Malaysia•AsiaS-EP — Sarawak Employment Pass (EP)
At a Glance
1–3 months
From MYR RM 2,125
Other charges may apply
1 to 5 years per grant
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Employer-sponsored work pass for skilled professionals in Sarawak, valid for 1-5 years per grant.
The Sarawak Employment Pass is a skilled work visa for professionals working in Sarawak state. It has two tiers: EP1 (higher-salaried professionals, RM 5,000+) and EP2 (mid-level, RM 3,000+). Applicants must be at least 27 years old and hold a job offer from a Sarawak-based employer.
EPs are granted for 1 to 5 years per grant, renewable by mutual employer agreement. Application fee is RM 2,000, with RM 125 processing and RM 200 annual pass fee. EP1 holders may bring dependants on dependent visas. Processing typically takes 30–90 days.
This visa is ideal for skilled professionals with a job offer in Sarawak who want to work in their sector with potential for dependant sponsorship and multi-year residence.
Cost Breakdown
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Skilled professional (managerial/technical)
Minimum age 27
Minimum salary RM 3,000 (EP2) or RM 5,000 (EP1)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Employment contract
Academic/Professional certificates
Company registration documents
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Stay up to 5 years per contract grant with renewal potential
- Renewable status allows extended work periods in Sarawak
- Dependent visa available for EP1 (higher-tier) holders
- Faster processing than many regional visas (30–90 days)
- RM 2,000 application plus RM 125 processing and RM 200 annual EP fee
- Clear salary-based tier system (EP1/EP2) with defined pathways
- No age ceiling—minimum 27 years required for qualification
Worth Knowing
- Salary requirements vary by tier (EP2: RM 3,000 minimum; EP1: RM 5,000 minimum)
- Work authorization restricted to sponsoring employer and Sarawak state only
- Duration tied directly to employment contract—ends when job or contract ends
- Requires confirmed job offer from Sarawak-based employer to apply
- Applicants under age 27 are non-qualifying
Application Process
Employer registers on GENESIS portal
Submit application
Approval and endorsement
Application Forms
| GENESIS Portal | Fill online |
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