Social Visit Pass (Graduate Pass) for International Students and their Dependents

08 Dec 2023

EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS)
4th December 2023

Social Visit Pass (Graduate Pass) for International Students and their Dependents

 

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information regarding the recent announcement by the Prime Minister of Malaysia about the issuance of long-term Social Visit Pass (Graduate Pass) to international students from 23 countries. The pass allows international students to stay in Malaysia for a year after graduation. This enables them to further their studies, travel, and work part-time in job sectors permitted by the country’s laws. Effective 1st December 2023, applicants will be able to submit applications for the pass directly to Immigration Cyberjaya.
 

2. ELIGIBILITY
2.1. International Students

  • The application can be made at Student Pass Unit, Immigration Cyberjaya.

  • The pass will only be issued to students graduating from bachelor’s degree courses or higher levels.

  • Applicant’s student pass is still valid during the application process.

  • Applicant must have a passport validity of 18 months and above.

  • Applicant must provide a completion letter from their institute as prove that they have or will be completing studies.

  • Applicant must have an active health insurance policy that is covering the 12 months period.

  • Applicant needs to provide a personal bond with a Malaysian citizen as the sponsor.The sponsor needs to have a monthly salary of at least RM1,500. Applicant from the following nationalities will be eligible to apply:

    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • Brunei
    • Singapore
    • South Korea
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Canada
    • Switzerland
    • Netherlands
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Kuwait United
    • Arab Emirates
    • Qatar
    • Sweden
    • Norway
    • Denmark
    • Finland
    • United States
    • Oman Bahrain

2.2. Dependents of International Students
The Social Visit Pass (Dependent Graduate Pass) is applicable only to applicants with a valid Dependent Pass issued under the principal Student Pass.
The applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 18 months.
Applicant must have an active health insurance policy that is covering the 12 months period.
Applicant needs to provide a personal bond with a Malaysian citizen as the sponsor. The sponsor needs to have a monthly salary of at least RM1,500.

3. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Below is the list of supporting documents required for the submission of Social Visit Pass (Graduate Pass) and Social Visit Pass (Dependent Graduate Pass) to immigration department.
3.1. International Students
IM 12 (Visit Pass Application Form)
IM 38 (Visa Form)
Passport Bio Data Page
Current Valid Student Pass
The applicant’s passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application
Graduation or release letter from their institute Insurance Cover Note
Personal Bond Applicant Photo Sponsor declaration letter of a Malaysian citizen with an income of not less than RM1500 per month

3.2. Dependents of International Students
IM 12 (Visit Pass Application Form)
IM 38 (Visa Form)
Passport Bio Data Page
Current valid Dependent Pass
The applicant’s passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application
Insurance Cover Note
Personal Bond
Applicant Photo
Sponsor declaration letter of a Malaysian citizen with an income of not less than RM1500 per month

For more details, please visit www.imi.gov.my.

Education Malaysia Global Services
4th December 2023

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