Labuan visa applications, Employment Passes and residency support for foreign nationals relocating to or operating from Labuan and Malaysia.
The Labuan Employment Pass is a two-year renewable work permit issued by the Immigration Department of Malaysia, subject to prior approval from Labuan FSA. Labuan FSA generally recommends a two-year validity period. The pass allows directors and employees of Labuan-registered entities to live and work in Malaysia, and to bring their family on a Dependent Pass or Long Term Social Visit Pass.
Signature Trust manages the full application process alongside your corporate setup, so both move in parallel and nothing holds up the other.
Request a consultationFor directors and employees of Labuan-registered entities. We act as sponsor and manage Labuan FSA preliminary approval and coordinate the final submission with the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Duration: Two years, renewable. Minimum salary: RM 10,000 per month.
For spouse and children under 18 of an Employment Pass holder. We submit alongside the main EP application so the family can relocate together.
Who qualifies: Spouse, unmarried children under 18, legally adopted children under 21. Duration: Follows EP holder.
For family members who do not qualify for a Dependent Pass. We prepare and submit the full application and manage all correspondence with the Immigration Department.
Who qualifies: Common-law spouse, parents and parents-in-law, children above 21 (including legally adopted children above 21). Duration: One year, or follows EP holder if shorter.
Beyond the core passes, we handle supporting immigration matters and practical relocation requirements.
Every application follows a structured process managed entirely by our team. Here is what to expect from start to finish.
We review your situation: the role, the salary, and your Labuan entity's standing with Labuan FSA. We confirm the correct pass category for each applicant and identify any documentation gaps before any application is prepared.
We provide a full checklist and assist with gathering all required documents: passport, educational certificates, employment contract, resume, organisation chart, etc. We coordinate certified translations, notarisations and apostilles where needed.
The application is submitted to Labuan FSA for approval, then forwarded to the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Dependent Pass and Long Term Social Visit Pass applications for family members are submitted in parallel where applicable.
We coordinate collection or delivery of the pass once approved and assist with post-arrival documentation. We advise on renewal timelines to keep your Employment Pass in good standing at all times.
As a Labuan trust company, we have a direct working relationship with Labuan FSA and the Immigration Department, which streamlines Employment Pass and Dependent Pass applications.
We have successfully guided numerous expatriates through the Labuan immigration process, from initial visa selection to renewal and family pass coordination.
Multi-disciplinary team works together, ensuring your work permit, company incorporation/registration and payroll setup are handled as one coordinated process.
Personal documents, salary details and family information are handled with strict confidentiality throughout the application and renewal process.
Common questions about Labuan visa categories, eligibility and the application process.
Directors of Labuan-registered companies may apply for a Labuan Employment Pass. The application is submitted through Labuan FSA. Once Labuan FSA approves the application, it proceeds to the Immigration Department of Malaysia for processing. The pass allows the holder to reside in Malaysia for its duration and travel freely in and out of the country. The validity period is typically two years, renewable (Labuan FSA generally recommends a two year work permit).
The Long Term Social Visit Pass is for family members who do not meet the criteria for a Dependent Pass. Eligible applicants include common-law spouses, parents and parents-in-law, children above 21, and legally adopted children above 21. It follows the validity of the Employment Pass holder's pass, or is issued for one year. We prepare and submit the full application and manage all correspondence with the Immigration Department on your behalf.
The employment pass application for a Labuan company director or employee is submitted through Labuan FSA. The Labuan entity must be in good standing with Labuan FSA and demonstrate a genuine operational need for the position. Once Labuan FSA approves the application, it proceeds to the Immigration Department for processing. We manage the full process, from preparing the application file to following up with both authorities until the pass is issued.
Many Employment Pass holders choose to live in Kuala Lumpur or other parts of peninsular Malaysia. This is possible when the Labuan entity has an approved marketing office or co-located office outside Labuan, as required by Labuan FSA. Without such approval, the work permit holder's residential address must be in Labuan. We handle the marketing office application as part of the overall setup and advise on the full arrangement from the start.
Standard requirements include a valid passport with sufficient validity remaining, educational certificates, an employment contract or letter of appointment, the Labuan company's certificate of incorporation, and evidence that the company is in good standing with Labuan FSA. Depending on the applicant's nationality and the category of pass, additional documents may be required. We provide a full checklist at the start of the engagement and assist with obtaining certified translations, notarisations and apostilles where needed.
The minimum monthly salary for a Labuan Employment Pass is RM 10,000, or the equivalent in another currency. The exact arrangement depends on the applicant's qualifications, the role and the entity type. We confirm the current requirements at the start of every engagement and structure the employment arrangement to meet the applicable criteria.
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