Dr. Eva Langerbeck
Deputy Executive Director / Head of Corporate Services Department Corporate Services Department
+60-3-9235 1840 eva.langerbeck@malaysia.ahk.de
| Visa / Permit | Reason for coming to Malaysia | Duration | Renewable? | Includes Work Permit? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa on Arrival | Tourism, meetings | Up to 30 or 90 days depending on Nationality | Yes | No |
| Short-term social visit pass | E.g. family-related, tourism, meetings, journalism | Up to 90 days | Yes, but with restrictions | No |
| Short-term social visit pass for work | Urgent, short-term work assignment | max. 30 days | No | Yes, but with restrictions |
| Professional Visit Pass | Short-term work assignment | 1-12 months | Yes, but with restrictions | Yes, but with restrictions |
| Visit Pass for Digital Nomands (DE Rantau Digital Pass) | Remote work | 3-12 months | Yes | Yes, but with restrictions |
| Foreign worker's permit | Working as foreign worker in approved sectors | Yearly basis up to ten years | Yes | In selected fields |
| Maid Visa | Work as a maid for the holder of an Employment Pass or Residence Pass (Talent) | 12 months | Yes | Yes, but only from selected countries |
| Employment Pass | Employment | Up to 5 years | Yes | Yes, but with selected criteria |
| Dependant Pass | Selected family member of employment pass holder | Up to 5 years | Yes | No |
| General long-term social visit passes | E.g. family-related | Not less than 12 months | Yes | No |
| MM2H | Long-term stay in Malaysia | 10 years | Yes | No |
| Residence Pass-Talent | Continuous stay and work | Up to 10 years | Yes | Yes |
| Entrepreneur / Startup Pass (MTEP) | Setting up a company in tech / IT or AI field or investing in such a company | 12 months or 5 years subject to entrepreneurship experience | Yes, under certain circumstances | Yes (with restrictions in case of 12-months’ pass) |
| Premium Visa (PVIP) | Live, study, work or invest in Malaysia | 20 years | Yes | Yes |
| Residence Pass/Spouse Visa | Long-term visa for spouses of Malaysian citizen | 5 years | Yes | Yes |
| Permanent Residence (Entry Permit) | Permanent residence in Malaysia | Indefinitely | Not applicable | Yes |
| Special Pass | Legally remain in Malaysia for a short time under special circumstances | Up to 30 days | No | Yes, but with restrictions |
Get in touch
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Fairuz Razak
Deputy Head of Department / Government Affairs Associate Corporate Services
+60 3 9235 1846 fairuz.razak@malaysia.ahk.de
