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▼Are you planning on staying in Malaysia for more than 6 months?
Consider the Long Term Social Visit Pass. If you meet the criteria for this pass, you can stay in Malaysia for up to 5 years.
What is the Malaysia Long Term Social Visit Pass?
The Malaysia Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) is a visa for family members of Malaysian citizens, Employment Pass holders or permanent residents of Malaysia. It’s also commonly referred to as the Malaysia spouse visa.
With the LTSVP, you can stay in Malaysia for a period of 6 months to 5 years.
Eligibility Criteria for the LTVSP
You may be eligible for the LTSVP if you’re a:
- Foreign national spouse of a Malaysian citizen
- Family member of Employment Pass holders (such as common-law spouses, unmarried children over 21, and parents or parents-in-law)
- Foreign national requiring medical treatment
How to apply for the Malaysia Spouse Visa
To get a Malaysia Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP), you must follow a straightforward but detailed process.
The application must be submitted to the Immigration Department of Malaysia or an Immigration Office within Malaysia.
Here’s your step-by-step guide:
1. Get your Visa with Reference
Before traveling to Malaysia, you must obtain a Visa with Reference (VDR) from your nearest Malaysian embassy or consulate.
It's possible that you may need additional documents to enter the country.
2. Prepare required documents:
There are several documents you must present when applying for the LTSVP. The documents required depend on your personal situation, as detailed below.
3. Submit your application:
The Malaysian citizen or Employment Pass holder must submit the application along with the required documents to the Visa, Pass and Permit Division at Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya, or local immigration office**.
If applying as a spouse of a Malaysian citizen, both the applicant and the Malaysian citizen must be present during the application submission.
If you’re undergoing medical treatment in Malaysia, the application can be submitted by you, your escort or a representative from the hospital.
Documents Needed to Apply for the Long Term Social Visit Pass
To get your spouse visa, you need to complete various visa application forms before arriving in Malaysia.
These forms can be found on the official website of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Essential documents for all applicants
You must provide photocopies of your passport, including personal information pages, previous visas, and the cover page.
You’ll need to fill out the Imm.12 (Visit Pass application form) if you want to work while in Malaysia.
If you’re not planning on working in Malaysia, you must complete the Imm.55 (Social Visit Pass application form). This pass is usually granted to people who are coming to Malaysia on non-business related trips, such as visiting family or tourism.
You must also fill out the Imm.38 (Visa application form). This form contains information about your stay in Malaysia and your personal details.
Anyone who enters Malaysia also has to present the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card.
For spouses of Malaysian citizens:
In addition to the basic documents, you’ll need the following if you’re the spouse of a Malaysian citizen:
- Marriage certificate
- 2 passport-size photos of both spouses
- Statutory declaration regarding the status of your marriage
- Security bond, stamped with a RM10.00 revenue stamp
- Malaysian sponsor statement form, completed by the Malaysian citizen
- Birth certificates of your children (if applicable)
- Proof of income and address of the Malaysian citizen, for example a bank statement
- Supporting letter from the Malaysian citizen's employer (if applicable)
- Self-employment proof (if self-employed): Trading license, ROC form, or Form J
For family members of Employment Pass holders:
These are the supporting documents for family members of Employment Pass holders:
- Letter of approval from the Employment Pass holder
- Supporting letter and authorization from the Employment Pass holder’s employer
- Security bond stamped with a RM10.00 revenue stamp
- Marriage certificate
- Birth certificates of your children (if applicable)
- 2 passport-size photos of each applicant
- Photocopies of all applicants’ passports
For medical treatment applicants
An official letter from the relevant specialist or government hospital.
In which language should the documents be for applying for the Malaysia Spouse Visa?
All documents must be in English or translated and certified by the relevant Embassy/Consulate or Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia.
Submit photocopies alongside the original documents for verification.
Validity of Malaysia Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTVSP)
The Malaysia Long Term Social Visit Pass is issued for an initial period ranging from 6 months to 5 years. This depends on your circumstances and the discretion of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
The pass can be renewed before its expiration, ensuring continued legal residence in Malaysia without interruptions. It’s crucial to begin the renewal process well in advance of the expiry date to avoid any legal complications.
Renewal applications must be submitted to the Immigration Department, accompanied by updated documentation that proves the ongoing eligibility of the applicant.
Working in Malaysia with an LTSVP
Spouses of Malaysian citizens who have the LTSVP can work in Malaysia, eliminating the need for a separate Employment Pass.
However, family members of Employment Pass holders are not allowed to work in Malaysia with just the LTSVP. You must apply for your own Employment Pass before you begin working in the country.
If you want to work remotely from Malaysia, you could also be eligible for a digital nomad visa.
