🇲🇾 Malaysia Professional Visit Pass
Also known as: PVP
Last verified: August 31, 2026
What is the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass?
Short-term pass (up to 12 months, non-renewable in most cases) for professionals who remain employed and paid by their overseas company while working with a Malaysian host — common for technical support, training, and project assignments. No salary minimum; the host company applies via the ESD, and a personal bond applies.
Malaysia Professional Visit Pass requirements, cost, and processing time
| Government fee | Varies |
| Processing time | 3–8 weeks |
| Minimum annual income | No fixed threshold on record |
| Minimum savings | No fixed threshold on record |
| Job offer | Required |
| Degree | Not required |
| Family can join | No |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents of figures set in local currency, verified against official sources for Filipinos.
Malaysia Professional Visit Pass cost and processing time by nationality
| Applicants | Gov. fee | Processing | Min. income | Min. savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇭 Filipinos | — | 3–8 weeks | — | — |
Each row links to the full guide for that nationality, with the document checklist.
Documents needed for the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass
- Confirm the assignment fits the PVP
- Host company files via the ESD
- Evidence of expertise & overseas salary
- Approval, bond & entry visa if applicable
- DMW notification for overseas assignment
- Travel & pass endorsement
This list is the checklist for Filipinos. The full ordered checklist, with timing, dependencies, and personalized due dates, is part of the plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- What are the requirements for the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass?
- The requirements we have on record are: a job offer from an employer in Malaysia. Amounts are USD equivalents verified for Filipinos; the official source lists the full document set.
- What is the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass processing time?
- Typical processing takes 3–8 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- Do I need a job offer for the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Malaysia is required before applying.
- Can family members join on the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass?
- It does not directly cover accompanying family members.
- Does the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass lead to permanent residency?
- No. On its own it does not lead to permanent residency.
- Is the PVP the same as the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass?
- Yes. PVP is another name people use for the Malaysia Professional Visit Pass.
Malaysia Professional Visit Pass guides by nationality
Other Malaysia visas
Always confirm requirements with the official government source: esd.imi.gov.my. This guide is general information, not legal advice.