Malaysia · Work
Malaysia Professional Visit Pass
First stay: 1 yr
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
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Key facts
Professional Visit Pass is a work route for Malaysia. Local work: limited. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- MYR 1,296 ≈ $320 · MYR 90 ≈ $22
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
Government feesMYR 1,296 ≈ $320 · MYR 90 ≈ $22
- MYR 1,296 (≈ $320)Application fee per application, RM1,200 plus 8% SST.
- MYR 90 (≈ $22)Immigration fee per quarter (3 months) of approved duration.
Where to applyWhere to apply
A Malaysian company applies for the foreign professional.
Immigration Department of Malaysia, Expatriate Services Division
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Malaysia
- Work rights are limited
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The applicant provides services or training on behalf of the overseas company.
- The applicant holds relevant professional qualifications or skills.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of MYR 1,296 (≈ $320) · Application fee per application, RM1,200 plus 8% SST.
- A fee of MYR 90 (≈ $22) · Immigration fee per quarter (3 months) of approved duration.
Steps1
- A Malaysian company applies for the foreign professional, naming the activity and host in the application.
After you arrive1
- The holder may only work for the named company and activity authorised by the pass.
What happens at day 182
How Malaysia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
1 year at first
- Tax residence
- At least 182 days in a calendar yearResident for tax in Malaysia if present 182 days or more in the year; linked-year and 90-day tests also exist.
- At least 182 days in a basis year (calendar year)Presence in Malaysia of 182 days or more makes an individual resident; fewer than 182 days generally means non-resident.
- Foreign-source income
Foreign-source income exempt
Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses.
- Special regime
Exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals · Tax relief
All tax rules for Malaysia Tax records checked
Full official text
Temporary professional services or training in Malaysia for a Malaysian entity on behalf of an overseas employer/company; the pass is tied to the approved activity and Malaysian host. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of MYR 1,296 (≈ $320) · Application fee per application, RM1,200 plus 8% SST. 2
- A fee of MYR 90 (≈ $22) · Immigration fee per quarter (3 months) of approved duration. 2
Requirements
- The applicant provides services or training on behalf of the overseas company. 1
- The applicant holds relevant professional qualifications or skills. 1
- A Malaysian company applies for the foreign professional, naming the activity and host in the application. 1
- The holder may only work for the named company and activity authorised by the pass. 1
Stay
- Up to 12 months for an issuance, subject to approved category and program duration.
- Initial permitted stay: 12 months.
Nationality
No nationality list.
Work
Only the approved temporary professional service/training for the named Malaysian host on behalf of an overseas company.
Family
No Dependant Pass for PVP holders.
Official sources
- Professional Visit Pass · Immigration Department of Malaysia, Expatriate Services Division · checked 2026-10-10
- ESD application fees and immigration fees for Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass and Dependant Pass (effective 1 September 2024) · Expatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11
Professional Visit Pass and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Visit Pass | – | 1 yr | Limited |
| Employment Pass | Needs income from MYR 5,000 a month ≈ $1,220 | 10 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Expert visit pass | – | 1 yr | Limited |
| Temporary employment pass | – | – | Limited |
| LTR · Highly Skilled Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Professional Visit Pass?
A fee of MYR 1,296 (≈ $320). Application fee per application, RM1,200 plus 8% SST. A fee of MYR 90 (≈ $22). Immigration fee per quarter (3 months) of approved duration.
How long can I stay on the Professional Visit Pass?
Up to 12 months for an issuance, subject to approved category and program duration.
Can I work on the Professional Visit Pass?
Limited. Only the approved temporary professional service/training for the named Malaysian host on behalf of an overseas company.
Can I bring my family on the Professional Visit Pass?
No Dependant Pass for PVP holders.
Is there a tax break for Professional Visit Pass holders in Malaysia?
Malaysia: exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036): Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.
Tax
Special regime
Malaysia: exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036)
Tax relief
Details
Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses. Income from work performed in Malaysia is taxed at normal resident rates.
Taxed on
Foreign-source income received in Malaysia by an individual tax resident; Malaysian-source income (including pay for work exercised in Malaysia) is taxed under normal resident rates.
Who it applies to
- The individual is a Malaysian tax resident for the basis year, normally present 182 days or more.
- The income arises outside Malaysia and is received in Malaysia by the individual.
- The income is not partnership business income.
Exclusions
- Income from work exercised in Malaysia is Malaysian-source whoever pays it and is taxed under the resident scale rates.
- Partnership business income is outside the individual exemption.
Days in the country
- At least 182 days in calendar year · Resident for tax in Malaysia if present 182 days or more in the year; linked-year and 90-day tests also exist.
Tax residence
Residence follows physical presence of 182 days or more in the basis year; linked-year and 90-day tests also exist.
Visas
No visa grants this exemption; it applies to any tax-resident individual. MM2H separately states a tax exemption on foreign funds and income.
Other taxes
Sales and service tax, employee contributions and withholding tax are separate.
Checked against official sources on Change log
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 2 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Professional Visit Pass · Immigration Department of Malaysia, Expatriate Services Division · checked 2026-10-10
- ESD application fees and immigration fees for Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass and Dependant Pass (effective 1 September 2024) · Expatriate Services Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11
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