Dependent Pass
Legal spouse and children under 18 (including legally adopted children under 18) of eligible Employment Pass holders.
Fees are confirmed in your personal quote.
The Dependant Pass lets family members of an Employment Pass holder earning above RM5,000 a month live in Malaysia. It covers a spouse, children under 18 (including legally adopted children), and parents or parents-in-law. It lasts as long as the main pass.
- Who it is for
- Legal spouse and children under 18 (including legally adopted children under 18) of eligible Employment Pass holders.
- For a spouse or child of an eligible pass holder. Not a work pass by itself.
Who this is for
Legal spouse and children under 18 (including legally adopted children under 18) of eligible Employment Pass holders.
- What you need to show
- Family members covered: spouse, children under 18 including legally adopted children, and parents or parents-in-law.
- Work
- Not a work pass by itself. Dependants who wish to work must apply for their own Employment Pass (ESD). From 1 January 2027, the spouse of a Category I Employment Pass holder who holds a Dependant Pass will be allowed to work in Malaysia; conditions to be confirmed by Immigration.
- Sponsor
- Employer company ESD Online account linked to the principal EP.
- Other conditions
- Aligned to principal EP / passport validity.
Dependent Pass