Dependant Pass

Dependant Pass

Overview

How Long Does My Pass Last For?

  • Immigration will issue your dependants with a Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) for a maximum duration of 12 months at a time.
  • The LTSVP will only be valid for as long as the student has a valid student pass.

How Much Does it Cost?

  • Every dependant pass applicant will be subject to a non-refundable processing fee of MYR 250 (USD 60).

What is the Processing Time Like?

  • Please allow 3 – 4 weeks for processing time.

What Can I Do or Not Do with this Pass?

  • If you are studying for a Certificate and/or Diploma level, you are not allowed to bring in dependants.
  • You can apply for a Dependant Pass for your immediate family members (Parents, Spouse and Children only) through EMGS.

Eligibility

To qualify for a dependant pass, do note that it is only applicable to family members if the student is studying a bachelor’s degree or above.

You can apply for a Dependant Pass for your immediate family members (parents, spouse and children only) through EMGS. Immigration will issue your dependants with a Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) for a maximum duration of 12 months at a time. The LTSVP will only be valid for as long as the student has a valid Student Pass.

This application will be made through the educational institution on behalf of your dependants who are in Malaysia. Each dependant who enters Malaysia on a social pass will be subject to a ‘Journey Performed’ visa fee of RM500 as well as a single entry visa fee (subject to nationality).

All postgraduate students enrolled in public and private universities are eligible to apply for dependant passes on behalf of their families.

Undergraduate students who are studying for their Bachelor’s Degree will only be eligible to apply for dependant passes on behalf of their families if they are citizens of the following countries:

  1. Saudi Arabia
  2. Bahrain
  3. United Arab Emirates (UAE)
  4. Turkey
  5. Qatar
  6. Azerbaijan
  7. Palestinian Territories
  8. Kuwait
  9. Yemen
  10. Iran
  11. Syria
  12. Oman
  13. Jordan
  14. Lebanon
  15. Iraq
  16. Libya
  17. Maldives

Dependant Pass Application for International Students’ Children

Children below the age of 18 years old can remain and study in Malaysia while holding a dependant pass under their parents.

Children of international students aged 18 years and above must apply separately for a student pass in the event that they wish to study in Malaysia.

4 Steps to Apply for Dependant Pass

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Step 1

Application through the educational institution

  • The application must be made through the educational institution on behalf of the dependants.
  • The student applying must hold a valid student pass.
  • Do note that you can apply for a Dependant Pass for your immediate family members (parents, spouse and children only) through EMGS.

For more information, click here.

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Step 2

EMGS Vets All the Documents

  • EMGS and the Immigration Department will process the various documents and passports requested by the Immigration Department.
  • For more information on the pages required, please refer to here.
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Step 3

Immigration Department Approves the Dependant Pass

  • The Immigration Department will proceed to review the dependant pass application and inform your institution of the outcome.
  • Your institution’s international students’ office will inform you if your dependant pass application has not been successful and advise you on further steps.
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Step 4

Immigration will Issue Dependants with a Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)

  • EMGS will issue the Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) to your institution for the dependants which have been approved by the Immigration Department
  • Once you have received the new set of documents, please ensure all details are correct.
  • Please ensure that you update your International Students’ Office with your details and those of your dependants.
  • Do make a photocopy of all new documents and keep them safe. It is also advisable to keep a soft copy of the same at a secure place.

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Sarah Azreen Abdul Samat

Sarah has over 22 years of experience in corporate finance transactions involving equity issuance, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, corporate restructuring, and corporate valuation, amongst others. She began her career in investment banking with Malaysian International Merchant Bankers Berhad in 2001 after obtaining her professional qualifications from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Later in her career, she joined other investment banking institutions in Malaysia such as AmInvestment Bank Berhad, Maybank Investment Bank Berhad and RHB Investment Bank Berhad.

Presently, Sarah sits as Non-Independent Non-Executive Director of Reneuco Berhad and Independent Director of Pharmaniaga Berhad. She is currently the Executive Director of 3p Capital Advisers Sdn. Bhd., a company licensed with the Securities Commission Malaysia to provide advisory services to the capital market players.

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Tuan Haji Ismail Mohamed sits on the Board of Director for Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS). He obtains his Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

Prior to sitting on the EMGS Board, he was also appointed to be the Board of Director to KEJORA from 2013 to 2018, and several companies such as Permodalan Darul Takzim Sdn Bhd, Perbadanan Usahawan Johor Sdn Bhd, PIJ Holding and Ranhil SAJ Sdn Bhd. Tuan Haji Ismail Mohamed also co-founded Pertama.

He started his career by setting up a company and being the founder of JYBB Enterprise. His career came to prominence when he became the co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of Pertama Polyerethane Technology (M) Sdn Bhd and subsequently became the Special Officer to the Minister of Education in 2013.

Ismail Mohamed is acknowledged for his expertise in Agriculture and Agro-based industry, landing him being appointed as the Chairman of the Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Committee of the Johor State, the Chairman of Agro KEJORA and the Chairman of the Johor State Agriculture, Agro-based industry, Entrepreneurial Development and Cooperatives Committee.