Employment Pass Category II
Mid-salary expatriates employed by eligible Malaysian companies (Employment Pass Category II).
- ValidityUp to 2 years is common
Fees are confirmed in your personal quote.
- Who it is for
- Mid-salary expatriates employed by eligible Malaysian companies (Employment Pass Category II).
- Validity
- Up to 2 years is common
- Mid-salary employer-sponsored employment pass.
Who this is for
Mid-salary expatriates employed by eligible Malaysian companies (Employment Pass Category II).
- What you need to show
- Basic monthly salary within the Category II band employer sponsorship. From 1 January 2027, applications must include a succession plan.
- Work
- Named employer only; Employment Pass for the approved employment.
- Sponsor
- Malaysian employer via ESD Online / MYXpats.
- Other conditions
- Dependants allowed.
- Renewable
- Yes
- Renewal
- Renewal applications submitted on or after 1 June 2026 must comply with the revised salary thresholds and structured duration framework.
- Work
- May only work for the company named in the Employment Pass
Employment Pass Category II