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Employment Pass EP
For expatriates intending to take up employment within a Malaysian organization, an approved employment permit is required in the form of an Employment Pass (EP) by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
In conjunction, for Malaysian organizations looking to hire expatriate employees, an approved Expatriate Employment Pass (EEP) is also required. This is due to the restrictions placed on the number of employable foreign workers within a Malaysian company.
With the large volume of procedures and regulations to adhere to, L&H Group provides the relevant assistance and consultation for candidates aiming to apply for an Employment Pass.
Some key information pertaining to Employment Permits (EP) will be listed below.
Types of Employment Permits (EP)
Employment Pass (EP)
Qualified Working Roles
There are 6 categories in which the applicant will need to fulfill at least one to be eligible for this professional permit (PVP). These categories include:
● Expertise Transfer
E.g: Installation & Fixing of Machines and Equipment Expert; Technical Advisor
● Research
E.g: Researcher, Research Assistant
● Training
E.g: Professor; Lecturer; Speaker
● Volunteers
● Exhibitors under regulation of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)
Important Information
● The PVP is valid for up to 12 months ONLY, it is non-renewable and a new application will need to be made.
● Applicants must be outside of Malaysia/in their country of origin when applying for a PVP.
● In the event of a change in employer while the professional visa is still valid, the PVP holder will need to cancel the current pass and serve a 3 month cooling period before reapplication.
● PVP holders are not entitled to apply for Dependent Passes for his/her family members.
Sectors INELIGIBLE for Employment Pass (EP)
▶ Supermarkets/mini markets (with less than 3000 sqft. sales floor)
▶ 24hr convenience stores
▶ News agents
▶ Miscellaneous goods stores
▶ Provision shops/general vendors
▶ Medical centres providing traditional/alternative medicines
▶ Convenience stores situated in petrol stations
▶ Permanent wet market stores
▶ Permanent pavement stores
▶ Shops providing textile/bistro/jewellery
▶ Non-exclusive restaurants
▶ National Strategic Interest
Application Timeline
After receiving the appropriate approval from all relevant parties, the candidate can begin the EP/EEP application process. This may take up to 2 weeks (14 days) to process. Do note that insufficient application documents may extend processing time up to 3 months.
The 5-step process includes:
1. Create account (online registration)
2. Submit online application
3. Application is processed by Department of Immigration
4. Status notification
5. Company activation
Additional Information
● EPIII holders (refer to Types of Employment Permits section) who have consecutively renewed their Malaysian permit up to 2-3 times are required to adhere to a cooling off period by leaving the country for 3 months.
● EPIII holders looking to change employers have to serve a mandatory 3 month cooling-period to reapply.
* The above statements are subject to the regulations of the Immigration Department of Malaysia and any other relevant parties. They are subject to change without notice.