Last updated 2026-05-18
Professional visit visa to Malaysia for U.S. citizens
Professional Visit Pass (PVP) work visa, Professional visit visa
Travel purpose:
Study
, residence permit
, business
, work
, long stay
Visa overview
Issued to foreign professionals with the necessary qualifications or skills. This permission allows a foreigner to enter the country for professional services or practical training at a Malaysian company, while remaining an employee of a foreign organization (i.e. without employment in a Malaysian firm). Before an applicant can apply for this visa, a sponsor (host organization) must get visa approval letter from Malaysian Immigration Department or through MDEC, which allows applying for a visa (known as visa with reference).
Visa validity period
3 months
Consular fee
RM 20 (~$6)
Select the purpose of your visit
The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Artist visa
Eligible individuals
Stage artist, film crew, production team, performer, expert in arts
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Visa for participation in exhibitions and events
Eligible individuals
Exhibitor, participant in exhibitions, conferences or fairs
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Islamic missionary visa
Eligible individuals
Islamic teacher, Al-Quran teacher, Arabic teacher, missionary, imam
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Religious worker visa
Eligible individuals
Religious musician, sculptor, priest, guru
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Bible Seminary student visa
Eligible individuals
Student of the Malaysian Bible Seminary
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Government official visa
Eligible individuals
Government programme participant
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Jockey expert work visa
Eligible individuals
Professional jockey
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Volunteer visa
Eligible individuals
Charity worker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Student visa for international mobility program and industrial training
Eligible individuals
Student, trainee
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Expertise transfer work visa
Eligible individuals
Expert, technician
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Research visa
Eligible individuals
Researcher, scientist
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Training visa
Eligible individuals
Lecturer, teacher, trainer, speaker
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)
Visa for new tech entrepreneurs
Eligible individuals
Start-up tech entrepreneur
Visa validity period:
3 months
Duration of stay:
1 year
Number of entries:
single-entry
Consular fee:
RM 20 (~$6)