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Graduate Pass (Social Visit Pass - Graduate)
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Graduate Pass (Social Visit Pass - Graduate)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks

Estimated Cost

From MYR RM 600

Other charges may apply

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Allows international graduates from qualifying countries to work or seek employment in Malaysia for 12 months without employer sponsorship.

The Graduate Pass is a 12-month post-study work visa for international graduates from 32 qualifying countries who completed a Bachelor's degree or higher at a Malaysian institution. It requires no employer sponsor, allowing graduates to job-search, intern, or volunteer. Applicants need a valid Student Pass, active health insurance, and a personal bond with a Malaysian citizen (≥RM 1,500/month).

Main fee is RM 600 per applicant (RM 600 per dependent). Processing takes 14 working days. Graduates may work in permitted sectors; dependents may reside but spouses cannot work independently. The pass is non-renewable and does not lead directly to permanent residence, though graduates may convert to employment pass categories with sponsorship.

This visa is ideal for Bachelor's degree holders from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the UK, or the US seeking post-graduation work experience without immediate employer commitment.

Cost Breakdown

Graduate Pass (Social Visit Pass – Graduate)MYR RM 600
Dependent Social Visit Pass (per dependent)MYR RM 600
per person
TotalMYR RM 600

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Eligible Nationalities (32)

AustraliaAustraliaBahrainBahrainBruneiBruneiCambodiaCambodiaCanadaCanadaChinaChinaDenmarkDenmarkFinlandFinlandFranceFranceGermanyGermanyIndiaIndiaIndonesiaIndonesiaJapanJapanKuwaitKuwaitLaosLaosMyanmar (Burma)Myanmar (Burma)NetherlandsNetherlandsNew ZealandNew ZealandNorwayNorwayOmanOmanPhilippinesPhilippinesQatarQatarSaudi ArabiaSaudi ArabiaSingaporeSingapore

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

EP-I — Employment Pass Category I (Pas Penggajian Kategori I)
Malaysia flagMalaysia

EP-I — Employment Pass Category I (Pas Penggajian Kategori I)

ValidityUp to 60 months (5 years)
Processing4-8 weeks
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EP-II — Employment Pass Category II (Pas Penggajian Kategori II)
Malaysia flagMalaysia

EP-II — Employment Pass Category II (Pas Penggajian Kategori II)

ValidityUp to 24 months
Processing3–5 days
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EP-III — Employment Pass Category III (Pas Penggajian Kategori III)
Malaysia flagMalaysia

EP-III — Employment Pass Category III (Pas Penggajian Kategori III)

ValidityVaries (Can be renewed maximum two times only)
Processing5 days
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have completed a Bachelor's degree or higher at a Malaysian Higher Education Institution.

Must hold a valid Student Pass at the time of application.

Passport must have at least 18 months validity.

Must have active health insurance covering the 12-month period.

Must provide a personal bond with a Malaysian citizen sponsor (earning at least RM 1,500/month).

Must be a citizen of one of the 32 qualifying nationalities.

Must have no criminal convictions in Malaysia.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

18,000 MYR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Confirmation letter of study/course completion.

Passport bio-data page.

Current valid Student Pass.

Active health insurance cover note (12 months).

Personal bond document.

Sponsor's declaration letter and proof of income (latest 3 months' payslip).

Passport-sized photo.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • 12-month post-graduation stay with no employer sponsorship required
  • Allows job search, internship, and part-time work in permitted sectors
  • Dependents can join or stay with the graduate (dependent pass available)
  • Affordable fees at RM 600 per applicant (RM 600 per dependent)
  • Quick processing in 14 working days with application portal available
  • Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) facility included for travel flexibility
  • Bridges gap between student visa expiry and full-time work permit transition
  • Available to graduates from 32 qualifying countries including US, UK, Canada, Australia

Worth Knowing

  • Limited to Bachelor's degree or higher from Malaysian institutions only
  • Restricted to 32 specific nationalities (not available to all countries)
  • Requires Malaysian citizen sponsor for personal bond earning minimum RM 1,500/month
  • Spouse work authorization restricted; dependents have limitations on employment
  • Non-renewable; expires at 12 months and must convert to employment pass for continued stay

Application Process

1

Ensure all qualification criteria are met, including having a valid Student Pass.

2

Obtain a letter of completion from the educational institution.

3

Apply through the EMGS portal (https://visa.educationmalaysia.gov.my/).

4

The application is processed by the Student Pass Unit at the Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya.

5

Upon approval, the pass is endorsed in the passport.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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