MALAYSIA TECH ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMME (MTEP)

Enter Malaysia and begin your startup journey with MTEP

    Land & Expand with MTEP

    MTEP is a specially designed pass to attract tech startup entrepreneur, experience tech entrepreneur and investor to work or invest in tech industries in Malaysia. Malaysia offers 1-year pass for New Entrepreneurs and a 5-year pass for Established Entrepreneurs or Investors along with dependents.

    Get your MTEP pass approved even before you LAND!

    Targeted Sectors & Technology

    AgriTech

    HealthTech

    DroneTech

    FinTech

    Smart City

    CleanTech

    Cyber Security

    Smart Mobility

    Artificial Intelligence

    Blockchain

    Big Data Analytics

    Internet of Things

    (Non-qualifying activities)

    Which One Are You?

    • Pass for Experienced Tech Entrepreneur

      5 year Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

      • For founder or co-founder with more than 2 years track record of established business
      • With identified tech business idea
      • Eligible to bring dependents

      More info

    • Pass for Tech Investor

      5 year Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

      • For Founder, co-founders or the Malaysian Venture Partner
      • Minimum funds of RM10mil
      • Must be registered with Securities Commission Malaysia as Venture
      • Capital Management Corporations (VCMC)
      • Eligible to bring dependents

      More info

    • Pass for Senior Management

      5 year Resident Pass-Established Entrepreneur

      • For C-suite or Head of Department level candidates in tech / VC.
      • With identified tech business idea / Venture Capital
      • ≥7 years of work experience in mgmt. / leadership role
      • Annual base compensation of ≥ RM 180k/person
      • Eligible to bring dependents

      More info

    Getting Your Pass

    Submit Online Application

    Approval Process

    *(4 weeks)

    Enter Malaysia

    Passport Endorsement

    Pass Issuance

    *(1 week)

    Note: Application approval is processed by MDEC and Issuance of Pass is by Malaysian Immigration office in Malaysia

    *Upon complete document submission verified by MDEC

    Download our MTEP FAQ HERE

    Ready to Roll?

    Explore our community of service providers who are ever ready to serve and empower your businesses

    MDEC Contact Info

    Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Sdn Bhd

    2360 Persiaran APEC

    63000 Cyberjaya

    Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

    1-800-88-8338 (within Malaysia)

    +6 03 8315 3000 (International)

    +6 03 8315 3115 (Fax)

    Type MDEC ASK [your email address] [your inquiries] and send to 15888 or email to [email protected]

    For Issuance of Pass:

    eXpats Service Centre

    2nd Floor, Prima 8, Block 3508

    Jalan Teknokrat 6, Cyber 5

    63000 Cyberjaya,

    Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

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