Residence Pass-Talent

The Residence Pass ? Talent (RP-T) was introduced in April 2011 by the Malaysian Government. It aims to attract and retain top talent in the country with a range of benefits. The Economic Transformation Programme is anticipated to create more than 3 million jobs in the National Key Economic Areas (NKEAs) by 2020, and the RP-T will be offered to highly qualified expatriates seeking to continue living and working in Malaysia on a long-term basis.

Am I Eligible?

Yes, you are if you meet the following requirements:

• High-achieving individuals with the capacity to drive business results that contribute towards Malaysia’s economic transformation.
• Have worked in Malaysia for 3 years.
• Holds a valid Employment Pass at the time of application.
• Holds a PhD/Master’s/Degree or Diploma in any discipline from a recognised university or a professional/competency certificate from a recognised professional institute.
• Possess 5 years of total work experience.
• Earns a gross taxable income of RM144,000 per annum.
• Have an income tax file number in Malaysia and have paid income tax for at least 2 years.