Is your foreign worker's work permit up for renewal? Don't worry, we've put up a checklist for you to go through before submitting for a work permit renewal. This article will walk you through procedures you need to do before applying for a foreign worker's permit renewal.
Employees are a company's most precious asset, and foreign workers are no exception. Immigrant workers must have all their documents up to date and legitimate in order to work in Malaysia. With the Malaysian Government implementing more laws and regulations through the Immigration Department, it is in everyone's better interests to ensure work permit renewal is done correctly.
A work permit authorizes foreign workers to work in Malaysia. The type of work permit held by an employee is determined by the employment contract and the number of years the worker has worked in Malaysia. An agricultural worker, for example, would apply for a different area of job permit than a construction worker.
Here is a checklist to remember while renewing your foreign worker's work permit:
Ensure that each worker is accompanied by the Director of Client specified on Form 49 or an authorized person who is in possession of a valid Yellow Card issued by Immigration Malaysia when applying for a work permit renewal.
Keep a close eye on your worker's work permit validity and make sure the application for work permit renewal is completed and accepted before the permit's expiry date. Failure to renew on time might result in penalties of up to RM5000 per worker.
If necessary, make arrangements for passport renewal at the relevant embassies.
Upon completion of the job contract, arrange for a one-way return economy plane ticket to home country (costs to be covered by the employer).
Work permit renewals, yearly medical screenings by FOMEMA, and any costs required throughout the procedure are all charged by the employer to the Immigration Department for Foreign Workers.
If you require any more information or advice regarding the renewal of your foreign workers' work permits, please do not hesitate to contact Concepts Groups as they are one of the most trustable recruitment agency in Selangor, Penang, Melaka etc. We are here to offer you with the finest assistance possible and to expedite the processing of your application.