Residence Pass
Foreign nationals under Immigration Regulations 1963 Reg. 16A categories (family ties to citizens/PRs; ex-Malaysians) seeking a Residence Pass distinct from social visit and employment passes.
- Stay5 years
- RenewableYes
Fees are confirmed in your personal quote.
The Residence Pass is for foreign nationals with family ties to Malaysia: spouses, young children and parents of citizens (after 3 years in Malaysia on a long-term pass), spouses and young children of permanent residents (after 5 years), and former Malaysian citizens. A Malaysian sponsor aged 21 or over applies, and both must attend. Holders can work, study and run a business without changing pass.
- Who it is for
- Foreign nationals under Immigration Regulations 1963 Reg. 16A categories (family ties to citizens/PRs; ex-Malaysians) seeking a Residence Pass distinct from social visit and employment passes.
- Stay
- 5 years
- Renewal
- Renewable
- A residence pass distinct from social visit and employment passes.
Who this is for
Foreign nationals under Immigration Regulations 1963 Reg. 16A categories (family ties to citizens/PRs; ex-Malaysians) seeking a Residence Pass distinct from social visit and employment passes.
- What you need to show
- A valid passport with at least 6 months left, current residence on a long-term pass for the required time, and a Malaysian sponsor aged 21 or over. In Sabah and Sarawak the sponsor must be of Sabah or Sarawak origin.
- Minimum age
- Sponsor must be ≥21 (IMI Residence Pass page).
- Work
Residence Pass