FAQ for Residence Pass (RP) Talent

1. Who is eligible to apply for the Residence Pass (RP) Talent?

Any foreign talent who has been living and working in Malaysia for at least 3 years on a
continuous basis is eligible to apply for the RP Talent. Talent refers to high achieving
individual with the capacity to drive business results that contribute towards Malaysias
economic transformation.
2. What are the benefits of the RP Talent over the Employment Pass?
Unlike the Employment Pass, the RP Talent is not tied to an employer and is valid for 10 years
(as opposed to the 2 or 3 years the Employment Pass offers). The spouse of the RP Talent is
also eligible to work in Malaysia.
3. Are there any countries whose citizens are not allowed to apply for the RP Talent?
Any countries whose citizens are allowed to work in Malaysia are eligible to apply for the RP
Talent.
4. Can one apply for the RP Talent if currently not employed in Malaysia?
Currently, the Government is ONLY considering applications from foreign talent already
working in Malaysia.
5. How many years of work should an individual has put in Malaysia to be eligible for RP
Talent?
An individual seeking to be considered for RP Talent should have at least 3 years of continuous
work experience in Malaysia.
6. Are any industries given special preference for the RP Talent?
Preference will be given to foreign talent employed in the 11 industries which form part of the
National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) as outlined in the Economic Transformation Programme
(ETP) of the Government of Malaysia. The 11 industries are:
Oil Gas & Energy
Electronics & Electrical
Palm Oil
Wholesale and Retail
Financial Services
Education
Tourism
Healthcare
Business Services
Agriculture
Communication Content and
Infrastructure
For more details on the NKEAs please refer to
http://etp.pemandu.gov.my/Overview_of_NKEAs_-@-Overview_of_NKEAs.aspx.
In addition, talent employed in the Biotech, Aeronautics and IT sector will also be given
preference for award of the RP Talent.

7. How much is the RP Talent application fee?

The fee for the RP per applicant (talent and spouse) greater than 18 years old is
RM2,000.00.
The fee for each dependant under 18 years old is RM1,500.00.
This fee does not include the multiple entry visa charges depending on the nationality
of the RP applicant. Details of Malaysian multiple entry visa charges are available at
http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/visa-fees on the Visa fees page.
However, only an amount of RM200.00 per applicant is to be paid at time of
application. The balance fees will be required once the application is approved and the
passports are submitted for issuance of the RP.

Please refer the table below for details:

Description

Fees (RM)

1. Fee applicable upon submission of application

Applicant Fee Per Applicant

200.00

*Payable to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad

2. Fee applicable upon submission of passport(s) for issuance of
Residence Pass Talent sticker
2a) Processing Fee Per Applicant
Applicant 18 years old and above - RP Talent & Spouse (if any)

1,800.00

Dependant below 18 years of age (if any)

1,300.00

*Payable to Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad

2b) Immigration Pass Fee Per Applicant
2c) Multiple Entry Visa Charges (if applicable)
*2b and 2c fees are Payable to Ketua Pengarah Imigresen
Malaysia

500.00
Charges vary across
countries

Disclaimer:
These offerings are subject to errors, omissions, and change of price or withdrawal without notice.

Example #1: An Indian expat with spouse and 2 children aged 2 and 17

Fees
Processing fee
@ RM2,000.00 per pax
@ RM1,500.00 per dependent

Immigration fee
Residence pass
@ RM500.00 per pax
(including dependents)
Multiple Entry Visa (MEV)
charges for Indians
@ RM50.00 per year per pax
(including dependents)

Calculation

Amount

RM2,000.00 x 2 pax = RM4,000.00

RM1,500.00 X 2 pax = RM3,000.00

RM7,000.00

RM500.00 x 4 pax = RM2,000.00

RM50.00 x 5 years x 4 pax = RM1,000.00

TOTAL

RM3,000.00

RM10,000.00

Note:
RM200 per pax to be paid upfront (non-refundable), balance to be paid upon approval of
application.
8. Is there any minimum salary cut off for RP Talent eligibility?
Foreign talent should be earning a minimum gross annual salary (inclusive of all taxable
components) of RM144,000.00 in order to qualify as top talent and be eligible for the RP Talent.
9. Which agency do I deal with when applying for the RP Talent?
The Government has appointed TalentCorp to liaise with the RP Talent applicants and we are
partnering with the eXpats Service Centre to implement the initiative. Users can apply online at
http://www.expats.com.my/rp or visit eXpats Service Centre directly:
eXpats Service Centre,
Suite 2.1 East Wing, 3539,
FSBM Plaza, Jalan Teknokrat 7,
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Tel : 03-8315 3195
Fax: 03-8315 3008
Email: rphelpdesk@talentcorp.com.my

10. What happens to my Employment Pass (EP) once I am awarded the RP Talent?
The RP Talent applicant will be required to furnish his original passport once his application
reaches Immigration for approval. Immigration will cancel the Employment Pass on the passport
and issue the RP-Talent.
11. What is the turnaround time for the application?
The turnaround time after submission of complete application, with all required documents, is
approximately 2 months for online application. However for manual submission, it will take more
than 2 months as all communications will be through postal mails only. You are highly encouraged
to submit online.
12. Will my employer be consulted as part of the RP Talent application process? If yes, who will call
my employer?
Yes, once the application reaches Immigration for final approval, the employer will be called to
facilitate cancellation of Employment Pass in before issuing the RP-Talent.
13. Who is eligible to be my local contact person?
Any Malaysia citizen aged 21 years and above is eligible to be a local contact person for any RP
Talent applicant.
14. Do we need to submit a copy of the local contact persons NRIC (MYKAD)?
Yes, youre required to submit a copy of the local sponsors NRIC (front and back page)
15. Will my family be eligible for the RP Talent as well?
The immediate family (spouse and children below 18 years) of an RP Talent holder is also eligible.
16. Can my spouse also work with a RP Talent?
Yes, a spouse of an RP Talent holder is free to work in Malaysia.
17. What is the status of parents / parents in law of RP Talent holder?
The parents and in laws of RP Talent are eligible to apply for social visit pass. It can be approved
for 10 years and subject for pass endorsement on a yearly basis.
18. Can an agent/appointed person submit an RP application on behalf of a talent?
No agent/appointed person is allowed to submit on behalf of a talent. Talents are required to
submit their application by themselves through our online service or manual.
19. Must the Recommendation Letter (from a Regulatory Agency) be in Bahasa Malaysia?
We accept Recommendation Letters either in Bahasa Malaysia or English.
20. To whom should the Recommendation Letter be addressed to?
The Government has appointed TalentCorp to liaise with the RP Talent applicants and we are
partnering with the eXpats Service Centre to implement the initiative. Please address the letter to:
Talent Corporation Malaysia Berhad
eXpats Service Centre,
Suite 2.1 East Wing, 3539,
FSBM Plaza, Jalan Teknokrat 7,
63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor
Att: Residence Pass Talent Secretariat