🇲🇾 Malaysia work visas for Bangladeshis 2026
Last verified: October 1, 2026
Bangladeshis moving to Malaysia from Bangladesh have 2 main visa routes: Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker) and Employment Pass (Professional). The fastest is the Employment Pass (Professional) at 4–10 weeks. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
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Compare Malaysia visas for Bangladeshis: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker)work | 8–16 weeks | $400 | Required | No | No |
| Employment Pass (Professional)work | 4–10 weeks | $500 | Required | Yes | No |
Malaysia visa guides for Bangladeshis
Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker)
workThe main route for manufacturing, construction, plantation, agriculture and services work. Recruitment of Bangladeshi workers was frozen in mid-2024 over exploitation and inflated fees, and only reopened for all sectors in late August 2026 — so treat everything about this corridor as newly restarted. Your Malaysian employer must hold an approved quota through the FWCMS eQuota system, and you must be recruited through an agency on the FWCMS-published list: 25 directly selected Bangladeshi agencies plus 250 associates and 62 operating under the state-owned BOESL. Anyone recruiting outside that list, or asking for fees far above the official schedule, is the exact problem that caused the freeze. BMET clearance is mandatory before departure. The pass does not allow family and does not lead to residency.
Employment Pass (Professional)
workThe professional route, entirely separate from the foreign worker system and unaffected by the recruitment freeze. Malaysia's Revised Expatriate Salary Policy took effect on 1 June 2026 and applies to every new and renewal application: Category I now requires a basic monthly salary of RM20,000 or more and runs up to ten years with dependants; Category II covers RM10,000–19,999, also up to ten years with dependants; Category III covers RM5,000–9,999 for up to five years and, unlike before, now allows dependants. Only basic salary counts — allowances and bonuses are excluded — and from 1 January 2027 employers must file a succession plan for Category II and III hires. You need a degree or equivalent professional qualification relevant to the role, and your employer applies through the Expatriate Services Division. An offer written against the old bands (RM10,000, RM5,000 and RM3,000) no longer qualifies for the same category.
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- Can Bangladeshis get a Malaysia work visa now?
- Yes, but the main route has only just restarted. Malaysia froze recruitment of Bangladeshi workers in mid-2024 over exploitation and inflated fees, and reopened it for all sectors in late August 2026. Factory, construction, plantation, agriculture and services jobs use the Temporary Employment Pass: your Malaysian employer needs an approved quota in the FWCMS eQuota system, you must be recruited through an agency on the FWCMS-published list, and you need BMET clearance before you leave. Graduates with a professional job offer use the Employment Pass instead, which was never affected by the freeze.Sources: Foreign Workers Centralized Management System (FWCMS); Immigration Department of Malaysia: Expatriate Services Division
- How do Bangladeshis avoid fake Malaysia job agents?
- Only use an agency on the list published on FWCMS: 25 directly selected Bangladeshi agencies, about 250 associates, and 62 working under the state-owned BOESL. An agent who is not on that list, or who asks for fees far above the official schedule, is exactly the problem that caused the 2024 freeze. Check the agency on FWCMS before you pay anything.Source: Foreign Workers Centralized Management System (FWCMS)
- What salary does a Bangladeshi need for a Malaysia Employment Pass?
- Since 1 June 2026 the bands are based on basic monthly salary only, with allowances and bonuses excluded. Category I is RM20,000 or more, Category II is RM10,000 to 19,999, and Category III is RM5,000 to 9,999. All three now allow dependants. You also need a degree or an equivalent professional qualification for the role. An offer written against the old RM10,000, RM5,000 and RM3,000 bands no longer qualifies for the same category.Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: Expatriate Services Division
- Can Bangladesh citizens move to Malaysia?
- Yes. Bangladesh citizens have 2 main routes into Malaysia: the Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker) and the Employment Pass (Professional). Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest Malaysia visa for Bangladeshis?
- The Employment Pass (Professional) typically processes in 4–10 weeks, the shortest of the 2 routes we track. Add time for gathering documents, translations, and apostilles.
- Can Bangladeshis move to Malaysia without a job offer?
- Every Malaysia route we track for Bangladeshis currently requires a job offer from an employer in Malaysia.
- What is the cheapest Malaysia visa for Bangladeshis?
- The Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker) has the lowest government fee at about $400. Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- Which Malaysia visas let Bangladeshis bring family?
- The Employment Pass (Professional) allows accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- How much does a Malaysia work visa cost for Bangladeshis?
- Government fees for Bangladeshis are about $400 for the Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker) and $500 for the Employment Pass (Professional) (USD equivalents). Translations, apostilles, medicals, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- How long does a Malaysia work visa take for Bangladeshis?
- Typical processing is 8–16 weeks for the Temporary Employment Pass (Foreign Worker) and 4–10 weeks for the Employment Pass (Professional), counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.