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How to apply for a work permit in Sarawak?

Firstly, who requires a work permit in Sarawak?

According to the Sarawak Labour Ordinance, any person who is a non-resident employee under Section 119 will require a work pass to work in Sarawak. This means anyone who is a non-Sarawakian, whether West Malaysian, Sabahan or Foreigner

What is the process to apply for a work permit in Sarawak? 


What are the approval timelines? 

Depending on which work permit you apply for, the timelines will be different. In Sarawak, the typical timelines are as follows: 

Immigration Pass 

Location

Timelines

Professional Visit Pass 

Kuching

30 working days 

Professional Visit Pass 

Sibu, Miri, Bintulu 

45 working days 

Employment Pass 

Kuching 

120 - 150 working days 

Employment Pass 

Sibu, Miri, Bintulu 

120 - 150 working days 

All applications will need to be submitted at the nearest immigration office to the work site. However, approvals are centralised in Kuching. 


Early applications are advised to prevent delays to the application. 


What are the benefits of going with Migratesafe
  • We manage your application entirely online 

  • We are transparent about document requirements and timelines 

  • We are professional and ethical in our service delivery 


Our website and its contents are provided for general information purposes only and nothing on this website or in its contents is intended to provide professional advice. Please contact us at info@migratesafe.org or +6082-295175 for more information.


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