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Malaysia Work Visa

Malaysia Work Visa

What is Malaysia Work Visa?

Malaysia is a great place for tourism and business opportunities, due to its low cost of living and diverse workforce that attracts many foreign nationals. Many international companies have their headquarters in Malaysia. A Malaysia work visa, which is a permit that allows foreign nationals to work in Malaysia for a certain period of time, is required for all foreign nationals who want to take up employment in Malaysia. This visa is typically granted to highly-skilled foreign nationals who are recruited by a Malaysian company for technical or leadership roles. The Malaysian employer must first get the approval of the appropriate regulatory body before hiring a foreign individual, after which the foreign national can apply for a work visa through Jetwing Visa Malaysia Center.

How long can I stay with Malaysia Work Visa?

An eVISA for Foreign Workers is valid for a country who needed visa for a single journey to Malaysia for the purpose of temporary employment subject to the eligibility of nationality. For the initial entry to Malaysia, applicant need to obtain a Single Entry Visa valid for 3 months. Upon arrival in Malaysia, they are required to obtain their long – term pass.

What are the criteria for obtaining a Malaysia Work Visa?

To be eligible for a Malaysia Work Visa, foreign nationals must meet certain criteria. These include having a valid passport with at least 6 months of remaining validity, obtaining approval from the Immigration Department in Malaysia and having any other required documents. To apply for the visa online, applicants must first meet the entry requirements for a single-entry Malaysia Work Visa, which may include submitting additional documents.

Passport validity must be more than seven (7) months from the date of arrival

Air ticket Booking / Flight Itinerary (Kindly note – DO NOT Purchase the Air ticket before receiving the approved Visa)

Visa calling letter issued by the Malaysian immigration

Company Contract

Medical

Visa request letter (Typed letter / Either by applicant or the employment agency)

Smart vaccination certificate

Steps Of Acquiring Malaysia eVISA

The process for applying for a Malaysia Work Visa from Sri Lanka can be completed entirely online and is a secure, three-step process.

Employment offer

To work in Malaysia, you must first secure employment with a company that will apply for an Expatriate Post from the appropriate authority. Your employer must also apply for an Employment Pass for you through the Immigration Department.

Application and payment

You will then need to apply for a Malaysia Work Visa by submitting all required documentation and paying the visa processing fee.

Visa approval and travel

After your application is reviewed, you will be notified of the decision and, if approved, will receive a visa approval letter to travel to Malaysia.

What is the fee and application process to complete the Malaysian eVISA from Sri Lanka?

Sri Lankan citizens can apply for a Malaysia visa entirely online, it is a secure process that only involves 3 simple steps.

Processing fee per applicant
55,000 LKR
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How long does it take to process the Malaysia Visa for Sri Lanka?

It typically takes 5 business days for the approval process to be completed. Therefore, it is recommended to submit your completed application at least two weeks prior to your planned travel date.