Malaysia Hotline: +603- 2141 8908
Other
than application for entry for the purpose of social or business visits,
application for visit passes must be made before the arrival in the country.
A
pass is an endorsement in the passport constituting permission to stay for an
approved duration. Foreigners who visit Malaysia must obtain the pass at the
point of entry besides visa (where required) which allows him to stay
temporarily in Malaysia.
All
such applications must have sponsorship in Malaysia whereby the sponsors agree
to be responsible for the maintenance and repatriation of the visitors from
Malaysia if necessary.
Passes
given to foreign visitors upon arrival are as follows:
(i) Visit Pass (Social) Short Term
A
Visit Pass is issued to foreigners for the purpose of a social or/and business
visit, such as:
Owners
and company representatives entering Malaysia to attend a company meeting,
conference or seminar, inspect the company’s accounts or to ensure the smooth
running of the company
Investors
or businessmen entering to explore business and investment opportunities or
setting up manufacturing plant
Foreign
representatives of companies entering to introduce goods for manufacture in
Malaysia, but not to engage in direct selling or distribution
(ii) Visit Pass (Social) Long Term
Long
term social visit pass may be issued to a foreigner for temporary stay in
Malaysia for a period of not less than six months. Extension may be given based
on visitors’ eligibility and upon fulfilling certain conditions.
Foreign
spouses to Malaysians, holding a long term social visit pass are allowed to be
engaged on any form of paid employment or in any business or professional
occupation without converting their Social Visit Pass status to Employment Pass
or Visit Pass (Temporary Employment)
(iii) Visit Pass (Temporary Employment)
This
is issued to foreigners who enter the country to take up employment for less
than 24 months.
(iv) Employment Pass
This
is issued to foreigners who enter the country to take up employment for a
minimum period of two years. Employment pass is issued after the applicant has
obtained the approval for expatriate post from the relevant authorized
agencies.
(v) Visit Pass (Professional)
This
is issued to foreigners for the purpose of engaging on short-term contract with
any agency.
The
validity of the pass varies but it does not exceed twelve months at any one
time.
Applications
should be made by the agency concerned.
Contact us
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