Permit & Government Fees
RM 2,655 / worker
RM 2,055 application subtotal + RM 600 post-arrival estimate
Foreign worker cost in Malaysia 2026: levy, PLKS and every fee explained
Bringing in one Bangladeshi foreign worker (pekerja asing) costs an estimated RM 3,655: RM 2,655 in permit and government fees plus our RM 1,000 service fee. Here is every line item, and a calculator for your headcount.
Last updated: date to be confirmed
Bangladeshi foreign worker application fees, per worker
Tai Industries Service Fee
RM 1,000 / worker
Charged for each worker brought in
Estimated total
RM 3,655 / worker
per worker, Bangladesh
Fee breakdown per worker
The table follows the two stages of a Bangladeshi worker application. Application-stage fees belong to the application itself; post-arrival costs follow once the worker has landed in Malaysia.
| Stage | Item | Standard fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Application stage | Visa Fee | RM 20 per worker |
| LevyAnnual foreign worker levy paid by the employer. Fee | RM 1,850 per year | |
| Work Permit (PLKSTemporary Employment Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Kerja Sementara): the work permit.) | RM 60 per year | |
| Processing Fee | RM 125 | |
| Application Subtotal (Subtotal A) | RM 2,055 per year | |
| 2. Post-arrival | Medical Checkup (FomemaForeign worker medical screening.) | RM 200–300 |
| Medical Insurance (SPIKPAForeign worker hospitalisation & surgical insurance.) | RM 100–200 | |
| Personal Accident Insurance | RM 10–100 | |
| Post-Arrival Subtotal (Subtotal B) | RM 600 (upper estimate) | |
| Permit & Government Fees | RM 2,055 + RM 600 = RM 2,655 | |
| Tai Industries Service Fee | RM 1,000 | |
| Estimated total (per worker) | RM 3,655 | |
* Permit & government fees of RM 2,655 per worker apply to Bangladeshi workers and are set by the Malaysian authorities. They may change without notice. The levy (RM 1,850) and work permit/PLKS (RM 60) are charged annually and are payable again on renewal. Post-arrival costs (Fomema medical check, SPIKPA insurance, personal accident insurance) vary by provider; RM 600 is an upper estimate. Tai Industries' service fee is RM 1,000 per worker and is charged for each worker brought in, so the total scales with the number of workers. All figures are estimates for reference only; a final quotation is issued after consultation.
Not included in these figures: The list of items not included will be confirmed here
Foreign worker cost calculator
Enter the number of workers to see the estimated permit and government fees, service fee and total.
Whole number from 1 to 500
Estimated cost
- Permit & Government Fees
- RM 2,655
Show the breakdown
- Application Subtotal
- RM 2,055
- Post-Arrival Subtotal (upper estimate)
- RM 600
- Tai Industries Service Fee
- RM 1,000
- Estimated total
Per worker: RM 3,655
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* Permit & government fees of RM 2,655 per worker apply to Bangladeshi workers and are set by the Malaysian authorities. They may change without notice. The levy (RM 1,850) and work permit/PLKS (RM 60) are charged annually and are payable again on renewal. Post-arrival costs (Fomema medical check, SPIKPA insurance, personal accident insurance) vary by provider; RM 600 is an upper estimate. Tai Industries' service fee is RM 1,000 per worker and is charged for each worker brought in, so the total scales with the number of workers. All figures are estimates for reference only; a final quotation is issued after consultation.
Not included in these figures: The list of items not included will be confirmed here
Which fees are annual?
The levy (levi) of RM 1,850 and the work permit, the PLKS (Pas Lawatan Kerja Sementara), of RM 60 are charged per year. Together they come to RM 1,910 per worker per year, and they are payable again each time the permit is renewed.
The visa fee (RM 20 per worker) and the processing fee (RM 125) complete the application subtotal of RM 2,055. For what happens in later years, see foreign worker permit (PLKS) renewal.
Post-arrival costs: Fomema, SPIKPA and insurance
After arrival, each worker needs a Fomema medical check (RM 200–300), SPIKPA medical insurance (RM 100–200) and personal accident insurance (RM 10–100). Prices vary by provider.
We budget RM 600 per worker as an upper estimate, so your actual post-arrival cost may be lower.
How our service fee works
Tai Industries charges RM 1,000 for each worker brought in. The fee covers our handling of the official 8-step application process, from the MyFuture JobsNational job portal where vacancies are advertised to locals first. advertisement to the worker's arrival.
Because the fee is per worker, the total scales with your headcount, and the calculator multiplies every figure for you. For workers you already employ, renewal and payroll services are quoted separately.
Budgeting beyond the application
The figures on this page cover bringing a worker in. Once the worker starts, the monthly cost is wages plus statutory contributions. Our foreign worker minimum wage and OT rates page has the figures and a monthly employer cost estimator.
Every employer's situation is different. For a written quotation, contact our office in Cheras, Selangor or message us on WhatsApp with your headcount.
FAQ
Foreign worker costs: common questions
Why is the post-arrival subtotal shown as RM 600?
Fomema (RM 200–300), SPIKPA (RM 100–200) and personal accident insurance (RM 10–100) vary by provider. RM 600 is the upper estimate, so the actual post-arrival cost may be lower.
What is included in the application subtotal?
The application subtotal (RM 2,055) covers the visa fee (RM 20), the levy (RM 1,850 per year), the work permit, PLKS (RM 60 per year), and the processing fee (RM 125).
Is the calculator figure a final price?
No. All figures are estimates for reference only. Government fees may change without notice, and we issue a final quotation after consultation.
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