🇲🇾 Visas & Immigration — Malaysia

Visa Details

Malaysia offers several visa pathways for foreign entrepreneurs. The Employment Pass (EP) is the standard work visa for foreign professionals, typically requiring a minimum monthly salary of MYR 5,000 and sponsorship by a Malaysian company. The Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP) targets tech founders and digital entrepreneurs, offering a one-year pass renewable for up to five years. The DE Rantau Nomad Pass provides a 12-month visa for freelancers and remote workers in the digital economy, with a minimum income requirement of USD 24,000 per year. The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program allows long-term residence (5–15 years) for individuals meeting financial thresholds (minimum fixed deposits and offshore income). Labuan companies can sponsor Labuan work permits with simpler requirements than mainland Employment Passes.