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Malaysia Student dependant pass — parent or parent-in-law of Master's or PhD student

4 facts quoted from the official source

Dependent social visit facility for a parent or parent-in-law of a Master's or PhD Student Pass holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
parents, parents-in-law
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
  • Prior immigration or residence statusOnly Student Pass holders at Master’s or PhD level
  • Qualifying family relationshipBiological parents; Parents-in-law
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementminimum coverage period of 12 months
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsDependents are NOT ALLOWED to work, conduct business
Family

Who you can bring

parentsparents-in-law
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malaysia?
The official source states: Dependent social visit facility for a parent or parent-in-law of a Master's or PhD Student Pass holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: parents, parents-in-law.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: minimum coverage period of 12 months

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

We checked 4 points against the official source; 4 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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Fees, validity and processing time are 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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