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Professional Visit Pass — practitioner of another religion

MalaysiaCulture, faith and volunteering

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What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

The named roles include Hindu Gurukkal, Sikh Granthi, priests, Dharma teachers and religious carvers. The page also gives age requirements for religious musicians.

See recorded sources
  • CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS
    CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS Visit Pass (Ikhtisas) is issued to foreign nationals who wish to work as Hindu Sami (Gurukkal), Sikh Sami (Granthi), Priest, Dharma Teacher, and Carver. TERMS OF APPLICATION Visit Pass (Professional) Applicants must be in the country of origin when the application is made and enter/ come to Malaysia through an Entry Visa issued by the Malaysian Embassy/ Representation in the country of origin. The maximum period allowed is for three (3) years only. Meet the age requirements as follows: 40 years and above for Hindu monks (Gurukkal), Granthi, Dharma Teachers and Priests 35 years and above for religious musicians 30 years and above for religious sculptors Applications must be submitted by the employer/ sponsor/ temple/ Gurdwara/ Tokong The application must be submitted at least one (1) month before the applicant starts working Approval of the application depends on the decision of the Special Committee on Visit Pass (Professional) Application Checklist Link

What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

The employer, sponsor or temple, Gurdwara or Tokong submits at least one month before work begins. Approval depends on the special PVP committee. The checklist requires support from the relevant named religious organisation, and extra Indian-community cabinet support for Hindu monks.

See recorded sources
  • CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS
    CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS Visit Pass (Ikhtisas) is issued to foreign nationals who wish to work as Hindu Sami (Gurukkal), Sikh Sami (Granthi), Priest, Dharma Teacher, and Carver. TERMS OF APPLICATION Visit Pass (Professional) Applicants must be in the country of origin when the application is made and enter/ come to Malaysia through an Entry Visa issued by the Malaysian Embassy/ Representation in the country of origin. The maximum period allowed is for three (3) years only. Meet the age requirements as follows: 40 years and above for Hindu monks (Gurukkal), Granthi, Dharma Teachers and Priests 35 years and above for religious musicians 30 years and above for religious sculptors Applications must be submitted by the employer/ sponsor/ temple/ Gurdwara/ Tokong The application must be submitted at least one (1) month before the applicant starts working Approval of the application depends on the decision of the Special Committee on Visit Pass (Professional) Application Checklist Link
  • Malay other-religion checklist
    PERMOHONAN PAS LAWATAN IKHTISAS PENGAMAL/PEKERJA LAIN-LAIN AGAMA DIHANTAR DALAM 2 SALINAN, PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIJILID SEMAK 1 : SURAT KUASA UNTUK MEMBUAT PERMOHONAN BAGI PIHAK KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA SERTA SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN PEMBAWA PERMOHONAN. 2 : SURAT PERMOHONAN DARI PENAJA (KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. 3 : SURAT SOKONGAN (MALAYSIA HINDU SANGAM, MALAYSIA BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MALAYSIA YOUTH BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MAJLIS GURDWARA MALAYSIA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. SURAT SOKONGAN DARI WAKIL KOMUNITI INDIA DALAM KABINET /JEMAAH MENTERI (SAMI HINDU SAHAJA) 4 : BORANG IMM.12 DUA SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN BARU. 5 : BORANG IMM.55 SATU SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN LANJUTAN. 6 : BORANG IMM.38 SATU SALINAN BAGI SETIAP PERMOHONAN. 7 : DUA KEPING GAMBAR UKURAN PASPORT (PERMOHONAN BARU). 8 : PERSONAL BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM 10.00/ SECURITY BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM10.00 SETIAP SEORANG UNTUK WARGANEGARA CHINA SAHAJA 9 : SENARAI NAMA AHLI JAWATANKUASA (NAMA, JAWATAN, PEKERJAAN, SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN ALAMAT DAN TANDATANGAN). 10 : KERATAN IKLAN JAWATAN DI AKHBAR TEMPATAN. (ASAL-TERJEMAHAN DALAM BAHASA MELAYU) 11 SALINAN PELAN TANAH. 12 SALINAN GERAN TANAH (TANAH DENGAN KEBENARAN UNTUK MENDIRIKAN KUIL TETAP SAHAJA). 13 SALINAN PELAN LOKASI BANGUNAN/KUIL. 14 SALINAN SURAT KELULUSAN MEMBINA, MENGUBAH SUAI DARI PIHAK BERKUASA TEMPATAN DAN DISAHKAN. 15 GAMBAR BANGUNAN SEDIA ADA YANG TERKINI. 16 SENARAI NAMA PEKERJA TEMPATAN DAN ASING YANG SEDANG BERKHIDMAT DI KUIL (GURUKKAL/PEMUZIK/PENGUKIR/PEMBANTU GURUKKAL/GURUKKAL TEMPATAN). 17 SALINAN SIJIL DAFTAR PERTUBUHAN KUIL /TOKONG YANG DISAHKAN . 18 SALINAN LENGKAP PASPORT. 19 CADANGAN JADUAL KERJA BAGI PENGUKIR (JIKA MEMOHON). 20 SURAT SOKONGAN DARI ARKITEK BERTAULIAH BERKENAAN DENGAN KERJA-KERJA PENGUKIRAN. 21 SALINAN LAPORAN KEWANGAN TAHUNAN HASIL DARI MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA KUIL (TERJEMAHAN JIKA PERLU). 22 JAMINAN BANK UNTUK PERMOHONAN YANG TELAH DILULUSKAN (BARU/LANJUTAN) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DILAKUKAN PIHAK PENAJA PEMOHON MESTILAH BERADA DI NEGARA ASAL (PERMOHONAN BARU) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIBUAT DALAM DUA (2) SALINAN JABATAN IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA BAHAGIAN VISA, PAS DAN PERMIT TINGKAT 3 (PODIUM), BLOK 2G4, PERSIARAN PERDANA, PRECINT 2, PUSAT PENTADBIRAN KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN, 62550 PUTRAJAYA. WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN TEL : 03-88801409 / 88801406 / 88801417 FAX : 03-88801374

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

The page sets minimum ages of forty for Gurukkal, Granthi, Dharma teachers and priests, thirty-five for religious musicians and thirty for religious sculptors. The checklist includes role advertisement, religious-organisation registration, temple premises and financial records, staff list and passport; sculptors additionally need a work schedule and architect support.

See recorded sources
  • CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS
    CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS Visit Pass (Ikhtisas) is issued to foreign nationals who wish to work as Hindu Sami (Gurukkal), Sikh Sami (Granthi), Priest, Dharma Teacher, and Carver. TERMS OF APPLICATION Visit Pass (Professional) Applicants must be in the country of origin when the application is made and enter/ come to Malaysia through an Entry Visa issued by the Malaysian Embassy/ Representation in the country of origin. The maximum period allowed is for three (3) years only. Meet the age requirements as follows: 40 years and above for Hindu monks (Gurukkal), Granthi, Dharma Teachers and Priests 35 years and above for religious musicians 30 years and above for religious sculptors Applications must be submitted by the employer/ sponsor/ temple/ Gurdwara/ Tokong The application must be submitted at least one (1) month before the applicant starts working Approval of the application depends on the decision of the Special Committee on Visit Pass (Professional) Application Checklist Link
  • Malay other-religion checklist
    PERMOHONAN PAS LAWATAN IKHTISAS PENGAMAL/PEKERJA LAIN-LAIN AGAMA DIHANTAR DALAM 2 SALINAN, PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIJILID SEMAK 1 : SURAT KUASA UNTUK MEMBUAT PERMOHONAN BAGI PIHAK KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA SERTA SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN PEMBAWA PERMOHONAN. 2 : SURAT PERMOHONAN DARI PENAJA (KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. 3 : SURAT SOKONGAN (MALAYSIA HINDU SANGAM, MALAYSIA BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MALAYSIA YOUTH BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MAJLIS GURDWARA MALAYSIA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. SURAT SOKONGAN DARI WAKIL KOMUNITI INDIA DALAM KABINET /JEMAAH MENTERI (SAMI HINDU SAHAJA) 4 : BORANG IMM.12 DUA SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN BARU. 5 : BORANG IMM.55 SATU SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN LANJUTAN. 6 : BORANG IMM.38 SATU SALINAN BAGI SETIAP PERMOHONAN. 7 : DUA KEPING GAMBAR UKURAN PASPORT (PERMOHONAN BARU). 8 : PERSONAL BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM 10.00/ SECURITY BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM10.00 SETIAP SEORANG UNTUK WARGANEGARA CHINA SAHAJA 9 : SENARAI NAMA AHLI JAWATANKUASA (NAMA, JAWATAN, PEKERJAAN, SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN ALAMAT DAN TANDATANGAN). 10 : KERATAN IKLAN JAWATAN DI AKHBAR TEMPATAN. (ASAL-TERJEMAHAN DALAM BAHASA MELAYU) 11 SALINAN PELAN TANAH. 12 SALINAN GERAN TANAH (TANAH DENGAN KEBENARAN UNTUK MENDIRIKAN KUIL TETAP SAHAJA). 13 SALINAN PELAN LOKASI BANGUNAN/KUIL. 14 SALINAN SURAT KELULUSAN MEMBINA, MENGUBAH SUAI DARI PIHAK BERKUASA TEMPATAN DAN DISAHKAN. 15 GAMBAR BANGUNAN SEDIA ADA YANG TERKINI. 16 SENARAI NAMA PEKERJA TEMPATAN DAN ASING YANG SEDANG BERKHIDMAT DI KUIL (GURUKKAL/PEMUZIK/PENGUKIR/PEMBANTU GURUKKAL/GURUKKAL TEMPATAN). 17 SALINAN SIJIL DAFTAR PERTUBUHAN KUIL /TOKONG YANG DISAHKAN . 18 SALINAN LENGKAP PASPORT. 19 CADANGAN JADUAL KERJA BAGI PENGUKIR (JIKA MEMOHON). 20 SURAT SOKONGAN DARI ARKITEK BERTAULIAH BERKENAAN DENGAN KERJA-KERJA PENGUKIRAN. 21 SALINAN LAPORAN KEWANGAN TAHUNAN HASIL DARI MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA KUIL (TERJEMAHAN JIKA PERLU). 22 JAMINAN BANK UNTUK PERMOHONAN YANG TELAH DILULUSKAN (BARU/LANJUTAN) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DILAKUKAN PIHAK PENAJA PEMOHON MESTILAH BERADA DI NEGARA ASAL (PERMOHONAN BARU) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIBUAT DALAM DUA (2) SALINAN JABATAN IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA BAHAGIAN VISA, PAS DAN PERMIT TINGKAT 3 (PODIUM), BLOK 2G4, PERSIARAN PERDANA, PRECINT 2, PUSAT PENTADBIRAN KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN, 62550 PUTRAJAYA. WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN TEL : 03-88801409 / 88801406 / 88801417 FAX : 03-88801374

Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

The checklist includes a personal/security bond with RM10 stamp and a bank guarantee for approved new or extension applications. It does not establish salary, pocket money, accommodation or permission for unrelated work.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • Salary, maintenance and ancillary work rights not stated.
  • Malay other-religion checklist
    PERMOHONAN PAS LAWATAN IKHTISAS PENGAMAL/PEKERJA LAIN-LAIN AGAMA DIHANTAR DALAM 2 SALINAN, PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIJILID SEMAK 1 : SURAT KUASA UNTUK MEMBUAT PERMOHONAN BAGI PIHAK KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA SERTA SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN PEMBAWA PERMOHONAN. 2 : SURAT PERMOHONAN DARI PENAJA (KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. 3 : SURAT SOKONGAN (MALAYSIA HINDU SANGAM, MALAYSIA BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MALAYSIA YOUTH BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MAJLIS GURDWARA MALAYSIA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. SURAT SOKONGAN DARI WAKIL KOMUNITI INDIA DALAM KABINET /JEMAAH MENTERI (SAMI HINDU SAHAJA) 4 : BORANG IMM.12 DUA SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN BARU. 5 : BORANG IMM.55 SATU SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN LANJUTAN. 6 : BORANG IMM.38 SATU SALINAN BAGI SETIAP PERMOHONAN. 7 : DUA KEPING GAMBAR UKURAN PASPORT (PERMOHONAN BARU). 8 : PERSONAL BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM 10.00/ SECURITY BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM10.00 SETIAP SEORANG UNTUK WARGANEGARA CHINA SAHAJA 9 : SENARAI NAMA AHLI JAWATANKUASA (NAMA, JAWATAN, PEKERJAAN, SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN ALAMAT DAN TANDATANGAN). 10 : KERATAN IKLAN JAWATAN DI AKHBAR TEMPATAN. (ASAL-TERJEMAHAN DALAM BAHASA MELAYU) 11 SALINAN PELAN TANAH. 12 SALINAN GERAN TANAH (TANAH DENGAN KEBENARAN UNTUK MENDIRIKAN KUIL TETAP SAHAJA). 13 SALINAN PELAN LOKASI BANGUNAN/KUIL. 14 SALINAN SURAT KELULUSAN MEMBINA, MENGUBAH SUAI DARI PIHAK BERKUASA TEMPATAN DAN DISAHKAN. 15 GAMBAR BANGUNAN SEDIA ADA YANG TERKINI. 16 SENARAI NAMA PEKERJA TEMPATAN DAN ASING YANG SEDANG BERKHIDMAT DI KUIL (GURUKKAL/PEMUZIK/PENGUKIR/PEMBANTU GURUKKAL/GURUKKAL TEMPATAN). 17 SALINAN SIJIL DAFTAR PERTUBUHAN KUIL /TOKONG YANG DISAHKAN . 18 SALINAN LENGKAP PASPORT. 19 CADANGAN JADUAL KERJA BAGI PENGUKIR (JIKA MEMOHON). 20 SURAT SOKONGAN DARI ARKITEK BERTAULIAH BERKENAAN DENGAN KERJA-KERJA PENGUKIRAN. 21 SALINAN LAPORAN KEWANGAN TAHUNAN HASIL DARI MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA KUIL (TERJEMAHAN JIKA PERLU). 22 JAMINAN BANK UNTUK PERMOHONAN YANG TELAH DILULUSKAN (BARU/LANJUTAN) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DILAKUKAN PIHAK PENAJA PEMOHON MESTILAH BERADA DI NEGARA ASAL (PERMOHONAN BARU) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIBUAT DALAM DUA (2) SALINAN JABATAN IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA BAHAGIAN VISA, PAS DAN PERMIT TINGKAT 3 (PODIUM), BLOK 2G4, PERSIARAN PERDANA, PRECINT 2, PUSAT PENTADBIRAN KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN, 62550 PUTRAJAYA. WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN TEL : 03-88801409 / 88801406 / 88801417 FAX : 03-88801374

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

The specific religious-practitioner section says a maximum three years, while the general PVP section says validity not exceeding twelve months. The relationship between those limits is not explained and must be clarified; no automatic three-year grant is claimed. Applicants must be in their country of origin for a new application; IMM.55 is listed for extension. Family and host-change rights are not stated.

See recorded sources
Limits of the record
  • Clarify three-year subtype maximum versus twelve-month general validity; family and host changes unspecified.
  • CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS
    CATEGORIES OF PRACTITIONERS OF OTHER RELIGIONS Visit Pass (Ikhtisas) is issued to foreign nationals who wish to work as Hindu Sami (Gurukkal), Sikh Sami (Granthi), Priest, Dharma Teacher, and Carver. TERMS OF APPLICATION Visit Pass (Professional) Applicants must be in the country of origin when the application is made and enter/ come to Malaysia through an Entry Visa issued by the Malaysian Embassy/ Representation in the country of origin. The maximum period allowed is for three (3) years only. Meet the age requirements as follows: 40 years and above for Hindu monks (Gurukkal), Granthi, Dharma Teachers and Priests 35 years and above for religious musicians 30 years and above for religious sculptors Applications must be submitted by the employer/ sponsor/ temple/ Gurdwara/ Tokong The application must be submitted at least one (1) month before the applicant starts working Approval of the application depends on the decision of the Special Committee on Visit Pass (Professional) Application Checklist Link
  • The validity
    The validity of the pass is subjected to the requirement and conditions of Immigration rules and policies for a period not exceeding 12 months.
  • Malay other-religion checklist
    PERMOHONAN PAS LAWATAN IKHTISAS PENGAMAL/PEKERJA LAIN-LAIN AGAMA DIHANTAR DALAM 2 SALINAN, PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIJILID SEMAK 1 : SURAT KUASA UNTUK MEMBUAT PERMOHONAN BAGI PIHAK KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA SERTA SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN PEMBAWA PERMOHONAN. 2 : SURAT PERMOHONAN DARI PENAJA (KUIL/TOKONG/GEREJA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. 3 : SURAT SOKONGAN (MALAYSIA HINDU SANGAM, MALAYSIA BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MALAYSIA YOUTH BUDDHIST SOCIETY, MAJLIS GURDWARA MALAYSIA) KEPADA IMIGRESEN. SURAT SOKONGAN DARI WAKIL KOMUNITI INDIA DALAM KABINET /JEMAAH MENTERI (SAMI HINDU SAHAJA) 4 : BORANG IMM.12 DUA SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN BARU. 5 : BORANG IMM.55 SATU SALINAN BAGI PERMOHONAN LANJUTAN. 6 : BORANG IMM.38 SATU SALINAN BAGI SETIAP PERMOHONAN. 7 : DUA KEPING GAMBAR UKURAN PASPORT (PERMOHONAN BARU). 8 : PERSONAL BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM 10.00/ SECURITY BOND DIMATIKAN SETEM RM10.00 SETIAP SEORANG UNTUK WARGANEGARA CHINA SAHAJA 9 : SENARAI NAMA AHLI JAWATANKUASA (NAMA, JAWATAN, PEKERJAAN, SALINAN KAD PENGENALAN ALAMAT DAN TANDATANGAN). 10 : KERATAN IKLAN JAWATAN DI AKHBAR TEMPATAN. (ASAL-TERJEMAHAN DALAM BAHASA MELAYU) 11 SALINAN PELAN TANAH. 12 SALINAN GERAN TANAH (TANAH DENGAN KEBENARAN UNTUK MENDIRIKAN KUIL TETAP SAHAJA). 13 SALINAN PELAN LOKASI BANGUNAN/KUIL. 14 SALINAN SURAT KELULUSAN MEMBINA, MENGUBAH SUAI DARI PIHAK BERKUASA TEMPATAN DAN DISAHKAN. 15 GAMBAR BANGUNAN SEDIA ADA YANG TERKINI. 16 SENARAI NAMA PEKERJA TEMPATAN DAN ASING YANG SEDANG BERKHIDMAT DI KUIL (GURUKKAL/PEMUZIK/PENGUKIR/PEMBANTU GURUKKAL/GURUKKAL TEMPATAN). 17 SALINAN SIJIL DAFTAR PERTUBUHAN KUIL /TOKONG YANG DISAHKAN . 18 SALINAN LENGKAP PASPORT. 19 CADANGAN JADUAL KERJA BAGI PENGUKIR (JIKA MEMOHON). 20 SURAT SOKONGAN DARI ARKITEK BERTAULIAH BERKENAAN DENGAN KERJA-KERJA PENGUKIRAN. 21 SALINAN LAPORAN KEWANGAN TAHUNAN HASIL DARI MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA KUIL (TERJEMAHAN JIKA PERLU). 22 JAMINAN BANK UNTUK PERMOHONAN YANG TELAH DILULUSKAN (BARU/LANJUTAN) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DILAKUKAN PIHAK PENAJA PEMOHON MESTILAH BERADA DI NEGARA ASAL (PERMOHONAN BARU) PERMOHONAN HENDAKLAH DIBUAT DALAM DUA (2) SALINAN JABATAN IMIGRESEN MALAYSIA BAHAGIAN VISA, PAS DAN PERMIT TINGKAT 3 (PODIUM), BLOK 2G4, PERSIARAN PERDANA, PRECINT 2, PUSAT PENTADBIRAN KERAJAAN PERSEKUTUAN, 62550 PUTRAJAYA. WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN TEL : 03-88801409 / 88801406 / 88801417 FAX : 03-88801374

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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