Foreign skilled talent looking to apply for the RP-T, must fulfil the following criteria:
- Worked for a minimum of 3 years in Malaysia
- Holds a valid Employment Pass (EP) with more than 3 months validity at the time of application
- Earns a basic monthly salary of RM15,000 which excludes any allowances and/or bonuses
- Possesses a Malaysian income tax file number and has paid income tax for at least 2 years
- Holds a PhD/Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in any discipline from a recognised university or a professional/competency certificate from a recognised professional institute
- Possesses at least 5 years of work experience