About Malaysia
Whether your company is sending employees to Malaysia or expanding your worldwide footprint—Fragomen is here to help. Our experienced immigration professionals partner with businesses of all sizes to develop immigration strategies that can help you achieve your goals.
- Malaysian immigration laws provide a range of visas and passes to non-Malaysians visiting Malaysia for business. For immigration purposes, Malaysia is divided into East Malaysia and West Malaysia. The work authorization processes for East Malaysia and West Malaysia have slightly different policies on immigration.
- Business visitors can obtain a Visit Pass (Social) (“SVP”) when they enter Malaysia either with an entry visa issued by a Malaysian consular post (visa nationals) or with only a passport (visa waiver nationals). The maximum allowable stay under an SVP issued to business visitors ranges from 14 to 90 days, depending on their citizenship. SVP extensions are rarely granted, and foreign nationals must provide compelling reasons for their extension request, such as the inability to travel out of Malaysia due to serious medical condition.
- The most common types of work authorization used by employers in Malaysia are (1) PLS@XPATS, valid for 30 days for certain foreign nationals looking to perform critical work in designated sectors, (2) the Professional Visit Pass (PVP), valid for up to 12 months for certain technical positions, and (3) the Employment Pass (EP), valid for up to five years. Employers generally must register with the Expatriate Service Division (ESD) and file PLS@XPATS, PVP, and EP applications with the Malaysia Expatriate Talent Service Centre (MYXpats Centre). For certain industries, registration may be processed by other agencies such as the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
- Greater corporate compliance is expected as Malaysian employers must attest to the accuracy and authenticity of Employment Pass applications and supporting documents. Foreign nationals cannot commence work until they are physically in possession of their work pass. Immigration authorities may also conduct background checks on visiting foreign nationals.
Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.
Fragomen in Malaysia is Fragomen Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., operating exclusively as an immigration consultancy and not a law firm in Malaysia.
Firmwide services
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Business Visa Services and Technology
Guidance, support and technology to help you get your business travelers on the ground quickly and compliantly.
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Consular Services
Personalized support to help ease the burden of complex immigration consular processing.
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Corporate Immigration Program Development
World-class corporate immigration services to help you optimize your immigration operations.
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Crisis Management Services
The help you need, when you need it most.
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Digital Nomad Services
Advice and planning for your growing Digital Nomad population.
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Document Services
Proactive planning and on-the-ground support to streamline the immigration document process.
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Employment Verification Services
Modern, streamlined employment verification solutions to increase your compliance and minimize your exposure to risk.
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Government Advisory Services
Strategic and tailored consultation to help you achieve your business goals.
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Immigration Analytics, Benchmarking and Knowledge
Robust resources to help you understand immigration in a changing world.
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Immigration Compliance Services
Experienced guidance to help manage your most complicated immigration activities and maximize your compliance.
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Immigration Enforcement Defense Services
Enforcement defense and internal investigations assistance to help defend your business against immigration noncompliance.
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Immigration Litigation Services
Experienced, skilled immigration litigation to help you resolve complex situations.
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Immigration Technology Solutions
Pragmatic, leading-edge technology solutions that support our clients’ immigration experiences.
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Immigration Training
Unmatched training means better immigration experiences for your employees.
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Immigration Work Permit Services
Comprehensive, end-to-end immigration services and technology to help streamline business immigration.
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Private Client Services
Sound, holistic alternative residency and citizenship solutions to help you seize your opportunities.
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Remobilization Services
Strategic support to help remobilize quickly and prepare for the future of work.
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Remote Work Strategic Services for Employers
As the world moves forward from the pandemic, some companies are calling employees back to the office full-time, while others are implementing or formalizing hybrid work schedules.
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Value-Added Services
A wealth of complimentary benefits to enrich your immigration experience.
