The Short term social visit pass is given to foreign visitors upon arrival for the following purposes:

1. Social visit
2. Visiting relatives
3. Tourism
4. Journalism / Reporting
5. Meeting / Conference
6. Business Discussion
7. Factory Inspection
8. Auditing Company Accounts
9. Signing Agreement
10. Carrying out a survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory
11. Attending Seminars
12. Students on goodwill missions or taking examinations at a university
13. Taking part in sports competitions
14. Other activities 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 present a confirmed return ticket to their home country or third country.

Required Documents

1. Applicants 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 a visa and ticket to a third country