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Malaysia DP10 visa | Malaysia Work Permit

How to Start the process?

Malaysian Immigration Department DP10 section issues the high category work permits to the Foreigners who are qualified to fulfill the following positions:

Key Post

·         Top Managerial Post of a foreign owned company operating in Malaysia

·         Responsible to look after the company’s interests and investments

·         Responsible in determining the company’s policies and goals

Executive Post

·         Professional/Middle Managerial Post

·         Required academic and working experience, practical skills related to the respective jobs

·         Responsible in implementing the company’s policies and supervision toward the junior staff

Non-Executive Post

·         Highly skilled

·         Require working experience and technical skills related to the respective jobs

New Application

·         Expatriate Resume

·         Hiring Company’s Form9, 24 and 49 with E-info Receipt of Companies Commission of Malaysia confirming the “Paid Up capital” of the company

·         Salary Contract (Minimum  2 years contract)

·         License from concerned authority (Local Council etc..)

·         Company’s contact detail of DP10 Form

Procedure

·         Employer company must arrange the applications of employment pass for their respective expatriate

FAQ’S

What is a Professional Work Permit Visa?

Professional Work Permit is an Employment Pass for 2 years (DP10 Visa). Professional Work Permit means that an expatriate from another country is Highly Skilled and is Offered a Skilled Job in Malaysia. The skilled categories are the same as in Western Countries – IT Professionals, Teachers, Doctors, Nursing and Managers. In simple words it is an ‘Employment Pass’ issued by the Government for skilled workers. The initial validity of the pass is 2 years but it can be extended for 12 years.

A Company (Sdn. Bhd. i.e. Private Limited) needs to have a High Paid Up capital greater than RM 500,000/- to qualify for recruiting Foreign Skilled Workers. They need to satisfy the Immigration that they have Skilled Category Job Vacancies and therefore need skilled workers from Other Countries. The reason for employing Foreign Skilled Workers is that they could not find a Local Malaysian citizens with the required skills and professional background suitable for their job. This is where Professional Work Permit gets its importance and expatriates are selected based on their Background and Qualifications. They are offered an Offer Letter by the Recruiting Company to work for them. Upon signing the Offer Letter, they are given a Contract of Employment for two years.

This Employment Pass has a High Value in the International Arena. Those individuals seeking to apply for Canadian, Australian, UK and USA Immigration/work permits have a higher probability of success once they qualify for the Malaysian Professional Work Permit. Malaysian Companies are recognised all over the World. This means that their Work Experience is recognised internationally. For example Australia issues a 3 months visa for a Working Individual in Malaysia to explore and find a job there. Many Malaysian Companies have branches in Western and Far East Countries, therefore an employee can request for a transfer to another branch in USA, UK, Canada or Australia. This widens the horizons for an individual who in the long run is planning to settle in the West and working in Malaysia for the short run.

What is an Expatriate Visa?

It is the same as a Professional Visa which is commonly called DP10 visa. An Expatriate has a better potential of securing a better job career as compared to a General Worker.

What is i-Kad (Emplyment Pass ID Card)?

Upon Confirmation of your Professional Visa, the Immigration issues an i-kad (card) used as your Expatriate Identity Card for travelling within Malaysia.

How can I Qualify for a Professional Work Permit?

There are several agencies in Malaysia that are providing Consultancy to Skilled Foreigners for applying for Professional Work Permits. The Candidate applying for a professional work permit is required to have Educational background and Working Experience in Skilled categories i.e. IT Professionals, Teachers, Doctors, Nursing and Managers. Sometimes due to less educational or professional experiences, it becomes difficult for candidates to qualify for a Professional Work Permit. This is where such Recruiting Agencies play a positive role in providing paper-work Consultancy.

Which Documents are Required for applying from my Home Country?

1. Photocopy or Scanned Passport Copy ( All Pages )

2. Photocopies or Scanned Credentials

3. Curriculum Vitae/Resume

How can I get an Approval for a Calling Letter in 6-8 weeks?

This is the vital part for the end result must be an approval and certainly not a rejection. The process is very simple and practical.

Upon paying the Malaysia Visa Fees and filing the documents, the agency hands over the documents to the Immigration. This is the first stage where the agent submits documents in the Immigration. The Scheduled Meetings by Immigration Officers for submitting the cases for Pakistani’s, Indians, Bangladeshi, Indonesians and Nepali Citizens are held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays every week. The Agents meet the Immigration Officer and presents the case for the candidate. He provides documentary proof that the candidate has fulfilled the criteria and has a professional background to be allowed a professional Work Permit Visa for two years. The Immigration at this point has the right to refuse or accept the case. But this is where the agent applies his specialized skills to convince the Immigration for an approval.

The Immigration after accepting the case will issues a reference number

This page displays your name, designation applied for, name of the company, date of approval and your reference number. Upon approval of your case check on the Right hand side the letter L represents Lulus (approved). Thus a positive aspect of this visa is that you can view the status online and check the progress of your visa. The Lead time to receive Lulus is ten working days.

In the second stage the agent arranges a Calling Visa for the candidate which allows the candidate to travel to Malaysia from the home country. If the candidate is already in Malaysia then he would apply for an extension (further leave to remain in the country) namely ‘Local Conversion’.

In the third stage the Agent issues a levy (Work Permit Sticker on the passport) for two years. The Lead time to receive the levy is three working days. This is the final stage when the candidate is handed back the passport and he is legally allowed to work in Malaysia. For his i-Card (identity card) he can go to the Immigration Office at Putrajaya, the very next day and receive his card within half an hour.

[ Source : http://blogs.rediff.com/malaysiavisa/2016/05/05/malaysia-dp10-visa-malaysia-work-permit/ ]

Malaysia – Visas

British and American citizens are allowed to enter the country of Malaysia, and stay for up to three months without a visa. This is only permitted if the purpose for your travel is either for social or business reasons. If your stay is going to exceed 3 months or if you are going to want to be employed whilst you are out there, or open a bank account etc. then you will need a visa.

But if you are planning to stay in Malaysia for a long time, and wish to have all of the incentives which are offered to expats out there, then you should look at your visa options.

Ten Year Visa for Malaysia

Without a doubt, the ten year visa, issued under the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) scheme is the best one to take if you plan to be in Malaysia for a while. Successful individuals will receive a ten year visa which will allow them multiple entries into and multiple exits out of Malaysia. Obtaining this visa allows the applicant to set up a business in the country and to work part time if he/she wishes. It is worth noting that the ten year visa will not automatically lead to permanent residency, however.

The MM2H Application

You can apply for the MM2H visa whether you are currently located in Malaysia or overseas. Once the committee has reviewed and approved your application, you will have 6 months to submit the necessary extra documents (medical insurance, medical examination, fixed deposit etc.) before obtaining your visa.

Submission Requirements:

The following documents are required to complete the application process, some at the time of original submission and others after receiving the letter of conditional approval.

- Covering letter (The covering letter should state all of the names of the people who are applying with you, how you will support yourself in Malaysia and which financial criteria you wish to use)

- Three copies of IM.12 Social Visit Pass

- One copy of the Application Form MM2H

- 4 passport sized photographs of applicant and spouse (if accompanied by spouse)

- Certified true copies of all pages of passport/travel document of applicant and spouse (if relevant)

- Certified true copy of every page of previous passport if your current passport is less than one year old (Note: only the page with personal particulars needs to be certified)

- Certified true copy of Marriage Certificate (if accompanied by spouse)

- Certified true copy of children’s birth certificate (if relevant)

- A current CV/ resume

- Evidence of financial assets

- Evidence of regular monthly income

- Medical report of applicant - Form RB 1

This can be a self-declaration initially but after the conditional approval letter is issued, it must be signed off by a doctor in Malaysia

- Letter of Good Conduct by a government agency where you currently live (if you have lived there several years) or your home country (usually the Police Department or Criminal Records Bureau)

- Authorization letter from applicant to Malaysia My Second Home Centre authorising them to verify the financial documents with the relevant financial institutions

- Evidence of purchasing property in Malaysia over RM1 million (if requesting approval to make lower fixed deposit)

Visa collection

Once your visa has been accepted, you must submit the following documents before being allowed to pick it up:

- Evidence of placing the Fixed Deposit – if applying under this criteria

- Copy of Malaysian medical insurance

- Copy of medical report

- Letter of Good Conduct from Government Agency

Approval

It usually takes about 90 days from submission for your visa to be properly processed, so make sure that you apply for it well in advance.

Fee Rate

Instead of paying all in one go, the MM2H visa will charge you RM 90 per year in order to issue you with a social visit pass. This means that overall, the visa will cost RM 900, but this is only if your visa is actually valid for 10 years. The Malaysia visa runs in accordance with your passport expiry date, so make sure you have plenty of time left on your passport before you a apply. If you have to get a new passport before your visa runs out then you will also have to apply for a new visa.

- Current passport and previous passport

- Copy of both passports – (every page, but not a certified true copy)

- Form IM.12 (one per person)

[Source: http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-malaysia-visas]

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Malaysia Visa Guide

Types of Visa

The Malaysian Government issues Three (3) types of visa to foreign nationals:

1. Single Entry Visa

This visa is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for a social visit. Normally this type of visa is valid for a single entry and for a period of three (3) months from the date of issue.

2. Multiple Entry Visa

This visa is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia mainly for business or government-to-government matters. Normally it is valid for a period within three (3) months to twelve (12) months from the date of issue.

Citizen of India and People's Republic of China who wish to enter Malaysia for the purpose of Social Visit are eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.

The validity of the Multiple Entry Visa is for one (1) year. Each entry is 30 days only and the extension of stay is not allowed.

Conditions for Multiple Entry Visa are:

Applicant must show proof of sufficient fund for staying in Malaysia

Possess valid and confirmed return ticket

Group tour is not eligible to apply for Multiple Entry Visa.

The Multiple Entry Visa is RM100.00 for Indian Citizens and RM30.00 for People's Republic of China's citizens.

3. Transit Visa

This visa is issued to foreign nationals who require a visa to enter Malaysia on transit to other countries. Foreign nationals on transit without leaving the airport precincts and who continue their journey to the next destination with the same flight do not require a transit visa.

How to Apply for the Visa

Malaysia visa application must be made at any nearest Malaysian Representative Office Abroad.

For countries that do not have Malaysian Representative, application can be made at the Embassy or British High Commissioner's Office.

Application can also be made online through I-Visa System (Applicable for tourist from India and China only).

1. Application for Visa without Reference

Document required for visa application without reference (approval of visa is given by High Commission of Malaysia) are:

Original passport

Two (2) photocopies of passport

Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)

Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant

Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies (confirmed and returned ticket)

Bank statement / travelers cheque

Invitation letter (if any)

Payment of Malaysia Visa Fees

Note: Visa Without Reference is required for the purpose of social visit.

2. Application for Visa with Reference

Document required for visa application with reference (visa will issued after the application is being referred and approved by Department of Immigration Malaysia / Other Authority Agencies) are:

Original approval letter from Department of Immigration Malaysia/other authority agencies

Original passport

Two (2) photocopies of passport

Two (2) photocopies of visa application form (Form IMM.47)

Two (2) passport size photograph of applicant

Original air ticket and two (2) photocopies

Payment of visa fee

Note: Visa With Reference is required for student, employment, dependent and professional visit pass.

[Source: http://www.cityturtle.com/Malaysia-Visa.html]

Malaysia to ease visa application process for students

Malaysia is planning to do away with student pass application forms in a bid to make it easier for foreign students to apply for visas online. Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, the Malaysian Higher Education Minister, stated that henceforth students could apply directly to the EMGS (Education Malaysia Global Services) through the government website for education, educationmalaysia.gov.my.

“In addition, students can now also apply for a visa, known as iKad, which would be valid until they complete their entire course,” added Idris while addressing a press conference, following his visit to the EMGS which is located in Cyberjaya.

Earlier, students had to renew their visas once a year. This initiative will now allow students to hold a visa for the entire duration of their course.

However, students intending to pursue another educational course would have to apply again for a new visa.

The EMGS’s new online Malaysia Visa Fees  system will need universities or institutions to continue to submit reports of each student annually. Also, it was the responsibility of the university or institution to inform the EMGS in case a student abandoned a course or was not attending classes frequently.

In the past, students wanting to go home to their countries had to face problems due to the annual visa renewal requirement. This new system is said to be connected directly to the Immigration Department, allowing Malaysian authorities to identify students who are no longer eligible for visas.

The EMGS would also be housing officers belonging to the Immigration Department’s Student Pass Unit, helping hasten visa process of overseas students.

This unit would discharge the duty of processing applications, besides issuing Visa Approval Letters (VAL), a document that all new students entering Malaysia need to have. It is subject to issuance only if an application meets all the requirements needed by the EMGS for the academic and security screenings of the Immigration Department.

EMGS is responsible for managing and processing of student applications and renewals received by Malaysia from across the globe in order to issue passes and visas at all higher education institutions in the country.

This step will reportedly help Malaysia in achieving its target of enrolling 200,000 students from abroad by the year 2020.

In the year 2015, Malaysia was home to more than 150,000 students from different countries, 80 percent of whom were pursuing studies in higher education.

The Southeast Asian country had managed to register an increase of intake of foreign students by 12 percent as against the year 2014.

Malaysia offers good prospects for Indian students wishing to pursue higher studies. A major advantage with that country is that it is home to lot of Indians who have settled there decades ago. In fact, 7.3 percent of the citizens in Malaysia are of Indian origin. This will help Indian students feel at home there.

[Source: http://blog.y-axis.com/malaysia-to-ease-visa-application-process-for-students/]

How to Get a Thai Visa in Kuala Lumpur

Thinking about getting your Thai tourist visa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia? The Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur is located just outside the KLCC city center.

It’s a fairly hassle free process, but if you already have many Thai visas in your passport it may not be as easy as other places (like Seoul). I had just 1 other Thai visa in my passport when I applied in Kuala Lumpur and the employee really looked though my passport at every page to see if I had more visas. If you have more than a few Thai visas in your passport, they may ask for a copy of your transportation ticket, both in and out of Thailand (this also may depend on the employee at the time).

If you just have 1 or 2 Thai visas in your passport, or are applying for a Thai visa for the first time, getting a Thai visa in Kuala Lumpur is easy and straightforward.

Similar to getting a Thai visa in Yangon, in Kuala Lumpur you are only permitted to apply for a single (1) entry tourist visa.

Here’s what you will need

Passport

1 photocopy of your passport signed

1 filled in visa application form (available at Thai embassy)

1 passport photo 3.5 x 4.5 cm (I had heard you needed 2 – 3 photos, but when I got my Thai visa, they only took 1, so have 2 – 3 photos with you just in case)

110 RM (you must pay in Malaysian currency, and you must have EXACT amount – they don’t give change)

Note: At the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur there is no place to get last minute photo copies or passport photos, come prepared!

Procedure

The embassy officially opens at 9:30 am, but they open the outside gate at 9 am and you can go in and grab yourself a visa application form prior to the actual embassy opening.

I arrived at about 8:30 am and there was already a small line of about 10 people in front of me. They opened the gates at 9 am; I got my visa application and then waited in line while filling it out until 9:30 am.

When they open the doors, you get a number and then wait until your number is called to present all your documents and money.

I waited for about 15 minutes minutes or so and I was out of the embassy before 10 am. However, there was a quite a long line behind me, I’d imagine others had to wait around 30 minutes to an hour or even longer.

After applying, you’ll be handed a little receipt which you must present the next day to pick up your passport.

Passport Pick Up

While getting a Thai visa in Colombo takes 4 full business days, in Kuala Lumpur you conveniently pick up your passport the next business day!

Pick up time is from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm each afternoon. It’s very easy, just show up, show your receipt and you’ll be giving your passport and hopefully your new Thai visa as well as Malaysia Visa.

I arrived at 2:45 pm to avoid the initial rush and didn’t have to wait at all.

[Source: http://migrationology.com/how-to-get-a-thai-visa-in-kuala-lumpur/]