Work visa to Malaysia

Foreign nationals who wish to be employed in Malaysia need to obtain a work visa. To start working in Malaysia, you as a foreign national need to find a Malaysian company willing to hire you. Your employer must then apply for a work permit in Malaysia on your behalf. If the application is approved by the competent authorities, you can start working in Malaysia. There are also different types of work permits in Malaysia depending on the occupation and duration of work.

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Which country nationals may not apply for a work visa to Malaysia?

Citizens of some countries can enter Malaysia for the purpose of employment without a visa.

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei
Canada
Cyprus
Dominica
Eswatini
Fiji
Gambia
Great Britain
Grenada
Guinea
Guyana
Ireland
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Malawi
Maldives
Mauritius
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Papua New Guinea
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Samoa
Samoa
San Marino
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Switzerland
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Vanuatu
Zaire
Zambia
Zimbabwe

Citizens of all other countries will require a visa to enter Malaysia for employment purposes.

Citizens of the following countries can apply for an e-work visa:

Afghanistan
Albania
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belarus
Belgium
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Colombia
Comoros
Congo Democratic Republic
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Djibouti
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Gabon
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Guatemala
Guinea
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Italy
Ivory Coast
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kuwait
Kyrgyz Republic
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Mali
Mauritania
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Somalia
South Korea
Spain
Sri Lanka
Suriname
Sweden
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Togo
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States of America America
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Yemen

Types of work visas to Malaysia

There are 4 categories of work visas to Malaysia, also known as work passes:

  • Work Permit. The work permit is the most common visa for foreign nationals working for a Malaysian company in a specialized position. A work permit is usually issued for a period of 1 to 5 years, depending on the occasion or duration of employment, but it can be renewed.
  • Temporary Work Permit. There are two categories of temporary work permits - a temporary work permit for a foreign worker and a temporary work permit for domestic staff. Both are usually issued for up to 2 years.
  • Professional Visit Pass: this visa is usually applied for by foreigners who wish to work in Malaysia for a period of up to 12 months.
  • Social Visit Pass: a short-term visa, launched in October 2022, allows professionals to work in the country for up to 30 days.
Validity period

short-term - 30 days, long-term - from 1 year depending on the type of visa

Extension

maybe, depends on the type of visa

Processing time

from 5 days

What documents do I need to apply for a work visa to Malaysia?

Travel passport
Official certificates of education
Recommendations from previous employment
2 recent color photos
Detailed description of the position the candidate will hold in Malaysia
Certificate of employment from the company

Why contact us?

We offer reliable and professional work visa services. Our team of specialists knows all the requirements and procedures involved in obtaining a visa and is ready to assist you in every step of the process. We strive to make the visa application process as convenient and efficient as possible for our clients - fill out the application form on our website and send us the required documents. Getting a visa with the Buch-dein-Visum team is quick and easy!

5 steps to your work visa in Malaysia

1.

Select the type of visa

2.

Fill out an application form

3.

Send the documents to us

4.

Processing your documents

5.

Delivery of your visa

Cost of a visa to Malaysia

The price of a visa to Malaysia depends on your nationality, the type of visa, and the urgency of its processing. The price includes the consular fee for obtaining the visa itself, service fee for preparation and execution of documents. We can also provide you with additional services such as online visa application, documents legalization, international medical insurance and priority service. We also recommend the visa calculator, with which you can conveniently calculate the total cost, including additional services, online.

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If you need to apply for a visa to Malaysia and don't know where to start the process, then check out the visa ordering procedure on our website. It's fast, convenient and very easy!

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  • Step 1: Choose what type of visa you need

    Each visa has its own conditions and processing procedure, so before you apply, we recommend that you research in advance which visa is suitable for your trip and what documents you need to prepare for your application. On our website you will find all comprehensive information on all types of visas, which we will be happy to help you apply for.

  • Step 2: Prepare documents in advance

    Need information on what documents are required for your visa?

    We provide a short list of essential documents on the visa pages for each country, simply select the country and visa type you are interested in from the menu.

    We also provide a detailed instruction sheet with a list of all documents, as well as details for each document type, such as photos, additional or supporting documents, once your application has been processed.

    If you still have questions, please use our contact form, we will answer you as soon as possible and in a convenient form of communication - by email or phone.

  • Step 3: Submit an application on our website.

    Simply go to application form, select the country you plan to travel to and the type of visa you require.

    In the next step, enter your nationality.

    Select the visa processing time - we provide information about possible processing times and costs in advance

    Enter the first and last name of all people for whom the visa application will be made.

    Insurance. We also provide insurance for your trip.

    Provide your contact details and the address where the visa will be delivered to, as well as the transportation company that will deliver to the address.

  • Step 4: Prepare documents

    An email will be sent to the email address you provided in the application form with a list of required documents. This package will need to be prepared either in paper form if the visa is applied for through a consulate or in scanned form if the visa is applied for online.

    All instructions on how to submit the documents for your visa will be given in the letter.

  • Step 5. Pack your bags and plan your unforgettable trip, while we take care of applying for and receiving your visa.

    We prepare the whole package of documents and submit them to the consulate for you.

    You also do not need to worry about queues and your time - we will pick up the processed visa ourselves and send it to you according to the type of delivery you have chosen.

The cost of visa processing through Buch-dein-Visum.de depends on many conditions, such as the cost of the visa itself, consular fees, visa processing time and other additional factors such as return shipping and insurance, if necessary.

Go to our visa calculator, select your country and visa type and check the fees for the visa you are interested in, as well as the conditions and processing time.

  • Passport

    Pay attention to the validity of your passport - it needs to be valid for at least 18 months 

  • Photos

    2 recent color photos (passport size)

  • Completed questionnaire

    As an accredited visa agency, we will take care of the preparation of the visa application form. All you need from us is the data requested by the embassy of the country for visa issuance

  • Supporting documentation
    • Official certificates of education.
    • Recommendations from previous jobs.
    • A detailed description of the position the candidate will hold in Malaysia.
    • Certificate of employment from the company.

You can conveniently track the current status of your order at any time.

To log in, you need to enter your last name and order number, which can be found in your order confirmation e-mail.

You can also contact us using the callback form. Our specialists will answer any questions you may have about the current status of your order.

The issued visa as well as all original documents will be sent to you via the delivery service you choose when placing your order.

The whole list of transportation companies, as well as tariffs will be specified when placing an order on our website.

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