Documents everyone submits
- Passport — all pages (cover to cover), at least 6 blank pages, and 14+ months validity at submission.
- Latest CV — your own format or LinkedIn export.
- Letter of Good Conduct — from your home or current country of residence.
- Personal Bond form — on the prescribed form.
- Highest Education Certificate — scanned PDF.
- Medical Insurance Enrolment Certificate — valid in Malaysia, min 3 months, covering any dependents. Can be submitted after approval, before the pass is issued.
- LHDN Tax Registration Slip — Malaysia's Inland Revenue registration.
If you're a Remote Worker, add:
- Signed employment contract stating remote work, job title, duration, salary in USD (or equivalent), and the employer's name and foreign business details. Start date must be 3+ months before you apply; employer must not be registered in Malaysia.
- Payslips — last 3 months.
- Bank statements — last 3 months, matching your payslips.
- Income statement or latest tax return.
- Employer confirmation letter — optional but strongly recommended.
If you're a Freelancer, add:
- Signed client contracts — stating scope, duration, and payment terms. You can hold up to three overseas clients or employers at a time.
- Invoices — last 3 months.
- Proof of payment — PayPal, Stripe, Wise, or bank transfers.
- Bank statements — last 3 months, showing income above your threshold.
- Portfolio / website / testimonials — optional generally, but a marketing report or portfolio is compulsory for digital-marketing applicants.
Renewing? What changes
- Updated supporting documents — current contracts, income and bank evidence showing you still meet the threshold in force when you apply (USD 36,000 for Tech Talent from 1 December 2026). If you've changed employer or gone freelance, document the change.
- Renewal Eligibility Report (RER) — mandatory for a second renewal (year 3). It covers your initial pass and first renewal: employment, freelance or business history; income records and sources; and tax compliance, including proof of filing and payment and no outstanding liabilities. Use MDEC's template under Mandatory Documents at mdec.my/derantau. Without it, the application is treated as incomplete.
- Passport — 14+ months' validity recommended; a renewal can't run past your passport's expiry.
- Dependants — documents for anyone you're adding, such as a spouse or newborn.
Rules for every file
English or certified English translation. Clear, legible PDF. Names and income consistent across all documents. Inconsistent or unverifiable files cause delays or rejection.
