{"id":3430,"date":"2025-05-16T02:29:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/?page_id=3430"},"modified":"2025-05-16T02:30:47","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T02:30:47","slug":"services-mm2h-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/?page_id=3430","title":{"rendered":"Services &#8211; Expatriate Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='layer_slider_1'  class='avia-layerslider main_color avia-shadow  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  container_wrap sidebar_right'  style='height: 151px;'  ><\/div>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-26m668m-4ccb00bc65ef4603cb4c70c8055e9a39 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_layerslider  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div 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class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"27.200001\" data-lineheight=\"27.200001px\">Expatriate Application<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1x2xzpi-973f9b6afb0938da68b6925cc689cef7\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1x2xzpi-973f9b6afb0938da68b6925cc689cef7 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#5b5b5b;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1x2xzpi-973f9b6afb0938da68b6925cc689cef7 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-center fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\">\n<h4 class=\"fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" data-fontsize=\"16\" data-lineheight=\"21.76px\">What is Expatriate?<\/h4>\n<p>The <strong>Expatriate Services Division (ESD)<\/strong>, which is part of <strong>Malaysia\u2019s Immigration Department<\/strong>, is a <strong>one-stop center<\/strong> that provides a customer-centric approach to company registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\">\n<p>Under the supervision of the <strong>Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA)<\/strong> and the <strong>Malaysian Immigration Department<\/strong>, the reclassification of the <strong>Employment Pass (Category I, II, and III)<\/strong> will commence as follows:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24u9yt-74e4a96878e9a4e014cec46581582126\">\n.avia-image-container.av-24u9yt-74e4a96878e9a4e014cec46581582126 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-24u9yt-74e4a96878e9a4e014cec46581582126 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-24u9yt-74e4a96878e9a4e014cec46581582126 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fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"226\"><strong data-start=\"179\" data-end=\"226\">Types of Passes for Expatriates in Malaysia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"499\">Malaysia offers several types of immigration passes for expatriates, each designed to suit different circumstances such as employment, family accompaniment, and long-term stays. Below is an overview of the most common passes for foreigners living and working in Malaysia:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"537\"><strong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"537\">1. Employment Pass (EP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"684\">The <strong data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"567\">Employment Pass (EP)<\/strong> allows qualified expatriates to work legally in Malaysia under a contract of service with a registered organization.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"763\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"763\"><strong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"701\">Validity:<\/strong> Up to 60 months (5 years), based on the employment contract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"882\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"882\"><strong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"788\">Issuing Authority:<\/strong> Immigration Department of Malaysia (IDM), after approval by the <strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"882\">Expatriate Committee (EC)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"978\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"978\"><strong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"898\">Coverage:<\/strong> Applicable only in <strong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"941\">Peninsular Malaysia<\/strong>, as per relevant regulatory bodies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1102\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1102\"><strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1009\">Pre-Arrival Requirement:<\/strong> Expatriates must obtain an <strong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1056\">Approval Letter<\/strong> before entering Malaysia for the first time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1226\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1226\"><strong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1127\">Post-Arrival Rule:<\/strong> Once in Malaysia, the expatriate has <strong data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1176\">30 days<\/strong> from the entry date to endorse the <strong data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1226\">EP sticker<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1319\"><strong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1241\">Keywords:<\/strong> employment pass Malaysia, work visa Malaysia, expatriate work permit Malaysia<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1356\">2. Dependent Pass (DP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1465\">The <strong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1385\">Dependent Pass (DP)<\/strong> is issued to immediate family members of the Employment Pass holder, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1549\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1487\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1487\"><strong data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1485\">Legal spouse<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1549\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1549\"><strong data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1547\">Biological, stepchildren, or legally adopted children<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1568\"><strong data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1568\">Key Features:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1873\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1637\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1637\">Dependent children can study in Malaysia with a proper endorsement<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1740\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1740\">If the spouse or dependent wishes to work, they must apply for their own relevant work authorization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1873\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1873\">The validity of the Dependent Pass is tied to the <strong data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1851\">principal EP holder&#8217;s pass or the dependent\u2019s passport<\/strong>, whichever is shorter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1971\"><strong data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1888\">Keywords:<\/strong> dependent visa Malaysia, bring family to Malaysia, expatriate spouse visa Malaysia<\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"1973\" data-end=\"1976\" \/>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2024\"><strong data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2024\">3. Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2140\">The <strong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2069\">Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)<\/strong> is available for other close family members of expatriates, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2314\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2192\"><strong data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2173\">Parents or parents-in-law<\/strong> of the EP holder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2314\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2314\"><strong data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2270\">Unmarried children, stepchildren, or adopted children over 18 years old<\/strong> who are still dependent on the expatriate<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2336\"><strong data-start=\"2316\" data-end=\"2336\">Important Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2442\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2442\">The validity of the LTSVP depends on the EP holder\u2019s pass duration or the applicant\u2019s passport validity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2558\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2558\"><strong data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2488\">LTSVP holders are not permitted to work<\/strong>, run a business, or engage in any professional occupation in Malaysia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2641\"><strong data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2573\">Keywords:<\/strong> LTSVP Malaysia, long term visit pass Malaysia, family visa Malaysia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\">\n<div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\">\n<div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\">\n<p>All applications can be done online at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/esd.imi.gov.my\/\">https:\/\/esd.imi.gov.my\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-3430'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1122,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3430","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3430","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3430"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3430\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3435,"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3430\/revisions\/3435"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1122"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.foreign-worker.my\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3430"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}