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Category 5 — Residence Pass (Category 5 – Ex-Malaysian)
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Category 5 — Residence Pass (Category 5 – Ex-Malaysian)

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-3 months

Application Fee

500 MYR

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence Pass (Category 5 – Ex-Malaysian)

This residence pass is specifically for individuals who were previously Malaysian citizens but have since renounced or lost their citizenship. It facilitates long-term stay in Malaysia with the support of a local sponsor.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant5 years
Extension increments5 years

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Former Malaysian citizen

Proof of renunciation or deprivation of citizenship

Malaysian sponsor aged 21+

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Form IMM 16a

Passport

Birth certificate

Proof of renunciation

Sponsor ID

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows long-term residence for former citizens
  • Low fee

Worth Knowing

  • Requires a Malaysian sponsor
  • Does not restore citizenship
  • Failure to prove former citizenship
  • Lack of qualified sponsor

Application Process

1

Prepare documents

2

Submit to Immigration HQ or local office

3

Interview/Verification

4

Pass issuance

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