Your goal
You are seeking residence by residence Pass-Talent for qualifying highly skilled expatriate professionals already working in Malaysia.
International immigration
Malaysia Residence Pass-Talent
Explore Malaysia Residence Pass-Talent and plan your next move with clarity. We will help you understand the route, organise the information you need and prepare for what comes next.
At a glance
Key details for your planning
- Outcome
- Residence
- Who qualifies
- For applicants planning to qualify by residence Pass-Talent for qualifying highly skilled expatriate…
- Family
- A spouse and eligible children may be included.
- Application path
- 5 main stages
Could this route suit you?
See whether this route fits your plans
For applicants planning to qualify by residence Pass-Talent for qualifying highly skilled expatriate professionals already working in Malaysia who can meet the programme's eligibility…
Your qualifying basis
The recognised options are residence Pass-Talent for qualifying highly skilled expatriate professionals already working in Malaysia.
Your ongoing plan
Remain within the pass's professional and immigration conditions
What this route can offer
The status you are working towards
RP-T is a renewable long-term residence and work pass that gives the holder greater employment flexibility within its rules; it is not permanent residence.
RP-T is not permanent residence or citizenship. Malaysian tax residence remains a separate legal test.
Planning for your family
Include your family in the plan
A spouse and eligible children may be included.
- The official programme provides defined work and study treatment for qualifying family members.
What you will need
Prepare with confidence
Who can qualify
- An established expatriate professional working in Malaysia may apply where current work experience, qualification, remuneration, tax and employer-support criteria are met.
Qualifying basis
- Residence Pass-Talent for qualifying highly skilled expatriate professionals already working in Malaysia
Documents and checks
- Prepare qualification, employment, tax and employer evidence
Your next steps
A clear plan from the start
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Check the applicant's current Malaysian employment
Check the applicant's current Malaysian employment and eligibility
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Prepare qualification, employment, tax and employer evidence
Prepare qualification, employment, tax and employer evidence
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Submit through TalentCorp's RP-T process
Submit through TalentCorp's RP-T process
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Complete immigration endorsement
Complete immigration endorsement after approval
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Maintain professional and immigration compliance
Maintain professional and immigration compliance
Keeping your position on track
What to plan for after approval
Remain within the pass's professional
Remain within the pass's professional and immigration conditions
Complete required notifications when changing employer
Complete required notifications when changing employer
Keep family passes aligned with the principal status
Keep family passes aligned with the principal status
How Prism 7 can help
Clear advice. Practical preparation.
Prism 7 gives you a clearer route forward — from understanding the options that suit your plans to organising documents and coordinating the next steps. We keep you informed about what is needed, what is happening and what to prepare next.
Understand your options
We start with your plans, priorities and the route options that could be relevant.
Prepare with confidence
We help you organise the documents and information needed for the route you choose.
Keep moving forward
We keep the next steps clear, so you know what to prepare and when to act.
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View programmeYour questions answered
Frequently asked questions
RP-T is a renewable long-term residence and work pass that gives the holder greater employment flexibility within its rules; it is not permanent residence.
A spouse and eligible children may be included. The official programme provides defined work and study treatment for qualifying family members.
The pass has a defined validity and renewal framework; application timing depends on a complete TalentCorp and immigration review.
Remain within the pass's professional and immigration conditions. Complete required notifications when changing employer. Keep family passes aligned with the principal status.
RP-T is not permanent residence or citizenship. Malaysian tax residence remains a separate legal test.
Let us talk about your plans
Start with what you want to achieve
Tell us what you want to achieve, who is involved and when you hope to make the move. We will help you understand the options and the next practical step.