WHAT IS LONG-TERM SOCIAL VISIT PASS?
Employment Pass holders are eligible to apply for Long-Term Social Visit Pass for parents/parents-in-law, children over 18 years of age, or legally adopted children over 18 years of age.
Eligible Family Members:
- Parents / Parents-in-law
- Children over 18 years of age
- Legally adopted children over 18 years of age
📌 Key Difference from Dependant Pass
Long-Term Social Visit Pass is specifically for family members who are over 18 years old. For children under 18, apply for Dependant Pass instead.
BEFORE YOU APPLY
Principal holder must have a valid Employment Pass.
WHERE TO APPLY
Go to the ESD website, log in through the company’s ESD account and submit the application.
Portal: https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/
DURATION OF PASS
Duration of pass is based on the principal applicant (Employment Pass holder).
Note: If passport validity of the applicant is less than the principal applicant, the duration will be based on applicant’s passport validity.
WORK RIGHTS
Long-Term Social Visit Pass holders are NOT allowed to work in Malaysia.
💼 Need to Work?
If you wish to take up employment in Malaysia, you must apply for an Employment Pass separately through your employer.
Ready to Apply for Long-Term Social Visit Pass?
Apply through your company’s ESD Online account