Introduction of Long Term Social Visit Pass (Spouse Visa)
The Long Term Social Visit pass may be issued to a foreigner for a temporary stay in Malaysia for a period of not less than six months. Extensions of the period of stay can be given based on the eligibility and fulfilment of certain conditions.
Foreign husbands/wives to Malaysians can be given the Social Visit Pass for a period of 5 years on condition that they comply with all the requirements.
They are also allowed to engage in any form of paid employment or in any business or professional occupation without converting the Social Visit Pass to the Employment Pass or Visitor’s Pass (Temporary employment).
Spouse Visa is available to:
The foreign national spouse of a Malaysian citizen
Family members of Malaysia Employment Pass holders:
Common-law spouse
Children over 21 (they must not be married)
Parents or parents-in-law
Foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Malaysia and 1 companion
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