Moving to Malaysia to live & work

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Budge94 New member

Member since 08 February 2025

Budge94New member08 February 2025 22:11:56

Hi everyone!

I'm certain this question has been asked a lot on this forum, but I have not yet come across anything for my particular use case.

I am Irish, working for an IT company for the past 9 years. We have international offices across Europe, South Africa & Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur).

I have expressed interest to my employer that I wish to move country and I have received approval for the move to happen. Malaysia is my destination of choice.

My question is, what does the visa procedure look like for someone such as myself that wants to move to Malaysia whilst continuing my work for a multi-national company?

My understanding from my own research is that it may be the exact same employment pass procedure with the same/mostly the same documentation being required. The employer will need to submit the visa application on my behalf using my documentation, copies of passports & photos, etc.

Any information at all would be greatly appreciated!

Kind Regards,

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