Family visas
Malaysian Long-Term Social Visit Pass (Spouse of a Malaysian)
A long-term pass for the foreign spouse of a Malaysian citizen, with the right to work without converting to an Employment Pass.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Malaysia government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Long-Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP)
- Route type
- Family pass (spouse of Malaysian citizen)
- Validity
- Up to 5 years (minimum residence period of 6 months)
- Work rights
- May work, do business or be professionally employed without converting to an Employment Pass (with endorsement)
Who it is for
- Foreign spouses legally married to a Malaysian citizen
- Certain other long-term social visitors (e.g. some parents/dependants of residents)
Requirements
- Valid marriage to a Malaysian citizen (documentary proof)
- Compliance with conditions set by the Director General of Immigration
- Work endorsement in the passport before taking up employment
- Cooperation with Naziran verification (address visits, interviews, document checks)
What you can do
- Reside in Malaysia long-term with your Malaysian spouse
- Work, run a business or take professional employment once endorsed
- Renew the pass subject to continued eligibility
How to apply
- Apply at the Visa, Pass and Permit Division in the relevant state
- Submit marriage and identity documents
- Request the work endorsement at application or after receiving a job offer
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.