Visa Types
| Purpose | Relevant Passes | Details |
| Entering Malaysia | Visa |
For single entry, multiple entry or transit during travel |
| Short-term Visits | Short-term Visit Pass |
For holiday, social visit or business and government-to-government matters |
| Temporary stay | Long-term Visit Pass |
For temporary stay of more than 6 months and for foreign spouses of Malaysians to live and work in Malaysia for 5 years. |
| Long-term Stay | Long-term Visit Pass for Spouses |
For temporary stay of more than 6 months and for foreign spouses of Malaysians to live and work in Malaysia for 5 years. |
| Malaysia My Second Home Programme |
For foreigners who fulfil certain conditions to stay in the country on a long-term visa for at least 10 years (extension is possible) |
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| Employment | Employment Pass Dependent Pass | For expatriates working for a minimum period of 2 years
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| Temporary Employment Pass |
For jobs with a monthly salary less than RM 5000 |
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| Professional Visit Pass |
For foreign nationals who remain employed by the company in the home country but are required by a Malaysian company to provide certain services for a period up to 12 months |
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| Work-Holiday Visa |
Special arrangement between Malaysia and Australia for young Australians to explore the culture and lifestyle of Malaysia by working while traveling |
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| Residence Pass |
For eligible expatriates who have been working for a minimum period of 3 years. Unlike an employment pass, Residence Pass has the advantage of not being tied to an employer and it can be issued for a longer period. It is available for highly skilled expatriates seeking to continue and living in Malaysia. |
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| Permanent Resident | Permanent Resident Status |
For eligible non-Malaysians who fulfil the requirements for permanent resident status. |
| Malaysian Citizenship | Citizenship |
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