tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61017831073486837462024-03-08T15:34:40.844+08:00Step by step guide to Long Term Social Visit Pass Malaysia (Spouse Visa) & PR (Permit Masuk)I am married to a Malaysian citizen and this is a guide to applying for and renewing a Long Term Social Visit Pass (Spouse Visa) or PR Permanent Residence (Permit Masuk). Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10162563352892778991noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101783107348683746.post-21928796285364271812023-12-07T22:10:00.008+08:002023-12-08T16:54:25.999+08:00 Transferring Spouse Pass (LTSVP) to a new passport<p>I recently replaced my passport. Once I had received it I decided to transfer my LTSVP to the new passport at Jalan Duta (KL).</p><p>Some people suggest that you can leave it until you renew your LTSVP and have the new pass put directly into the new passport, but there are 2 potential issues with this:</p><p>1) You will not be able to renew your LTSVP online and will have to try to get an appointment to apply for renewal in person. Getting an appointment for renewals can be difficult.</p><p>2) If you intend to travel then the pass must be in your passport (you may also need the pass in your passport if you are ever stopped by immigration)</p><p>In advance of submitting my request I went to Jalan Duta to ask about the process and was told that I needed an STO appointment, my Malaysian spouse to be present and to complete Surat Akuan, Imm55 & Im38. Therefore I had a Surat Akuan attested at a Commissioner For Oaths (cost RM30) and completed the other forms.</p><p>But when I returned on my STO appointment date with these forms I was told that they weren’t needed. Instead the correct process is:</p><p>a) Make STO appointment, choose the correct office, the ‘Kupitan Passport' option and your preferred time and date <a href="https://sto.imi.gov.my/STO/home.php " target="_blank">https://sto.imi.gov.my/STO/home.php </a></p><p>b) Complete the IM12 form (and attach passport photo) and bring it to your appointment. You can get IM12 from Immigration or download it online</p><p>c) Bring originals and copies of the following to your appointment:</p><p>i) Old and new passports (copy of bio pages only)</p><p>ii) Marriage certificate</p><p>iii) Spouse IC (copy of both sides)</p><p>iv) Current LTSVP</p><p>It took 2.5 hours from taking a number to collecting the passports, but I was not charged a fee for transferring the LTSVP.</p><p>My new passport has now been registered on the Immigration system so I can use it for renewal of LTSVP, and I can also use it at the e-Gates when travelling through KLIA1 and KLIA2.</p><p><i><b>If you have found this information useful, please say thanks by buying me a coffee by clicking on this link:</b></i></p><div style="text-align: left;"></div>
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through both interviews (with the help of my wife!)<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><b><i><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">These
are my tips and advice for learning BM and preparing for the interviews:<br /></span></i></b><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">1) <i>Take BM lessons</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">If you don’t speak any BM then I suggest you consider taking lessons. I had previously
attended lessons once a week for 3 months, and although I had not used it much in
the years since, some of it was lodged at the back of my brain so that I could
still understand a lot of Malay words (but I had little confidence in speaking
it!).</span><a href="http://www.youtube.com/@TinaAmir" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><br /></span></a><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">2) <i>Use the Ling language learning app</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">I signed up for the Ling app because it has Bahasa Malaysia as one of its available languages. Most apps do not include BM, so this is </span>a great, easy to use and fun app you can use anywhere to practice speaking
and listening to BM. It is very useful to hear BM being spoken in everyday situations and this helped my confidence both in understanding and speaking BM. You can also use Ling for any other languages you are learning, so it is good value, especially when compared to the cost of going to language classes. If you decide to sign up for the Ling language app please consider using this affiliate link which will earn me a small commission: <a href="https://ling-app.com/ling-affilate/?referrer=8649">https://ling-app.com/ling-affilate/?referrer=8649</a> . Using my link won't cost you anything extra, and you will be helping to support this blog!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">3) <i>Revise the
type of questions that will be asked and learn the answers to them</i> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">I wrote out
a list of all of the questions that other applicants had been asked that I had
seen on Facebook forums, as well as general knowledge on Malaysia, the national
anthem and Rukun Negara. <i>**<u>See below for example questions</u>**<br /> <o:p></o:p></i></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">4) <i>Practice
speaking BM with your spouse</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">As well as day to day conversations, my wife and I practiced the interview and she asked me the likely questions. This was
very helpful as it made me less nervous about the interview itself. I also got
my wife to record the questions on my smartphone so that I could listen to them
and practice answering them on my own!<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p><br /><b><i>Example Questions:</i></b><br /></o:p></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Below are some
questions that I suggest you prepare answers for (this list is not
exhaustive!). Translate these into BM (get your spouse to help if needed) and
then prepare your answers in BM.<br /> </span><i><u><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">I
recommend that you spend a lot of time practicing answering these questions</span></u></i><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">:<br /><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><b><i><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Questions
about you and your spouse:<br /></span></i></b><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your name?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What
country do you come from?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your address/where do you stay?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Do you own or rent the house?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your age?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your date of birth?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Where were
you born?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your wife/husband’s date of birth?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your religion?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What date
did you first come to Malaysia?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What was
the date of your first LTSVP?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How long
have you lived in Malaysia?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How did you
meet?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How long
you have been married?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What was
your marriage date?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Do you have
any children?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What are
your occupations?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Which
company do you/your spouse work for?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What are
your salaries?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is your
wife/husband’s monthly salary?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How many
family members do you have?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Do you have
siblings?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Do you have
family in your home country?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What are
your family members occupations?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Where does
your family live?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How many
siblings does your wife/husband have?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Where does
your wife/husband’s family live?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How many
times do you go to your country in a year?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What are
your education qualifications?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What are
your wife/husband’s qualifications?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Why do you
want to apply for PR?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What do you
like about Malaysia?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What do you
like to do in Malaysia in your free time?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What does
your wife/husband like to do?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What food
do you like?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is
your telephone number?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Do you
follow politics? <i>**This was asked at the Police interview. Foreigners should
not get involved in Malaysian politics!**<br /><o:p></o:p></i></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;"><o:p> <br /></o:p></span><b><i><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">General
Knowledge questions about Malaysia:<br /></span></i></b><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is the
Malaysian National Flower?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What colour
is the National Flower?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">What is the
name of the Malaysian flag?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How many
colours does the flag have and what are they?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How many
stripes and what other symbols are on the flag?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">When is
Malaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">When is
Malaysia Day (Hari Malaysia)?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">How many
states are there and what are they?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Who is the
prime minister?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Who are some
other cabinet ministers?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Can you name
all of the prime ministers?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Who is the
king?<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Sing the
National Anthem (Negaraku)<br /></span><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">Recite
Rukun Negara<br /></span><i><span lang="EN-MY" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-MY;">**You <u>must</u>
learn Negaraku and Rukun Negara, as you can be asked to sing/recite them at
either (or both!) interviews. I thought it would be difficult to learn them,
but I practiced a lot and it was ok!**</span></i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>If you have found this information useful, please say thanks by buying me a coffee by clicking on this link:</b></div><div></div><div> </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>
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Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10162563352892778991noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101783107348683746.post-75980978246496367112023-04-14T09:46:00.011+08:002023-08-10T08:23:56.962+08:00Malaysia Permanent Residence PR (Permit Masuk) - Police Interview for Spouse<div style="text-align: left;">As I described in my last post, after the immigration interview the next stage is the police interview.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />The immigration officer had said that the police would call us to arrange the interview between 6 months and 1 year after the immigration interview but we actually received a call after 5 months, and were asked if we could come to the police station the next day.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The police asked us to bring 2 copies of the following:<br /></b><b>- </b>Foreign spouse most recent passport<br />- Foreign spouse most recent LTSVP<br />- Foreign spouse birth certificate<br />- Local spouse IC (both sides)<br />- Local spouse birth certificate<br />- Marriage certificate<br />- Immigration confirmation letter (given to us after we submitted the application to Immigration)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It is also useful if you print a list with the following information:<br />- Family members of both spouses with name, age, occupation & address<br />- Schools the foreign spouse has attended and education qualifications<br />The police officer was pleased we had printed this as it made their job a little easier!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We also brought the original documents submitted as part of our Immigration application (current & old passports/IC/wedding certificate/birth certificate/ sponsor’s payslips & employment letter/utility bill/bond receipt etc) in case we were asked to show them.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Our interview was as at Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontingen (IPK), Jalan Hang Tuah, Bukit Bintang, KL (near LaLaPort mall). Both spouses must attend. We parked in the police compound and registered at the gate. We arrived very early ahead of our appointment, but there was no need to do so as we were asked to wait by the gate until we were collected by an officer at the appointed interview time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><i>You should follow the dress code e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/ slippers /short skirts. You may be turned away if you are not dressed correctly.</i></b><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The interview was in Bahasa Malaysia (BM) and the police can ask the same questions that Immigration asked (including to recite Rukun Negara and sing Negaraku), so it's very important that you prepare properly for the interview. Our questions were mainly to do with our relationship history, occupations and salaries, family members, education, why I had applied for PR etc. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div>See my post here with tips on how to improve your BM for your interview:</div><div><a href="https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2023/04/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit_20.html">https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2023/04/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit_20.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I recommend using the Ling language app, as it is one of the few apps that includes BM. It is good value, especially when compared to the cost of going to language classes. If you decide to sign up for the Ling language app please consider using this affiliate link which will earn me a small commission: <a href="https://ling-app.com/ling-affilate/?referrer=8649">https://ling-app.com/ling-affilate/?referrer=8649</a> . Using my link won't cost you anything extra, and you will be helping to support this blog!</div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The interview took 1.5 hours overall, including the officer entering data into their system. The police officers were professional and friendly.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">At the end of the interview I was advised that my file will now be passed to Bukit Aman who will carry out background checks, which can take around 1 year. The file is then passed back to JIM for review and following that it is sent to JIM HQ at Putrajaya for a decision. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">The police officer said I should regularly follow up with Immigration to check on the status. I was also reminded that I must continue to renew my LTSVP.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>If you have found this information useful, please say thanks by buying me a coffee by clicking on this link:</b></div><div></div><div> </div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks!</div>Adminhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10162563352892778991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6101783107348683746.post-891125553573415862022-11-29T12:09:00.022+08:002023-06-14T09:12:51.241+08:00Malaysia Permanent Residence PR (Permit Masuk) - Immigration Interview for SpouseAs I described in my last post, after 5 years of continuously living in Malaysia under a LTSVP (Spouse visa) the foreign husband/wife is allowed to apply for PR (Permit Masuk). <br /><br />I applied in 2022. See that post here: <br /><a href="https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2022/11/malaysia-permanent-residence-permit.html" target="_blank">https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2022/11/malaysia-permanent-residence-permit.html</a> <br /><br />Approximately 4 months after I submitted my application I had my interview with Immigration. This is my experience of the interview process and questions.<br /><br /><b><i>Arrange and attend Immigration Interview </i></b><br />I was advised to arrange the interview for about 4 months after submitting my application. Go to <a href="https://www.imi.gov.my/" target="_blank">https://www.imi.gov.my/</a> and choose Sistem Temujanji Online (STO) option. Make appointment for [Visa] Permit Masuk. You may only be able to arrange an appointment date for 3 months time. <br /><br /><i>Once you have done this print out the appointment email and bring with you to show to Immigration on the date of your appointment. <br /><br />On the day of your interview bring the original documents that were submitted as part of your application (current & old passports/IC/wedding certificate/birth certificate/ sponsor’s payslips & employment letter/utility bill/bond receipt etc) plus the confirmation letter given to you when you submitted your documents, as some of these will be checked.</i><br /><br />The officer who interviewed us was polite and professional. The interview was in Bahasa Malaysia (BM) so it's very important that you can speak basic BM. I had previously taken BM classes and I used the Ling Language App to refresh my knowledge.<div><br /></div><div>I recommend using the Ling language app, as it is one of the few apps that includes BM. It is good value, especially when compared to the cost of going to language classes. If you decide to sign up for the Ling language app please consider using this affiliate link which will earn me a small commission: <a href="https://ling-app.com/ling-affilate/?referrer=8649">https://ling-app.com/ling-affilate/?referrer=8649</a> . Using my link won't cost you anything extra, and you will be helping to support this blog!<br /><div><div><br /></div><div>I also prepared and revised the type of questions that would be asked. Both I and my wife were asked questions about our relationship, and I was also asked general knowledge questions about Malaysia, so make sure you prepare properly.<div><br /></div><div>See my post here with tips on how to improve your BM for your interview:</div><div><a href="https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2023/04/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit_20.html">https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2023/04/malaysia-permanent-residence-pr-permit_20.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div>I was asked the following questions:</div><div><i>Can you speak BM? <br />When was your first LTSVP issued? <br />When did you first come to Malaysia and what was your reason for visiting? <br />How and when did you and your wife meet? <br />What are your occupations? <br />Who is the Prime Minister? <br />What is the national flower? <br />What are the colours of the Malaysian flag? <br />Recite Rukun Negara <br />Sing Negaraku <br /><b>There is a specific space on the checklist the officer fills out to confirm you know Rukun Negara and Negaraku so you must learn them! </b></i><br /><br />More things you might want to learn (from my research online other people have been asked these questions at their immigration interviews): <br /><i>What date was Hari Merdeka? <br />What date was Hari Malaysia? <br />How many states and federal territories are there and what are they? <br />Who are some other cabinet ministers? <br />Who is the king? <br />What is the Malaysian flag called? <br />How many stripes and what other symbols are on the flag? <br />What colour is the Malaysia National Flower? <br />Who was the first Prime Minister? <br />Can you name all of the previous Prime Ministers? <br />Who is the Deputy Prime Minister? </i><br /><br /><b><i>Note that dress rules may be enforced e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/ slippers /short skirts. You may be turned away if you are not dressed correctly. </i></b><br /><br />The Immigration Officer confirmed that he was happy with our application and interview and said that the next stage is the police interview which should take place within the next 6 months to 1 year. <br /><br />I am currently waiting to hear from the Police for an interview date. I will write a new blog entry once that interview has taken place.<br />
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Putrajaya get the forms from Immigration or from </span><a href="https://www.imi.gov.my/portal2017/index.php/ms/pas.html?id=275&fbclid=IwAR2N21Xl8tNLOEZbfYOJXWrWJxwGhZtZyOpL4LjIouumuEkoBZyXrbRyLn8"><span style="line-height: 115%;">this link</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For
Jalan Duta get the forms from Immigration.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The documents that you upload must each be below
250kB in size. To reduce them you can use this online tool: </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.ilovepdf.com/compress_pdf"><span style="line-height: 115%;">https://www.ilovepdf.com/compress_pdf</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <br />
<!--[if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;">**Once your application
has been submitted download and save a copy of the application confirmation as
Immigration may ask to see it**.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><br /></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Approval and payment process:</b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The new online process is quick. My application was approved within 3 days and an appointment for collection made for a few days after that.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Once
your application has been approved you will receive an email asking you to:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1)
Make payment of the visa fees at </span><a href="https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/myimms/main?visapas" style="font-family: inherit;">https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/myimms/main?visapas</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;">2)
Make an appointment to collect your new pass. <o:p></o:p></span><a href="https://www.imi.gov.my/" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">https://www.imi.gov.my/</a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Choose the correct office, the ‘Kupitan Passport / social visit pass collection’ or ‘Kupitan Pelekat ePLSI’ option and your preferred time and date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<!--[endif]--></span></span><br /><b>Collection of Pass:</b><br /><br />Both the applicant and the Malaysian spouse must go to Immigration with all of the information listed below. <b>Dress rules may be enforced e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/ slippers /short skirts. You may be turned away if you are not dressed correctly.</b><br /><br /><div>1) Print copies of the following and bring them with you:</div><div>- Confirmation of appointment date for visa collection</div><div>- Email of approval from Immigration</div><div>- Receipt for the payment</div><div>- Your application confirmation after you have submitted it online</div><div>- the last entry stamp into Malaysia from your passport</div><div><br /></div><div>2) Bring the originals of the following:</div><div>- the documents that you submitted for your application (Statutory Declaration, Imm.38 & Imm.55)</div><div>- Marriage Certificate</div><div>- Applicant's Passport</div><div>- Malaysian Spouse IC</div><div><br /></div><div><i>If you have children you should also bring copies of their birth certificates/passport/IC.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>Note: You may also want to bring a copy of foreign husband’s/wife’s birth certificate, the deeds/tenancy agreement for your house/apartment and 3 months of utility bills in case you are asked for them.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Notes for those collecting from Putrajaya:</b></div><div>There is an outdoor car park diagonally opposite the back of the Immigration building. </div><div>The queue for LTSVP is not at the main entrance, but at the rear of the building, opposite Suruhanjaya Tenaga.</div><div>Take the escalators up to Level 3 to collect a queue number and then wait until you are called. We started queuing at 730am (for an 8am appointment), the desks opened around 830am and we got our pass at 1015am</div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><i>If you need more information join the following Facebook Groups:</i></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForeignSpouses/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForeignSpouses/</a><br />and<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/</a><br /><br />The Immigration Facebook page also has regular updates:<br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/imigresen/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/imigresen/</a> </div>
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Renewing Long Term Social Visit Pass in Malaysia 2021</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">(otherwise
known as a Spouse Visa or Spouse Pass)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">I renewed my pass in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">April 2021</b> at the Jalan Duta centre in
KL; the process may be different if you are using another state office. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">The
Immigration website says that LTSVP are granted for up to 5 years. However, at
Jalan Duta (KL) the maximum granted is currently only 1 year, even if you have previously
been given a longer pass.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">For
the LTSVP renewal process the following forms need to be completed:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">1)
Statutory Declaration that the marriage is still subsisting (1 copy) with 1
photo each of the applicant & Malaysian spouse affixed to it<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">2)
Form Imm.38 (1 copy)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">3)
Form Imm.55 (1 copy) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">You
can get the forms from Immigration.</span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">You
will also need to bring the following to your appointment:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">a) Applicant's
Passport</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">b) Malaysian
spouse’s IC<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">c) Photocopy
of applicant’s Passport data page<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">d) Photocopy
of last entry stamp into Malaysia from the applicant’s Passport<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">e) Photocopy
of current LTSVP<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">f) Photocopy
of Malaysian spouse’s IC (both sides) <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">g) Photocopy
of Marriage Certificate (also bring the original as Immigration may want to see
it)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">h) Hard copy of the email from immigration confirming the date and time of your appointment</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">If you have children you need to bring
copies of their birth certificates.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">Note that the Immigration website previously
stated that the husband’s/wife’s birth certificate needs to be submitted as well.
Other people have also said that a copy of the deeds/tenancy agreement for your
house/apartment and 3 months of utility bills are needed. I was not asked for
any of these but it is worth bringing them in case you are.</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;">Step
by Step guide:</span></b><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">1)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> Make an appointment online at </span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="https://www.imi.gov.my/">https://www.imi.gov.my/</a></u></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">Try to do this 3 months in advance of the date you need it
as they book up early. I chose an appointment date 3 weeks before my current
LTSVP was due to expire. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">If
you have difficulty finding an available appointment try logging on just after midnight
when the next day’s appointments are released.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">Choose STO and select [VISA] - LANJUTAN PAS (JANGKA PANJANG) / LONG TERM VISIT PASS
EXTENSION and not any of the ‘PENGUATKUASA’ options, or you will be turned away
when you arrive for your appointment!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">2)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> Complete all the forms. Both the
applicant and the Malaysian spouse must sign the Statutory Declaration in front
of a Commissioner for Oaths. To save time it is best to do this before you
attend your appointment. We used one in Lucky Garden for RM15.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">3)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> Both the applicant and the Malaysian
spouse go to Immigration with all of the requested documents. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dress</i></b></span><b><i><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">
rules may be enforced e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/ slippers /short skirts. You may
be turned away if you are not dressed correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">4)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> We had an 830am appointment so
arrived at 745am and parked inside the compound in front of the building. Join
the queue on the left hand side of the doors (the queue on the right is for JPN).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">5)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> The doors were opened shortly before
8am. The officers will <span style="color: black;">check your appointment
letter <b><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(you must bring a paper
copy of your appointment email</i>)</b></span>. Go upstairs to have your forms checked.
Only the foreign spouse will be allowed to go past this point and so must take
all of the documents, including the Malaysian spouse’s original IC, and a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">credit card or debit card</b> to make
payment as cash is not accepted. The Malaysian spouse needs to wait outside.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">6)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> At the second desk your documents will
be stamped and at the entrance to the visa department your appointment letter will
be checked again and you will be given a queue number. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">7)</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""> Once inside your number will be
called and you submit your forms and supporting documents. Wait for your number
to be called again so that you can make payment (RM90 per year). Be aware that
tickets for the payment counter are not called in order.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">8)
</span></b><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">Your number will be
called again and you will get your passport back with a new LTSVP. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check the correct pass and period has been
given. The whole process took less than 1 hour from the doors being opened to
getting the new pass.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">If you need more information join the following
Facebook Groups which have a lot of useful posts:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForeignSpouses/"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForeignSpouses/</span></i></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif">and</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/</span></i></a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">The Immigration Facebook page also has
regular updates:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/imigresen/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">https://www.facebook.com/imigresen/</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">
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<span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Guide to
Renewing Long Term Social Visit Pass in Malaysia 2020</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;">(otherwise
known as a Spouse Visa or Spouse Pass)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<i><span style="font-family: arial;">I went through the renewal process in <b>June 2020</b> at the Jalan Duta Centre in
KL, the process may be different if you are using another state office.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;">The Immigration website says that LTSVP are granted for up to 5 years. However, at Jalan Duta (KL) the maximum now granted is 1 year, even if you
have previously been given a longer pass.</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Due to the COVID-19 movement control
restrictions the process was completely different from previously and is much
better as you can now make an appointment online and the LTSVP is issued the same day
you submit your application. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;">For
the LTSVP renewal process the following forms need to be completed:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;">1)
Statutory Declaration that the marriage is still subsisting (1 copy) with 1
photo each of the applicant & Malaysian spouse affixed to it<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">2)
Form Imm.38 (1 copy)</span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">3)
Form Imm.55 (1 copy) </span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;">You
can get the forms from Immigration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You
will also need to bring the following to your appointment:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">a) Applicant's Passport</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">b) Malaysian spouse’s Identification Card</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">c) Photocopy
of applicant’s Passport data page<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">d) Photocopy
of last entry stamp into Malaysia from the applicant’s Passport</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">e) Photocopy
of current LTSVP</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">f) Photocopy
of Malaysian spouse’s Identification Card (both sides) </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;">g) Photocopy of Marriage Certificate (also b</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">ring the original as
Immigration may want to see it)</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></u></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">If you have children you need to bring
copies of their birth certificates.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Note that</span></i><i style="font-family: arial;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"> the Immigration website previously stated that the husband’s/wife’s birth certificate needs to be submitted as well. Other people have also said that a copy of the deeds/tenancy
agreement for your house/apartment and 3 months of utility bills are needed. I
was not asked for any of these but it is worth bringing them in case you are.</span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b style="font-family: arial;">Step by Step guide:</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b>1)</b> Make an appointment online at <a href="https://www.imi.gov.my/">https://www.imi.gov.my/</a><span style="color: red;"> </span>. Choose STO option and choose [VISA] -
LANJUTAN PAS (JANGKA PANJANG) / LONG TERM VISIT PASS EXTENSION and not any of
the ‘PENGUATKUASA’ options, or you will be turned away when you arrive for your
appointment!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2)</b> Complete all the forms. Both the
applicant and the Malaysian spouse must sign the Statutory Declaration in front
of a Commissioner for Oaths. To save time it is best to do this before you
attend your appointment. We had previously used the one downstairs at the Jalan
Duta centre, but this time we used one in Lucky Garden for RM20.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3)</b> Both the applicant and the Malaysian
spouse go to Immigration with all of the requested documents. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Dress</i></b><b><i><span lang="">
rules may be enforced e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/slippers/short skirts; you may be
turned away if you are not dressed correctly.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">4)</b> We had a 730am appointment so arrived
at 645am and were able to park on the road leading to the main gate. Join the
queue in the middle of the gate (not the one to the right of the gates which is
for JPN). If you arrive later you may need to park in the car park at the Syariah Court and join the queue which can stretch round the corner!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div style="margin: 0cm;">
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">5)</b> When the gate is opened the officers
at the gate will check your appointment letter <b>(y</b></span><b style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">ou must bring a paper copy of your appointment email)</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> and passport/IC. You</span><span style="font-family: arial; mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: arial;">then go to the main building to have your
temperature taken before going upstairs to have your forms checked. You will be asked to fill in a health declaration and, if your LTSVP expired during
the MCO, a form to explain why. Only the foreign spouse will be allowed to go
past this point and so must take all of the documents, including the Malaysian
spouse’s original IC, and a </span><b style="font-family: arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">credit card
or debit card</b><span style="font-family: arial;"> to make payment as cash is not accepted. The Malaysian
spouse needs to wait outside.</span></div><div style="margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div>
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">6)</b> At the entrance to the visa
department your documents will be checked again and you have to turn off your
phone. Your temperature is taken again and you will be given a queue number.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></span><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">7)</b> Once inside your number will be
called and you submit your forms and supporting documents. Wait for your number
to be called again so that you can make payment (RM90 per year). Be aware that
tickets for the payment counter are not called in order.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> <o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">8)
</b>Your number will be
called again and you will get your passport back with a new LTSVP. Check the correct pass and period has been
given. On this occasion I only received a 1 year renewal despite previously having a
5 year pass. The whole process took 1 hour from the gate being opened to
getting the new pass, but if you do not get there early it will take longer.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif">If you need more information join the following
Facebook Groups which have a lot of useful posts:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForeignSpouses/"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForeignSpouses/</span></i></a></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif">and</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/"><i><span face="Arial, sans-serif">https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/</span></i></a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">The Immigration Facebook page also has
regular updates:<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/imigresen/"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">https://www.facebook.com/imigresen/</span></i></a><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""Arial","sans-serif"">
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Changes by
JPJ in 2019 mean that a foreign driving licence can no longer be converted to a
Malaysian driving licence (except for a few specific cases such as people holding MM2H visas). <i>[UPDATE January 2021 - more classes of visa holders are now allowed to convert their licences - see <a href="https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2016/05/driving-in-malaysia-do-you-need-to-ask.html ">https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2016/05/driving-in-malaysia-do-you-need-to-ask.html </a>]</i></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The changes
also mean that many foreign driving licences now need to be accompanied by an </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">International
Driving Permit (IDP). However, driving on an IDP may only be legal for a limited period of time.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">I therefore decided to take driving lessons and the JPJ driving test, all of which can be done in English (although some BM is still useful). It is not difficult, but to
pass you will need to spend some time and money on the process. You are required to take
lessons through an approved instructor/school.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">From my
experience I think that the <i>minimum</i> time needed is as follows:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">1) Theory
Class (6 hours, done in 1 day).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">2) Theory
computer test (around 10 minutes, but needs to be taken on a separate day).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3) Lessons on
closed circuit (6 hours, can be done in 1 day but </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">some schools insist on 3 lessons in 2 hour blocks</span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">4) Lessons
on road (If you have previous driving experience you may not need to do much of this,
but it can take up to 10 hours with some schools insisting on 5 lessons in 2 hour
blocks).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">5) Qualifying Test at Institute (QTI) (1 hour, this is for
your instructor to check you are ready for the test).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">6) Driving Test (took around 3.5 hours,
including a lot of waiting time).</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">There are
compulsory waiting times between some of the stages, but if you already have
driving experience then I think the process could be done in about 3 months.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>Cost:</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">There are a
wide variety of charges by different driving schools, which seem to range from RM1,500 to
RM2,500 for a manual driving licence, with the most expensive including services such as
free pick up and drop off and no fee to re-sit in case you fail the test. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Check where your instructor/school carries out the lessons, as they can be in places such as
Subang, Gombak, PJ etc. You may want to choose an instructor/school where
lessons take place near you.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>The Driving Test:</b></span><br />
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">From my experience, the driving schools main aim is to get you to pass your test. They are not trying to create good or safe drivers! To pass the test you simply need to mimic exactly what they show you! Some of the driving standards I saw from learner drivers on the day of their test (i.e. after their instructor deemed them to be good enough to sit the test!) were very poor.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The basic
elements of the driving test (for manual driving licence) are:</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>RPK</b> (Vehicle Inspection Routine): </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Carry out
visual checks under bonnet, of road tax, windscreen, tyres, any damage, boot
for spare tyre/warning triangle/jack. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>RSM</b> (Routine Before Driving):</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Check
handbrake, gear is in neutral, seat, seat belt, rear view mirror, side mirror, indicators,
wipers, hazard lights and horn.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Slope Test: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Stop on a slope with front wheel on yellow line, and then move
away when asked to do so by examiner.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Zeds & Esses:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Manoeuvrability
test through a zig zag and curved road layout. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<b><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Side Parking:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reverse parking
into marked box. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Reverse/turn around in 3 smooth movements.</span></div>
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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">If you don’t
fail any of the above then you will carry out the Road Test<span> with a JPJ examiner</span><b>. </b></span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The requirements
of this will depend on where you take your test, but generally it is a drive of
3km or 5km for the examiner to test your on road skills.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><b>After Completing the Test:</b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Once you have passed your test you can apply for a Probationary Driving Licence (PDL) at JPJ and you will need to display 'P' stickers on your car. The c</span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">ost of a 2 year PDL is RM120. Once you have held</span> a PDL for 2 years you can convert it to a full Competent Driving Licence (CDL).</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><b>Links to some driving
schools</b> (prices as at Oct 2019):<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/onestopdrivingcentre/" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/onestopdrivingcentre/</a><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">
(RM1,500. Fast process. Lessons in Gombak)</span></div>
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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.sdc.com.my/" target="_blank">http://www.sdc.com.my/</a> (RM2,059. Process
seems slow. Lessons in PJ)</span></div>
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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="https://metrodriving.com.my/en/" target="_blank">https://metrodriving.com.my/en/</a> (RM2,500. Claim to be the fastest! Lessons in Subang or Puchong)</span></div>
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<span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">There are other instructors/schools available. Not all of the above get great reviews online, so check carefully before signing up with any of them!</span>
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<a href="https://gyppotravelreviews.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/information-on-how-i-got-my-spouse-visa-in-malaysia/" target="_blank">https://gyppotravelreviews.wordpress.com/2018/08/08/information-on-how-i-got-my-spouse-visa-in-malaysia/</a><br />
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You can also look at the detailed notes provided by FSSG <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/foreign-spouses-support-group-malaysia/application-for-spouse-visa-renewal-and-permission-to-work/890918687757770/" target="_blank">here</a>. This provides information on the initial application, renewal, and work endorsement.<br />
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Also note the current information on the Malaysian Immigration Department <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass.html?id=294" target="_blank">website</a>. It still confirms that a pass can be granted for a period of between 6 months and 5 years, although in practice the period you are given may vary.<br />
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A checklist of required forms (including some you may download) is on the immigration website <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/visa/visa-requirement-by-country/33-perkhidmatan-utama/artikel-untuk-menu-pas/286-required-documents.html%C2%A0" target="_blank">here</a>, although this may not be comprehensive and may vary from state to state, so it is best that you check with your <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/contact-us/address-and-locations.html" target="_blank">local immigration office</a>.<br />
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Amount of Security Bonds required by country of spouse are set out <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/visa/security-bond-bank-guarantee-rates.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Information on working under a spouse pass can be found <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass.html?id=292" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass.html?id=290" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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All of the above is subject to change, so if the information you want cannot be found at the above links then you can refer to either the <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/" target="_blank">Immigration Department</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/" target="_blank">FSSG</a>.
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<span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I had this information from a good friend recently; it sounds as if there may have been some changes to the spouse pass application process. This was for a renewal:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>I recently renewed my Spouse Pass and there’s been a few changes to both policy and process. </i></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Firstly, it used to be something like 6-12 months pass was given for an initial application then 3-5 years for a renewal followed by 5-10 years for all subsequent passes.</i></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>But the new policy is dependent on whether the couple have children. So a 6-12 month initial pass is given then 1-2 years for all subsequent passes if the couple remain without children. The Immigration Officer told us the length of the initial pass depends on which Authorising Manager is working that day.</i></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>I asked if it was retroactive and if a couple without kids who had previously been given a 5 year pass would be moved down to rolling two year passes or if they would be allowed to stay on the old policy. Unfortunately the officer couldn’t tell me but bear in mind this may be the view of one officer only and another officer may have told us something different.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>The other main change was in process. We got our renewal done all in one day, so the new process was</i></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>:</i></span><u></u><u></u></span></div>
<u></u><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>1.</i></span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> V</i></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>isit Commissioner of Oaths for signature and stamp on ground floor. </i></span><u></u><u></u></span><br />
<u></u><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>2.</i></span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> </i></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Go to 1</i></span><sup><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: small;"><i>st</i></span></sup><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> floor. Collect queue number from counter. Sit Down</i></span><u></u><u></u></span><br />
<u></u><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>3.</i></span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> </i></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Wait for number to be called (about 30 mins) to have documents inspected and hand in passport. Sit back down</i></span><u></u><u></u></span><br />
<u></u><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>4.</i></span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> </i></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Wait for number to be called (about 1 hour) to pay at cashier counter. Sit back down.</i></span><u></u><u></u></span><br />
<u></u><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>5.</i></span><span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i> </i></span></span></span><span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Wait for number to be called (about 1 hour) to collect passport with new pass. This number will be called amid a batch of other numbers collecting their passes so stay on your toes. Once collected, you can go.</i></span><u></u><u></u></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0f243e;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>Given it’s now a one day process, it is probably preferable to get there early in the morning. It may mean more queuing initially, but you should get done before lunch.</i></span></span><b></b><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike></div>
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dedicated to foreign spouses in Malaysia which has a lot of useful information – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/FSSGMY/</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Today they have posted an update on their page regarding application processes and dates, as follows:</span></span><br />
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Renewal for LTVSP is being done only 3 days in advance in Klang Valley. This
could be changed and could vary at the state immigration departments, we advise
you to go three weeks earlier and collect the forms, checklists and check on
the process and submission dates from the counter officials, they know best.</i></span></div>
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2) The verification by the Commissioner of Oaths should be done in the court
premises and not elsewhere as previously.</i></span></div>
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3) There are forms for Endorsement to work for New Employer and Renewal of
Employer - so if your contract is for one year, you get the endorsement to work
only for one year.</i></span></div>
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4) Time Frame for Endorsement to work - New Employer 7 working days.</i></span></div>
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place to raise any questions you may have over the process</span><br />
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With effect from December 2020 the following applicants are also being accepted:</div><div><br /></div><div>Expatriates on Resident Pass (and their spouse)</div><div>Employment Pass I (and their spouse)</div><div>Employment Pass II (and their spouse)</div><div>Spouse of Malaysia Citizen (who may need to hold a Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTSVP))</div><div><br /></div><div>The following Facebook posts have a lot of useful information on the process and the documents needed <b>(you will need to join the 'Expats in Kuala Lumpur' Facebook group to read these posts)</b>:</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/siteapproval/permalink/2869065456665193/ " target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/siteapproval/permalink/2869065456665193/ </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/siteapproval/permalink/2881553638749708/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/siteapproval/permalink/2881553638749708/</a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you hold a UK licence you will need to phone DVLA and ask them to send you a 'Certificate of Entitlement to Drive'. You should note that this certificate states that if you exchange it for a non-UK licence that your UK licence is no longer valid (even if JPJ return your UK licence to you!).</div><div><br /></div><div>If you do not fall into any of the above visa categories, or you do not wish to convert your foreign licence, then you can still drive on your foreign licence providing you also hold a current International Driving Permit (IDP). However, you may only be permitted to do this for a limited period of time. To be certain that you are complying with the law (and that your insurers won't refuse a claim!) you should get a Malaysian driving licence.</div></i></span></span></div></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>You can also choose to </i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">take the JPJ driving test. I took the test in March 2020 - see my post here</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">: </span></i></span></span><a href="https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2020/03/malaysian-driving-lessons-test-for.html"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2020/03/malaysian-driving-lessons-test-for.html</i></span></a></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i><b>**UPDATE November 2020**</b></i></div><div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><div><br /></div><div><div>I have recently seen a lot of social media posts asking if a UK (or other country’s) driving licence can still be used with an International Driving Permit (IDP). </div><div><br /></div><div>Some people have stated that ‘the rules changed last year’ but provide no evidence of what ‘rules’ they are referring to. The Road Transport Act 1987 (which sets out the rules for driving in Malaysia) is still in force, and has recently been amended to bring in stricter penalties regarding dangerous driving and drink driving.</div><div><br /></div><div>I decided to email JPJ to check for certain and I received a response from them on 30 October 2020 confirming you “<b>can use UK Valid Domestic Driving License and International Driving Permit (IDP) (According to the defined format on the Convention on Road Traffic Geneva 1949) to drive in Malaysia.</b>” </div><div><br /></div><div>If you hold a licence other than from the UK you will need to check with JPJ, but my understanding is that for many countries you will be able to use your home licence and an IDP.</div></div><div><br /></div><div><div>There is more detail on the Road Transport Act 1987 here:</div><div><a href="https://www.lawyerment.com/library/legislation/acts/1987/333/" target="_blank">https://www.lawyerment.com/library/legislation/acts/1987/333/</a> </div></div><div style="font-weight: bold;"><br /></div></i></span></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><b>**UPDATE March 2020**</b></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></i></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">As getting an IDP from my home country can be inconvenient and/or costly I have now taken the JPJ driving test. See my post here</span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">: </span></i></span></span><a href="https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2020/03/malaysian-driving-lessons-test-for.html"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>https://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.com/2020/03/malaysian-driving-lessons-test-for.html</i></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><b>**UPDATE August 2018**</b></i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The JPJ website has been amended, but still confirms that, subject to certain criteria, a foreign driving licence can be used in Malaysia, providing the licence was issued in a country that is a party to the "UN Conference on Road and Motor Transport, Geneva, 1949 & 1968" </span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The new link to the JPJ website is: </span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i><a href="http://www.jpj.gov.my/en/web/main-site/pemandu-en/-/knowledge_base/driver/recognition-of-driving-licenses-of-foreign-countries" target="_blank">http://www.jpj.gov.my/en/web/main-site/pemandu-en/-/knowledge_base/driver/recognition-of-driving-licenses-of-foreign-countries</a> </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11&Temp=mtdsg5&clang=_en" target="_blank">UN Convention on Road Traffic 1949</a> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&Temp=mtdsg3&clang=_en" target="_blank">UN Convention on Road Traffic 1968</a> </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I keep a print out of the JPJ web page in my car plus a print of <a href="http://www.adcidl.com/Countries-signed-the-Convention-1949-or-1968-about-the-International-driver-license.html" target="_blank">this page</a> confirming my home country is party to the UN Conventions.</span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">If your home country is not party to the UN Conventions and you wish to convert your foreign licence to a Malaysian licence, details of how to do this are here:</span></span></i><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><a href="http://www.jpj.gov.my/en/web/main-site/pemandu-en/-/knowledge_base/driver/application-for-conversion-of-foreign-driving-license-non-automatic-" target="_blank"><i>http://www.jpj.gov.my/en/web/main-site/pemandu-en/-/knowledge_base/driver/application-for-conversion-of-foreign-driving-license-non-automatic-</i></a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">*******************************************************************************************</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">It used to be the case for many non-Malaysian citizens that in order to legally drive in Malaysia for an extended period (over 3 months in my case as a UK citizen) that either:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">1) Your non-Malaysian drivers licence was converted to a Malaysian licence, or </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">2) You obtained an International Driving Permit from the licencing authorities in your home country</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">There was added confusion, because some countries (Group A) could automatically have their licence converted without problem, whilst the remainder (Group B) had to go through a more complicated process
</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">The good news is that JPJ (the Malaysian licencing authority) have amended their website to show that nationals of many countries are now permitted to drive in Malaysia using their home licence, apparently without any restrictions. According to JPJ the only requirements are: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">a) your licence remains valid in your home country, and</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";">b) if it is in a language other than English you will need to have it translated into English or Malay</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">Further details can be found on the JPJ website:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">**Note - this link has been superceded - see top of page**</span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><a href="http://www.jpj.gov.my/web/eng/acceptance-of-foreign-driving-license" target="_blank">http://www.jpj.gov.my/web/eng/acceptance-of-foreign-driving-license</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">The list of countries is not completely in alphabetical order (it appears that the Group A countries from the old system have been added to the bottom of the list of Group B countries). Also, some countries names are in Malay rather than English - so check the list carefully for your country!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I have had confirmation from the UK Foreign Office of these new rules, and these are reflected on their <a href="https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/safety-and-security" target="_blank">Malaysia travel advice website</a> (scroll down to the section headed 'Road travel')</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "arial";">I now keep a printed copy of the JPJ website in my car in case I ever need to provide details to the police</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Step by <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">s</span>tep </span>guide
to apply for a Long Term Social Visit Pass in Malaysia </b></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(otherwise
known as a Spouse Visa or Spouse Pass)</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i>*** The information in this post may have been superceded. See my latest blog entries for most recent updates on applying for LTSVP/Spouse Pass***</i></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">A
foreign national living in Malaysia and married to a Malaysian can apply for a
long term social visit pass (LTSVP) which is a multiple entry pass for up to 5
years.</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">There
are varying reports on how long you will be granted on initial application; the
immigration officer told us that the initial pass runs for a period of one year
and that the renewal pass will be for a period of five years. How<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">ever</span> it seems that some peop<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">le </span>only
receive 6 months on the initial application<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> followed by</span> a 1 year pass upon first renewal. I don't know if th<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">e differences are based upon nationality of the applicant or other factors.</span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The
LTSVP also allows the foreign national to work in Malaysia without having to
convert their visa to a working visa. To do this first apply for the LTSVP
itself then apply for a LTSVP work endorsement.<b> </b></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>LTSVP
Application Process</b> </span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">In
theory the process is straightforward, but with lots of conflicting information
online (including different versions of the forms on the Immigration website to
those that the Immigration office hand out) it can be confusing<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">, so I decided to write this guid<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">e to help other people going through the process!</span></span></span></div>
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<br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>When attending the immigration department </i></span></span></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">clothing rules may be enforced e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/slippers/short skirts. You may be turned away if you are not dressed appropriately.</span></span></i></span></span><b> </b></i></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>Step
by Step guide:</b> </span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>1)</b> Go to Immigration to collect the
checklist and forms. If you live in KL the Immigration Office is
located near Publika / Solaris Dutamas on Jalan Duta at 69 Jalan Sri Hartamas
1. The building sign says "Kementerian Dalam Negeri" and there is
free (but busy) parking. </span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Opening hours are 730am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Some people report that at busy times applications <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">have not been accepted </span>in the afternoon, so you are best to go in the morning. Lunchtime is from 1pm to 2pm (Friday 1215pm to 245pm). </span>To find the office that deals with LTSVP applications
enter though the main entrance, take the escalator up to Level 1 and go to the
office at the rear of the building. Go to counter 24 (“Nombor Giliran”) to obtain the forms that you need to complete. </span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>2)</b> Both the applicant and the Malaysian
spouse should complete the Statutory Declaration and the Bond Form and then
sign them in front of a Commissioner for Oaths (there is one on the ground floor
at the Jalan Duta centre). The amount of the bond varies depending on the
country of applicant. Details of the current bond amounts can be found <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/" target="_blank">on the Immigration website</a>.</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>3)</b> Both the applicant and the Malaysian
spouse go to LHDN (a short drive from Publika at Blok 9, Kompleks Bangunan
Kerajaan, Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur. We parked on the road). Find the Stamp Duty
office on the ground floor and go to the counter on your right and ask for form
PDS1. There are examples on their wall to
show you how to fill out the form. Once completed take a ticket from the
counter. When your number is called you pay RM10 stamp duty and have the Bond
Form stamped. Opening hours are 745am to 345pm Monday to Friday. (They are
closed for lunch. Friday lunch is 1215pm to 245pm). There is also a branch at
UTC Pudu Sentral (above Puduraya bus station) which will stamp documents up until 5pm.</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>4)</b> Complete <u>all</u> of the other
forms (including Form Imm.55 which although is an extension request is also
required for a first application). Gather together the remaining documents and
supporting information requested on the checklist. Although the checklist only
asks for 1 copy of Form Imm.12 we were asked to fill out 2 copies!</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>5)</b> Both the applicant and the Malaysian
spouse go to Immigration with all of the requested documents. Take a ticket
(from counter 24 again) and await your turn. When your number is called the
officer will check your forms and ask you to wait. After about 1 hour we were
called back to the desk by the officer and given a confirmation print out and
asked to return after a certain date (2 weeks later in our case).</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b>6)</b> The applicant returns to Immigration
(the Malaysian spouse doesn’t need to go) to pay the bond. Don’t forget
to bring your passport, the confirmation print out plus funds <b>in cash</b>.
Funds required in my case were RM1,500 for the bond (UK national) plus RM90 for 1 year pass
– total RM1,590. The bond amounts for other nationalities can be found <a href="http://www.imi.gov.my/" target="_blank">on the Immigration website</a>. <b>*I have had feedback in the comments section below that as from 2016 the yearly charges have been increased and that there is also an additional RM510 processing fee - please check with immigration when you first visit to find out the current charges* </b>Go to counter 24 to collect a ticket. Your number will be
called and you will hand your confirmation form and passport to the officer.
You will then wait again for your number to be called to go to the payment
counter (be aware that tickets for the payment counter are not called in
order). Pay the bond and fee (cash only - there is a
Bank Islam ATM on the ground floor if you need it). You will be given a receipt
for the bond and a receipt for the fee. You then have to go to the ground floor
to have a photocopy taken of the bond receipt (no copy of the fee receipt is
needed). Go back upstairs and once your number is called again you will hand
over the photocopy of the bond receipt and be given your passport with the pass
entered in it. <span style="font-size: small;">Check the correct pass and period has
been given.</span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span>
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">The bond is apparently refundable when you leave Malaysia
for good; make sure you keep the original receipt safely.<b> </b></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step by step guide to renewing </b></span><b>Long Term Social Visit Pass in Malaysia </b></span>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">(otherwise
known as a Spouse Visa or Spouse Pass)</span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>*** The information in this post may have been superceded. See my latest blog entries for most recent updates on renewal of LTSVP/Spouse Pass***</i></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">You
can renew your LTSVP for up to 5 years, depending on your passport expiry date. <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">S</span>ome have reported that if you were only granted a 6 mont<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">h initial pass that you will only be given a 1 year pass upon first renewal</span>. </span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I decided to write this guid<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">e to help other peop<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">le</span> seeking information on the <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">process</span>!</span></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I renewed my pass a little over one month before the
expiry of my current pass. The unexpired month was added to my new pass. </i></span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></span></span>
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">One person has reported<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> that immigration would o<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">nly deal with their renewal within the last 2 weeks <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">o</span>f their <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">initia<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">l pass</span></span></span></span></i></span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> - that person had a 6 month initial pass, so whether that has a bearing on it (as <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">opposed to my 1 year initial pass) </span>I do not know. To be on the safe side (and to avoid a wasted trip) you are probably best to time your renewal so that you visit Immigration in the last 2 weeks of your initial pass.</i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I went through the renewal process </i></span><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">at the Jalan Duta
Centre in KL - the process may be slightly different if you are using another state office.</i></span></i></span></span><br />
<br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>When attending the immigration department </i></span></span></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">clothing
rules may be enforced e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/slippers/short skirts.
You may be turned away if you are not dressed appropriately.</span></span></i></span></span></i></span> </i></span></i></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">For
the renewal the following forms need to be completed:</span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">1)
Statutory Declaration that the marriage is still subsisting (to be signed in
front of a Commissioner for Oaths) (1 copy) with 1 photo each of the applicant
& Malaysian spouse affixed to it</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">2)
Form Imm.38 (1 copy)</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">3)
Form Imm.55 (1 copy) </span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;">You
can get the forms from Immigration<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">. </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Also
bring the following:</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Photocopy
of applicant’s Passport</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Photocopy
of current pass</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Photocopy
of Malaysian spouse’s Identification Card (both sides)<br />
Photocopy of Marriage Certificate</span></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Also
bring the originals in case Immigration wants to see them.</span></u><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><br /></span>
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you
are requesting a renewal of the work endorsement, bring a copy of your
employment contract in case it is asked for. Ensure your employment contract
has the "Stamp Duty" stamp on it.</span> </span></span></span></div>
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br />
<b>Step by Step guide:</b> </span></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>1)</b> Complete all the forms. Both the
applicant and the Malaysian spouse should complete the Statutory Declaration
and then sign it in front of a Commissioner for Oaths (we used the one
downstairs at the Jalan Duta centre which costs RM4)</span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>2)</b> Both the applicant and the Malaysian
spouse go to Immigration with all of the requested documents. Go to the counter
called “Nombor Gilirang” (counter 24) and obtain a number. Await your turn (we
waited around an hour). When your number is called the officer will check
your forms and supporting documents. We were then given a confirmation print
out and asked to return after 3 working days. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">We found that a good time to arrive at Immigration is 11am as we
avoided the morning rush and then the officers hurry to get through the other
numbers before lunch. From arriving to leaving took us around 1 and a half hours. </i></span></span><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Some people report that at busy times applications <span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">have not been accepted </span>in the afternoon, so you are best to go in the morning. </span></span></i></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm;">
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>3)</b> The applicant returns to Immigration
(the Malaysian spouse doesn’t need to go) to pay the fee. Bring your
passport, the confirmation print out plus funds <b>in cash</b>. Funds required are
RM90 per year of the pass granted, but you should check what the current charges are with the Immigration office, in case the amount has changed. Go to counter 24 to collect a ticket. Your
number will be called and you will hand your confirmation form and passport to
the officer. You will then wait again for your number to be called to go to the
payment counter (be aware that tickets for the payment counter are not called
in order). Pay the fee (cash only - there is a Bank
Islam ATM on the ground floor if you need it). You will be given a receipt for
the fee; wait for your number to be called again at which point you will be given
your passport with the pass entered in it. Check the correct pass and period has
been given. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">I went to Immigration around
1130 am and the entire process took around 1 and a half hours.</i></span></span></div>
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<b><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Step by step guide to Malaysian Wedding Process for a foreigner</span></b></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">For a foreign national to get married in Malaysia to a Malaysian
national it is necessary to follow the procedures laid out by the National
Registration Department (JPN).</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">This is reasonably straightforward but is time consuming and there does
appear to be much conflicting information online, </span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">so I decided to write this guid<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">e to help other people going through the process!</span></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>I (husband) am a British citizen and my wife is Malaysian. We live in KL
and wanted to get married in KL but as my wife’s IC card still shows her as a
resident of Selangor we had to follow certain procedures which may not apply to
you if your circumstances are not the same as ours.</i> </span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">The following information only applies to non-Muslim weddings – if either of you are Muslim then you
should refer to the JPN website.</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i>When attending JPN or </i></span></span></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><i><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)</span> t</span>here are
strict clothing rules e.g. no shorts/t-shirts/slippers/short skirts. You may be turned away if you are not dressed appropriately.</span></span></i></span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Step
by Step guide:</span></b></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">1) Have a Statutory Declaration drawn up (an example I used can be downloaded
from </span><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/7tdv2cdobjbabqg/Marriage%20Statutory%20Declaration.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">here</span></a><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">)
which the foreign national should complete before signing it in front of a
Commissioner for Oaths (there is one at the Jalan Duta Centre which is located near Publika at 69 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1. The building sign says "Kementerian Dalam Negeri". There is free car parking). RM6</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">2) Make an appointment with the British High Commission (BHC) </span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">for
a marriage letter. Bring both passports and the Statutory Declaration with you.
Only the British citizen needs to attend. The letter cost a rather eye-watering RM357.50!
<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;"><i>Note that this fee has now increased; see </i></span><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/malaysia-consular-fees" target="_blank"><i>this link</i></a><i> for current rates.</i></span></span></span><span face=""segoe ui" , "sans-serif"" style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">If you are not a British citizen then you should refer to your own Embassy/High
Commission</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">3) Bring the BHC letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in
Putrajaya to get it endorsed (there is no need for the Malaysian citizen to
attend). <i>I suggest you get there for 7am so you are first in line. </i>RM20</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">4) Both go to JPN in Putrajaya for a letter addressed to JPN in KL for
permission to marry in KL <i>(this was only necessary for us as my wife’s home state
is shown as Selangor on her IC and we wanted to get married in KL and not
Selangor)</i> RM30</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">5) Both go to JPN at the Jalan Duta centre to fill out form KC02 and put
in your notice of marriage and set a date for your wedding for between 6 months
and 21 days <i>(If you are going to JPN HQ in Putrajaya to request No. 4 above
then this can also be done at the same time there)</i>. You should bring with you
the following:</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Statutory Declaration</span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Letter from BHC (including endorsement from MFA)</span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Letter from JPN HQ <i>(not needed in all cases, see point 4) above)</i></span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Birth Certificate of foreign national (& photocopy)</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- Photocopy of entry stamp to Malaysia for foreign national <i>(You must
have entered Malaysia at least 7 days beforehand – your application
will be rejected if you don’t comply with this!)</i></span></span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">- IC of Malaysian national (plus photocopy of both sides)</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">You may need to pay for a translator to translate part of the forms from
English into Malay. In Putrajaya we were sent to the Palace of Justice
(Kompleks Kehakiman) to do this – it is not expensive and is just a short walk
from JPN but it took quite a long time. There is probably a similar service at the
Jalan Duta centre but the JPN staff should be able to guide you on this. </span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">6) If you are getting married other than at JPN you will need to
complete form KC01E. The wedding appointment will be confirmed 2 weeks
beforehand. At that point one of you should go to JPN and pay the registrar fees of RM530,
plus a further fee of RM180 if you are getting married other than at JPN. You will need to provide copies of
passports/IC of your 2 witnesses (who must be over 21 & Malaysian
residents). You can also ask for additional copies of your wedding certificate to be issued
(RM10 per copy)</span></span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">7) On your wedding day bring your passports/IC. The witnesses should
also bring their passports/IC. Make sure you get some photos which also show
the registrar in them – this will help </span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">when you are making your application </span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span face=""arial" , "sans-serif"" lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">for
a </span><span style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><a href="http://spousevisamalaysia.blogspot.my/2014/04/long-term-social-visit-pass-malaysia.html" target="_blank"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">Long Term Social Visit Pass</span></a></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"> (spouse visa)</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: "arial";">This process may change, so I recommend that you check for current information on the </span></span></span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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