Malaysia Sets Conditions for Foreigners' Residence Pass

Malaysia's Immigration Department has published seven conditions for eligible foreigners to apply for a Residence Pass, which is categorized based on family relationships and citizenship status. Category 3 includes foreigners with direct family ties to Malaysian citizens, such as spouses, children under 18, and biological parents.

It also covers divorcees, widows, or widowers of Malaysian citizens with custody of a child. Category 4 pertains to those connected to Malaysian Permanent Residents, specifically spouses and children under 18.

Category 5 is designated for ex-Malaysians who renounced or lost their citizenship. All applicants must possess a valid travel document with at least six months of validity and must be residing in Malaysia on a valid long-term pass.

Residency duration requirements vary: three years for Category 3 and five years for Category 4. Applications must be sponsored by a Malaysian citizen aged 21 or older, and both the sponsor and applicant must be present during submission at designated Immigration offices.