Work Visa
Work Visa
Working in Malaysia
Securing a work visa is crucial for expatriates and foreign nationals seeking employment in Malaysia. The approval of this document is a mandatory requirement to work legally in the country.
Various types of work visas cater to different circumstances, taking into account factors such as salary, employment duration, and qualifications. The primary categories of work visas include:
Employment Pass (EP): Typically granted to individuals with specialized skills, such as technical or managerial expertise. This pass is applicable for those with a valid employment contract lasting a minimum of 5 years.
Temporary Employment Pass (TEP): Issued to expatriates with employment periods of less than 2 years and/or a salary below RM5000.
Professional Visit Pass (PVP): Temporary pass issued for a maximum of 12 months. It is sought by individuals employed by an organization in their home country but required to visit Malaysia for work-related purposes.
To be eligible for a Malaysian work permit, candidates must meet specific criteria, including:
Candidates must be 27 years old and above, with an exception in the IT sector where applicants are required to be a minimum of 23 years old.
Applicants must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of remaining validity.
CMAS Worldwide is dedicated to simplifying this process for candidates by guiding and facilitating the application procedure through the official Expatriate Service Division (ESD) website under the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
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Work in Singapore
Singapore has a highly developed free-market economy and the Global Competitiveness Report in 2022 named it as the world’s second most prospering economy.
With high salaries, great job opportunities, and a great tax system, Singapore attracts many foreigners who apply for a Singapore work visa.
To work in Singapore as a foreign worker, you will need to obtain a Singapore work visa. A Singapore work visa is known as a Pass. Regardless of whether or not they are subject to a Singapore Visa, everyone has to obtain a work Pass to be allowed to work in Singapore.
Depending on the type of work you will do and your skill level, there are different types of Singapore visas you can apply for.
Singapore Work Visas for Professionals
The types of Singapore work Pass (work visa) you can get if you are a professional worker are:
Employment Pass – available to foreign managers, executives, and professionals. You will have to make at least S$3,600 a month.
Personalized Employment Pass – available if you are a high-earning foreigner or current Employment Pass holder. The PEP offers more flexibility than other work Passes.
EntrePass – available to investors or entrepreneurs who want to start a business in Singapore. No foreign worker quotas and levy apply to any of the aforementioned Passes.
Singapore work visas for skilled and semi-skilled workers
If you are a skilled or semi-skilled worker, you can apply for one of the following Singapore work visas:
S Pass – available to mid-level skilled workers who will receive a monthly salary of at least S$2,300. Foreign worker quotas and levy apply.
Work Permit for Foreign Workers – this is available only to foreign workers from certain countries and allows work only in certain sectors (construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector.) Foreign worker quotas and levy apply.
Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Workers (FDW) – available only to workers between the ages of 23 and 50 from certain countries, such as Bangladesh, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia etc.
Work Permit for confinement nanny – available to Malaysian nannies who can work in Singapore for 16 weeks, beginning from the time a baby is born. The employer has to pay a foreign worker Levy.
Work Permit for performing artists – available to performing artists who will be working in eligible public entertainment outlets, like bars, nightclubs, or hotels. Foreign worker quotas and levy apply.
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Work in Australia
If you possess skills and capabilities to enhance Australia's economy and workforce, then you may be eligible to migrate to Australia by applying for an Australian Work visa. These visas are specifically designed to encourage applicants to obtain sponsorship through an employer or to secure nomination. Many foreigners choose to live and work in Australia because of the lifestyle and employment opportunities offered.
Depending on the type of work you will do and your skill level, there are different types of Australian visas you can apply for.
Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (Subclass 482)
Are you required to fill a temporary skills shortage for an Australian Employer? The 482 is a temporary visa, which entitles skilled workers to work in Australia for up to four years if they are sponsored by an approved Australian employer. Your professional skills or work experience must be relevant to the position you are applying for in Australia.
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa (Subclass 186)
For Australian employers looking to sponsor skilled workers to live and work full-time in Australia, there is the Employer Nomination Scheme. The applicant must possess relevant qualifications and work experience in the nominated occupation, and be nominated in an eligible skilled occupation as outlined in the Combined list of eligible skilled occupations.
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
This is a provisional visa. You can stay in Australia for a period of 5 years from when your visa is granted. You must be employed to work in the nominated occupation and in a position within the sponsoring business or an associated entity of that business, located in a designated regional area of Australia. It provides benefits including a pathway to permanent residency (Subclass 191).
Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) (Subclass 482 to Subclass 186)
Under the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA), employers can sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for positions they are unable to fill with local workers. It applies to states with DAMA agreements and is custom-made to address current and growing labour market shortages and local terms and conditions of employment.
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