Your Gateway To Malaysia Work Visa For Indians

People from overseas who wish to get employed in Malaysia will have to get a Malaysian work visa. Due to the country’s strong economy and growing demand for workers, the number of foreigners working in Malaysia has increased lately. One can only start to work in Malaysia when the authorities bodies in charge of issuing work permission for foreign employees endorse the application. In this article, we will explore What is Malaysia work visa or different types of Malaysian work permit based on the duration of work and profession and other aspects related to it.

What Is a Malaysia Work Visa?

The Malaysian Employment Pass or Work Permit enables a person from overseas to take up employment with an organisation in Malaysia. All foreign nations are required to acquire this pass to take up any employment legally in Malaysia. If you are an Indian passport holder then it is important to get a Malaysian work visa and with this, it is also important that a Malaysian company must hire you. A Malaysian work visa helps you to stay in Malaysia for a longer duration.

Types Of Malaysia Work Visa

There are Three types of Malaysian Work Visa:

The Malaysian Employment Visa

The Malaysian Employment Visa or Pass is for foreign nationals who get hired by Malaysian companies to work in highly skilled positions. To get this pass your employer has to get approval from the Expatriate Committee or from a relevant regulatory agency to hire you. This visa can also be renewed and granted for the duration of 1-5 years.

Malaysia Temporary Employment Visa

The Malaysian Temporary Employment pass is granted under two categories:

Foreign Worker Temporary Employment Pass: An employee with this pass is allowed to work in the Manufacturing, Plantation, Construction, Service and Agriculture sectors. This pass can only be issued to nationals of some approved countries.

Foreign Domestic Helper:

This employment pass is only granted to female workers from the approved countries. In this case, foreign workers can work in the employer’s house provided that the employer has young children and elderly parents who need to be taken care of.

The Professional Visit Pass

The Malaysian Professional Visit Pass is issued to foreign nationals who want to come to work in Malaysia for 12 months (temporarily).

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Malaysia Work Visa – Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Malaysia work visa the eligibility criteria are mentioned below-

It is required that the applicant must have a valid passport for at least 6 months

The applicant is required to have the approval of the request from the Immigration Department in Malaysia that was made by your employer

Make an application from your own country. you will have to apply to the respective authority there if you are living on a residence permit in another country.

Documents Required For The Malaysia Work Visa

The documents required for the Malaysia Work Visa are given below and it is advisable for the professionals who want to apply for the Malaysia Work Visa to gather all the documents before going to apply-

• A valid passport will be required
• Filled and signed by your application form
• Copies Of Educational Certificates
• Pat employment testimonials will be required
• Two recent photographs will be required
• Malaysia Company Employment Letter which must specify the what work will be done by the applicant.
• Applicants have to show flight tickets
• If you are applying at a VAC outside your jurisdiction, you must also provide a government identity card, Marriage Certificate and rent agreement.

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Application Process Of The Malaysian Work Visa

For people who want to apply for a Malaysian Work Visa the detailed application process is described below-

• Indians can apply for the Malaysia Work Visa through the Visa Application Center and before initiating the application process one must ensure that he/she is eligible for the chosen visa category and get the employment letter from the company located in Malaysia. Then follow the below-mentioned application process that is followed in Malaysia:
• Visit the site of the Malaysian Visa Application Center (VAC)
• Download the application form and fill in the correct information
• Take a step ahead and book an appointment at the VAC for the application submission
• Visit the appointment centre with all of your required documents, fees and application and submit your application at VAC.
• Once you have completed the application form then you can track your application online and you have to wait for the results.

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Cost Of Malaysia Visa

To get an idea about the Malaysia visa cost you can refer to the below given table-

Visa Type	Cost
Malaysian Employment Pass	Pass: RM 200Processing Fee: RM 125
Professional Visit Pass	RM:90RM:360 per year

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