Immigration and Visa Consultants in Hyderabad

What is VISA?
Certificate issued or a stamp marked (on the applicant's passport) by the immigration authorities of a country to indicate that the applicant's credentials have been verified and he or she has been granted permission to enter the country for a temporary stay within a specified period. This permission, however, is provisional and subject to the approval of the immigration officer at the entry point.
The common types of visas include:
(1) Single entry visa: valid only for one visit.
(2) Multiple entry visas: allows any number of visits within its validity period.
(3) Business visa: for a short visit to conduct discussions, negotiations, and/or presentations, but not to take up employment.
(4) Tourist visa: allows freedom to move around the country and briefly cross its frontiers to another country and return.
(5) Residence visa: allows an extended stay but does not grant permission to take up employment.
(6) Work visa: gives the permission to stay and take up employment, for a specific job and only for a limited period. Called also work permit.
(7) Electronic visa: permission recorded in a computer instead of being issued as a certificate or stamp.

What is a Work Visa?
A work visa entitles a non-citizen to live and work in the other country.

Types of work permits for Malaysia

The Malaysian government generally issues three different types of work permits:

Professional Visit Pass
The Professional Visit Pass is issued to foreigners employed by an overseas company but working with a company in Malaysia. This pass is normally appropriate for technical experts and trainees, as well as volunteers. The Professional Pass is normally valid for short periods of around six months to a year.

Temporary Employment Pass
A Temporary Employment Pass is for unskilled or semi-skilled workers in the manufacturing, agriculture, construction and services fields. These are for jobs that pay less than RM5000 per month. The pass is normally valid for three years, with extensions available on a yearly basis. Before the work permit can be issued, quota approval needs to be granted from the Local Centre of Approval, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Employment Pass
An Employment Pass applies to those wanting to work in Malaysia and who have specific skills, generally in technical or managerial positions. It is usually issued for a minimum period of two years. Before the Employment Pass can be issued, the employment of the foreign worker must be approved by the Expatriate Committee or the relevant regulatory agency.
Documents required for work permit applications

Generally, the following documents are required when applying for a work permit for Malaysia:

• Application letter and letter of appointment from employer
• Offer of acceptance letter or employment contract
• Relevant visa application forms
• Letter of approval from Ministry of Home Affairs
• Original receipts of payment of application
• Copy of employee’s passport
• Passport photos
• Copies of employee’s CV and qualifications
• Medical report from the employee’s country of origin approved by the Malaysian Ministry of Health