FAQs
UPDATED: For Malaysian Mothers Seeking to Apply for Citizenship for their Overseas-Born
Children to Non-Malaysian Fathers
Children to Non-Malaysian Fathers
My non-citizen child has overstayed, and I am only now in the process of settling their visa and citizenship application. What will happen to my child, and what should I do?
My non-citizen child has overstayed, and I am only now in the process of settling their visa and citizenship application. What will happen to my child, and what should I do?
The penalty for overstaying is typically RM30 per day, but this amount may change, and…
Read MoreI have moved to Malaysia and would like to apply for a spouse visa for my husband. Could you please let me know what the process is?
I have moved to Malaysia and would like to apply for a spouse visa for my husband. Could you please let me know what the process is?
For your husband, you may apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass (spouse visa). You…
Read MoreI have moved to Malaysia and would like to apply for a student pass for my child. Could you please let me know what the process is?
I have moved to Malaysia and would like to apply for a student pass for my child. Could you please let me know what the process is?
The guide for the student pass application can be accessed here. Please also note that,…
Read MoreMy child has finished school, but we haven’t applied for citizenship yet or it hasn’t been approved. What are my child’s options for staying in the country?
My child has finished school, but we haven’t applied for citizenship yet or it hasn’t been approved. What are my child’s options for staying in the country?
If you have already submitted an application, you can email KDN to request an urgent…
Read MoreWe are returning to Malaysia to apply for citizenship for my kids. What type of visa should we use for my kids and husband?
We are returning to Malaysia to apply for citizenship for my kids. What type of visa should we use for my kids and husband?
Long term stay For children below 7 years old, they can use the Long-term Social…
Read MoreI still haven’t had a chance to submit the citizenship application. How can my children stay legally in Malaysia for now?
I still haven’t had a chance to submit the citizenship application. How can my children stay legally in Malaysia for now?
For children below 7 years old, they can use the Long-term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP).…
Read MoreI have already submitted the citizenship application and am waiting for the result. How can my children stay legally in Malaysia for now?
I have already submitted the citizenship application and am waiting for the result. How can my children stay legally in Malaysia for now?
For children below 7 years old, they can use the Long-term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP).…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between JPN and KDN? Which one is relevant to me?
What is the difference between JPN and KDN? Which one is relevant to me?
Jabatan Pendaftaran Negara (JPN) - The National Registration Department: Handles the submission of citizenship applications.…
Read MoreIs it possible to apply PR for my child(ren)? Is there any other option for my child to stay other than citizenship?
Is it possible to apply PR for my child(ren)? Is there any other option for my child to stay other than citizenship?
The PR process in Malaysia is quite ambiguous, with no fixed timeline for processing and…
Read MoreThere is a mistake on my child’s citizenship certificate (e.g wrong name). How can I request an amendment?
There is a mistake on my child’s citizenship certificate (e.g wrong name). How can I request an amendment?
If you notice any mistakes on the citizenship certificate, please consult with the JPN officer…
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