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Dependent Pass Application Malaysia

Moving to Malaysia on an Employment Pass? Bring your family with you. We handle your dependent pass application Malaysia from start to finish, from certifying documents to approval, ideally alongside your own pass.

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The basics

How family passes work in Malaysia

When you hold an Employment Pass, your close family can live with you in Malaysia on a pass linked to yours. Your employer applies for these passes through its ESD account, and they stay valid for as long as your own pass does.

From 1 June 2026, holders in all three Employment Pass categories can apply for family passes. Before that, most Category III holders could not.

  • DP
    Dependent PassFor your spouse and your children under 18
  • LT
    Long-Term Social Visit PassFor your parents, and children over 18 who still depend on you
  • EP
    Linked to your Employment PassRenewed together, and ends if your pass ends

Who qualifies

Which family members can join you?

The pass your family member gets depends on their relationship to you and their age.

Family members and the pass they apply for

Family memberPassNotes
Legally married spouseDependent PassMarriage certificate required
Children under 18Dependent PassBiological or legally adopted
Children aged 18 to 25Long-Term Social Visit PassIf still studying or financially dependent
ParentsLong-Term Social Visit PassExtra supporting documents needed

Rules are set by the Immigration Department and can change. We confirm eligibility for each family member before applying.

Documents

Documents you'll need

Certifying and translating documents often takes the longest, so it's worth starting early.

For each family member

  • Full copy of their passport
  • Passport-sized photo
  • Certified true copy of the marriage certificate (spouse)
  • Certified true copy of the birth certificate (children)
  • Official English translations of any non-English documents
  • Statutory declaration and supporting letters (parents and older children)

From you and your employer

  • Copy of your Employment Pass or approval letter
  • Copy of your passport
  • Your employment letter and a recent payslip
  • Health insurance covering your dependants
  • Supporting letter from your employer

Step by step

Dependent pass application Malaysia: step by step

The simplest route is to apply together with your Employment Pass, but family members can also be added later.

  1. Confirm eligibility

    We check each family member and the right pass for them.

    We handle this

  2. Certify documents

    We guide you through certifying and translating certificates.

    We guide you

  3. Submit via ESD

    We submit through your employer's ESD account, ideally with your own pass.

    We handle this

  4. Approval

    We follow up on any queries until the passes are approved.

    We handle this

  5. Endorsement and renewal

    Passes are endorsed, then renewed together with your Employment Pass.

    We guide you

Life in Malaysia

Working, studying and renewing

Can my spouse work?

A Dependent Pass doesn't give automatic work rights. Depending on your EP category, your spouse may apply for permission to work or get their own Employment Pass.

Can my children go to school?

Yes. Children on a Dependent Pass can attend international and private schools in Malaysia.

What about renewals?

Family passes follow your Employment Pass, so they're renewed together. If your pass ends, theirs ends too.

How we help

Our dependent pass application Malaysia services

  • Eligibility check

    We confirm the right pass for each family member.

  • Document guidance

    We tell you exactly what to certify and translate, and how.

  • ESD submission

    We submit and follow up through your employer's ESD account.

  • Employment Pass

    Your own pass and your family's handled together.

  • Adding family later

    New spouses or babies born in Malaysia added to your passes.

  • Renewals

    We renew your family's passes together with your Employment Pass.

FAQ

Dependent pass: frequently asked questions

Who can apply for a Dependent Pass in Malaysia?
The legally married spouse and children under 18 of an eligible Employment Pass holder. Parents and children aged 18 to 25 who still depend on the holder apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass instead.
Can Category III Employment Pass holders bring their family?
Yes, for applications made from 1 June 2026. Before that date, most Category III holders could not apply for family passes.
Who submits the dependent pass application?
Your employer submits it through its ESD account. It's easiest to apply together with your Employment Pass, but family members can be added later.
Can my spouse work on a Dependent Pass?
Not automatically. Depending on your Employment Pass category, your spouse may be able to apply for permission to work, or they can get their own Employment Pass through a Malaysian employer.
How long is a Dependent Pass valid?
It follows the validity of your Employment Pass and is renewed with it. If your Employment Pass ends, your family's passes end too.
Do my documents need to be translated?
Yes, if they're not in English. Marriage and birth certificates usually need certified copies and official translations, which we'll guide you through.
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Bring your family to Malaysia

Tell us who's moving with you and we'll handle your dependent pass application Malaysia, together with your Employment Pass if needed.

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Information on this page is a general guide as of October 2026. Immigration requirements and processing times may change. Contact us to confirm the requirements for your family. Photos: Unsplash.