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Registered migration advice

Skilled Migration &
Work Pathways

See what each country asks of your job or trade, check where you stand in a minute, and find the training that closes the gap, with registered advisers beside you.

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  • 4 Destinations
  • Free Pathway check
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Where Do You Stand?

Choose your job, the country and your experience. You will see what you already have, what is missing, and how to close the gap.

Where would you like to work?

This is a guide, not a decision. Rules change, and a registered adviser confirms every case.

Pick your country

4 countries
Train here, then move on

Close to home, affordable training

Malaysia is not a migration country, and lower-skilled work there goes through government schemes we do not handle. It is a great place to train: study a culinary or trade diploma three and a half hours from Dhaka, build experience, then move on to Australia or New Zealand.

Visa directory

Malaysia visa directory

Choose a visa to see who it is for, how long it lasts and what it takes.

Employment Pass Professionals Student Pass Train close to home
Work visa Checked on 16 Oct 2026

Employment Pass

For professionals and skilled staff with a job offer from a Malaysian employer, by basic monthly salary category. It does not lead to permanent residence.

Category I Category II Category III

Salary
From RM5,000
Category III, basic pay
Stay
Up to 5–10 years
With one employer
Settlement
Not a route
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1For trades

Most trade roles fall below the salary thresholds. Lower-skilled work in Malaysia is through the government worker scheme and licensed recruiters, which One Career Global does not handle. For trades, Malaysia works best as a place to train.

Fees, thresholds and processing times change often. Your adviser confirms the current figures before you apply.

Study visa Checked on 16 Oct 2026

Student Pass

Study a diploma such as culinary arts in Malaysia, about three and a half hours from Dhaka and at a lower cost, then build experience and move on to Australia or New Zealand.

Diploma Certificate

Flight
About 3.5 hours
From Dhaka
Cost
Lower than the West
Ask about this visa

Fees, thresholds and processing times change often. Your adviser confirms the current figures before you apply.

Jobs and trades

What It Takes in Malaysia

The experience, qualification, English, assessment and licence each job needs, and the visas it leads to.

  • Engineering

    Civil engineer

    Possible

    Through the Employment Pass with a Malaysian employer.

    Work experience
    2 years with formal training
    Qualification
    Degree

    Licence or registration: Board of Engineers Malaysia registration

    Visas it can lead to: Employment Pass

    Basic salary from RM5,000 a month.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • IT

    Software engineer

    Possible

    Through the Employment Pass, often with MDEC support.

    Work experience
    2 years with formal training
    Qualification
    Degree

    Visas it can lead to: Employment Pass

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Business

    Accountant

    Possible

    Through the Employment Pass.

    Work experience
    2 years with formal training
    Qualification
    Degree

    Visas it can lead to: Employment Pass

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Electrical

    Electrician

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Construction

    Plumber

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Electrical

    Air-conditioning and refrigeration mechanic

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Metal and fabrication

    Welder

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Construction

    Carpenter

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Automotive

    Motor mechanic

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Automotive

    Diesel motor mechanic

    Limited

    Below the Employment Pass salary levels for most roles.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Hospitality

    Chef

    Limited

    Train here first: Malaysia has well-known culinary schools.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Train for it here: A diploma in culinary arts in Kuala Lumpur (about 2 years), close to home and affordable. Then build experience and use it for Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Hospitality

    Cook

    Limited

    Train here first, then move on.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Train for it here: A diploma in culinary arts in Kuala Lumpur (about 2 years), close to home and affordable. Then build experience and use it for Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Hospitality

    Baker and pastry cook

    Limited

    Train here first, then move on.

    Visas it can lead to: Student Pass

    Malaysia works best as a place to train before moving on to Australia or New Zealand.

    Train for it here: A diploma in baking and pastry arts in Kuala Lumpur, then build experience for Australia or New Zealand.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Health

    Registered nurse

    Limited

    Few openings for overseas nurses.

    Qualification
    Degree

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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  • Care

    Aged care worker

    Not a usual route

    Not a usual route for work in Malaysia.

    Checked on 16 Oct 2026

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No qualification yet?

Train in Malaysia First

A recognised trade course in the country can open the door when your experience or training falls short. These colleges teach the trades on this page.

  • Culinary and hospitality

    Berjaya University College

    Kuala Lumpur

    A Kuala Lumpur college known for culinary arts and hospitality.

    • Diploma in Culinary Arts Diploma · 2.5 years · USD 6,000 a year
    • Diploma in Pastry Arts Diploma · 2.5 years · USD 6,000 a year
    Ask about this college
  • Culinary school

    Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia

    Kuala Lumpur

    The Malaysian school of the international culinary institute.

    • Diploma in Culinary Arts Diploma · 2 years · USD 9,000 a year
    Ask about this college

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