Eligibility quiz
Do you have a biological parent who is a Malaysian citizen?
Benefits
Benefits for your childBenefits for your child
Live in Malaysia
The pass lets you live in Malaysia for its validity period, ordinarily five years.
Study in Malaysia
You can study in Malaysia without changing to another pass, but may need approvals from the relevant authorities.
Work in Malaysia
You can work or start a business without changing to another pass, but may need approvals from the relevant authorities.
An employer must get employment approval before hiring a holder.
Travel in and out
You can travel in and out of Malaysia with the required visa and pass arrangements.
How to apply
Applying at a local officeApplying at a local office
Find your immigration office
Find the nearest immigration office where you and your sponsor can submit your Residence Pass application.
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Download the application form
Download Form IMM 16A, the Application for Residence Pass.
Download the formFill in the form
Fill in your details on the form. Your sponsor fills in and signs the local sponsor declaration.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the immigration office.
See required documentsSubmit your information online
Submit your information through MyONLINE*Pas Residen. You and your sponsor must still take your documents to the immigration office.
Submit your informationBook an appointment
Book an appointment if your immigration office requires one. Choose the service, office, time slot and available date.
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Hand in your application
Go to the immigration office with your sponsor and hand in your completed form and your original documents and copies.
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Wait for the decision
Check your Residence Pass application status online while you wait. Respond to any requests from immigration for more information or documents.
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Pay the fee
After your application is approved for the pass to be issued, pay the fee as the immigration office directs. Ask the office how it accepts payment.
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Follow your pass instructions
Follow immigration's instructions for having your pass issued, including presenting your passport if asked. You can then stay in Malaysia under the conditions of your Residence Pass.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificates
Bring a copy of your birth certificate, including a certificate issued outside Malaysia if that is the one you have. If your siblings’ records are relevant to your application, bring copies of their birth certificates too.
Parents' identity documents
Bring copies of the identity documents of your biological parents, step-parents or adoptive parents, as they apply to your application. If your Malaysian parent is also your sponsor, bring two copies of their Malaysian identity card.
Adoption documents *
Bring a copy of your adoption certificate or the court order showing the adoption. Include the statutory declaration about your adoptive parents’ status.
* Only if you were adopted.
Parents' marriage certificate *
Bring a copy of your parents’, step-parents’ or adoptive parents’ marriage certificate, as it applies to you. Include a statutory declaration about their marriage where relevant to your application.
* Only if your parents married.
Siblings' identity documents *
Bring copies of your siblings’ identity cards or passports.
* Only if you have siblings whose records are relevant to your application.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Passport and renewal
You must keep a valid passport or travel document and maintain lawful immigration status.
For renewal, your passport or travel document must have at least six months left.
Renewal is not automatic and depends on the family relationship and status on which your pass is based continuing.
The five-year pass fee is RM500, and a multiple-entry visa fee may also apply depending on your citizenship.
Pass can end
Your pass ends if it expires and is not renewed, or if you give it up.
It can be cancelled if the family relationship or status on which it is based ends, or if you break immigration conditions or are no longer allowed to enter Malaysia.
Discuss
Online communitiesOnline communities
Mykas/ic hijau/stateless MALAYSIA
Facebook group for people interested in Malaysian visas and citizenship (Malay & English)
Join on FacebookKL EXPATS (Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia)
English Facebook group for people living in Malaysia interested in Malaysian local life
Join on Facebookr/ExpatInMalaysia
English Reddit group for people living in Malaysia interested in Malaysian local life
Join on RedditConsultation
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