Malaysia•AsiaRP-T — Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)
At a Glance
3 weeks
Not confirmed
Check the official source10 years
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
10-year renewable residence pass for skilled expatriates with 3+ years Malaysia employment, RM15,000+ monthly salary, and unrestricted work authorization.
The Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) is a prestigious 10-year residence pass for high-achieving expatriate talent in Malaysia. Employer-independent, it allows holders to work without company ties and change employers freely. qualification requires 3 years Malaysia employment, RM15,000+ monthly salary, 5+ total work years, a bachelor's degree or equivalent, and 2 years of paid income tax.
The pass is renewable via RP-T renewal or post-10-year programs. Spouses have unrestricted work rights, and children under 18 qualify as dependents. Fees total RM6,000 (RM500 application, RM5,000 processing, RM500 immigration). Processing takes 21 working days for complete applications, with notification within 10 working days.
This visa is ideal for highly skilled expatriates already in Malaysia who seek long-term career mobility and family stability without employer constraints.
Stay & Extensions
| Initial grant | 10 years |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must have worked in Malaysia for at least 3 consecutive years at the time of application
Must hold a valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months of validity at the time of application
Must earn a minimum basic monthly salary of RM15,000 (excluding allowances and bonuses)
Must possess at least 5 years of total work experience
Must hold a PhD, Master's, Bachelor's Degree, or Diploma in any discipline from a recognized university, or a professional/competency certificate from a recognized professional institute
Must have a Malaysian income tax file number and have paid income tax for at least 2 years
KEY CRITERIA
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
5+ years
Min. Income
180,000 MYR/yr
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Completed Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) application form
Copy of passport (all pages)
Updated resume
Copies of educational certificates
Passport-sized photos with blue background
Employment contract stamped by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM)
Latest 2 years of tax declaration slips (e-BE & EA Form) with proof of tax paid
Latest 3 months of salary slips
No Objection Letter from current employer (in Bahasa Malaysia)
Copy of local contact person's MyKad
Testimonials on company letterhead
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- 10-year residence pass renewable indefinitely without employer sponsorship
- Employer-independent status allows job-switching within Malaysia without reapplication
- Spouse can work without separate permit; dependents under 18 qualifying
- Direct path to permanent residency (PR) after meeting RP-T tenure requirements
- Full work authorization with unrestricted professional mobility across sectors
- Covers unrestricted work, study, and business rights within Malaysia
- Multiple-entry residence pass with flexible re-entry privileges
Worth Knowing
- Requires 3+ consecutive years of Malaysia employment history before application
- Minimum RM15,000 monthly salary threshold may exclude lower-income professionals
- Must hold Bachelor's degree or higher; professional certificates also accepted
- Requires 5+ years total work experience and 2+ years of Malaysian tax payment history
- Mandatory no-objection letter from current employer in Bahasa Malaysia required
- Processing timeline varies; no fixed approval window specified
Application Process
Check qualification
Confirm your profile appears to address the RP-T criteria (3 consecutive years on Employment Pass, RM15,000/month salary, 5 years work experience, relevant qualifications, 2 years tax paid)
Create account
Register on the RP-T portal at rpt.talentcorp.com.my
Prepare and upload documents
Gather required supporting documents and upload to the portal
Pay application fee and submit
Complete the online form, pay RM500 application fee (excl. SST), and submit
Review and notification
Application reviewed; notification by email within 10 working days after 21-working-day processing window
Shorten Employment Pass
After approval, shorten your Employment Pass validity to 30 days maximum
Endorsement stage
Submit endorsement application within 6 months of approval date
Pay processing fee and immigration fee
Pay RM5,000 processing fee (excl. SST) and RM500 immigration fee
Download RP-T ePASS
Download your electronic pass from the RP-T portal
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