All-Visas
Professional Visit Pass
work · Malaysia
The Professional Visit Pass (PVP) lets foreign talent provide services or training to a Malaysian host while remaining employed and paid by an overseas company (max 12 months per issuance, no Dependant Pass). There is no official minimum salary or mandatory degree — qualifications or skills are accepted.
- Minimum stay / validity
- up to 12 months
- Processing time
- 2-6 weeks
- Official source
- https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/professional-visit-pass/
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Employed & paid by an overseas company
- [Mandatory] ESD-registered Malaysian host company
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Bonus] Professional qualifications or skills
- [Bonus] Relevant expertise