Dependent Pass Application & Renewal Services
Dependent Pass
Application & Renewal
For spouses and children of Category 1 & 2 EP holders
We handle all preparation and submissions with ESD including new applications, renewals, cancellations, and more.
Who Qualifies
The following family members of Category 1 and 2 Employment Pass (EP) holders are eligible for a Dependent Pass:
- legal spouse
- biological or adopted children below 18 years old
- disabled children of any age
For common law spouses and extended family members, see our guide to Long-Term Social Visit Passes.
Required Documents
Ensure the following certificates / documents are translated into English and endorsed as a Certified True Copy (CTC) by your Embassy / Consulate or the Malaysian Institute of Translation & Books:
- Two passport-sized pictures of the dependent
- A complete set of copies of family members’ passports (including 3 consecutive empty pages)
- Proof of relationship, such as:
- Marriage & birth certificates
- Child custody letter and adoption papers
- A copy of the principal Employment Pass
Payment of the Dependent’s Pass to the Immigration Department - Two copies of the Malaysian visa application forms (IMM.12 and IMM.38)
Note: Passports must be valid for at least 12 months from intended date of arrival in Malaysia.
New Application
For eligible family members of Category 1 and 2 EP holders without a current dependent pass.
Our scope of services
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Document compiling
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Form filling and submissions
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Liaison with officers
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Answering ESD queries and follow-up
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Passport collection
*Can be submitted together with principal EP application
Renewal
For existing Dependent Pass holders whose principals have successfully renewed their EP.
Our scope of services
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Document compiling
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Form filling and submissions
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Liaison with officers
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Answering ESD queries and follow-up
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Passport collection
*Can be submitted together with principal EP application
RP-T Dependents
For family members of RP-T principal. Can be submitted with principal visa application.
RPT-Dependent Pass
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Legal spouses
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Children under 18
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Disabled children of any age
RPT-Long Term Social Visit Pass
*Valid for 12 months and renewable for five years
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Children 18 - 25 years old (unmarried & not studying / working in Malaysia)
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Parents & parents in law
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Common law spouse
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Child of a common law spouse from previous relationship 7 years old and below
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Passport collection
Approximate timeline: 4-6 months
FAQs
Category I and II Employment Pass holders in Malaysia can apply for a Dependent Pass for the following family members:
- legal spouse
- biological or adopted children below 18
- children of any age with a disability rendering them dependent
No. Parents, children above 18, in-laws, and common law partners will instead need a Long-Term Social Visit Pass.
There is no strict limit set by the Immigration Department, but each dependent must belong to the list of approved dependents and requires their own separate Dependent Pass.
Yes, the Immigration Department of Malaysia must grant dependents a Visa Approval Letter (VAL) before they can travel to Malaysia and apply for a Visa with Reference using the VAL. Once they have arrived in Malaysia, applicants must present their passports to the Malaysian Immigration Department to obtain the Dependent Pass sticker.
Yes, but it can also be done after the principal Employment Pass application is approved.
As of now, ESD charges RM500 for each Dependent Pass application.
This doesn’t include ad hoc immigration and third-party service charges.
Usually, the validity period of a Dependent Pass is identical to its principal EP holder.
However, if the passport validity of the Dependent Pass applicant is less than the principal visa holder’s, the validity of the Dependent Pass will be based on the passport.
No, the Dependent Pass holder will have to surrender their pass and register for an Employment Pass, which will be treated exactly the same as a regular Employment Pass application.
One exception is for spouses with RP-T Dependent Passes, who are allowed to work in Malaysia without having to apply for a separate visa.
Children under 18 years old can continue to live and study in Malaysia as long as they have a dependent permit issued by their parents, while those above 18 must apply for a student permit.
Applications must be submitted to the Malaysian Immigration Department through a Permission to Study Form along with a Student Personal Data form.
Main applicant:
- Application fee: RM500
- Processing fee: RM5,000
Dependants:
- Spouse: RM5,000
- Children (under 18): RM4,500
- Social Visit Pass holders: RM4,500
Additional costs (visa fees, professional services) may apply.
- Gather required documents (passport copies, photos, certificates, principal EP copy)
- Fill out IMM.12 and IMM.38 forms
- Submit to the Immigration Department or via a professional consultant
- Pay RM500 per dependent
- Receive Visa Approval Letter (VAL)
- Travel to Malaysia
- Present passport to Immigration to obtain Dependent Pass sticker
Status can be checked with the Malaysian Immigration ESD portal.
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