Residence Visa Malaysia

About

A relatively recent development in Malaysian work permits is the Malaysia Residence Pass Talent (RPT). It is renewable and permits the holder to serve in Malaysia for up to 10 years without being reliant on a particular employer. Additionally, the spouse and minor children of the bearer of the Residence Pass are welcome in Malaysia.

Through a Malaysian Long-Term Social Visit Pass, the holder of a Malaysia Residence Pass is also permitted to accompany their parents and children who are older than 18. Only five years are allowed for the long-term social visit visa to be in effect. The Residence Pass Malaysia, commonly known as a Malaysian Talent Visa, is given out to talented overseas workers as well.

Eligibility

If you meet the requirements, you may apply for a Malaysian Residence Pass Talent.

  • You have a valid Malaysia Employment Pass and have resided in Malaysia for at least 3 years (EP).
  • You have five years of professional experience.
  • You possess academic credentials from an accredited university.
  • Your EP is still valid at the time of application for at least another three months.

Documents

While applying for a residence visa in Malaysia, you must provide,

  • Passport original and two copies
  • IMM.47, the visa application form, and two copies
  • Your own three passport-size photos with a bright blue backdrop.
  • A bank statement demonstrating sufficient funds
  • Two copies of a valid airline ticket
  • The Malaysian's Department of Immigration letter of approval
  • A copy of your most recent three months' worth of pay stubs
  • A copy of the last two years' tax declaration slips
  • Documents of all of your academic credentials

Process

The language of all submitted documents must be English. If not, a translation must be done, and the original document along with a copy must be submitted. You can apply for residency in Malaysia whenever you meet all the conditions listed above and any extra case-based restrictions.

Visa Processing Time
Your visa should be issued within 48 to 72 hours if you apply through eNTRI. If you submit a manual application, the office that handles it will determine how long it takes to process. However, the Malaysia visa is typically processed in 7-8 working days. Therefore, you should file for a residence visa at least 15 days before you want to move.

How to Apply
While applying for a residence permit, make sure you are eligible for it. If so, you may apply for the visa, pay a certain fee and wait for the confirmation. You may also hire a visa consultant to avoid any trouble.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The holder may work in Malaysia for a period of up to 10 years without being reliant on a particular employer. Additionally, the spouse and minor children of the bearer of the Residence Pass are welcome in Malaysia.

Fees
A 300 RM processing charge is further due at the time of registration. Online payment methods like Visa or MasterCard are accepted for the fee.

Extension

The residence permit is renewable. Plus, you may also include dependents, including spouses or children under 18 to visit you in Malaysia.

Highlights

Work
The permit is provided if you already have an employment pass.

Dependents
You may host family members.

Extension
The visa is renewable

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