Residence Pass Category 3 — divorced, widowed or surviving former spouse with Malaysian child

Divorcee / widow / widower to citizens with a biological child who is a Malaysian citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of the biological children. Photocopy of Court Order by the relevant court of law that determine the custody of the biological child. Statutory declaration of non-married. Photocopy of marriage certificate of the applicants. Photocopy of divorce certificate / death certificate of husband or wife.

For Category 3(iii), divorcee / widow / widower to a Malaysian citizen who has been granted a full or joint custody of the biological child by the relevant court of law;

Divorcee / widow / widower to citizens with a biological child who is a Malaysian citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of the biological children. Photocopy of Court Order by the relevant court of law that determine the custody of the biological child. Statutory declaration of non-married. Photocopy of marriage certificate of the applicants. Photocopy of divorce certificate / death certificate of husband or wife.

For Category 3, the applicant has resided in Malaysia for at least three (3) years on a valid long term pass;

The application must be sponsored by a Malaysian aged 21 years and above;

Applications in Sabah and Sarawak must be sponsored by a Malaysian citizen of Sabah or Sarawak origin;

Both sponsor and applicant MUST be present during submission of documents at the Immigration office;

Divorcee / widow / widower to citizens with a biological child who is a Malaysian citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of the biological children. Photocopy of Court Order by the relevant court of law that determine the custody of the biological child. Statutory declaration of non-married. Photocopy of marriage certificate of the applicants. Photocopy of divorce certificate / death certificate of husband or wife.

All photocopied documents issued by a foreign country MUST be certified by the corresponding foreign missions in Malaysia;

The applicant must have a valid travel document or passport with a validity of at least six (6) months;

Residence Pass RM 500.00 for five years.

Multiple Entry Visa by country.

Divorcee / widow / widower to citizens with a biological child who is a Malaysian citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of the biological children. Photocopy of Court Order by the relevant court of law that determine the custody of the biological child. Statutory declaration of non-married. Photocopy of marriage certificate of the applicants. Photocopy of divorce certificate / death certificate of husband or wife.

Residence Pass is a pass issued to any foreign national who falls under any category specified under Regulation 16A, Immigration Regulations 1963.

For Category 3 and Category 4, application may be submitted to the nearest Immigration office or the Immigration Headquarters, Putrajaya;

Both sponsor and applicant MUST be present during submission of documents at the Immigration office;

Residence Pass RM 500.00 for five years.

Residence Pass holders are eligible to work, study, and setting up a business without having to convert to another pass, subject to the conditions of other relevant authorities.