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How long does it take to get a work permit for Malaysia?

How long does it take to get a work permit for Malaysia?

How long does it take to process an employment pass application? EP permits are typically processed within 5 working days, once all the relevant documents have been received. Once approved, the EP will be issued to the Hiring Company and you are now eligible to travel to Malaysia and commence employment.

How much does it cost for a work permit in Malaysia?

Malaysia work visa fees

Type of Malaysia Work PassFees
Malaysia Employment Pass (EP)EP FeeRM 200 per year
EP Processing FeeRM 125
Malaysia Professional Visit Pass (PVP)PVP FeeRM 90 for every quarter RM 360 for one year

Can you employ someone without a work permit?

It is common knowledge that employing a foreigner without a valid work permit is illegal and exposes an employer to fines and possible prosecution.

How much is a Work Permit levy?

Levy rate

TierQuota %Monthly levy rate
Basic / Tier 1Up to 10% of the total workforce$330
Tier 2Above 10% to 20% of the total workforce$650

How do I check if my work permit is valid?

Ensure that the individual has a permit to work in the relevant position.

  1. Work Permits.
  2. Permanent & Temporary Residency.

What is permit to work procedure?

The permit-to-work is a documented procedure that authorises certain people to carry out specific work within a specified time frame. It sets out the precautions required to complete the work safely, based on a risk assessment.

Is work permit a visa?

A visa is an official stamp in your passport authorizing you to travel, work, or study in that country for a specified length of time. All countries, including the US, require a work permit visa for foreign workers; employers will not hire you without one.

Who are Work Permit holders?

A Work Permit (WP) is generally issued to unskilled or semi-skilled migrant workers. The Work Permit duration is generally 2 years, subject to the validity of the worker’s passport, the security bond and the worker’s employment period, whichever is shorter.

What is Levy Fee Malaysia?

Employers pay employment fees for foreign workers( the levy) in hiring foreign workers. Employers who do not comply with the law, regulations, and policies regarding levy payment schedules for foreign workers will be subject to strict enforcement measures.