Residence Pass Category 3 — spouse of Malaysian citizen

Husband / wife of a citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of husband’s or wife’s identity card. Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of marriage certificate of applicants. Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of biological children (if any).

Husband / wife of a citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of husband’s or wife’s identity card. Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of marriage certificate of applicants. Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of biological children (if any).

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;

Husband / wife of a citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of husband’s or wife’s identity card. Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of marriage certificate of applicants. Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of biological children (if any).

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.

Husband / wife of a citizen Form IMM 16a. Photocopy of applicant’s passport (new and old). Passport size photo (2 copies). Photocopy of husband’s or wife’s identity card. Photocopy of the sponsor’s identity card (2 copies). Photocopy of marriage certificate of applicants. Photocopy of birth certificate and identity card of biological children (if any).

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.