Residence Pass-Talent
talent · Malaysia
The Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) is a 10-year pass for high-skilled expatriates who have already worked continuously in Malaysia on an Employment Pass (commonly 3+ years), earn a basic salary around RM15,000/mo, hold a current EP and have filed/paid Malaysian tax for the qualifying years. The prior-employment-in-Malaysia gate is the defining requirement.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 10 years (renewable)
- Processing time
- 2-4 months
- Official source
- https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/residence-pass/
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Currently holds a Malaysian Employment Pass
- [Mandatory] 3+ years worked in Malaysia on an EP
- [Mandatory] Basic salary ≈ RM15,000/mo
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Bonus] Malaysian tax filed for the qualifying years
- [Bonus] 5+ years relevant experience