Eligibility quiz
Do you have a biological child who is a Malaysian citizen?
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 onlineApplying online
Download 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. Your sponsor completes and signs the supporting declaration.
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Start your application online
Register and start your application through MyONLINE*Pas Residen.
Start your applicationBook an appointment
If the online system or the receiving office requires an appointment, book one through the Immigration Department's appointment service.
Book an appointmentChoose a submission office
Choose Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya or an applicable State Immigration Office from the department's list.
Find a submission officeGather your documents
Prepare the required documents for your application.
See required documentsHand in your application
You and your sponsor must attend together at your chosen Immigration office and hand in the completed form, original documents and photocopies. Bring your old and current passports and your current pass.
Find your submission officePay the pass fee
Pay the fee when Immigration instructs you to do so. At Putrajaya, you can pay by cash or bank draft; at another office, ask how to pay. The pass costs RM500 per issuance, and a visa charge may also apply.
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Wait for the decision
Check your application status online using your application or receipt details. Follow any instructions from Immigration, including requests for more documents.
Check your application statusDocuments needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificates
Bring your Malaysian child's birth certificate if relevant. If your sponsor is related to you, also bring your sponsor's birth certificate. Bring the originals and copies; have copies of any documents issued outside Malaysia certified by the issuing country's mission in Malaysia.
Marriage certificate
Bring your marriage certificate and a copy. If you are divorced, also bring your divorce certificate; if your spouse has died, bring their death certificate. Have copies of documents issued outside Malaysia certified by the issuing country's mission in Malaysia.
Child's citizenship records *
Bring your Malaysian child's identity card or passport and a copy.
* Only if your child has a Malaysian identity card or passport.
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
KL 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 Redditr/malaysia
English Reddit group for people interested in Malaysian local life
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