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New Requirement For Employment Pass (DP10) Category I, II & III

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Effective 1 August 2016, please be informed that all Employment Pass (DP10) Category I, II & III applications must obtain an Approval Letter before entering Malaysia for the purpose of employment. This requirement is also applicable for all re-submission of applications that has been returned to company. The Approval Letter must be produced at Malaysia’s Entry Point for verification purposes.

All countries that requires visa must obtain an Approval Letter and Visa/Visa with Reference (VDR) from any Malaysian Embassies / High Commissions / Consulate General abroad.

Summary of The Employment Pass:

Category I
Applicants must receive a monthly base salary of above RM 8,000 and have an employment contract with a minimum validity period of 24 months. Applicants may bring eligible dependent(s) and/or foreign domestic helper(s), subject to approval and the employment pass may be renewed.

Category II
Applicants must receive a monthly base salary of RM 5,000 to RM 7,999 and have an employment contract with a maximum validity period of 23 months. The employment pass may be renewed. Applicants can bring eligible dependent(s) and/or foreign domestic helper(s), subject to approval

Category III
Malaysia introduced a new employment pass category as of July 2, 2015:
Employment Pass Category III is available to foreign nationals working on contracts of 12 months or less and with monthly salaries ranging from RM 2,500 to RM 4,999. The employment pass may be renewed up to two times. Applicants are not allowed to bring dependent(s) and/or foreign domestic helper(s).

It is mandatory for successful applicants to obtain a Visa with Reference prior to entry into Malaysia; Employers who wish to employ expatriates under employment pass (Category III) are required to obtain exemption from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) / Kementerian Dalam Negeri (KDN) prior to submission of the employment pass (Category III) application. MOHA approval is granted on an annual basis.

News source: ESD Website

Introduction of Application Charges For Skilled Expatriate Employment Pass And Related Applications

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To better facilitate employers meet their needs for skilled expatriate talent, we have put in place a robust online data platform and service-driven process which have helped the centre, which is conveniently located in the Klang Valley, to efficiently process employment pass applications for skilled expatriates within its five-day (5) client charter. Since June 2015, we have worked hard to improve the processing time and have approved more than 74% of Employment Pass applications within this client charter.

In our continuous effort to enhance our facilities and provide improved service in processing skilled expatriate Employment Pass (DP10) on a sustainable basis, we would like to advise that MYXpats Centre will be introducing application charges for all skilled expatriate employment pass and related applications submitted through ESD Online.

Effective 1 June 2016, all new and renewal applications for the Employment Pass (EP), Dependant Pass (DP), and Social Visit Pass (SVP) will be subject to the following application charges:

Type of pass Application charges per application (Ringgit Malaysia) GST (Ringgit Malaysia)
Employment Pass RM 300.00 RM 18.00
Dependant Pass RM 70.00 RM 4.20
Social Visit Pass (SVP) RM 70.00 RM 4.20

(NOTE: The amount stated are solely for the skilled expatriate talent application charges and exclude Immigration fees)

In line with the Government’s plan to create leaner and more efficient public services, payment for these application charges can be made online via credit card or internet banking at any time of the day. For more information on the application charges and payment methods, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions on the Immigration Department’s Expatriate Services Division (ESD) website.

News Source: ESD Website

 

Guidelines On Foreign Participation In The Distributive Trade Services Malaysia

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Please be informed that companies in the distributive trade services sector are required to comply with the Guidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services Malaysia issued by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism. According to the Guideline, foreign involvement is restricted in certain sectors as outlined below.

Therefore applications for any long-term pass (more than 3 months) including Employment Pass (DP10) for companies in these sectors is NOT ALLOWED. You may refer to http://www.kpdnkk.gov.my for more information.

Restricted sector for foreign involvement under the Guidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services Malaysia

  • Supermarket / mini market (less than 3,000 square sales floor area)
  • Provision shop / general vendor
  • Convenience store (that opens for business for 24 hours)
  • News agent and miscellaneous goods store
  • Medical hall (inclined towards traditional alternative medicines plus general dry foodstuff)
  • Fuel station with convenience store
  • Fuel station without convenience store
  • Permanent wet market store
  • Permanent pavement store
  • National Strategic Interest
  • Textile, restaurant (non-exclusive), bistro, jewellery shops
  • Others

News source: ESD Website

Expatriate Professional Visa

Malaysia DP 10 Professional Visa

Malaysia DP10 Professional Visa Application and Recruitment Services

Our services include:

  • Prepare & Submit application to Malaysian Immigration Department (MID) for Approval.
  • Prepare & Submit for Visa Application (VDR)
  • Arrange transportation from port of entry to workplace
  • Prepare & Submit application for endorsement of professional pass including single journey visa.
  • Assist in submission of passports and payment to the Malaysian Immigration Department (MID)

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Reasons to choose Malaysia:

  • Gateway to the whole world,
  • Good opportunities for job seeking Individuals in Malaysia,
  • Cost of living is still is one of the lowest in Asia countries.
  • Stable political background
  • No natural disaster