Disclaimer: Please note that this guide is prepared with the good intention to help Malaysian binational families with preparatory administrative tasks to get their suitable documentation to stay and live in Malaysia. The list may not be exhaustive and as such should not be taken as your sole advice source. We wish to stress that it is advisable to check with your local immigration/ Government offices and relevant embassies/ High Commission offices for any updates on documentation requirements and processes.
If you notice any change/ error here due to updates, please do reach out to the FSSG team via community@familyfrontiers.org. Thank you in advance!
Useful sources of information:
https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/visitor-pass/social-visit-pass/long-term-social-visit-pass/
Long-Term Social Visit Pass #
The Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) may be issued to a foreigner for a temporary stay in Malaysia for a period of not less than six months. Extensions of the period of stay can be given based on eligibility and fulfilment of certain conditions.
Note:
LTSVP can only be issued with a valid Social Visit Pass (SVP) or a Special Pass. So, even if you have an expired SVP, the Immigration Office will issue an SVP first before issuing the LTSVP. In some instances, spouses are asked to leave the country and re-enter on an SVP.
REQUIRED CONDITIONS AND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS BY CATEGORY: #
Wife ‘persecuted’ to citizen #
All original documents need to be brought along for verification and only complete applications are accepted.
Enclose relevant supporting documents, namely:
- Form Imm.12 / Imm. 55
- Form Imm.38
- Marriage certificate
- Child’s birth certificate (if any)
- Latest Affidavit – husband cannot be traced/ run away
- ‘Security Bond’ form (stamped RM10.00)
- Local sponsor declaration letter
- Sponsor’s identity card
- Proof of sponsor’s income – sponsor’s income of RM2000.00 and above
- Copy of police/ hospital report – evidence of abuse
Widow to citizen (applicable to female foreign spouse only) #
All original documents need to be brought along for verification and only complete applications are accepted.
Enclose relevant supporting documents, namely:
- Form Imm.12 / Imm. 55
- Form Imm.38
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce certificate
- Child’s birth certificate (if any)
- Affidavit – never married after divorce
- ‘Security Bond’ form (stamped RM10.00)
- Local sponsor declaration letter
- Sponsor’s identity card
- Proof of sponsor’s income – sponsor’s income of RM2000.00 and above
Widow (husband’s death) to citizen #
The application must be submitted by the applicant in the presence of a Malaysian sponsor.
All original documents need to be brought along for verification and only complete applications are accepted.
The Malaysian Immigration Department reserves the right to request other evidence / documents if required.
Checklist of required documents:
- Form Imm.12
- Form Imm.38
- Copy of Applicant’s Passport (all printed pages)
- Personal Bond / Security Bond Form (stamped RM 10 at LHDN) – Security Bond for Chinese and Nigerian citizens
- Applicant’s Declaration Letter (AM 80) – stamped by the Commissioner of Oaths from the Government CourtAkuan Pemohon (AM 80) – dicop Pesuruhjaya Sumpah dari Mahkamah Kerajaan
- Copy of Sponsor’s Identity Card (sponsor must be from the husband’s immediate family member)
- Sponsor Declaration Letter (stamped by the Commissioner of Oaths from the Government Court)
- Proof of Sponsor Income ** Sponsor must have an income of RM 2000 and above
- Proof of employer’s income (Company Letterhead) along with salary slip (latest 3 months) OR
- Business License / SSM / ROC with Bank Statement (latest 3 months)
- Additional Documents (Certificate of Divorce / 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.
Wife to permanent resident #
All original documents need to be brought along for verification and only complete applications are accepted.
Checklist of required documents:
- Husband’s identity card
- Husband’s entry permit
- Wife’s passport (all pages)
- Marriage certificate
- 2 latest passport size photos of wife
- The age of marriage has exceeded 6 months
- 2 sets of Imm. forms 47
- Form Imm.55
- Form Imm.38
- ‘Security Bond’ form (stamped RM10.00)
Additional Notes #
- After all required documents have been completed. Application can be made by booking an online appointment slot via STO at the state immigration department.
- Approval is up to the discretion of immigration officer handling the case.
- Extensions of the period of stay can be given based on the eligibility and fulfilment of certain conditions.
