PASSES

Foreign nationals who wish to visit Malaysia have to obtain a pass at the point of entry besides a visa (where required) which allows them to stay temporarily.  A pass is an endorsement  in the passport constituting permission to stay for the approved duration.

VISIT PASS (Social)

1. Tourist

  Conditions

• In possession of Valid Passport or recognized Travel Document

• Visa (If required)

• Return or onward air ticket

• Ample funds

• Returnability to home country is assured

• Not a prohibited Immigrant

Notes

• Issued at the point of entry

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2.      Wife of Malaysian Citizen

Conditions

• Form IMM.55 (2 copies)

• Form IMM.38 (2 copies) if any

• 1 Photostat copy of passport/travel document of the wife  (all pages)

• 1 Photostat copy of the identification card of the husband

• 1 Photostat copy of the husband’s Citizenship Certificate (if any)

• 1 Photostat copy of the Marriage Certificate/Marriage Registration Certificate

• Letter of Declaration of Marriage Certified by the Commissioner of Oaths

• 2 photographs of the husband and wife measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm

• Wedding/Family photograph

• Photostat copy of the children’s Birth Certificate

• 1 Photostat copy of Divorce Certificate (if divorce before)

• Security Bond

  Notes

• First enter as a visitor and then apply for extension

• Where visa is required application for reference visa must be made prior entry .

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3.   Family members of Student Pass holder

Conditions

• Form IMM. 47 (3 copies)

• Form IMM. 12 (2 copies)

• 2 photographs measuring 3.5. cm x 5.0 cm

• Proof of family relationship

• 1 Photostat copy of Passport/travel document

  Notes

• Application may be submitted to the nearest Malaysian Representative office abroad together with Student Pass application.

• For countries that have no Malaysian Representative office abroad, the applicant may enter Malaysia on Visit Pass (social) at the entry point and then apply for extension to the State Immigration office where the educational institution is located within 1 (one) month from the date of entry.

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4.   Spouse and children of a holder of Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) or Visit Pass     (Professional)

Conditions

• Form IMM. 8 (2 copies)

• Form IMM. 10 (2 copies)

• Form IMM . 55 (2 copies)

• Form IMM. 38 (2 copies)

• 2 photographs measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm

• Proof of family relationship

• 1 Photostat copy of Passport/travel document

• Proof of husband’s Visit Pass (temporary employment)

  Notes

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VISIT PASS (Business)

1. Owners and company representatives entering for the purpose of  attending company meeting, seminar, inspection of company’s account or to ensure the smooth running of the company;  

2. Investors or businessmen entering for the purpose of looking at business opportunities and investment  potential;  

3. Foreign Representative companies entering for the purpose of introducing their good that are to be manufactured in Malaysia, but not engaging in direct selling or  distribution;  

4. Property owners entering for the purpose of negotiation, selling and leasing of properties;  

5. Foreign reporters from mass media agencies entering for the purpose of covering convention or any event in Malaysia.  

6. Participants in a sporting event.

  Conditions

• In possession of Valid Passport or recognized travel document

• Visa (if required)

• Return or onward air ticket

• Ample funds

• Returnability to home country is assured

• Not a prohibited immigrant

• Supporting document-purpose of visit

Notes

• Issued at the point of entry

• The pass can be extended upon application by the visitors at the nearest Immigration office.

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Visit Pass (Temporary Employment)  

1.   Conditions for Issuing Visit Pass

(Temporary Employment)

• The foreign worker to be employed must remain outside Malaysia while the application is being processed.  He or she will only be permitted to enter the country once Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) at the Immigration Office (whichever is nearest) is approved.

• Workers must not be classified as persons prohibited to enter according to Section 8 (3) Immigration Act 1959/63.

• The worker must be healthy and free from any dangerous or contagious diseases.

• Processing a Passport or Travel Document with a validity of not less than 12 months from the date the pass is approved.

• The worker must be within the age of 18 years to 45 years.

• The worker is required to carry out a medical examination before entering the country using the format issued by the Immigration Department and must be carried out at FOMEMA or a local private clinic registered with the Ministry of Health.

• The worker must abide by the country’s laws and regulations in force.

• The worker is not allowed to bring his family to reside in the country.

• The worker is not allowed to change employment sector and employer without the approval of the Immigration Department.

• The worker is permitted only to stay in the country until the date stated in the Visit Pass (Temporary Employment).  However, if an extension of the validity period is required, application must be made at least 3 months before the expiry date of the Pass.

• The employer is fully responsible for all aspects relating to payment of visa, pass, levy and production of Bank Guarantee by the worker to the Immigration Department.

• The employer’s (for Domestic Helper) monthly income must be at least RM3,000.00 to qualify for employing Indonesian and Thailand domestic helper, while the minimum income of RM10,000.00 to qualify  for employing Filipino domestic helper.

• Deposit can only be refunded if the employer or sponsor has submitted proof that the worker has left the country or has been released to another employer with the approval of the Immigration Department.

• Worker must return to the country of origin as soon as possible after resigning, being dismissed or when the Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) has expired or been cancelled to their country of origin.

• The approval for Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) can be revoked if it contravenes the condition set out by the Immigration Department.  

The employer has to submit application for employment of foreign workers to the: 

Director, Foreign Workers Division,

Headquarters of the Department of Immigration, Malaysia
(Ministry of Home Affairs)
Level 1-7 (Podium) Block 2G4, Precint 2,

Federal Government Administration Centre,
62550 Putrajaya, FEDERAL TERRITORY
Telephone: 03-88801000 Fax: 03-88801200

Notes

• The Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) is issued to skilled and unskilled foreign workers.

• The intended foreign workers must be outside Malaysia at the time of application.  The applicant is allowed to enter and takes up employment only when the Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) is approved.

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(ii)   New Application

Conditions

The supporting documents to be furnished are:

• Covering Letter                                                       

• List of Foreign worker’s name

• Detail of employer’s form                                          

• Detail of foreign workers and their dependents

• Bank Guarantee                                                      

• Medical Report

• Form IMM.12 (1 copy)                                             

• Form IMM.38 (1 copy)-if applicable

• Companies Registration i.e. ROC 13, 49 and 24         

• Photograph (black & white) measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm

• Passport & travel document

Notes

• The application for Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) has to be submitted by the local employer to the nearest State Immigration Office  

[Renewal]

Conditions

• Covering Letter              

• Payment form                     

• Bank draft       

• Medical check up by FOMEMA

• Bank Guarantee            

• Passport and travel document

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Conditions

• Covering letter from the employer                                                        

• Form IMM. 12 (2 copies)

• Photograph of employer measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm (4 copies)             

• Photograph of intending maid measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm (4 copies)

• Personal Bond duty stamped                                                             

• Contract of Agreement between employer and employee duly stamped

• Photostat copy of Passport/Travel Document of intending domestic helper

• Photostat copy of Identity Card of employer (husband & wife)

• Photostat copy of Marriage Certificate or children’s Birth Certificate

• Latest Income Tax return of employer (Borang J)

• Medical report of domestic helper from home  country

• Form DBA 2 (amendment) PRA 1

  Notes

Only nationals of the following countries are allowed to work as domestic helper:

• Indonesia           

• Philippines           

• Thailand           

• Cambodia

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Conditions

• Payment form (Bank draft)       

• Medical check up by FOMEMA       

• Personal Bond

• Passport and travel document

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Visit Pass (Professional)

Issued to foreigners who wish to enter for the purpose of engaging in short term contract with any agencies.  The validity of the pass varies but not to exceed twelve (12) months at any one time.

The intended foreign applicant must be outside Malaysia at the time of the application.  The applicant is allowed to enter only when the pass is approved.

The application has to be submitted by the local sponsor to the Immigration Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur.

 (i)        Artiste (singer, dancer, musician, actor, or circus performer)

• Filming       

• Covering letter               

• Form IMM. 12 (2 copies)        

• Form IMM. 47 (2 copies)-if relevant                

• Photograph measuring 3.5 cm x 5.0 cm

• Photostat of Passport/travel document          

• Security Bond duly stamped

• Letter of undertaking by agent duly stamped   

• Letter from the Embassy and Malaysian Foreign Affairs for Government    matters 

• Letter of recommendation from Ministry of Home Affairs (if any)   

• List names of Artist/crew

• Letter from Film Censor Board (for filming)       

• Letter of recommendation from the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism

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Rules and Guidelines in Handling Minor Traveling Abroad  

• Under Republic Act 7610, it is the policy of the State to provide special protection to children from all forms of abuse, neglect, cruelty, exploitation and discrimination and other conditions prejudicial to their development;

• The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)  in coordination with other government agencies like the Bureau of Immigration are mandated to implement the said law;

• The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has sent communication that it shall issue only TRAVEL CLEARANCES but not PARENTAL TRAVEL PERMIT in the instances enumerated in the law;

• The Bureau cannot process the parental travel permit as required by the rules implementing R.A. 7610 as it will defeat the system of check and balance;

• The Bureau cannot also hamper the smooth travel of all concerned, including children below eighteen (18) years of age, unless there is a compelling reason to do do;

• The best interest of children shall be the paramount consideration in all actions considering them;

The following rules and guidelines are hereby adopted in compliance with the provisions of applicable laws:

1.  TRAVEL CLEARANCE issued by the DSWD shall be required in the following instances:

2. Individual travel clearance shall be required from minor traveling in groups for sport competition/cultural presentation/pilgrimage or study tours.

3. PARENTAL CONSENT in any form, provided it is duly signed by the parent who will stay behind in the Philippines and subscribed before any officer authorized to administer oath, shall be required if the minor shall travel in the company of one of the natural parents or adoptive parents.

         3.1  During departure inspection and in the event that the concerned Immigration Officer suspects that the document presented is not in order, he/she shall politely ask the minor and/or his/her companion to step aside and refer the matter to the Immigration Supervisor.  Thereafter, the concerned Immigration Officer shall return to his counter and resume his duties.

         3.2   During supervisor's inspection which shall be conducted in a speedy manner, the Immigration Supervisor on duty may ask clarificatory questions and/or require other documents like but not limited to marriage contract, birth certificate or identification cards bearing the signature of the parent who signed the consent for comparison and act accordingly.

    4.    Travel clearance or parental consent shall NOT BE REQUIRED in the following instances:

1. Minors with previous records of arrival/departure like the children of Filipino immigrants, children of overseas contract workers (OFWs) and those studying abroad;

2.  A minor traveling with one parent (natural or adoptive) and is joining the other parent  (natural/adoptive) abroad;

3. A minor born out of wedlock and is traveling with his/her natural mother;

4. A minor traveling with his/her natural adoptive parent to whom sole parental authority has been granted by the court of competent jurisdiction.

    4.1    When the Immigration Officer encounters any of the above circumstances and the minor or the accompanying  parent is   ready to present the supporting documents at the immigration counter, the Immigration Officer shall examine them and act accordingly.

    4.2    However, when the minor or accompanying parent will still retrieve the supporting document/s from his/her luggage and are not readily available for departure inspection or when the Immigration Officer suspects that the documents presented are not in order, the concerned Immigration Officer shall refer the matter to the Immigration Supervisor for appropriate action and return to his/her post immediately.

    4.3    In the circumstances mentioned in paragraph 4, sub-paragraph (a) to (d), the concerned Immigration Officer or Immigration Supervisor shall decide the matter by verifying from the available B1-computer travel database and other supporting documents like but not limited to birth certificates, court orders, pertinent entries in the passport of the minor and/or the accompanying parent, identification cards or their valid documents presented.

  5.    However, when there is an existing hold departure/watch list order, the rules on HDO and watch list shall prevail.

Parental Travel Permit Form  click here

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Social Security System (SSS):  Link:  www.sss.gov.ph