Employment Pass & Visit Pass Services in Malaysialegally, securely, confidently
Agensi Pekerjaan ITH Global Sdn. Bhd. is a licensed Malaysian agency helping companies and individuals obtain Employment Passes and Professional Visit Passes with full compliance to Immigration, KDN, and ESD regulations. Fast, legal, and reliable work visa processing.
About Our Service
Overview of Employment Pass (EP)
The Employment Pass (EP) is designed for skilled foreign professionals and expatriates employed by a Malaysian-registered company. At ITH Global, we help employers secure EPs through proper documentation, ESD registration, and compliance with Immigration Department Malaysia guidelines — ensuring smooth onboarding of foreign talent.
Understanding the Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
The Professional Visit Pass (PVP) is ideal for short-term assignments or temporary employment in Malaysia, such as technical support, training, or project-based work. ITH Global assists in managing the full PVP application, including sponsor letters, visa approval, and regulatory adherence — making it hassle-free for both employers and visiting professionals.
The Expatriate Services Division of the Immigration Department provides types of visas related to expatriates
Agensi Pekerjaan ITH Global Sdn. Bhd. is a licensed manpower agency in Malaysia specializing in sourcing, screening, and deploying foreign workers from Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. With full compliance to KDN, JTKSM, and Immigration Malaysia guidelines, we offer legally secure, fast, and efficient end-to-end recruitment services to meet your business needs.
For highly skilled professionals earning RM10,000/month or more, Category I Employment Pass is ideal for long-term key roles in Malaysian companies registered under ESD.
Eligibility Criteria
- Basic monthly salary of minimum RM 10,000 per month
- Employment contract up to (5) Years
- Dependants Allowed
- Renewable
Category II Employment Pass suits mid-level professionals with at least 2 years’ experience, earning RM5,000 to RM9,999 monthly under a 2-year renewable contract.
Eligibility Criteria
- Basic monthly salary between RM 5,000 to RM 9,999 per month
- Employment contract up to (2) Years
- Dependants Allowed
- Renewable
Designed for short-term foreign knowledge workers earning RM3,000 to RM4,999/month, with contracts not exceeding 12 months. Requires strong justification and limited renewal options.
Eligibility Criteria
- Basic monthly salary between RM 3,000 to RM 4,999 per month
- Employment contract must not exceed (12) months
- Dependants NOT allowed
- Maximum (2) times renewable
The Dependant Pass allows legally married spouses and children under 18 of Employment Pass holders to reside in Malaysia during the EP holder’s tenure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Legal spouse of an Employment Pass holder; OR
- Children under 18 years old (biological, stepchildren, or legally adopted) of an Employment Pass holder
- Disabled children of any age
Features
- Grants the holder the right to reside in West Malaysia
- Employment is not permitted; a conversion to an Employment Pass is required for work eligibility
- For social and welfare activities, holders may request special permission from the Malaysian Immigration Department
- Processing time: Approximately 14 working days
The Long-Term Social Visit Pass is for parents, common-law partners, or children over 18 accompanying Employment Pass holders, granted based on supporting documents and relationship proof.
Eligibility Criteria
- Children aged 18 to 25 years old (biological, stepchild, or legally adopted, excluding those with disabilities) who are unmarried, not employed, or studying in Malaysia; OR
- Children of a common-law spouse from a previous relationship under the age of 7; OR
- Parents and Parents-in-law of an Employment Pass holder; OR
- Common-law spouse of an Employment Pass holder (can be considered)
Features
- Allows the holder to reside in West Malaysia
- Employment is prohibited unless converted to an Employment Pass
- Study is not permitted unless converted to a Student Pass
- Only one application is allowed, and changes to the common-law spouse partner are not permitted
- Processing time: 14 working days
- Maximum approval duration is 12 months, subject to the principal pass holder’s visa validity or passport validity, whichever expires first.
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Eligibility Criteria
- Company must be registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD)
- Applicant must meet one of the following categories:
- Category I: Expertise Transfer
- Category II: Research
- Category III: Training at ESD-registered companies
- Category IV: Volunteers
- Category V: Exhibitors under MyCEB
- Category VI: Student Internship:
- i. Foreign Embassies
- ii. ESD-registered companies
- iii. Hotels (must align with education background)
Hotel Trainees
- Applicable to 4-star and above hotels
- 3-star hotels eligible only for Indonesian trainees
- Max 25 trainees per hotel at any one time
- Training duration: Max 6 months (non-renewable)
- Only one training stint per trainee in Malaysia
Features
- Allows temporary employment/project work under ESD-registered company
- Max contract duration: 12 months
- Only one contract/project at a time
- Non-salaried position
- Online payment & endorsement, delivery via Pos Malaysia
- Processing time: approx. 5 working days
Conditions
- No extension beyond 12 months
- Extensions within period must be applied 1 month before expiry
- No exit required during extension processing
- Approval Letter required before entering Malaysia
- Collect Single Entry Visa from embassy or eVISA (if applicable)
- Endorsement within 14 days of arrival
- PVP must be canceled before changing employers
Trusted Experts in Employment Pass & Professional Visit Pass Processing
Agensi Pekerjaan ITH Global Sdn. Bhd. helps businesses in Malaysia legally hire expatriates and foreign professionals through compliant Employment Pass and PVP solutions. We assist with documentation, ESD registration, capital verification, and Immigration Department processes — ensuring fast, accurate, and regulation-aligned submissions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Employment & Visit Passes
Explore answers to the most common questions Malaysian employers ask when applying for Employment Passes or Professional Visit Passes. ITH Global ensures compliance, clarity, and smooth facilitation every step of the way.
- What is the difference between an Employment Pass and a Professional Visit Pass (PVP)?
- An Employment Pass is for long-term employment of foreign professionals in Malaysia (up to 60 months), while a PVP is for short-term non-salaried assignments like training, research, or project-based visits (up to 12 months).
- How long does it take to process an Employment Pass or PVP?
- On average, the process takes 5 to 14 working days after all documents are submitted and approved by the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) and relevant ministries. Delays may occur if supporting documents are incomplete.
- Is ESD registration mandatory before applying for a pass?
- Yes. Your company must be registered with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) under the Immigration Department of Malaysia. ITH Global can assist with your company profile setup and approval.
- What is the minimum salary requirement for Employment Pass eligibility?
- It depends on the category: Category I (RM10,000+), Category II (RM5,000–RM9,999), and Category III (RM3,000–RM4,999). Additional documentation and justification are required for lower salary categories.
- What are the capital requirements for companies applying for foreign professionals?
- Malaysian companies must meet minimum paid-up capital requirements: RM250,000 (local), RM350,000 (joint), RM500,000 (100% foreign-owned), and RM1,000,000 for Wholesale, Retail, or Trade (WRT) sectors.
- Can family members accompany the expatriate?
- Yes. Dependants such as spouses and children under 18 may apply for a Dependant Pass. Other relations (e.g. parents or common-law partners) may apply under the Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP).
- Do I need to submit WRT approval for foreign-owned companies?
- Yes. Foreign-owned businesses (51% equity or more) involved in retail or services must obtain a valid WRT license from the Ministry of Domestic Trade before applying for an Employment Pass.
- Can the Employment Pass be renewed or transferred to a new employer?
- Yes. Employment Pass Categories I and II are renewable, subject to new contract and approvals. Transfers require cancellation of the previous pass and issuance of a new one under the new company.
- Is it mandatory to use an agency like ITH Global for the application?
- Not mandatory, but highly recommended. We help avoid costly errors, reduce delays, and ensure compliance with ever-changing immigration regulations — from quota approval to endorsement delivery.
- What happens if my application is rejected?
- We will help you review the reasons and provide resubmission guidance. In many cases, rejections are due to incomplete documents or company profile mismatches that we can rectify.