Eligibility quiz
Are you married to a permanent resident of Malaysia?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
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 immigration office near where you live that accepts Residence Pass applications.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the immigration office.
See required documentsDownload the application form
Download Form IMM.16A, the Residence Pass application form.
Download the formFill in the form
Fill in and sign Form IMM.16A, and have your sponsor complete the sponsor declaration.
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Start your application online
Use MyONLINE*Pas Residen to start your Residence Pass application.
Start your applicationHand in your application
Go with your sponsor to the immigration office and hand in your completed form, original documents and photocopies. Ask the office how to pay the fee.
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Pay the fee
Pay the fee as the immigration office instructs. The Residence Pass fee is RM500 for five years; a visa charge may also apply and varies by nationality.
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Wait for the decision
Check your application status online and respond if immigration asks for more information or documents.
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Get your Residence Pass
Once approved, follow the immigration office's instructions to have your pass issued and endorsed. You can then stay in Malaysia under your Residence Pass.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Marriage certificate
Bring your marriage certificate and a copy, together with a statutory declaration of marriage. Your spouse must be your legally married husband or wife and a Malaysian permanent resident.
Spouse’s residence record
Bring your spouse’s MyPR identity card and IMM.5 Entry Permit certificate, with a copy of each.
Birth certificates *
Bring your child’s birth certificate and a copy.
* Only if you have a child whose documents apply 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
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Foreign spouse of malaysian citizens
English Facebook group for people living in Malaysia interested in Malaysian visas
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English Facebook group for people living in Malaysia interested in Malaysian visas
Request to joinForeign spouse of malaysian citizens
English Facebook group for people living in Malaysia interested in Malaysian visas
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