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Visit Pass (Social) Short Term
Short term social visit pass is given to foreign visitors upon arrival for the purpose of:
- Social visit
- Visiting Relatives
- Tourism
- Journalist / Reporter
- Attending Meeting
- Attending Business Discussion
- Factory Inspection
- Auditing Company's Account
- Signing Agreement
- Doing survey on investment opportunities/setting up factory
- Attending Seminars
- On goodwill mission for students or sitting for examinations in University
- Taking part in sports competitions
- Other activities than above, approved by the Director General of Immigration.
A short-term social visit pass is handed out to the visiting foreigner upon arrival. The following documents need to be presented in person:
• A valid passport
• A return travel ticket
• A completed form IMM.55
• Any supporting documents (if applicable)
Application for Extension of Social Visit Pass
An Extension may be given on Special consideration e.g. due to illness, accident, war in home country etc. The visitor must furnish evidence, and also a "confirmed flight ticket' back to their home country.
Long-Term Social Visit Pass:
A long-term social visit pass may be granted to foreigners coming to stay in Malaysia for a minimum period of six months. While it isn’t a work permit in its own right, it doesn’t preclude the possibility of obtaining one once you are in the country.
A long-term social visit pass may be granted for an initial period of five years to spouses and children of Malaysian citizens, expats or non-Malaysian permanent residents. It is also available for a period of 10 years under the Malaysia my 2nd home program for wealthy overseas residents.
The supporting documents and forms required depend on the applicant’s personal circumstances, but they usually include a marriage certificate for spouses and birth certificate for children