--- title: "[EN] Ways to bring in foreign spouse’s parents into Malaysia" description: "## **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…" url: "https://familyfrontiers.org/guide/others-guides/ways-to-bring-in-foreign-spouses-parents-into-malaysia/" updated: "2023-07-25" category: Spouse / Others tags: - English --- # [EN] Ways to bring in foreign spouse’s parents into Malaysia ## **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](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.12.pdf) (2 copies) - [Form Imm.38](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.38.pdf) - Copy of applicant’s Passport (all printed pages) -  [Personal Bond ](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Personal-Bond.pdf) /  [Security Bond](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Security-Bond.pdf)  (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](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sponsor-Declaration-Form.pdf)  (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](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.47.pdf) - 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](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.12.pdf) - [Form Imm.38](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.38.pdf) - 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](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.12.pdf) - [Form Imm.38](https://familyfrontiers.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Form-Imm.38.pdf) - 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/index.php/en/main-services/pass/visitor-pass/social-visit-pass/long-term-social-visit-pass/](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/visitor-pass/social-visit-pass/long-term-social-visit-pass/) [https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/pass.html?id=286](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.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa-with-reference/) [https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/posts/1362455663937401](https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/posts/1362455663937401) **Residence Pass** [https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/residence-pass/](https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/residence-pass/)