before an application is considered complete. If any information/documents are found to be incomplete, the applicant will be notified and advised of their next steps. What documents are required for RP-T Post 10 - Years application? You may refer here to the list of documents required. Where should I submit the documents for the RP-T Post 10 – Years endorsement stage? The documents can be submitted via the RP-T website at https://rpt.talentcorp.com.my. Please log in using your existing login ID and password and go to the ‘My Post 10 Years Endorsement Stage’ section on your dashboard to proceed with the application. What will happen if I am unable to initiate my Post 10 – Years application after my pass has expired? Your application must be submitted within 6 months of your RP-T expiry date provided that you fulfil all the RP-T eligibility criteria. Will my family be eligible for the Post 10 – Years application as well? Yes, immediate family members (spouses and children below 18 years old) of applicants are also eligible. I have a new family member (newly married/having a new-born). How should I update the system? Applicants may proceed with their Post 10 – Years application first. Upon approval at the endorsement stage, you may proceed to submit an application for the new dependent(s) via the website. Are there any charges for the additional family member(s)? Yes, there are fees charged for new applications for additional dependents. The payment breakdown is as follows: Fee Main Applicant/Spouse Others Application Fee (per applicant) RM 540.00 RM 540.00 Processing Fee (per applicant) RM 5400.00 RM 4860.00 Immigration Fee (per applicant) RM 500.00 RM 500.00 Multiple Entry Visa Fee (yearly) – varies across countries RM 0.00 – RM 50.00 RM 0.00 – RM 50.00 What about dependents above 18 years old? Can they be included under my Post 10 – Years application? Yes, Dependents aged between 18 – 24 years old can be included under the application. They are eligible for the social visit pass as long as they are unmarried, unemployed, and not studying in Malaysia and are still under the Principal’s financial support. I am almost finished with my first 10 years of RP-T, and my pass is expiring in 6 months. Is it possible to submit both renewal and Post-10-year applications at the same time, if I want to fully utilize my 10 years of approval? You are not allowed to submit two applications at the same time. Once your Post-10 Year application is approved, the remaining balance of your existing pass will be forfeited. Any requests to carry forward the remaining balance of your previous pass will not be accepted. I am self-employed, who can be the signatory person for my no objection letter? If you are the sole person in the company and there is no employee, other Director, or shareholder, you can sign the No Objection letter. My application was unsuccessful recently, can I appeal? Please be informed that In line with the official notice of instruction by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), please be advised that we will no longer accept requests for appeals for unsuccessful RP-T applications with effect from 1 June 2023. For expat who wish to continue working and living in Malaysia must ensure that they do so on a valid pass. Since I can no longer appeal for my unsuccessful application, how soon can I re-apply? The cooling off period for new submission is 1 year. Thus, you can only re-apply one year after your application was unsuccessful. I need to speak to someone about my RP-T application, who should I contact? You can email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my or call 03-7839 7171 to speak to our customer relationship officer. Find the Information You Need

I would like to apply for the RP-T. What should I do? The first step is to register for an account on the RP-T Portal. The RP-T portal is a system that is used by applicants to initiate RP-T applications, upload required documents, communicate with the RP-T Secretariat who processes the applications and monitor the progress of your RP-T application. Once you have an account, you will be requested to complete your RP-T application and upload the required documents to the portal. How can I activate my account? Once you have filled out your details on the portal, click on the “Activate” button next to your registered email address to activate your account. Kindly check your junk/spam folder as RP-T emails may be directly sent to these folders. I have registered for an RP-T account and have not received my activation email. Kindly check your spam or junk email folder as RP-T emails may be directly sent to these folders. In the event you cannot locate the email there, please contact us at rptcare@myxpats.com.my. My Employment Pass (EP) validity is less than 3 months after I submitted my RP-T application. If my documents are incomplete, can I resubmit my RP-T application without renewing my EP? No, you will need to renew your EP before resubmitting the application. Submissions/resubmissions will not be permitted on the portal if the EP validity is less than 3 months. An application will only be considered as complete once all required documents have been submitted/resubmitted. What is the method of payment to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad and Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Malaysia? Payment to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad can be made via online payment, credit, or debit card. For payments to the Immigration Department, payment can be made via online payment, credit, or debit card. What happens to my Employment Pass (EP) once I am awarded the RP-T? The RP-T applicant will be required to shorten the current pass in the passport. This will be applicable to all passes that are linked to the main applicant (e.g., spouse and dependent). The Immigration Department will endorse the RP-T sticker (s) once this process is done. What is the turnaround time for the application? New applications Application Approval (Stage 1) 21 working days – Application to be processed with complete documents 10 working days – Notification to be sent on status of application Endorsement (Stage 2) 7 working days – Upon submission of complete documents for endorsement, up to approval by the Immigration Department. 7 working days – Upon initiation of STEP 5: Pass printing (Immigration payment and submission), up to pass delivery to the applicant by Pos Malaysia Transfer of endorsement (ToE) 3 to 5 working days – Application to be processed for approval by Immigration Department Renewal/Extension of Endorsement 7 working days – Upon submission of complete documents for endorsement, until approval by the Immigration Department 7 working days – Upon initiation of STEP 5: Pass printing (Immigration payment and submission), up to pass delivery to the applicant by Pos Malaysia Shorten pass 5 working days – Applications to be processed and shortened by Immigration Department. The above timeline is based on complete documents submitted and subject to the discretion of the Immigration Department. Note that the Immigration Department has the right to request for additional documentation, if necessary. Disclaimer: All documents provided for an application must meet format specifications as stated on the RP-T website. All information/documents provided will also be verified for accuracy by the RP-T processing team before an application is considered complete. If any information/documents are found to be incomplete, the applicant will be notified and advised of their next steps. Will my employer be consulted as part of the RP-T application process? If yes, who will call my employer? Yes, the assessment team will contact your employer to verify the No Objection Letter that was submitted during the application process. Who is eligible to be my local contact person? Any Malaysian citizen aged 21 years and above, currently employed and residing in Malaysia, is eligible to be a local contact person for any RP-T applicant. Do I need to submit a copy of the local contact person’s NRIC (MyKad)? Yes, you are required to submit a copy of the front and back of the local sponsor’s NRIC (MyKad). Will my family be eligible for the RP-T as well? Immediate members (spouse and children below 18 years) of the family of an RP-T holder are eligible for the RP-T dependent pass. Can my spouse work in Malaysia as a RP-T dependent pass holder? Yes. The spouse of a RP-T holder may work in Malaysia. Are parents / parents-in-law of an approved RP-T holder eligible to receive the RP-T as well? No. However, the parents and parents-in-law of an approved RP-T holder are eligible for a renewable one-year Social Visit Pass for up to five years. I have a newborn son/daughter who was born in Malaysia, when can I add him/her as my dependent? You can add your newborn son/daughter once he/she has received his/her international passport. The add dependent application must be submitted within 6 months after the child was born. If I have a Common Law Spouse and he/she has a child who is not my biological child, can the child be included as my Dependent? The child is eligible for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass until 6 years of age. Thereafter, they may be eligible for a student pass if they are pursuing their education in Malaysia. Can an agent/appointed person submit an RP-T application on behalf of an applicant? No agent/appointed person are allowed to submit any RP-T applications on behalf of an applicant. RP-T applicants are required to submit their application by themselves through our online service. Must the Recommendation Letter (from a Regulatory Agency) be in Bahasa Malaysia? We accept Recommendation Letters either in Bahasa Malaysia or English. To whom should the Recommendation Letter be addressed to? The Government has appointed TalentCorp to liaise with the RP-T applicants and we are partnering with the MYXpats Centre to implement this initiative. Please address the letter to: MYXpats Centre Sdn Bhd Level 4, Surian Tower, No 1, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Attn: Residence Pass-Talent Secretariat I am self-employed, who can be the signatory person for my no objection letter? If you are the sole person in the company and there is no employee, other Director, or shareholder, you can sign the No Objection letter. My application was unsuccessful recently, can I appeal? Please be informed that In line with the official notice of instruction by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), please be advised that we will no longer accept requests for appeals for unsuccessful NEW and POST-10-YEARS RP-T applications with effect from 1 June 2023. Since I can no longer appeal for my unsuccessful application, how soon can I re-apply? The cooling off period for new submission is 1 year. Thus, you can only re-apply one year after your application was unsuccessful. I need to speak to someone about my RP-T application, who should I contact? You can email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my or call 03-7839 7171 to speak to our customer relationship officer. Find the Information You Need

cancel a TOE application in progress? You may contact us at +603 7839 7171 or email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my for further assistance. What should I do if I encounter difficulties while submitting the Take Up Balance application? You may contact us at +603 7839 7171 or email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my for further assistance. Find the Information You Need What is an ePASS? The ePASS is an electronic pass that will replace the current physical (sticker) Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) What is the purpose of the ePASS? The purpose of the ePASS is to ease the issuance of printing of Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) and to move forward with the digitalization transformation. This will be helpful to minimise the number of pages used in the passport page. Is this ePASS also applicable to dependents? Yes, this is also applicable to dependent pass and Long Term Social Pass (LT-SVP) What happens if I receive a new passport after the approval of the endorsement given? You are required to submit the request for a change of passport under update details, and we will advise the next steps for the issuance of the new ePASS. How do I know if the ePASS is ready in the system? You will receive an email notification to download the ePASS from the RP-T system. What should I do if I didn’t receive the email notification of the ePASS issuance? You can reach out to us via RP-T Chat facility or email us at RPTCare@myxpats.com.my for our further checking. If I or my dependent is currently outside Malaysia, will I be able to download the ePASS? Yes, once the ePASS is ready to be downloaded from the system. However, the applicant must first enter Malaysia to submit the pass printing process. Where can I find the ePASS? You may download it by clicking the Generate ePASS button available under the Pas Status tab. What steps should be taken if there is an error found in the ePASS, and how can it be corrected? You can reach out to us via RP-T Chat facility or email us at RPTCare@myxpats.com.my for our further checking. The updated ePASS will be available within 3-5 working days. How long the ePASS will be issued after the submission of pass issuance submitted in the RP-T system. It will take 1-2 working days for the ePASS to be processed and reflected in the RP-T system after the submission made. What should I do after I download the ePASS from the system? The ePASS should be pasted into your passport copy. This will serve as a valid pass in your current passport. Can I cancel the e PASS? Yes, the ePASS can be cancelled. You can reach out to us via RP-T Chat facility or email us at RPTCare@myxpats.com.my for our further assistance. What is the function of the barcode inside the ePASS? The QR Code will be displaying the information of the ePASS holder, to verify that the information indicated in the ePASS is valid. Does ePASS follow the validity of an approved application? The ePASS (RP-T) issued for an initial period of five (5) years or balance of passport validity, whichever shorter. Thereafter, this approval provides for renewal up to the period of ten (10) years in total. Can the ePASS be printed in case the applicants are unable to access it from their devices? Yes, the ePASS may still be printed for verification purposes if the devices cannot be accessed. Is the ePASS valid to show upon exit and entry at the airport? Yes, this will serve a valid pass to show upon exit & entry at the airport. Can the applicant hold an ePASS and sticker at same time? Applicant can only hold either the ePASS or the sticker at any one time. What if generate button for ePASS does not appear in the system? Please email to to RP-T helpdesk directly at rptcare@myxpats.com.my for further assistance. Is it possible for an applicant holding an ePASS to travel within Malaysia without a passport? No, the ePASS must always be presented together with the applicant’s passport. Is it necessary to attach the ePASS to the passport? If so, what is the proper procedure for doing so? The ePASS should be kept together with the passport. There is no requirement to affix it inside the passport; however, the applicant must ensure that the ePASS is readily available with the passport should any verification is required by the relevant authorities. ePASS holder is also recommended to keep a digital copy of their ePASS in their mobile devices. Is the ePASS accepted as a valid document for opening a bank account in Malaysia? Yes, the ePASS can be used to open a bank account. If the bank requires further verification, Talent may request the bank to verify the ePASS validation through the Immigration Official Website via the link: https://imigresen online.imi.gov.my/eservices/epass?semakan OR Please request the ePASS Validation Letter sample from the MYXpats RP-T Helpdesk at RPTCare@myxpats.com.my and attach the Cover Letter from the Bank. How do I get the ePASS validation which may be requested from the Embassy or Foreign Agency/Authorities? The applicant may request the Embassy or Foreign Agency/Authorities to check the ePASS validation through the Immigration Official Website via the link: https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/epass?semakan OR The applicant may request the Embassy or Foreign Agency/Authorities to contact ESD Putrajaya via esdhelpdesk@imi.gov.my for direct validation. The charter time will be 1 working day for the Immigration Department’s validation process. Find the Information You Need As a RP-T holder, do I have to file my Malaysian income tax return any differently from prior years? No. As per prior years, you are required to file your Malaysian tax return and pay any balance of taxes by 30 April following the calendar year in which income is derived. Please note that electronic filing is encouraged by the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri M

I would like to apply for the RP-T. What should I do? The first step is to register for an account on the RP-T Portal. The RP-T portal is a system that is used by applicants to initiate RP-T applications, upload required documents, communicate with the RP-T Secretariat who processes the applications and monitor the progress of your RP-T application. Once you have an account, you will be requested to complete your RP-T application and upload the required documents to the portal. How can I activate my account? Once you have filled out your details on the portal, click on the “Activate” button next to your registered email address to activate your account. Kindly check your junk/spam folder as RP-T emails may be directly sent to these folders. I have registered for an RP-T account and have not received my activation email. Kindly check your spam or junk email folder as RP-T emails may be directly sent to these folders. In the event you cannot locate the email there, please contact us at rptcare@myxpats.com.my. My Employment Pass (EP) validity is less than 3 months after I submitted my RP-T application. If my documents are incomplete, can I resubmit my RP-T application without renewing my EP? No, you will need to renew your EP before resubmitting the application. Submissions/resubmissions will not be permitted on the portal if the EP validity is less than 3 months. An application will only be considered as complete once all required documents have been submitted/resubmitted. What is the method of payment to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad and Ketua Pengarah Imigresen Malaysia? Payment to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad can be made via online payment, credit, or debit card. For payments to the Immigration Department, payment can be made via online payment, credit, or debit card. What happens to my Employment Pass (EP) once I am awarded the RP-T? The RP-T applicant will be required to shorten the current pass in the passport. This will be applicable to all passes that are linked to the main applicant (e.g., spouse and dependent). The Immigration Department will endorse the RP-T sticker (s) once this process is done. What is the turnaround time for the application? New applications Application Approval (Stage 1) 21 working days – Application to be processed with complete documents 10 working days – Notification to be sent on status of application Endorsement (Stage 2) 7 working days – Upon submission of complete documents for endorsement, up to approval by the Immigration Department. 7 working days – Upon initiation of STEP 5: Pass printing (Immigration payment and submission), up to pass delivery to the applicant by Pos Malaysia Transfer of endorsement (ToE) 3 to 5 working days – Application to be processed for approval by Immigration Department Renewal/Extension of Endorsement 7 working days – Upon submission of complete documents for endorsement, until approval by the Immigration Department 7 working days – Upon initiation of STEP 5: Pass printing (Immigration payment and submission), up to pass delivery to the applicant by Pos Malaysia Shorten pass 5 working days – Applications to be processed and shortened by Immigration Department. The above timeline is based on complete documents submitted and subject to the discretion of the Immigration Department. Note that the Immigration Department has the right to request for additional documentation, if necessary. Disclaimer: All documents provided for an application must meet format specifications as stated on the RP-T website. All information/documents provided will also be verified for accuracy by the RP-T processing team before an application is considered complete. If any information/documents are found to be incomplete, the applicant will be notified and advised of their next steps. Will my employer be consulted as part of the RP-T application process? If yes, who will call my employer? Yes, the assessment team will contact your employer to verify the No Objection Letter that was submitted during the application process. Who is eligible to be my local contact person? Any Malaysian citizen aged 21 years and above, currently employed and residing in Malaysia, is eligible to be a local contact person for any RP-T applicant. Do I need to submit a copy of the local contact person’s NRIC (MyKad)? Yes, you are required to submit a copy of the front and back of the local sponsor’s NRIC (MyKad). Will my family be eligible for the RP-T as well? Immediate members (spouse and children below 18 years) of the family of an RP-T holder are eligible for the RP-T dependent pass. Can my spouse work in Malaysia as a RP-T dependent pass holder? Yes. The spouse of a RP-T holder may work in Malaysia. Are parents / parents-in-law of an approved RP-T holder eligible to receive the RP-T as well? No. However, the parents and parents-in-law of an approved RP-T holder are eligible for a renewable one-year Social Visit Pass for up to five years. I have a newborn son/daughter who was born in Malaysia, when can I add him/her as my dependent? You can add your newborn son/daughter once he/she has received his/her international passport. The add dependent application must be submitted within 6 months after the child was born. If I have a Common Law Spouse and he/she has a child who is not my biological child, can the child be included as my Dependent? The child is eligible for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass until 6 years of age. Thereafter, they may be eligible for a student pass if they are pursuing their education in Malaysia. Can an agent/appointed person submit an RP-T application on behalf of an applicant? No agent/appointed person are allowed to submit any RP-T applications on behalf of an applicant. RP-T applicants are required to submit their application by themselves through our online service. Must the Recommendation Letter (from a Regulatory Agency) be in Bahasa Malaysia? We accept Recommendation Letters either in Bahasa Malaysia or English. To whom should the Recommendation Letter be addressed to? The Government has appointed TalentCorp to liaise with the RP-T applicants and we are partnering with the MYXpats Centre to implement this initiative. Please address the letter to: MYXpats Centre Sdn Bhd Level 4, Surian Tower, No 1, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Attn: Residence Pass-Talent Secretariat I am self-employed, who can be the signatory person for my no objection letter? If you are the sole person in the company and there is no employee, other Director, or shareholder, you can sign the No Objection letter. My application was unsuccessful recently, can I appeal? Please be informed that In line with the official notice of instruction by the Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM), please be advised that we will no longer accept requests for appeals for unsuccessful NEW and POST-10-YEARS RP-T applications with effect from 1 June 2023. Since I can no longer appeal for my unsuccessful application, how soon can I re-apply? The cooling off period for new submission is 1 year. Thus, you can only re-apply one year after your application was unsuccessful. I need to speak to someone about my RP-T application, who should I contact? You can email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my or call 03-7839 7171 to speak to our customer relationship officer. Find the Information You Need

re-apply? The cooling off period for new submission is 1 year. Thus, you can only re-apply one year after your application was unsuccessful. I need to speak to someone about my RP-T application, who should I contact? You can email to RPTCare@myxpats.com.my or call 03-7839 7171 to speak to our customer relationship officer. Find the Information You Need When can I apply for the extension? Applications for extension of RP-T are to be submitted 6 months prior to the expiry date of the pass. If the application is submitted after the pass expiry date, the process for overstay clearance need to be obtained at the Immigration Department, Putrajaya. Where can I find my RP-T pass expiry date? The pass expiry date can be found on the pass in your passport. For further assistance, kindly contact the RP-T Helpdesk at 03-8892 3939 or RPTCare@myxpats.com.my Can I apply for the extension if I am currently not employed in Malaysia? No, applicants are required to be employed in Malaysia during the submission of RP-T extension. However, applicant is allowed to proceed with the submission of RP-T whilst outside Malaysia and thereafter required to be in the country for pass printing process. How much are the fees for the extension application? The services fees will be reflected in the following structure. However, fees will be charged for the Immigration Pass and Multiple Entry Visa depending on the applicant’s nationality. Description (per applicant) Fee (RM) Application Fee 324 Immigration Pass Fees (Principal and dependents) (LT-SVP) 500 90 Multiple Entry Visa Charges (if applicable) Charges vary across countries What are the acceptable methods of payment for the fees? The application and Immigration fees can be made with online payment via credit card and debit card. How long does it take to complete the extension process? The extension application will be processed within seven (7) working days upon complete documents. Thereafter, applicants will be notified via email when their application is ready for endorsement to initiate and submit the pass printing. What documents are required for the extension application? Please refer to the following link for documents checklists: RESIDENCE PASS – TALENT RENEWAL CHECKLIST I have a new family member (newly married/having a new-born). How should I update the system? Applicants may proceed with their extension/endorsement application first. After the approval of the endorsement stage, they may proceed to apply for new dependent(s) via the website. Are there any charges for the additional family member(s)? Yes, there are fees charged for new applications for additional dependents. The payment breakdown is as follows: Fee Schedule (per applicant) Spouse (RM) Others (RM) Application Fee 530.00 530.00 Processing Fee 2,531.28 2,279.00 Immigration Fee 500.00 500.00 Multiple Entry Visa Fee (Charges vary across countries) 0.00 – 50.00 0.00 – 50.00 What about dependents above 18 years old? Can they apply for an extension as well? Dependents aged above 18 – 24 years old are eligible for the extension of Social Visit Pass. However, the dependent must not be married, not studying nor working in Malaysia, and still under the main principal’s financial support. I have made the Immigration Payment in the system. What should I do next? Please click on the initiate sticker printing to upload the required document(s) and click submit to enable the processing of sticker delivery. After the Immigration Payment and the submission of sticker printing are successful, how long does it take to receive my Pass? The sticker printing will be processed within 7 working days from the date of submission application made via the system. This will also include the delivery of a pass from Pos Malaysia. Please refer to the FAQs for Pass Delivery in the following link: FAQs for Pass Delivery Find the Information You Need What is RP-T Post-10-Years? Is it a renewal of my existing RP-T approval? RP-T holders who wish to continue under the RP-T once their initial approval expires in the tenth year can consider applying for the RP-T Post-10-Years. Please note that all applicants of the RP-T Post-10-Years must meet the minimum eligibility criteria. Who is eligible to apply fo