Who can apply: Employer or appointed employment agent (EA).
How much: $35/pass when you submit, $35/pass when pass is issued
How long: WIthin one week
- Duration of work permit is usually 2 years, can be shorter depending onL
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- Validity of the worker’s passport: 1 month before passport expires
- Duration of the security bond: 2 months before bond expires
Step | Details | Who does this | Result |
Submit an application | Processing time: within one week
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Employer | In-principle approval or rejection letter |
Prepare for worker’s arrival | Before worker arrives:
Upon arrival:
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Employer | Security bond, insurance, etc. |
Get permit issued | For Malaysian workers:
For non-Malaysian workers:
Changing to a new employer:
How to issue a permit:
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Employer | Notification letter |
Register photo and fingerprints (if required) | Within one week after pass is issued (if required):
If required by notification letter:
To the appointment, worker must bring:
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Candidate | Acknowledgement of card delivery |
Receive the card | 4 days after registration:
If delivery fails:
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Employer or authorised recipients | Work permit card |