Professional Visit Pass (PVP) in Malaysia
Engage in professional activities such as research, trainings, in Malaysia for up to 12 months with this temporary Professional Visit Pass
A Professional Visit Pass (PVP) in Malaysia is a short-term visa designed for foreign professionals who need to enter the country for specific, temporary work assignments for up to 12 months.
This pass allows skilled individuals to provide specialized services, attend business meetings, or engage in short-term projects without obtaining a full work permit.
Note that PVP does not allow foreign nationals to work and receive salaries in Malaysia. The employment must be with a foreign company (if any).
Who is Eligible to Apply for a Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Following are applicants who are eligible to apply for a Professional Visit Pass in Malaysia:
- Foreign artists (filming and performance)
- Stage artists (e.g., singers, musicians, dancers, actors)
- Individuals involved in filming or producing films
- Experts in arts management and screen-related arts
- Islamic missionaries and other religious workers (e.g., priests, religious musicians)
- Government officials on official duties
- Jockeys
- Volunteers
- International students under mobility or industrial training programs
- Individuals involved in expertise transfer, research, or training at ESD-registered companies
- Exhibitors under the regulation of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)
✅ Benefits:
- Professional Visit Pass (PVP) visa allows you to stay in Malaysia for 12 months compared to visit visas where the maximum duration of stay per entry is 30 days.
- Enter and exit Malaysia freely as long as your visa is valid.
- Engage in professional activities such as training, art performance, and more.
⚠️ Pre-requisites:
- The application must be submitted by a Malaysian sponsor before the applicant enters the country.
- You are not allowed to work with any other company
- As a PVP pass holder, you cannot apply for dependent pass
Documents required for Malaysian Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
on August 12, 2024, the Expatriate Services Division of Malaysia (ESD) announced a new simplified list of required documents for applicants for PVP visas. The latest requirements for PVP include:
- Application Letter from Sponsor (Must be an ESD registered company), detailing the purpose and duration of the visit
- Copy of Valid Passport (all pages) with at least 6 empty pages.
- Passport-sized photographs
- A Security Bond (for Chinese and Bangladeshi nationals) or a Personal Bond (for all other nationalities)
- Letter of Award (LOA) / Contract (if applicable).
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) (if applicable).
- Supporting documents (if applicable)
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Sohaib Ikram
Sohaib Ikram serves as the Director of Emerhub in Malaysia.
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