How to move to Malaysia from Nepal

The most popular destination for new Nepali workers. Under the 2018 agreement, the employer should pay recruitment costs.

Why Nepalis go: Many factory, security, plantation and service jobs; minimum wage RM1,700 a month (since February 2025).

The catch: Pay is low compared to Korea or Japan, overtime abuse is common, and you can't settle or bring family on a worker pass.

Most common route: Licensed agency → employer gets quota and visa → Nepal labour permit → Temporary Employment Visit Pass.

Foreign worker pass (PLKS / Temporary Employment Visit Pass)

A Malaysian employer hires you through a licensed agency. Under the Nepal–Malaysia agreement, the employer pays your recruitment fee, visa and ticket.

• Who it's for: Workers for manufacturing, security, plantations, construction and services.
• Cost: Under the 2018 MoU workers should pay almost nothing to the employer or agency — only Nepal-side costs (orientation, medical, insurance, welfare fund).
• Time: 1–3 months.
• Stay: Renewed every year, up to Malaysia's maximum total stay for foreign workers (check the current limit with your employer).
• Family: No.
• Leads to permanent residence: No.

Scams to avoid

• If an agency asks you to pay lakhs for Malaysia, it is against the Nepal–Malaysia agreement. Report it to DoFE.

If you need help in Malaysia

Embassy of Nepal, Kuala Lumpur

Last checked 2026-10-17. All countries · Before you leave Nepal