Long-Term Social Visit Pass Application & Renewal Services
Long-Term Social Visit Pass Application
For extended family and children over 18 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 Long-Term Social Visit Pass:
- common law spouse
- parents
- parents-in-law
- children 18 years and older
For legal spouses, see our guide to Dependent 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:
- Recent passport photo
- Copy of passport (full booklet with cover)
- Proof of kinship:
- Copy of Birth Certificate (for children above 18 years)
- Copy of Birth Certificate of Employment Pass holder / Employment Pass holder’s spouse (for Parents and Parents-in-law)
- Affidavit / Acknowledgement letter from the Employment Pass holder’s Embassy / Consulate General on the relationship status (for common law spouse)
- Original letter from Commissioner of Oaths and confirmation letter from respective Embassy in Malaysia with regard to latest status (single, unemployed and under custodian of EP holder)
- Personal Bond form (duly stamped by Inland Revenue Board)
New Application
For eligible family members of Category 1 and 2 EP holders without a current LTSVP.
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
FAQs
A Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP) is a pass that allows certain family members of an Employment Pass holder (principal) to live in Malaysia for a period ranging from six months to five years.
The LTSVP is typically issued to family members who do not qualify for a Dependent Pass, including:
- Common law spouse
- Parents and parents-in-law
- Biological or legally adopted children aged 18 and above
The main difference lies in who qualifies:
LTSVP covers:
- Common law spouse
- Parents / parents-in-law
- Children aged 18 and above
Dependent Pass covers:
- Legal spouse
- Children below 18 years old
- Dependent children of any age with disabilities
The LTSVP validity follows the duration of the principal’s Employment Pass.
However, if the applicant’s passport expires earlier, the LTSVP validity will follow the passport expiry date instead.
Yes.
No.
Each application costs RM450, excluding additional immigration and processing fees.
Processing typically takes 14 to 21 working days, excluding the time needed to prepare documents.
The application must be submitted by the employer or sponsoring company through the Expatriate Services Division (ESD) portal.
Yes.
Yes, but this involves a different set of requirements and conditions. This FAQ specifically applies to expatriates and their families.
Status can be checked with the Malaysian Immigration ESD portal.
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