Expatriate Forums in Malaysia

sridz · Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 10:41 am Post subject: Spouse Programme

Hi there!

Recently I have applied for the spouse programme for my husband and I think it is still on the process. However, I heard from some1 if my husband application is approved and if he is working in Malaysia, he is not allowed to leave Malaysia unless it is a business trip. Is tht True???? In addition, he is allowed to go out only twice a year out of the country (tht also should be a business trip). So how about if we plan to go for holidays???? pls advice on this matter.
Thank you

ExpatInAsia · Joined: 26 May 2005 Posts: 64 Home Country: NULL

I am on spouse programme & I go out of the country twice a week sometimes. There is no problem at all entering or leaving.

You may be thinking of Permanent Residency where I believe you have to make som application before being able to leave, and that applciation was quoted as taking 7 months to be approved! :-) Presumably even for P.R. there would be some multiple entry system where you apply once & can then come & go as you like.

tm · Joined: 02 Oct 2006 Posts: 1 Home Country: malaysia

Good day.
I am a Malaysian chinese girl and my boyfriend is a
Chinese guy from China. He is an engineer. We plan to get marry and stay in Malaysia. Attached with few questions which we are not
clear and need the advice from you.

1) Do we have to register in Malaysia ?
2) If we register in China, is the marraige
certificate regonised by Malaysia government ?
3) Can we use the Chinese marriage certificate to
apply for Malaysia visit pass ?
4) Is visit pass and spouse program the same ?
5) Is there any special rules for the foreign marriage
to be registered in Malaysia ? Where can I refer to in
order to get the procedures and regulations ?
6) For the documents from China, if we need to do
translation for any application, can we take local
malaysian to translate it ? Or please advise how
should we go about ?
7) Can we apply for the spouse program immediately after getting the marriage certificate or do we have to wait for a certain time of period ?

Looking forward for your reply.Appreciate very much
for the advice and answers. Thank you.

psam118 · Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 9:58 pm Post subject:

kimchi · Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:00 pm Post subject:

dear immigration consultant,

i wanna know if i broke any "immigration" law..by having my BF apply for "work permit/employment pass"..to work and study in singapore..then apply the "long term social visit visa" - 1 year!! to live with me in Johor Bahru..and have him travel to work just like any other Johorean??

and if you would be so kind to highlight some of the issues i might face, with this plan of mine..umm..i dont know..maybe money issues with renewal of visa?

highly appreaciate your help, kimchi in JB

Immigration Consultant · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:45 pm Post subject: 5 YEARS SPOUSE VISA

The Immigration Department has approved on the 5 years spouse visa application. Those who are interested may apply for the 5 years visa. But the 5 years visa comes with price which is levy payable for the 5 years to the immigration department could be high as RM10,000. The figure comes as Levy - RM1800 + Proses RM50.00 + Pass RM60.00 = RM1910 ( 1st year ) + RM7440 ( 4 Years ) = RM9350.00.

The advantage here is that those apply for this visa would automatically could apply for PR status.

Immigration Consultant

Phil M · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:

Thank you for the information.

1. Does this apply to ALL foreigners married to Malaysian citizens?
2. Is it gender specific (applicable to males and females alike)?
3. Can i work under this Visa?
4. You say "qualify automatically" for PR, can you expand on that a little please
a. The PR is contained within the 5 Year Visa application?
b. Fees are covered by the 5 Year Visa application?

Thank you. Phil

Immigration Consultant · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 2:59 pm Post subject:

Hi Phill,
Answers to your questions

1. Does this apply to ALL foreigners married to Malaysian citizens?
Answer : Yes
2. Is it gender specific (applicable to males and females alike)?
Answers : Applicable to all
3. Can i work under this Visa?
Answers : If you choose spouse program than YES but not for spouse visa. Its a 2 different passes.
4. You say "qualify automatically" for PR, can you expand on that a little please.? Answers : One should stay in the country for 5 years without break meaning that your working visa or spouse prog/ visa should runs up to 5 years. Here you have to produce proof of staying without 5 years break in between. In this case 5 years spouse visa gives an automatic qualification.
a. The PR is contained within the 5 Year Visa application? Answers : You have to fulfilled the 5 years continue stay in Malaysia.
b. Fees are covered by the 5 Year Visa application? Answers : Yes the total fee covered the 5 years validity.

Regards

Immigration Consultant

sally_b · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject:

1. Does this apply to ALL foreigners married to Malaysian citizens?
Answer : Yes
2. Is it gender specific (applicable to males and females alike)?
Answers : Applicable to all
3. Can i work under this Visa?
Answers : If you choose spouse program than YES but not for spouse visa. Its a 2 different passes.
4. You say "qualify automatically" for PR, can you expand on that a little please.? Answers : One should stay in the country for 5 years without break meaning that your working visa or spouse prog/ visa should runs up to 5 years. Here you have to produce proof of staying without 5 years break in between. In this case 5 years spouse visa gives an automatic qualification.
a. The PR is contained within the 5 Year Visa application? Answers : You have to fulfilled the 5 years continue stay in Malaysia.
b. Fees are covered by the 5 Year Visa application? Answers : Yes the total fee covered the 5 years validity.

Could your provide us with more detail of the difference between spouse programme & spouse Visa?

mohkahn · Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2007 6:37 pm Post subject:

what if someone has to go out on business trip for less than a month's time. will that be considered breached of staying here continuously for 5 years? Kindly advise.

Dear Immigration Consultant I really appreciate your effort and help that you are giving to people on this forum. Just wished to let you know.