Expatriate Long-Term Social Visit Pass — child aged 18 or over

About Us ESD Contact Us Employers Overview Register Expatriates MYXpats Overview Key Services Employment Pass Dependant Pass Long-Term Social Visit Pass Social Visit (Temporary Employment) - Foreign Maid Professional Visit Pass Latest News News Announcement FAQ ESD – Company Registration MYXpats Xpats Gateway Investor Pass downloads Long-Term Social Visit Pass Employment Pass holders are eligible to apply for Long-Term Social Visit Pass for parents/parents-in-law, children over 18 years of age, or legally adopted children over 18 years of age. Before you apply Principal holder must have a valid Employment Pass Where to apply Go to the ESD website, log in through the company’s ESD account and submit the application Duration of pass Duration of pass is based on the principal applicant. *If passport validity of the applicant is less than the principal applicant, the duration will be based on the applicant’s passport validity Work rights Applicants are required to apply for the Employment Pass *Click here to find out how to apply for the Employment Pass TESTIMONIALS “With RP-T, I can very well make solid plans for the next decade.”read more + F.A.Q read more + Back Top Expatriate Services Division IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT OF MALAYSIA BAHAGIAN KHIDMAT EKSPATRIAT JABATAN IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA © 2026 Expatriate Services Division. All Rights Reserved. Home About Us Employers Expatriates Latest News F

ssion procedure. DEPENDANT PASS & LONG-TERM SOCIAL VISIT PASS 15. Can expatriates bring their Yes. Expatriates are permitted to bring their dependants to dependants to Malaysia? Malaysia and may apply for the relevant passes on their behalf. 16. Who qualifies to be There are two (2) types of passes available for dependants, recognised as a dependant? as follows: a) Dependant Pass (DP) for: i. Legal spouse of Employment Pass holder; ii. Children below 18 years old (biological, stepchild, legally adopted) of Employment Pass holder; iii. Disabled child regardless of age. b) Long-term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP) for: i. Children aged between 18 years until 25 years old (biological, stepchild, legally adopted; except for children with disabilities), who are unmarried and not studying/ working in Malaysia; ii. Children of common law spouse from previous relationship (below 7 years old); iii. Parents and Parents-in-law of Employment Pass holder; iv. Common law spouse of Employment Pass holder can be considered. Page 13 of 29 As at 1 June 2026 No. Questions Answers 17. What documents are Companies are required to upload the following supporting required for a dependant documents as part of the Dependant Pass (DP) or Long- application? Term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP) application: Documents DP LT-SVP

Long-Term Social Visit Pass Employment Pass holders are eligible to apply for Long-Term Social Visit Pass for parents/parents-in-law, children over 18 years of age, or legally adopted children over 18 years of age. Before you apply Principal holder must have a valid Employment Pass Where to apply Go to the ESD website, log in through the company’s ESD account and submit the application Duration of pass Duration of pass is based on the principal applicant. *If passport validity of the applicant is less than the principal applicant, the duration will be based on the applicant’s passport validity Work rights Applicants are required to apply for the Employment Pass *Click here to find out how to apply for the Employment Pass

18. When can a dependant A dependant application may be submitted either together application be submitted? with the principal expatriate's EP application, or separately once the principal's EP application has been approved. Applications are submitted through the same procedure as the EP application. Please refer to A. General Information (No. 3) for details. Page 16 of 29 As at 1 June 2026 No. Questions Answers Dependants also have the option to enter Malaysia together with the principal, or individually after the principal's EP has been approved and the principal is already in Malaysia.

15 Pemohon memegang Pas Penggajian Kategori Permohonan Pas Penggajian Kategori III III sebelum pelaksanaan Dasar Baharu yang dikemukakan bermula 1 Jun 2026 Penggajian Ekspatriat dan pas masih sah tertakluk kepada Dasar Baharu Penggajian setelah pelaksanaan Dasar Baharu Penggajian Ekspatriat. Ekspatriat Pemegang pas EPIII bermula sebelum 1 Adakah pemohon dibenarkan membawa Jun 2026 tertakluk kepada dasar sedia ada tanggungan bermula 1 Jun 2026? iaitu tidak dibenarkan membawa tanggungan. Contoh: Cetakan pas EPIII pada Mei 2026, adakah layak memohon pas tanggungan bermula 1 Jun 2026?

17. What documents are Companies are required to upload the following supporting required for a dependant documents as part of the Dependant Pass (DP) or Long- application? Term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP) application: Documents DP LT-SVP 1 Passport Photo with following / / specifications: • light blue background with photo size of 3.5cm x 5.0cm • Size of photo must be in 99 x 142 pixels • Taken in full-face view facing the camera with neutral facial expression, both eyes open and mouth closed • No head covering allowed which obscures hair or hairline unless worn for religious purpose • Edited photo is NOT acceptable 2 Copy of Passport: / / All Pages (Full Booklet with Front & Back Pages with at least 6 empty pages) and at least 12 months validity; scanned in clear and colour copy. Note: Diplomatic Official/ Refugee Temporary Emergency passport is NOT acceptable. 3 Copy of Marriage Certificate (for / x legal spouse); and/or Copy of Birth Certificate (for children below 18 years old); a) Must be translated into English if it is in foreign language and Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Malaysian Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General of Malaysia in the respective country; OR by the respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General in Malaysia. Page 14 of 29 As at 1 June 2026 No. Questions Answers b) Translation must be done either by the Respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General; OR by the Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books (Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia - ITBM). 4 Copy of Birth Certificate (for x / children aged between 18 years until 25 years old); and/or Copy of Birth Certificate of EP holder (for Parents); and/or Copy of Birth Certificate of EP holder’s legal spouse (for Parents-in-laws): a) Must be translated into English if it is in foreign language and Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Malaysian Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General of Malaysia in the respective country; OR by the respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General in Malaysia. b) Translation must be done either by the Respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General; OR by the Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books (Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia - ITBM). 5 For Common Law Spouse: x / • Affidavit / Acknowledgement letter from the Employment Pass holder’s Embassy / High Commission/ Consulate Page 15 of 29 As at 1 June 2026 No. Questions Answers General on the relationship status with the EP holder. 6 For Children aged between 18 x / years until 25 years old: (Only for renewal) • Statutory Declaration letter from the Commissioner of Oaths and Confirmation Letter from the respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General in Malaysia regarding the dependant’s latest status (single, not studying/not working in Malaysia and still under the custodian of the EP holder). 7 Personal Bond – for all category x / of dependant under LT-SVP is required completed Personal Bond form duly stamped by Inland Revenue Board (IRB) 8 Adoption x / Documentations/Papers (If Applicable, For Adopted Child) If Applicable, Authenticate Documentations/Papers That Proofs the Child Is Adopted 9 Doctor’s Letter for Children / x with Disability (If Applicable) If Applicable, A Doctor’s Letter Is Required to Apply Dependant Pass (Any Age) For Disabled Children

18. What are the conditions for bringing dependants? This is subject to meeting salary eligibility, insurance coverage requirements, and compliance with immigration regulations.

17. What documents are Companies are required to upload the following supporting required for a dependant documents as part of the Dependant Pass (DP) or Long- application? Term Social Visit Pass (LT-SVP) application: Documents DP LT-SVP 1 Passport Photo with following / / specifications: • light blue background with photo size of 3.5cm x 5.0cm • Size of photo must be in 99 x 142 pixels • Taken in full-face view facing the camera with neutral facial expression, both eyes open and mouth closed • No head covering allowed which obscures hair or hairline unless worn for religious purpose • Edited photo is NOT acceptable 2 Copy of Passport: / / All Pages (Full Booklet with Front & Back Pages with at least 6 empty pages) and at least 12 months validity; scanned in clear and colour copy. Note: Diplomatic Official/ Refugee Temporary Emergency passport is NOT acceptable. 3 Copy of Marriage Certificate (for / x legal spouse); and/or Copy of Birth Certificate (for children below 18 years old); a) Must be translated into English if it is in foreign language and Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Malaysian Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General of Malaysia in the respective country; OR by the respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General in Malaysia. Page 14 of 29 As at 1 June 2026 No. Questions Answers b) Translation must be done either by the Respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General; OR by the Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books (Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia - ITBM). 4 Copy of Birth Certificate (for x / children aged between 18 years until 25 years old); and/or Copy of Birth Certificate of EP holder (for Parents); and/or Copy of Birth Certificate of EP holder’s legal spouse (for Parents-in-laws): a) Must be translated into English if it is in foreign language and Certified True Copy (CTC) by the Malaysian Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General of Malaysia in the respective country; OR by the respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General in Malaysia. b) Translation must be done either by the Respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General; OR by the Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books (Institut Terjemahan Buku Malaysia - ITBM). 5 For Common Law Spouse: x / • Affidavit / Acknowledgement letter from the Employment Pass holder’s Embassy / High Commission/ Consulate Page 15 of 29 As at 1 June 2026 No. Questions Answers General on the relationship status with the EP holder. 6 For Children aged between 18 x / years until 25 years old: (Only for renewal) • Statutory Declaration letter from the Commissioner of Oaths and Confirmation Letter from the respective Embassy/ High Commission/ Consulate General in Malaysia regarding the dependant’s latest status (single, not studying/not working in Malaysia and still under the custodian of the EP holder). 7 Personal Bond – for all category x / of dependant under LT-SVP is required completed Personal Bond form duly stamped by Inland Revenue Board (IRB) 8 Adoption x / Documentations/Papers (If Applicable, For Adopted Child) If Applicable, Authenticate Documentations/Papers That Proofs the Child Is Adopted 9 Doctor’s Letter for Children / x with Disability (If Applicable) If Applicable, A Doctor’s Letter Is Required to Apply Dependant Pass (Any Age) For Disabled Children

Dependant applications will be processed by the Unit processing timeline for Imigresen MIDA, Level 17, MIDA Sentral within 5 working dependant applications days, provided that all required information and documents are complete and accurate.

Duration of pass is based on the principal applicant. *If passport validity of the applicant is less than the principal applicant, the duration will be based on the applicant’s passport validity

No, dependants are NOT permitted to work in Malaysia Long-Term Social Visit Pass without first applying for or obtaining their own Employment holders permitted to work in Pass (EP). Malaysia? However, for social and welfare purposes (working for non- profit organisation), the holder may request for special permission to undertake activities from the Immigration Department of Malaysia.