Residence Pass - Family of Permanent Resident (Category 4)

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Residence Pass - Family of Permanent Resident (Category 4)

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

MYR RM 500

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

5 years

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

No dependents

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Family reunification pass for spouses and children under 18 of Malaysian permanent residents; RM 500 for 5 years with work authorization.

The Malaysia Residence Pass (Family of PR) is a 5-year family reunification visa for spouses and children under 18 of Malaysian Permanent Residents who have resided in Malaysia 5+ years. Issued under Regulation 16A, it requires sponsorship by a Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21+, a valid long-term pass, and passport validity of at least 6 months.

The pass costs RM 500 and is renewable up to two times. Work authorization is permitted. Applicants submit Form IMM 16a in person at an Immigration office with certified documents, passport copies, and birth/marriage certificates as applicable.

This visa is ideal for spouses and children of established Malaysia PR holders seeking stable family residency with work rights.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a foreign national with family ties to a Permanent Resident (PR) of Malaysia.

Qualifying categories: biological child of a PR aged 18 and below, or spouse of a PR.

Must hold a valid long-term pass in Malaysia.

Must have resided in Malaysia for at least 5 years on a valid long-term pass.

Must be sponsored by a Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21 years or above.

Valid travel document or passport with at least 6 months validity.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Form IMM 16a (Application for Residence Pass)

Passport photocopy – all pages, new and old

Passport-sized photographs (2 copies)

Birth certificate of applicant (for child applicants)

Marriage certificate of parents (for child applicants)

Marriage certificate (for spouse applicants)

Photocopy of sponsor's MyPR identity card

Photocopy of sponsor's Entry Permit

Photocopy of sponsor's passport

Photocopy of sponsor's identity card (2 copies)

Birth certificates of children (for spouse applicants, if applicable)

Foreign documents must be certified by the corresponding foreign missions in Malaysia

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Family members of permanent residents can obtain 5-year renewable pass
Low cost at RM 500 for full 5-year grant period
Work authorization included in residence pass
Straightforward application process with clear documented steps
Supports family unity — spouses and children under 18 qualifying
Established regulatory framework (Regulation 16A) with official forms
No job offer or skills requirements needed for qualification

Worth Knowing

Requires 5-year residency history on valid long-term pass before qualifying
Sponsor must be Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21+ — cannot self-sponsor
Children lose qualification at age 18; spouses renew with each pass grant
Renewal limit of maximum two times only — total tenure capped at 15 years
Foreign documents must be officially certified by corresponding foreign missions
In-person submission required in Malaysia — applicant and sponsor must both attend

Application Process

Gather required documents: Prepare Form IMM 16a and all supporting documents (passport copies, birth/marriage certificates, sponsor's MyPR and Entry Permit copies)

Have foreign documents certified: All foreign documents must be certified by the relevant foreign mission in Malaysia

Submit application: Both applicant and sponsor (Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21+) must attend submission in person at the nearest Immigration office or Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya

Pay the fee: Pay RM 500 Residence Pass fee

Await approval: Processing time varies; collect pass upon approval

Application Forms

Go to application portal

IMM 16a

Application For Residence Pass under Regulation 16A, Immigration Regulations 1963

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Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Application Steps

Gather required documents: Prepare Form IMM 16a and all supporting documents (passport copies, birth…

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Fee Breakdown

Residence Pass (5 years): 500 MYR

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Fees

RM 500 for a 5-year Residence Pass

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Forms

IMM 16a

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Included Nationalities

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Application Portal

https://eservices.imi.gov.my/myimms/myPR?type=46&lang=en&appType=rs

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Official Info

https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/residence-pass/

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Max Stay

5 years per grant (RM 500); renewal limit not confirmed by official source

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Overview

Family reunification pass for spouses and children under 18 of Malaysian permanent residents; RM 500 for 5 years with work authorization.

This visa is ideal for spouses and children of established Malaysia PR holders seeking stable family residency with work rights.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a foreign national with family ties to a Permanent Resident (PR) of Malaysia.

Qualifying categories: biological child of a PR aged 18 and below, or spouse of a PR.

Must hold a valid long-term pass in Malaysia.

Must have resided in Malaysia for at least 5 years on a valid long-term pass.

Must be sponsored by a Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21 years or above.

Valid travel document or passport with at least 6 months validity.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Form IMM 16a (Application for Residence Pass)

Passport photocopy – all pages, new and old

Passport-sized photographs (2 copies)

Birth certificate of applicant (for child applicants)

Marriage certificate of parents (for child applicants)

Marriage certificate (for spouse applicants)

Photocopy of sponsor's MyPR identity card

Photocopy of sponsor's Entry Permit

Photocopy of sponsor's passport

Photocopy of sponsor's identity card (2 copies)

Birth certificates of children (for spouse applicants, if applicable)

Foreign documents must be certified by the corresponding foreign missions in Malaysia

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Family members of permanent residents can obtain 5-year renewable pass
Low cost at RM 500 for full 5-year grant period
Work authorization included in residence pass
Straightforward application process with clear documented steps
Supports family unity — spouses and children under 18 qualifying
Established regulatory framework (Regulation 16A) with official forms
No job offer or skills requirements needed for qualification

Worth Knowing

Requires 5-year residency history on valid long-term pass before qualifying
Sponsor must be Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21+ — cannot self-sponsor
Children lose qualification at age 18; spouses renew with each pass grant
Renewal limit of maximum two times only — total tenure capped at 15 years
Foreign documents must be officially certified by corresponding foreign missions
In-person submission required in Malaysia — applicant and sponsor must both attend

Application Process

Gather required documents: Prepare Form IMM 16a and all supporting documents (passport copies, birth/marriage certificates, sponsor's MyPR and Entry Permit copies)

Have foreign documents certified: All foreign documents must be certified by the relevant foreign mission in Malaysia

Submit application: Both applicant and sponsor (Malaysian citizen or PR aged 21+) must attend submission in person at the nearest Immigration office or Immigration Headquarters in Putrajaya