Difficulty of getting work visas in Malaysia

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on 13 Apr 2011

Is it hard to get a work visa for Malaysia? Any tips on making it easier getting through all the red tape?

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 Apr 2011 - 09:47

There is no doubt the Malaysian government is very strict about issuing work permits to expats. Remember that the work permit is linked to a specific job with a specific employer, so in order to get it the employer must demonstrate the required skills and experience are not available in the local market. A work visa is definately easier to get if the employer makes the application.

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Apr 2012 - 05:31

Coming into Malaysia with a social visa and working is illegal so before you arrive into the country... have all you work permits sorted out.

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Apr 2012 - 05:34

Working on a social visa is illegal in Malaysia...make sure you have your work permit sorted out before you come into the country

Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Sep 2012 - 00:04

I want go to malaysia for study & working

Anonymous (not verified) on 10 Nov 2012 - 07:04

how i know that my permit is into proccess matter..im overstayed in i got my employer they said they already proces my permit i paid half of the amount..now almost im waited until now they not give my permit?how?

Anonymous (not verified) on 4 Mar 2013 - 15:19

per time job visa

Anonymous (not verified) on 6 Mar 2013 - 13:46

Hi.. you need to have a employer who will sponsor for a job.You need to be specialised in IT, Oil and gas

Anonymous (not verified) on 6 Mar 2013 - 13:51

In order to work in Malaysia.. you do need to get a company that is employing you. YOu need to be specialised in IT, Engineering, Oil and gas specialist. You cannot just come into Malaysia thinking you will get a work permit as it is not that right. If you coming in on a social visit pass and then work in Malaysia.. if caught you will be blacklisted and not be able to come into Malaysia again. Beware of scams.

Anonymous (not verified) on 28 Mar 2013 - 16:14

DEAR SIR MY NAME IS MOHAMMED YAHIYA KHAN . SIR ,WHAT IS THE A VALID WORK PERMIT VISA OF MALAYSIA NAMES OF YAHIYA KHAN.HOW CHEK THIS VISA TELL ME SIR. HOW CAN FOUND MALASIA VISA. .MY VISA COME IN NEXT WEEK MY AGEND TOLD ME. WHAT IS THE MALAYSIA WORK VISA FIND .REALLY.TRAVELS AGENT IS NAME s REHAN TRAVELS IN KOLKATA.. CAN YOU SEND DETAIL MY NAME VISA IS COME . THANK YOU SIR MY E MAIL YKGORI@GMAIL.COM MOB. 09950151414

Anonymous (not verified) on 10 May 2013 - 20:22

Hi.dear sir, am trouble about my visa. can malasiya gov issue work visa bcz i've summited my document along passport in office to get work visa for malasiya befor 2 month and my aget alaways says wait when i ask him about my visa.plz sir tell me realy malasian gov issue work visa or not??

Anonymous (not verified) on 13 May 2013 - 13:21

Hi I am not sure what visa you are under. Malaysian government gives visa for Expatriate but it has to be an engineer or IT specialist. If it is for general workers then the employers have to get your work visa.

Anonymous (not verified) on 14 Jun 2013 - 16:04

Hi, I am from India. I have a job offer of 11000 MYR and the work location is in Cyberjaya. I would like someone suggest me whether the salary offered is good enough for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids. both the kids are in schools. Please suggest me what could be the average per months expenses including education for kids in a private school. your response is valuable please help. Sunil

Anonymous (not verified) on 18 Jun 2013 - 10:21

Hi, Does an employee, who has work permit in Malaysia, need additional visa?

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