- Executive search and expatriate headhunting
- Employment Pass (EP), Professional Visit Pass (PVP), and RP-T applications
- Visa documentation, endorsement, and renewals
- Talent relocation assistance and compliance advisory
Industries Served: Oil & Gas • IT & Digital • Finance • Construction • Hospitality and F&B
1. COMPANY REGISTRATION
- Company must be registered with:
- Expatriate Services Division (ESD) under the Immigration Department of Malaysia, or
- MDEC / MSC Malaysia, MIDA, Central Bank (BNM), BiotechCorp, or other approving agencies (depending on sector).
- Submit company profile, business license, SSM documents, and company organization chart
2. POSITION APPROVAL
- Apply for Expatriate Post Approval via the respective approving agency or ESD portal.
- Provide justification for hiring foreign expertise (e.g. specialized skills not available locally).
- Once approved, a Post Approval Letter will be issued.
3. EMPLOYMENT PASS APPLICATION
- Submit the Employment Pass (EP) application through the ESD online system.
- Required documents include:
- Passport copy (all pages)
- Offer letter / employment contract
- Education certificates
- Latest resume / CV
- Company supporting letter
- Pay the required immigration fees.
4. APPROVAL & VISA WITH REFERENCE (VDR)
- Upon approval, Immigration issues Visa with Reference (VDR).
- The expatriate must apply for an entry visa at the nearest Malaysian Embassy / Consulate before entering Malaysia.
5. ENTRY TO MALAYSIA
- Upon arrival, the expatriate enters with the VDR and proceeds to the ESD counter for verification.
6. EP ENDORSEMENT
- Submit the passport for EP sticker endorsement at the Immigration Department.
- Typical validity: 1—2 years, renewable.
- Category breakdown:
- EP Category l: Salary > RM10,000/month (valid up to 5 years)
- EP Category II: Salary RM5,000—RM9,999/month (valid up to 2 years)
- EP Category Ill: Salary RM3,000—RM4,999/month (valid up to 1 year)
7. DEPENDENT / MAID / PASS APPLICATION (IF APPLICABLE)
- Dependent Pass for spouse/children
- Social Visit Pass (Long-Term) for parents
- Foreign Domestic Helper (FDH) if eligible (for EP Cat I holders)
