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Residence Pass Category 3 — spouse of Malaysian citizen

6 facts quoted from the official source

Five-year Residence Pass for the spouse of a Malaysian citizen after qualifying residence.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementMalaysian sponsor aged 21 years and above
  • Prior immigration or residence statusCategory 3 ... residing in Malaysia for at least three (3) years
  • Qualifying family relationshipHusband/wife of a citizen
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightseligible to work, study, and setting up a business without having to convert
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeRM500.00 for five yearschecked 2026-07-27
Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingRM500.00 for five years
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malaysia?
The official source states: Five-year Residence Pass for the spouse of a Malaysian citizen after qualifying residence.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.

Every answer is quoted from the official imi.gov.my page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source imi.gov.myLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Malaysia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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