Residence Pass-Talent
RP-T
The RP-T is a 10-year renewable pass run by TalentCorp for experienced foreign professionals already working in Malaysia. It needs at least 3 consecutive years on an Employment Pass, a basic salary of RM15,000 a month, and a tax record. Holders can change employers without a new pass.
1 entry rule for Malaysia based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 12 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate. Without one: quarantine on arrival for up to 6 days.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Ministry of Health Malaysia: Yellow Fever Travel Advisory (updated 12 Oct 2022) Checked October 19, 2026
Entry restrictions apply to 1 passports for Malaysia
The government has suspended some or all visas for holders of these passports. Exceptions exist; see the source.
- Israel
Source: Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN) media statement, 28 July 2026 - border enforcement on entry of Israeli nationalsSource: RTM (state broadcaster) - Rakyat Israel masuk Malaysia akan diusir segera - PM (15 July 2026)
Life in Malaysia
Money
3
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit
MYR
Malaysian Ringgit
Cost of living
33
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
1–30%
Income tax (national)
Sales and Service Tax (SST) 10%
Chargeable income up to MYR 5,000 taxed at 0%; 30% applies above MYR 2 million (YA 2023 onwards).
Living
1
Happiness
#69 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Senior foreign professionals on Malaysian Employment Passes who want long-term flexibility.
Eligibility
Work history
You need at least three consecutive years of work in Malaysia at the time you apply.
- Counted at the time of application
Official wording
Minimum of three consecutive years working in Malaysia at the time of application.
Current pass
Show a valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months of validity left when you submit.
- Validity is checked at submission
Official wording
Valid Employment Pass with more than 3 months validity at submission.
Salary
You need a basic monthly salary of at least RM15,000, not counting allowances and bonuses.
Minimum basic salary
- Per month
- RM15,000
- Per year
- RM180,000
Official wording
Basic monthly salary of RM15,000 excluding allowances and bonuses (annual basic at least RM180,000).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementTax
- Document checklistEmployment Pass
- FeesApplication and pass fees
The full requirements are for members
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- 3 more requirements
- 4 documents
- 1 fee
- 4 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Malaysia
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Official sources
Other routes to Malaysia
- Visit & tourismSocial visit eVISA
- StudyStudent Pass
- Work permitsEmployment Pass (EP) Categories I, II and III
- Status in-countryMalaysia My Second Home
- Investors & entrepreneursDE Rantau Nomad Pass
Skilled migration in other countries
- SingaporeOverseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass
- ThailandLong-Term Resident (LTR) Visa - Work-from-Thailand Professionals and Highly-Skilled Professionals
- TaiwanTaiwan Employment Gold Card
- AustriaEU Blue Card
- AustraliaSkilled Independent visa (subclass 189) – Points-tested stream
- BelgiumEuropean Blue Card