Residence Pass – Talent (RP-T) is a 10-year multiple entry visa which is employer-independent, targeting top foreign talents in NKEA sectors. If you are a high-achieving individual with the capacity to drive business results that contribute towards Malaysia’s economic transformation then you may apply for the RP-T.

Among the benefits include:

  • The holder will be allowed to stay and work in Malaysia for 10 years (with an option to renew).
  • The holder’s spouse and children below 18 years old will also be given the Residence Pass. The spouse will also be able to work in Malaysia.
  • The RP-T is personal to holder.
  • Dependents over 18-years old, parents and parents-in-law would be eligible for a 5-year Social Visit Pass.

To qualify for a RP-T, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Have worked in Malaysia for 3 years.
  • Hold a valid Employment Pass at the time of application. (Employed)
  • Hold a PhD/Master’s/Degree or Diploma in any discipline from a recognised university or a professional/competency certificate from a recognised professional institute.
  • Possess 5 years of total work experience.
  • Earn a basic monthly salary of RM15,000.
  • Have an income tax file number in Malaysia and have paid income tax for at least 2 years.

Supporting Documents required are as follows:

  • RP-T – Main Applicant
    • Copy of passport (all pages)
    • Updated Resume
    • Copy of Educational certificates*
    • Passport size photo with blue background (3 pieces)
    • Copy of Employment Contract
    • Copy of latest 2 year’s Tax declaration slip & EA Form
    • Copy of latest 3 month’s salary slip
    • No Objection Letter from current employer (must be in Bahasa Melayu)
    • Copy of Local Contact Person’s NRIC (MYKAD) – front and back
    • Testimonials
    • Other supporting documents i.e Recommendations from Regulatory Agencies
  • Dependants (if any) – spouse, children or legal-adopted children under 18 years of age.
    • Copy of passport (all pages)
    • Certified True Copy (CTC) of marriage/birth certificates by respective Embassy in Malaysia*
    • Passport size photo with blue background (3 pieces)
    • Other supporting documents (if any)
  • Social Visit Pass holder (SVP) (if any) – parents, parents in law, common law spouse, children above 18 years of age
    • Copy of passport (all pages)
    • Certified True Copy (CTC) of RP-T applicant’s birth certificate (if SVP is applicant’s parents) / Spouse’s birth certificate (if SVP is applicant’s parents in law) / Letter of Confirmation on the relationship status issued by the embassy*
    • Passport size photo with blue background (3 pieces)
    • Personal Bond
    • Immigration Form – IMM16
    • Immigration Form – IMM12
    • Other supporting documents (if any)

Documents marked * must be in English translation.

Disclaimer: If required, we will request additional documents not listed above.