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By Way of Long Term Social Visit Pass #
Long Term Social Visit Pass can be issued to the foreigner for a period of 6 months and it’s extendable after the 6 months period lapsed.
Eligibility #
- 60 years old and above
- Does not have family members / dependents at his / her origin country and instead has dependents or family members in Malaysia.
Required Documents #
- Form Imm.12 (2 copies)
- Form Imm.38
- Copy of applicant’s Passport (all printed pages)
- Personal Bond / Security Bond (stamped RM 10 at LHDN) – Security Bond for Chinese and Nigerian citizens
- Copy of Sponsor’s Identity Card (sponsor must be present)
- Sponsor Declaration Form (stamped by the Commissioner for Oaths from the Government Court)
- Proof of Sponsor Income
- Proof of employer’s income ( Company Letterhead ) OR
- Business License / SSM / ROC AND
- Personal Account Bank Statement – latest 3 months
- Divorce Certificate / Death Certificate pair, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Notarial Certificate translated in Malay / English (confirmation from the Malaysian Embassy and the Foreign Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Proof of affiliation must be submitted in the form of documents to explain the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant
- Note: All photocopied documents should be accompanied by the originals
- Note: Applications or extensions involving nationals of China and African countries should be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department HQ.
By Way of Visa with Reference #
Visa with Reference (VDR) is a visa issued by the Malaysian Representative Office abroad to a non-citizen enabling him / her to enter Malaysia after the Visa is approved by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Category #
- Application For Visa with Reference (Afghanistan)
- Application For Visa with Reference (India)
- Application For Visa with Reference (China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba)
Required Documents [Applicant from Afghanistan] #
- Application Letter sent and received by the Embassy High Commission of Malaysia
- Form IMM.47
- 2 recent passport-sized photo of applicant
- Photocopy of Applicant’s passport
- Sponsor’s Identification Card
- Sponsor’s Letter of Undertaking
- Security Bond
Required Documents [Applicant from India] #
- 2 Photocopies of Form IMM.12
- Form Imm.38
- Sponsor’s Identification Card
- 2 recent passport-sized photo of applicant
- Photocopy of Applicant’s passport
- Sponsor’s Proof of Financial support / Form J (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month)
- Sponsor’s Letter of Undertaking
- Supporting Documents of Family Ties
Required Documents [Applicant from China, Vietnam, North Korea and Cuba] #
- 2 Photocopies of Form IMM.12
- Form Imm.38
- Sponsor’s Identification Card
- 2 recent passport-sized photo of applicant
- Photocopy of Applicant’s passport
- Correspondence letter with verified interpretation
- Applicant should be 30 years and above
- Supporting documents of family ties
- Sponsor’s Marriage Certificate
- Photocopy of Notary Certificate
How long does the VDR last? #
- It only lasts for 6 months
How much did it cost to apply for this VDR? #
- RM150 along with security bond (depending on the country)
Can it be renewed after its period lapsed? #
- It’s not renewable
- You may re-apply after 90 days exiting Malaysia.
By Way of Residence Pass #
Pass issued to any foreign national who falls under any category specified under Regulation 16A, Immigration Regulations 1963
Eligibility [Category 3] #
Mother-in-law / father in law to a Malaysia Citizen who is holding a valid pass in Malaysia
Note: only applicable if the mother / father in law of the Malaysia Citizen is holding a valid pass (eg LTSVP)
Conditions #
- Applicant must have a valid travel document or passport with a validity of at least 6 months
- Applicant has been staying in Malaysia on a valid long term pass (eg LTSVP)
- The applicant has resided in Malaysia for at least 3 years on a valid long term pass [it can be done by keep extending the LTSVP before the period lapses]
- Application must be sponsored by a Malaysian aged 21 years and above
- All photocopied documents issued by a foreign country MUST be certified by the corresponding foreign missions in Malaysia
- Applications in West Malaysia must be sponsored by a Malaysia Citizen
- Applications in Sabah and Sarawak must be sponsored by a Malaysian citizen of Sabah or Sarawak origin
- Both sponsor and applicant MUST be present during submission of documents at the Immigration office.
Payment Rate #
- Residence Pass RM500.00 for 5 years
- Multiple Entry Visa by country
Required Documents #
- Form IMM 16a
- Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old)
- 2 photocopies of the applicant’s passport sized photos
- 2 photocopies of the sponsor’s identity card
- Photocopy of birth certificate of the biological children
- Photocopy of marriage certificate of the applicants
- Photocopy of marriage certificate biological children
Sources #
Long Term Social Visit Pass
https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/pass.html?id=286
Visa with Reference
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa-with-reference/
https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/posts/1362455663937401
Residence Pass
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/residence-pass/
