About Malaysia

Whether you’re looking to visit, live or work in Malaysia—we can support your immigration needs at every stage of your journey.

If you're a foreign national looking to visit, live, and/or work in Malaysia, several options are available.

• Business Visits: As a business visitor, depending on your citizenship, you'll need to either secure an entry visa from a Malaysian consular post or travel visa-free to Malaysia. When you arrive, you'll need to obtain a Visit Pass (Social) ("SVP"). The maximum allowable stay ranges from 14 to 90 days, depending on your citizenship. If you need to stay longer, you'll need to show compelling reasons for requesting an SVP extension, such as the inability to travel out of Malaysia due to serious illness.
• Work Authorization: The most common types of work authorization 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 (2) the Employment Pass (EP), valid for up to five years.
• Internships/Traineeships: If you're a university student traveling to Malaysia for a company internship, the Social Visit Pass-Internship may be suitable. Depending on your citizenship, it generally allows a stay of 30 to 90 days. Extensions are not available. To qualify, you must intern with a company registered with ​the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) and currently enrolled in an academic program or equivalent from a recognized university or institution.
• Self-employment: If you are a qualified investor, professional, or expert who intends to enter and reside in Malaysia, you may apply for an Entry Permit, Nomad Pass, Residency Through Investment Visa or Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Investor Visa. The Entry Permit may be granted to qualified foreign national investors, experts, professionals, or spouses of Malaysian citizens based on various criteria, including age, work experience in Malaysia, and investment values. The Nomad Pass allows foreign nationals with a minimum annual income of USD 24,000 to stay and work in Malaysia for 3 to 12 months (extendable for up to 12 months). Also, foreign nationals from all countries (except Israel) who earn a monthly income of at least MYR 40,000 and are investing at least one million MYR in a Malaysian bank can apply for the Residency Through Investment Visa. Holders of this visa can work, study, and invest in Malaysia throughout their visa duration, up to 20 years. In contrast, the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Investor Visa only provides the right to reside in Malaysia without the right to work and study.
• Digital Nomad Visa: The De Rantau Nomad Pass (Nomad Pass) allows professionals to initially stay and work remotely in Malaysia for 3-12 months (extendable for up to 12 months). To apply, foreign nationals and their dependents must demonstrate a minimum annual income of USD 24,000 (tech talent category) and USD 60,000 (non-tech talent category). The Nomad Pass allows multiple entry rights for the duration of the program. 

Fragomen can also consult on citizenship matters and, as permitted within the confines of local law, may be able to offer citizenship assistance.