EDUCATION MALAYSIA GLOBAL SERVICES (EMGS)

^{4th December 2023}

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

1. PURPOSE

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Effective 1st December 2023, applicants will be able to submit applications for the pass directly to Immigration Cyberjaya.

2. ELIGIBILITY

2.1. International Students

1. The application can be made at Student Pass Unit, Immigration Cyberjaya.
2. The pass will only be issued to students graduating from bachelor’s degree courses or higher levels.
3. Applicant’s student pass is still valid during the application process.
4. Applicant must have a passport validity of 18 months and above.
5. Applicant must provide a completion letter from their institute as prove that they have or will be completing studies.
6. Applicant must have an active health insurance policy that is covering the 12 months period.
7. 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.
8. Applicant from the following nationalities will be eligible to apply:

1. Australia
2. New Zealand
3. Brunei
4. Singapore
5. South Korea
6. Japan
7. Germany
8. United Kingdom
9. France
10. Canada
11. Switzerland
12. Netherlands
13. Saudi Arabia
14. Kuwait
15. United Arab Emirates
16. Qatar
17. Sweden
18. Norway
19. Denmark
20. Finland
21. United States
22. Oman
23. Bahrain

2.2. Dependents of International Students

1. The Social Visit Pass (Dependent Graduate Pass) is applicable only to applicants with a valid Dependent Pass issued under the principal Student Pass.
2. The applicant must have a passport with a validity of at least 18 months.
3. Applicant must have an active health insurance policy that is covering the 12 months period.
4. 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

1. IM 12 (Visit Pass Application Form)
2. IM 38 (Visa Form)
3. Passport Bio Data Page
4. Current Valid Student Pass
5. The applicant’s passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application
6. Graduation or release letter from their institute
7. Insurance Cover Note
8. Personal Bond
9. Applicant Photo
10. Sponsor declaration letter of a Malaysian citizen with an income of not less than RM1500 per month

3.2. Dependents of International Students

1. IM 12 (Visit Pass Application Form)
2. IM 38 (Visa Form)
3. Passport Bio Data Page
4. Current valid Dependent Pass
5. The applicant’s passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of application
6. Insurance Cover Note
7. Personal Bond
8. Applicant Photo
9. 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