Information About Visas

Malaysia Automated Clearence System (MACS)

1. WHAT IS MACS?

Inline to support the economic development of Iskandar Region, MACS is developed to cater fast-track immigration clearance for non Malaysia investors, business persons and professionals.

The scope of MACS facility is expanded to frequent traveler of Singapore Citizens and also for those who have been issued with the relevant long term immigration pass and frequently travel within Malaysia and Singapore for the purpose of working, studying and staying in Malaysia.

Hence, MACS holders can benefit faster immigration processing via access to dedicated entry and exit MACS lanes at:

• Bangunan Sultan Iskandar, Johor Bahru
• Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar, Tanjung Kupang, Johor

MACS holders will also be excluded from the requirement of completing the immigration arrival card (IMM.26).Consequently, entry and exit to/from Malaysia records shall be made online and the usage of passport pages for stamping will be minimized.

Spouses and dependents (children) of MACS holders are also entitled to apply this facility with the condition that they have been issued with the relevant immigration pass.

Note: MACS is simply a form of fast-track facilitation and does not act as an immigration pass or visa. Visitors are still required to obtain visa (if applicable) and will be issued with relevant immigration pass.

2. PERIOD OF STAY

MACS holders are entitled to enter and remain in Malaysia according to the duration as stated in the relevant immigration pass issued.

3. MACS STICKER

There are two (2) types of MACS sticker:-

Category A: Issued to Short Term Immigration Pass/ Social Visit Pass holders

Issued to non-Malaysian daily trippers (involved with the development of Iskandar Region projects) and also for Singapore Citizens who are frequently traveling to Malaysia on social visit purposes. i.e: attending meetings, exploring business opportunity or visiting sites.

Category B: Issued to Long Term Immigration Pass Holders

Issued to non-Malaysian daily trippers (involved with the development of Iskandar Region projects) that have been endorsed with long term immigration pass (i.e: Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, Student Pass, Temporary Working Visit Pass) in order to work or provide related services that shall benefit and contribute to the development of Iskandar Region.

This sticker is also issued to Singapore Citizens that have been endorsed with long term immigration pass (i.e: Employment Pass, Temporary Working Visit Pass, Student Pass, Professional Visit Pass) in order to frequently travel for the purpose of working, studying and staying in Malaysia.

4. VALIDITY AND FEE OF MACS STICKER

MACS sticker shall be valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance. A RM30.00 fee is charged for every issuance. Payment must be made in cash form.

5. RENEWAL OF MACS STICKER

MACS sticker must be activated upon its expiry date. For cases of lost and stolen passports, a new / ‘fresh’ sticker will be issued in the new passport.

6. ELIGIBILITY

MACS applicants who are involved with the development of Iskandar Region Projects are required to meet the terms and conditions as follows:

• Non-Malaysian citizens who are sponsored by a Malaysian company (or company based in Malaysia) and directly involved the in the development and projects/ activities related to Iskandar Region;
• In possess of an international passport with minimum validity of two (2) years;
• Non-listed in the Immigration Suspect List;
• Has been issued with a relevant long term immigration pass (if applicable - relevant to category B applicants); and
• Entry Visa (if applicable - relevant to visa required citizens)

Singapore Citizens daily trippers who wish to apply MACS are required to meet the terms and conditions as follows:

• Must be a Singapore Citizen in possession of an international passport with minimum validity of two (2) years;
• Non-listed in the Immigration Suspect List;
• Has been issued with a relevant long term immigration pass (if – applicable – Category B applicants).
• Number of visit per month at least 4 times and more

7. HOW TO APPLY?

Application forms are available online at Immigration Malaysia’s web site at www.imi.gov.my and at Iskandar Malaysia’ s web site at www.iskandarmalaysia.com.my (only for applicants involved in Iskandar Malaysia). Hardcopy forms can also be obtained at the MACS One Stop Center (OSC).

Completed application forms must be printed, verified by the Malaysian sponsor and endorsed by the IRDA representative (only applicable for MACS – Iskandar Malaysia applicant).

Submission of application forms (and relevant supporting documents) shall be made to the respective MACS One Stop Center. MACS – Iskandar Malaysia applicants are required to submit the completed application forms at IRDA’s office.

Means to provide photograph (with light colored background) during application:

• Upload photograph during application process via online; or
• Furnish hardcopy photograph at registration counter.

Applicants are required to be self-present during application process. Failure of attendance as well as furnishing a completed application form (including relevant supporting documents) may result delayed of process.

8. CHECKLIST

The checklist for MACS applications are as follows:

New application/Renewal/Lost/Stolen Case

• Completed application form
• Supporting documents :-
• • Relevant Long Term Immigration Pass (not applicable for Category A)
  • Entry Visa (where applicable)
  • Official receipt / letter of company sponsor (only applicable for applicants under IRDA category)
  • Sales and Purchase / Land Title (where applicable - only applicable for applicants under IRDA category)
• Photograph (1) – passport size
• Original Passport
• RM 30.00 processing fee per year (cash in RM only)

9. CLIENT CHARTER

Completed MACS application shall be processed on the same working day.

10. MACS APPLICATION COUNTER

MACS – Singaporean frequent travelers can submit the completed application form at respective MACS One Stop Center as below:-

MACS – Iskandar Malaysia applicants can submit the completed application form at respective MACS One Stop Center as below:-

Employment Approval Procedure

1. Application can be made at Visa, Pass and Permit Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia (Headquarters) or at any State Immigration Office.

2. Application can be submitted together with the application for a Social Visit Pass or after the Social Visit Pass has been issued.

3. Required supporting documents :

• Marriage Certificate;
• Offer Letter from Company/Government Agency or Business/Company's registration.

Expatriates and the Son who has obtained the approval of Permanent Resident status (pending the issuance of the Entry Permit)

Required Documents:

• The letter from the company
• IMM.12 Form (2 sets)
• Form Imm. 38 (if necessary)
• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate
• Passport families applying for expatriates
• Approval letter expatriate
• Recent passport-sized picture of the applicant (2 pieces)

Note:

Husband and wife must attend together

For the first time application, the originals must be brought together with a copy

Expert/Volunteer

Category:-

• Advisor to the government
• Professor/Lecturer/speaker
• Researcher/Assistant Researcher
• Consultant
• Technical Advisor
• Jockey
• Volunteer
• Installation and Fixing of Machines and equipments expert
• Maintenance expert of Machines and equipments
• External Auditor
• Fellow
• Expert in specific field as approved by the Director General of Immigration Malaysia.

Required Documents:-

• Authorized letter
• Application Letter from sponsor
• Form 12
• Form IMM 38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Letter of acceptance
• Photocopy of Passport
• Training schedule
• Photocopy of academic certificates
• Photocopy of company's registration Form( certified copy of Form9, 24, and 49)
• Company profiles
• Invoices and proof of purchase for machines and equipments
• Locality plan

If relevant:

Letter from Economic Planning Unit (Independent Research)

Recommendation Letter from the National Sport Council for coaches

Recommendation Letter from Malayan Racing Association, Malaysia Jockey

Association- Selangor, Perak and Penang

Recommendation Letter from Welfare Department

Note:

Application must made in two (2) copies

A complete application should be submitted to:

Note:

Application for VP(Professional) for a period not exceeding than six months can be submitted to the nearest Immigration Office, for the following categories:

Installation of machines

Maintenance of machines

Repair of machines

Installation of new product on the existing machine

Providing/conducting training

Attending training at Factory or Hotel

Artist

Category:-

Stage Artist - singer, musician, dancer, concert, theater, circus, acrobatic, silat,, magician and opera(Buddhist, Hindu, and others)

Non-Artist - stage management and screen play filming activities - documentary, interview, fiction, entertainment, and commercial advertisement or other related filming activities of foreign filming production company in Malaysia.

Live Performance/Shows - in hotel, entertainment outlets, Trade Centre, Cultural Centre, Stadium and other suitable place.

Promotional Activities by artist - indoor or outdoor performance, album and films promotion and product promotion excluding alcohol and tobacco products.

For details please browse to http://www.heritage.gov.my

Procedure for Stage/Filming Agencies Application

• Approval Letter from FINAS
• Application Letter from sponsor
• Form 12
• Form IMM 38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Letter of acceptance
• Photocopy of Passport
• Photocopy of company's registration Form( certified copy of Form9, 24, and 49)

Note:

please submit 3 copies

A complete application should be submitted to:

Pengerusi,

Jawatankuasa Agensi Pusat Permohonan Penggambaran Filem dan Persembahan Artis

Luar Negara (PUSPAL)

Bahagian Perlesenan dan Penguatkuasaan

Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia

Tingkat 30, Menara TH Perdana, Maju Junction

1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail

50694 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-26127600

Fees

No.	Category	Fee(RM)
1.	Artist	500.00
2.	Musician	500.00
3.	Corncert	500.00
4.	Charity concert	500.00
5.	Orchestra	500.00
6.	Cultural Exchange	Gratis
7.	Album promotion	500.00
8.	Collaboration program	90.00
9.	Cosmetic program	90.00
10.	Food promotion	90.00
11.	Film promotion	90.00
12.	Opera	90.00
13.	Magic show	90.00
14.	Circus	90.00
15.	Acrobatic	90.00

Mubaligh (Islam)

Category:-

1. Islamic literature

2. Imam

3. Preaching

4. Arabic teacher

5. Al-Quran teacher

Conditions:

1. Application must be submitted by Employer / Sponsor / School, at least 1 month in advance.

• Application that must have approval from JAKIM:
• Islamic scholar aged 18 years old and above
• Islamic studies to all Mualaf (Islamic converts)
• Islamic teacher iv. Imam v. Al-Quran teacher
• Arabic teacher
• Application procedure for Islamic teacher and Islamic student :
• Application Letter from sponsor in Malays
• Supporting Letter from State Islamic Department
• Form 12
• Form IMM 38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Photocopy of Passport
• Weekly Schedule of Madrasah / School
• Certified copy of academic certificate
• Additional Information (for Islamic Religious teacher only)
• Photocopy of Islamic Certificate / Card (for Islamic student only)

A complete application should be submitted to:




Director,

Visa, Pass and Permit Division

3rd Floor (Podium)

Block 2G4, Persiaran Perdana

Precinct 2,

62550 Putrajaya

Wilayah Persekutuan.

Malaysia.

Att:Unit Pas Lawatan Ikthisas

Tel: 60-3-88801409/1406

Fax: 60-3-88801374

• Fees
• Visit Pass (Professional) RM90.00
• Visa - Please refer to visa fees table

Missionary / Other Religion

Category:
 

1. 1. Gurukkals
2. Priest
3. Monk
4. Dharma Teacher
5. Religious Sculptors
6. Religious Musicians
7. Granthis in Temples

Conditions:

1. Application must be submitted by Employer / Sponsor / church / temple / gudwara / shrine at least 1 month in advance.
2. Aged 40 years old and above for Gurukkals, Granthis, Dharma teachers and priest
3. Aged 35 years old and above for religious musician
4. Aged 30 years old and above for religious sculptor

Required Documents:-

• Application Letter from sponsor / church / temple / gudwara / shrine
• Supporting Letter from Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Malaysia Buddhist Society, Malaysia Youth Buddhist Society, Malaysia Gudwara Council, Ministry of Human Resource
• Form 12
• Form IMM 38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Photocopy of Passport
• List of Committee Members (name, position hold in the committee, profession, identification card, address and signature)
• Local newspaper advertisement
• Locality plan
• Photocopy of land title
• Certified approval Letter to build / renovate the temple from local authority
• Recent temple photograph
• Name list of recent local and foreign workers
• Certified copy of Registrar of Society
• Financial statement
• Supporting letter from certified architect regarding sculpture work
• Proposal work progress for sculpture work

A complete application should be submitted to:

Terms and condition Employment of Citizen's Spouse

1. The marriage is legally under the respective Malaysia Laws.
2. The applicant is eligible to be given a long term Social Visit Pass or has already been issued such a pass as a foreign husband and wife to Malaysia.
3. The respective employment or business or professional occupation does not contravene any law or regulation in Malaysia.
4. The permission to engage in paid employment or business or professional occupation must be endorsed on the applicant's passport by the Director General Of Immigration, Malaysia or any authorized Immigration officer.
5. The applicant has fulfilled all requirements as specified by the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia for the Social Visit Pass to him/her as a husband or wife of a Malaysian and for the purpose of endorsing permission for him/her to be engaged in paid employment or business or professional occupation.

Required Documents

A. Child/stepchild of Malaysian citizen/Undetermined citizenship status

1. Form Imm.12/Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Parent's Identification Card
4. Children's Birth Certificate
5. Court Order of child custody (child under 18 years)
6. Parent's Marriage Certificate
7. Parent's death certificate (if required)
8. Confirmation/Certificate of Status from National Registration Department

B. Foreigner aged 60 and above with no familyin country of origin but has family support in Malaysia

1. Form Imm.12/Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Personal Bond
4. Statutory Declaration from Malaysian /Permanent Resident sponsor
5. Sponsor's Identification Card

C. Immediate family member's of foreign student

1. Form Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38 (if required)
3. Confirmation letter from University/college
4. Birth Certificate
5. Supporting documents of family ties from their country's representative
6. Passport
7. Marriage certificate
8. Child's Birth Certificate

D. Spouse of Malaysian citizen

1. Form Imm.12/ Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Child's Birth Certificate
5. Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
6. Security Bond
7. Sponsor/spouse identification card
8. Sponsor/spouseproof of income
9. 2 passports size photographs of husband and wife
10. Sponsor/spousepassport
11. Wedding photographs

E. Abused foreign wife of Malaysian citizen

1. Form Imm.12/ Form Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Malaysia Marriage Certificate
4. Child's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
5. Statutory Declaration (husband has left)
6. Security Bond
7. Covering letter of local sponsor
8. Sponsor's identification card
9. Sponsor'sproof of financial support (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month)
10. Police / HospitalReport of abuse /other supporting documents

F. Divorced foreign wife of citizen

1. Form Imm.12/Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Divorce Certificate
5. Child's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
6. Statutory Declaration (still a divorcee)
7. Security Bond
8. Covering letter of local sponsor
9. Sponsor's identification card
10. Sponsor's proof of financial support (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month)

G. Foreign widow of Citizen

1. Form Imm.12/Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Husband's Death Certificate
5. Child's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
6. Statutory Declaration (status-still a widow)
7. Security Bond
8. Covering letter of local sponsor
9. Sponsor's identification card
10. Sponsor's proof of financial support (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month

H. For treatment in Malaysia Medical Institution including one (1) person accompanying

1. Form Imm.12/Imm.55
2. Form Imm. 38
3. Letter from Government Hospital / Specialist Hospital

I. Long Term Social Visit Pass for Spouses & children of Expatriate.

1. Supporting letter from the employer
2. Authorization letter from the employer
3. 2 copies of Form Imm.10
2 copies of Form Imm.12
5. Form Imm.38 (where required)
6. Marriage Certificate
7. Child's Birth Certificate
8. Passport copies of the expatriate family members
9. Expatriate approval letter
10. 2 Recent photograph of applicant

J. Facilities for foreign domestic helper accompanying employer for medical treatment/ tourism/meetings/ Courses and attending seminars in Malaysia

1. Proof of working as a foreign domestic helper
2. Supporting documents of work permit in country of employer

K. Wife of Permanent Resident

1. 1 Photocopy of husband's Identity Card
2. 1 Photocopy of husband's Entry Permit
3. 1 Photocopy of wife's passport (all pages)
4. 1 Photocopy of marriage certificate ( if marriage is registered overseas please attach a Photostat copy of certificate)
5. 2 Passport sized photographs of wife
6. The age of marriage must be above 6 months
7. 2 sets of Form Imm. 47
8. 1 set of Form Imm. 55
9. 1 set of Form Imm. 38
10. Security Bond

L. Spouse of Malaysian citizen

1. 2 sets of Form Imm.55
2. 2 sets of Form Imm.38
3. Form Imm.12
4. Statement form from Malaysian sponsor
5. Husband's and wife's particulars form
6. Additional information form
7. Security Bond (with RM10.00 stamp duty)
8. Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
9. 2 passports size photographs of husband and wife
10. Photocopy of husband's/wife's birth certificate
11. Photocopy of husband's/wife's Identification Card
12. Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (marriage abroad)
13. Photocopy of Malaysian Marriage Certificate
14. Photocopy of Divorce/Death Certificate (if applicable)
15. Wedding photographs
16. Photocopy of children's birth certificate
17. Trading License/ROC form/Form J (Proprietor)
18. Supporting letter from employer (Employee)
19. Income statement (Form J/bank book/3 months salary slip)
20. Residential address
21. Photocopy of husband's/wife's passport

Long Term Social Visit Pass extension for Spouse of Malaysian Citizen

1. Form Imm.55
2. Form Imm.38
3. Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
4. Photocopy of children's birth certificate
5. Photocopy of husband's/wife's Identification Card
6. Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (Malaysia/abroad)
7. Photocopy of husband's/wife's birth certificate

Note:

• All photocopies document should be brought together with the original.
• Application or extension involves China and African countries national should be submitted to Malaysia Immigration Department Head Quarters.
• Applicant/spouses to be present before the Immigration officer.

Working permit for Spouse of Malaysian Citizen

1. Foreign husband/wife is permitted to work in Malaysia without having to change their Social Visit Pass to Employment Pass with condition of acquiring working approval from the Immigration Department.
2. The approval is in the form of endorsement and be given on the passport/travel document.
3. The endorsement is given without fee (free).
4. The endorsement entitled the holder to work in any legal profession.
5. The application for the endorsement can be made at the Visa, Pass and Permit Division Immigration Head Quarters or at the nearest states Immigration offices.
6. The permit can be applied at any time after or during the submission of the Social visit pass.
7. Application letter together with a copy of letter of appointment/company registration evidence, marriage certificate and valid long term social visit pass are required for the approval consideration.

Advanced Application For Husband / Wife Of Citizenship

Required Documents

1. Form IMM.55
2. Form IMM.38
3. Statutory Declaration by the husband and wife marriage still exists and remains
4. Birth certificate (if any)
5. Identity card husband / wife
6. Marriage certificate (abroad / India)
7. Passport husband / wife (all pages printed)

Note :

• Husband and wife must attend together
• For the citizens of China and African Nations, the completed application must be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department Headquarters.

Employment Pass

Issuance of pass to Expatriate with approval from the Expatriate Committee and others relevant supervisory agencies. Is a process for the issuance of passes to Expatriate with approval from the Expatriate Committee and others relevant supervisory agencies.

Required Documents:

One (1) set of application form consisting of the following supporting documents:

1. Authority Letter from the company or letter of appointment as a company's representative.
2. Duly completed DP11 Form with Expatriate passport size photograph.
3. Offer and Acceptance Letter or Employment Contract (RM10.00 Stamped) or Personal Bond for application Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) (RM10.00 Stamped).
4. Complete copies of Expatriate Official passport (Two copies required for PRC citizen).

Other Documents (If relevant)

1. Letter of approval from MIDA/BNM/SC/JPM/LHDN where relevant only (approval from JKPD and MDEC not required)
2. Printout on companies profile from Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) or form 9, form 24 and form 49 for approval by MIDA and JKPD (if JKPD insist on raising the paid up capital).
3. Include Expatriate's resume, copies of Diploma/Degree for non key post under the approval of MIDA (for post approved by MIDA on Personal to Holder supporting documents as above are not required).
4. Release letter from former employer if Expatriate wish to change employer.

*Application submitted by hand or post

What type of pass issued to Liability?

A: Dependent Pass

1. Wife / husband to expatriates
2. Son of expatriates under the age of 21
3. Legally adopted child
4. Disabled children

B: Social Visit Pass

1. Parents expatriates
2. Common Law Wife (certified by the Embassy)
3. Children above 21 years old
4. Stepchild

C: Social Visit Pass (Long Term)

1. Husband / wife of expatriates (temporary work pass holders)
2. Children over the age of 21 years

Confirmation for issuance of passes to Expatriate

Employment passes are passes issued to Expatriate to stay and work legally in the country. However there are categories of Expatriate that are allowed to work in this country on Visit Pass (Temporary Employment).

Employment Pass or Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) under the approval of the Expatriate Committee subjected to the period of contract and the monthly salary of the Expatriate.

Levy for Visit Pass (Temporary Employment)

No	Sector	Fee Charges Peninsular Malaysia		Sabah and Sarawak
		Yearly(RM)	Monthly(RM)	Yearly(RM)
1	Manufacturing	1,200.00	100.00	960.00
2	Construction	1,200.00	100.00	960.00
3	Plantation	540.00	45.00	540.00
4	Agriculture	360.00	30.00	360.00
5	Services
	a) Restaurant	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	b) Cleaning Services	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	c) Cargo handling	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	d) Dhobi	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	e) Caddy	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	f) Barber	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	g) Wholesaling and Retailing	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	h) Textiles	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
	i) Scrap metal	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00
6	Welfare	600.00	50.00	600.00
7	Others	1,800.00	150.00	1,440.00

Fee charges for issuance of Passes

Employment Pass

With effect 1st January 2009, approval for post involving a salary of RM5,000 and above, approval is given for a period of at least two years.

1. Key post (approval by MIDA) - fees charged RM300.00 per year or part thereof.
2. Management post/Senior/Intermediate/Professional/Technical - fees charged RM200.00 per year or part thereof.
3. Employment Pass - no levy charged.

Other Charges

1. Processing fees for Employment Pass, Visit Pass(Temporary Employment) - fees charged RM50.00 per post/application.
2. Processing fees for "Journey Perform Visa" - fees charged RM500.00 per post/application.

Immigration requirements

Citizen who require visa has to acquire Visa with Reference prior to entry into Malaysia for the Purpose of employment.

Visa with Reference can be applied at any Malaysian Foreign Missions offices after approval for employment has been granted by Immigration Offices in Malaysia.

Please be informed that passes or I - Card issued in Peninsular Malaysia to expatriate and their dependants is only valid for Peninsular Malaysia exclusive of Sabah and Sarawak.

Expatriate and their dependant(s) are required to bring along their travel document(s) when travelling outside Peninsular Malaysia for the purpose of immigration clearance.

Long Term Social Visit Pass

• Long term social visit pass may be issued to a foreigner for temporary stay in Malaysia for a period of not less than six months. Extension can be given based on the eligibility and fulfilling the required conditions.
• Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given Visit Pass (social) for a period of 5 years on condition they comply with all the requirements.
• They are also allowed to be engaged in any form of paid employment or in any business or professional occupation without converting their social Visit Pass status to Employment Pass or Visit Pass (Temporary employment).
  

Terms and condition Employment of Citizen's Spouse

1. The marriage is legally under the respective Malaysia Laws.
2. The applicant is eligible to be given a long term Social Visit Pass or has already been issued such a pass as a foreign husband and wife to Malaysia.
3. The respective employment or business or professional occupation does not contravene any law or regulation in Malaysia.
4. The permission to engage in paid employment or business or professional occupation must be endorsed on the applicant's passport by the Director General Of Immigration, Malaysia or any authorized Immigration officer.
5. The applicant has fulfilled all requirements as specified by the Director General of Immigration, Malaysia for the Social Visit Pass to him/her as a husband or wife of a Malaysian and for the purpose of endorsing permission for him/her to be engaged in paid employment or business or professional occupation.

Employment Approval Procedure

1. Application can be made at Visa, Pass and Permit Division, Immigration Department of Malaysia (Headquarters) or at any State Immigration Office.
2. Application can be submitted together with the application for a Social Visit Pass or after the Social Visit Pass has been issued.
3. Required supporting documents :
   
   • Marriage Certificate;
   • Offer Letter from Company/Government Agency or Business/Company's registration.

Required Documents

A. Child/stepchild of Malaysian citizen/Undetermined citizenship status

• Form Imm.12/Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Parent's Identification Card
• Children's Birth Certificate
• Court Order of child custody (child under 18 years)
• Parent's Marriage Certificate
• Parent's death certificate (if required)
• Confirmation/Certificate of Status from National Registration Department

B. Foreigner aged 60 and above with no familyin country of origin but has family support in Malaysia

• Form Imm.12/Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Personal Bond
• Statutory Declaration from Malaysian /Permanent Resident sponsor
• Sponsor's Identification Card

C. Immediate family member's of foreign student

• Form Imm.55
• Form Imm.38 (if required)
• Confirmation letter from University/college
• Birth Certificate
• Supporting documents of family ties from their country's representative
• Passport
• Marriage certificate
• Child's Birth Certificate
  

D. Spouse of Malaysian citizen

• Form Imm.12/ Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Marriage Certificate
• Child's Birth Certificate
• Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
• Security Bond
• Sponsor/spouse identification card
• Sponsor/spouseproof of income
• 2 passports size photographs of husband and wife
• Sponsor/spousepassport
• Wedding photographs

E. Abused foreign wife of Malaysian citizen

• Form Imm.12/ Form Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Malaysia Marriage Certificate
• Child's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
• Statutory Declaration (husband has left)
• Security Bond
• Covering letter of local sponsor
• Sponsor's identification card
• Sponsor'sproof of financial support (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month)
• Police / HospitalReport of abuse /other supporting documents

F. Divorced foreign wife of citizen

• Form Imm.12/Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce CertificateChild's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
• Statutory Declaration (still a divorcee)
• Security Bond
• Covering letter of local sponsor
• Sponsor's identification card
• Sponsor's proof of financial support (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month)

G. Foreign widow of Citizen

• Form Imm.12/Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Marriage Certificate
• Husband's Death Certificate
• Child's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
• Statutory Declaration (status-still a widow)
• Security Bond
• Covering letter of local sponsor
• Sponsor's identification card
• Sponsor's proof of financial support (income of equivalent to or more than RM2,000/month

H. For treatment in Malaysia Medical Institution including one (1) person accompanying

• Form Imm.12/Imm.55
• Form Imm. 38
• Letter from Government Hospital / Specialist Hospital

I. Long Term Social Visit Pass for Spouses & children of Expatriate.

• Supporting letter from the employer
• Authorization letter from the employer
• 2 copies of Form Imm.10
• 2 copies of Form Imm.12
• Form Imm.38 (where required)
• Marriage Certificate
• Child's Birth Certificate
• Passport copies of the expatriate family members
• Expatriate approval letter
• 2 Recent photograph of applicantion

J. Facilities for foreign domestic helper accompanying employer for medical treatment/ tourism/meetings/ Courses and attending seminars in Malaysia

• Proof of working as a foreign domestic helper
• Supporting documents of work permit in country of employer

K. Wife of Permanent Resident

• 1 Photocopy of husband's Identity Card
• 1 Photocopy of husband's Entry Permit
• 1 Photocopy of wife's passport (all pages)
• 1 Photocopy of marriage certificate ( if marriage is registered overseas please attach a Photostat copy of certificate)
• 2 Passport sized photographs of wife
• The age of marriage must be above 6 months
• 2 sets of Form Imm. 47
• 1 set of Form Imm. 55
• 1 set of Form Imm. 38
• Security Bond

L. Spouse of Malaysian citizen

• 2 sets of Form Imm.55
• 2 sets of Form Imm.38
• Form Imm.12
• Statement form from Malaysian sponsor
• Husband's and wife's particulars form
• Additional information form
• Security Bond (with RM10.00 stamp duty)
• Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
• 2 passports size photographs of husband and wife
• Photocopy of husband's/wife's birth certificate
• Photocopy of husband's/wife's Identification Card
• Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (marriage abroad)
• Photocopy of Malaysian Marriage Certificate
• Photocopy of Divorce/Death Certificate (if applicable)
• Wedding photographs
• Photocopy of children's birth certificate
• Trading License/ROC form/Form J (Proprietor)
• Supporting letter from employer (Employee)
• Income statement (Form J/bank book/3 months salary slip)
• Residential address
• Photocopy of husband's/wife's passport

Long Term Social Visit Pass extension for Spouse of Malaysian Citizen

• Form Imm.55
• Form Imm.38
• Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
• Photocopy of children's birth certificate
• Photocopy of husband's/wife's Identification Card
• Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (Malaysia/abroad)
• Photocopy of husband's/wife's birth certificate

Note:

• All photocopies document should be brought together with the original.
• Application or extension involves China and African countries national should be submitted to Malaysia Immigration Department Head Quarters.
• Applicant/spouses to be present before the Immigration officer.

Working permit for Spouse of Malaysian Citizen

1. Foreign husband/wife is permitted to work in Malaysia without having to change their Social Visit Pass to Employment Pass with condition of acquiring working approval from the Immigration Department.
2. The approval is in the form of endorsement and be given on the passport/travel document.
3. The endorsement is given without fee (free).
4. The endorsement entitled the holder to work in any legal profession.
5. The application for the endorsement can be made at the Visa, Pass and Permit Division Immigration Head Quarters or at the nearest states Immigration offices.
6. The permit can be applied at any time after or during the submission of the Social visit pass.
7. Application letter together with a copy of letter of appointment/company registration evidence, marriage certificate and valid long term social visit pass are required for the approval consideration.

Advanced Application For Husband / Wife Of Citizenship

Required Documents:

1. Form IMM55
2. Form IMM38
3. Statutory Declaration by the husband and wife marriage still exists and remains
4. Birth certificate (if any)
5. Identity card husband / wife
6. Marriage certificate (abroad / India)
7. Passport husband / wife (all pages printed)

Note:

• Husband and wife must attend together
• For the citizens of China and African Nations, the completed application must be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department Headquarters.

Expatriates and the Son who has obtained the approval of Permanent Resident status (pending the issuance of the Entry Permit)
 
Required Documents:

• The letter from the company
• IMM.12 Form (2 sets)
• IMM.38 Form (if necessary)
• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificate
• Passport families applying for expatriates
• Approval letter expatriate
• Recent passport-sized picture of the applicant (2 pieces)

Short Term Social Visit Pass

Short term social visit pass is given to foreign visitors upon arrival for the purpose of:

1. Social visit
2. Visiting Relatives
3. Tourism
4. Journalist / Reporter
5. Meeting / Conference
6. Business Discussion
7. Factory Inspection
8. Auditing Company's Account
9. Signing Agreement
10. Doing survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory
11. Attending Seminars
12. On goodwill mission for students or sitting for examinations in University
13. Taking part in sports competitions
14. Other activities than above, approved by the Director General of Immigration.

Extension of Social Visit Pass

An Extension may be given on Special consideration e.g. due to illness, accident, war in home country etc. The visitor must furnish evidence, and also a "confirmed flight ticket' back to their home country or third country.

Required Documents

1. Applicant must appear in person together with passport
2. Form IMM.55
3. Supporting documents (if relevant)
4. Confirmed Ticket to home country or in possession of visa and ticket to a third country

Visit Pass (Professional)

Visit Pass (Professional)

Issued to a foreigner who hold acceptable professional qualifications or specialist skills and enter Malaysia to take up professional work for short term period not exceeding twelve (12) month.

Applicant must be outside Malaysia at the time of application.

 

Expert/Volunteer

Category:-

• Advisor to the government
• Professor/Lecturer/speaker
• Researcher/Assistant Researcher
• Consultant
• Technical Advisor
• Jockey
• Volunteer
• Installation and Fixing of Machines and equipments expert
• Maintenance expert of Machines and equipments
• External Auditor
• Fellow
• Expert in specific field as approved by the Director General of Immigration Malaysia.

Required Documents:-

• Authorized letter
• Application Letter from sponsor
• Form 12
• Form IMM 38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Letter of acceptance
• Photocopy of Passport
• Training schedule
• Photocopy of academic certificates
• Photocopy of company's registration Form( certified copy of Form9, 24, and 49)
• Company profiles
• Invoices and proof of purchase for machines and equipments
• Locality plan

If relevant:
Letter from Economic Planning Unit (Independent Research)
Recommendation Letter from the National Sport Council for coaches
Recommendation Letter from Malayan Racing Association, Malaysia Jockey Association- Selangor, Perak and Penang
Recommendation Letter from Welfare Department

Note:
Application must made in two (2) copies
A complete application should be submitted to:

Director,
Visa, Pass and Permit Division
3rd Floor (Podium)
Block 2G4, Persiaran Perdana
Precinct 2,
62550 Putrajaya
Wilayah Persekutuan.
Malaysia.Att: Professional Visit Pass Unit

Tel: 60-3-88801409/1406Fax: 60-3-88801374

Fees
Visit Pass (Professional) RM90.00
Visa - refer to visa fees table

Note:
Application for VP(Professional) for a period not exceeding than six months can be submitted to the nearest Immigration Office, for the following categories:

• Installation of machines
• Maintenance of machines
• Repair of machines
• Installation of new product on the existing machine
• Providing/conducting training
• Attending training at Factory or Hotel

Artist

Category:

1. Stage Artist - singer, musician, dancer, concert, theater, circus, acrobatic, silat,, magician and opera(Buddhist, Hindu, and others)
2. Non-Artist - stage management and screen play filming activities - documentary, interview, fiction, entertainment, and commercial advertisement or other related filming activities of foreign filming production company in Malaysia.
3. Live Performance/Shows - in hotel, entertainment outlets, Trade Centre, Cultural Centre, Stadium and other suitable place.
4. Promotional Activities by artist - indoor or outdoor performance, album and films promotion and product promotion excluding alcohol and tobacco products.

For details please browse to http://www.heritage.gov.my

Procedure for Stage/Filming Agencies Application

• Approval Letter from FINAS
• Application Letter from sponsor
• Form_IMM.12
• Form IMM.38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Letter of acceptance
• Photocopy of Passport
• Photocopy of company's registration Form( certified copy of Form9, 24, and 49)

Note:
please submit 3 copies

A complete application should be submitted to:

Pengerusi,
Jawatankuasa Agensi Pusat Permohonan Penggambaran Filem dan Persembahan Artis Luar Negara (PUSPAL)
Bahagian Perlesenan dan Penguatkuasaan
Kementerian Kebudayaan, Kesenian dan Warisan Malaysia
Tingkat 30, Menara TH Perdana, Maju Junction
1001 Jalan Sultan Ismail
50694 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-26127600

Fees

No.	Category	Fee(RM)
1.	Artist	500.00
2.	Musician	500.00
3.	Corncert	500.00
4.	Charity concert	500.00
5.	Orchestra	500.00
6.	Cultural Exchange	Gratis
7.	Album promotion	500.00
8.	Collaboration program	90.00
9.	Cosmetic program	90.00
10.	Food promotion	90.00
11.	Film promotion	90.00
12.	Opera	90.00
13.	Magic show	90.00
14.	Circus	90.00
15.	Acrobatic	90.00

Mubaligh (Islam) Category:

1. Islamic literature
2. Imam
3. Preaching
4. Arabic teacher
5. Al-Quran teacher

Conditions:

1. Application must be submitted by Employer / Sponsor / School, at least 1 month in advance.

Application that must have approval from JAKIM:

• Islamic scholar aged 18 years old and above
• Islamic studies to all Mualaf (Islamic converts)
• Islamic teacher iv. Imam v. Al-Quran teacher
  
• Arabic teacher

Application procedure for Islamic teacher and Islamic student :

• Application Letter from sponsor in Malays
• Supporting Letter from State Islamic Department
• Form 12
• Form IMM 38
• 2 recent passport size photograph
• Personal Bond
• Photocopy of Passport
• Weekly Schedule of Madrasah / School
• Certified copy of academic certificate
• Additional Information (for Islamic Religious teacher only)
• Photocopy of Islamic Certificate / Card (for Islamic student only)

A complete application should be submitted to:
Director,
Visa, Pass and Permit Division
3rd Floor (Podium)
Block 2G4, Persiaran Perdana
Precinct 2,
62550 Putrajaya
Wilayah Persekutuan.
Malaysia.
Att:Unit Pas Lawatan Ikthisas
Tel: 60-3-88801409/1406
Fax: 60-3-88801374

Fees

• Visit Pass (Professional) RM90.00
• Visa - Please refer to visa fees table

Missionary / Other Religion

Category:

1. Gurukkals
2. Priest
3. Monk
4. Dharma Teacher
5. Religious Sculptors
6. Religious Musicians
7. Granthis in Temples

Conditions:

1. Application must be submitted by Employer / Sponsor / church / temple / gudwara / shrine at least 1 month in advance.
2. Aged 40 years old and above for Gurukkals, Granthis, Dharma teachers and priest
3. Aged 35 years old and above for religious musician
4. Aged 30 years old and above for religious sculptor

Required Documents:-

1. Application Letter from sponsor / church / temple / gudwara / shrine
2. Supporting Letter from Malaysia Hindu Sangam, Malaysia Buddhist Society, Malaysia Youth Buddhist Society, Malaysia Gudwara Council, Ministry of Human Resource
3. Form IMM.12
4. Form IMM.38
5. 2 recent passport size photograph
6. Personal Bond
7. Photocopy of Passport
8. List of Committee Members (name, position hold in the committee, profession, identification card, address and signature)
9. Local newspaper advertisement
10. Locality plan
11. Photocopy of land title
12. Certified approval Letter to build / renovate the temple from local authority
13. Recent temple photograph
14. Name list of recent local and foreign workers
15. Certified copy of Registrar of Society
16. Financial statement
17. Supporting letter from certified architect regarding sculpture work
18. Proposal work progress for sculpture work

A complete application should be submitted to:

Director,
Visa, Pass and Permit Division
3rd Floor (Podium)
Block 2G4, Persiaran Perdana
Precinct 2,
62550 Putrajaya
Wilayah Persekutuan.
Malaysia.
Att: Professional Visit Pass Unit

Tel: 60-3-88801409/1406
Fax: 60-3-88801374

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