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:
General Information #
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 the eligibility and fulfilment of certain conditions.
Foreign spouses of Malaysians can be given the LTSVP for a period of 5 years on condition that they comply with all the requirements. They are also allowed to engage in any form of paid employment or in any business or professional occupation without converting the Social Visit Pass to the Employment Pass or Visitor’s Pass (Temporary employment).
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.
Documents required to apply for an LTSVP (to be photocopied and bring the original documents as well during the application) #
- Form Imm.12
- Form Imm.38 (2 copies)
- Form Imm.55 (2 copies)
- Malaysian Sponsor Statement Form
- Spouse affairs form
- Additional info form
- Security Bond stamped with a RM10.00 revenue stamp
- Affidavit of oath with photograph and stamped by the Commissioner of Oaths
- Sponsor declaration letter
- Identity card and birth certificate of husband / wife
- Malaysian marriage registration certificate
- Cabutan for marriage registration (obtained in JPN Putrajaya only)
- Proof of divorce letter / death certificate (if applicable)
- One postcard -sized wedding photos (wearing wedding garment)
- 4 passport-sized photos for each husband and wife
- Child’s birth certificate (custody letter from the court if stepchild)
- Business license/ company ROC/ Form J (If self-employed)
- Confirmation letter from the employer with letter head (If working)
- Proof of income (last 3 months salary slip/ bank book/ form J)
- Sponsor’s bank statement (last 3 months)
- Proof of residential address (utility bill/tenancy agreement)
- Husband / wife’s Malaysian passport (all pages must be photocopied including blank pages)
- Other documents if required
Duration of the Malaysia Spouse Visa #
- Issued for a minimum of 6 months and maximum of 5 years
- Renewable 3 months before it expires
Extension of LTSVP #
- LTSVP extension can be done via ePLSI portal
- All original documents need to be brought along for verification and only complete applications are accepted.
- Form Imm.38 (2 copies)
- Form Imm.55 (2 copies)
- Affidavit of Oath Form with Photograph (stamped by the Commissioner of Oaths from the Government Court)
- Copy of Child’s Birth Register / Birth Certificate
- Copy of husband / wife’s identity card
- Copy of Marriage Register / Marriage Certificate
- Copy of the applicant’s latest Passport and pass (all printed pages)
- Note: Both Spouses must be present
- Note: For nationals of China and African countries, the completed application form must be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department Headquarters. Putrajaya.
Sources #
Long Term Social Visit Pass
https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/main-services/pass.html?id=294
https://visaguide.world/asia/malaysia-visa/spouse/
http://www.malaysiacentral.com/information-directory/long-term-social-visit-pass-jabatan-imigresen-malaysia/
https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/en/pass.html?id=286
