IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA
  Social Visit Pass
 
Introduction
Pass is an endorsement that is endorsed in a passport or travel document of a foreigner allowing the individual to enter and remain on a temporary basis in Malaysia.
 
Who Require a Pass
Every foreigner entering Malaysia for the purpose of Social Visit must obtain a Social Visit Pass. Social visit Pass is issued at all point of entry on arrival.
 
Application for Extension of Social Visit Pass
Visitors who enter and stay in this country for the purpose of Social Visit or Touring are not allowed to extend their stay beyond the stipulated duration according to each country. However, 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.
 
The applicant must abide by the following conditions:
  • Submit application in person
  • Applicant must produce his/ her Passport personally
  • Fill Form IMM. 55 - for extension of Social Visit Pass
  • Confirmed flight ticket to home country or in possession of visa and ticket to a third country
Payment
A fee of RM50.00 each month is for an extension is payable exceeding the third (3rd) month from date of entry
 
 
 Abolition of VISA / VISIT PASS (Business) Facilities
 
All foreign visitors entering Malaysia through the gazette entry points will be given social visit pass for social visits including the following purposes:
  • Visiting Relatives
  • Tourism
  • Journalist / Reporter
  • Attending Meeting
  • Attending Business Discussion
  • Inspection of factory
  • Auditing Company's Account
  • Signing Agreement
  • Doing survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory
  • Attending Seminars
  • On goodwill mission for students or sitting for examinations in University
  • Taking part in sports competitions
  • Other activities not mentioned above but approved by the Director General of Immigration.

Who/Categories Conditions Notes
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
    		• Social Pass will be given on 6 month to 6 month basis.
    Wife of Citizen (Chinese Nationality)
    		• 1 set of form Imm. 55
    		• 2 sets of form Imm. 47
    		• 1 set of form Imm. 38
    		• 2 Passport sized photographs of applicant
    		• Photostcopy of applicant's passport
    		• Marriage certificate registered in Malaysia
    		• Marriage certificate if registered overseas
    		• Divorce certificate (Divorcee) / Death certificate (widow/widower)
    		• Photocopy of sponsor (husband's Identity Card)
    		• Security Bond
    		• NOTE : Husband is required to present when making application.
    		• Application made through Local Sponsor.
    Divorce (foreign wife) of citizen
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Applicant to be present
    		• Marriage Certificate
    		• Divorce Certificate
    		• Children's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
    		• Statutory Declaration (still a divorcee)
    		• Additional Info :
    i. Visa with Reference
    ii. Social Visit Pass - PMT 5/81 (where applicable)
    		• Particulars of sponsor
    - Name
    - IC No.
    - Relationship
    		• Other supporting documents
    Estranged foreign wife of citizen
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Applicant to be present
    		• Marriage Certificate / Overseas Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
    		• Police Report
    		• Children's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
    		• Statutory Declaration (husband has left)
    		• Proof of financial support
    		• Particulars of sponsor
    - Name
    - IC No.
    - Relationship
    		• Other supporting documents
    Foreign widow of citizen
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Applicant to be present
    		• Marriage Certificate
    		• Husband's Death Certificate
    		• Children's Birth Certificate (where applicable)
    		• Statutory Declaration (status-still a widow)
    		• Additional Info :
    i. Visa with Reference
    ii. Social Visit Pass - PMT 5/81 (where applicable)
    		• Particulars of sponsor
    - Name
    - IC No.
    - Relationship
    		• Other supporting documents
    Child of citizen
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Parent's Marriage Certificate
    		• Parent's Identity Card
    		• Children's Birth Certificate
    		• Photocopy of either parent's passport (where applicable)
    Stepchild of citizen
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Parent's Marriage Certificate
    		• Court Order of child custody
    		• Parents' Identity Card
    		• Birth Certificate
    For treatment in Malaysia Medical Institution including one (1) person accompanying
    		• Letter from Government Hospital / Specialist Hospital
    Parents of foreign student in Malaysia
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Student's Birth Certificate
    		• Confirmation letter from Educational Institute that student is still studying there
    		• Photocopy of student's passport
    Senior foreigner age 60 and above with no family support in country of origin but has family/financial support in Malaysia
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Identity Card of sponsor
    		• Supporting documents of family ties
    		• Covering letter from sponsor
    		• Personal Bond
    Wife of citizen
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 55
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 38 (where applicable)
    		• Photocopy of passport of husband and wife (all pages)
    		• Photocopy of husband's Identity Card
    		• Photocopy of husband's Citizenship Certificate
    		• Photocopy of Marriage Certificate
    		• Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
    		• 2 passports size photographs of husband and wife
    		• Wedding invitation card (where applicable)
    		• Photocopy of children’s birth certificate
    		• Photocopy of Divorce Certificate
    		• Security Bond
    		• Wedding photographs
    		• Entering Malaysia as a visitor first and applying for an extension before expiry of current pass.
    		• To apply for visa with reference where necessary.
    		• JP Visa can be issued.
    Immediate family members of foreign student (Parents & Children only)
    		• 3 sets of Form Imm. 47
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 12
    		• 2 passport sized photographs
    		• Supporting documents of family ties
    		• Photocopy of passport
    		• Application can be submitted together with Student Pass at the nearest Malaysian Overseas Mission.
    		• For countries with no Malaysian Mission a Social Visit Pass will be issued at point of entry.
    		• Extension application can be submitted one (1) month from date of entry at the nearest State Immigration Office where the Educational Institution is located.
    Spouses & Children of Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) holder
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 55
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 38
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 8
    		• 2 sets of Form Imm. 10
    		• 2 passport size photographs
    		• Supporting documents of family ties
    		• Photocopy of passport
    		• Local Sponsor must submit the application at the Visa, Pass & Permit Division, Immigration Headquarters, K.Lumpur for e.g. an employer for a Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) holder.
    		• Application for Visa with Reference application should be submitted before the person enters Malaysia.
    Long Term Social Visit Pass for Spouses & children of Expatriate who is a Permanent Resident of Malaysia
    		• Form Imm. 55
    		• Form Imm. 38
    		• Original & Photocopy of Husband’s Identity Card
    		• Original & Photocopy of Husband’s Entry Permit
    		• Original & Photocopy of marriage certificate verified by the respective Foreign Mission in Kuala Lumpur
    		• Children's Birth Certificate
    		• Statutory Declaration marriage is still subsisting
    		• Security Bond
    		• Photocopy of receipt of payment of security deposit (where applicable)
    Facilities for maids accompanying employer for medical treatment/tourism/meetings/Courses and attending seminars in Malaysia
    		• Proof of working as a maid
    		• Supporting documents of work permit in country of employer
     
     
      Passport
     
    : :
    		General Statement
    : :
    		Malaysian Passport
    : :
    		 Malaysian Restricted Passport to Brunei Darussalam
      Travel Document
     

    : :
    		Restricted Travel Document
    : :
    		Collective Travel Document
    : :
    		Document In Lieu of Internal Travelling Document
    : :
    		Document In Lieu of Passport for Travelling Between Sabah/Sarawak
    : : Identification Certification Card

      Border Pass
     
    : :
    		Malaysia-Thailand Border Pass
    : :
    		Malaysia-Indonesia Border Pass
      Certification of Identity
     

    : :
    		Emergency Certificate
    : :
    		Certificate of Status
    APEC Business Travel Card
       
     
      Entry Permit
      Certification of Identity
       
     
      Conditions of Entry
      Tourist and Visitors
     
    : :
    		Social Visit
    : :
    		Padang Besar Visit Card (Thailand only)
      Workers
     
    : :
    		Expatriate
    : :
    		Foreign Unskilled and Semi-skilled Worker
    : :
    		Foreign Skilled Worker
      Student
       
         
       
    '    Malaysia My Second Home Programme'    		  
        'Spouse Programme'  
           
     



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