Malaysia•AsiaGraduate Pass (Social Visit Pass - Graduate)
At a Glance
Processing Time
Varies
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
12 months
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Post-graduation work visa for bachelor's degree holders from approved Malaysian universities. Allows up to 12 months to search for employment and work. Requires Malaysian citizen sponsor with minimum RM1,500 monthly salary.
The Graduate Pass allows international graduates from recognized Malaysian universities to stay and work in Malaysia for 12 months while searching for employment. This provides a transition period between student status and employment-based visas.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
1,500 MYR
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
6+ months validity
Degree certificate
Bachelor's degree or higher from approved Malaysian university
Academic transcripts
Complete academic records
Health insurance
Valid health insurance for 12-month period
Sponsor information
Malaysian citizen sponsor details and income proof
Personal bond
Bond with Malaysian citizen sponsor
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Advantages
- 12-month work permission
- No employer sponsorship needed
- Allows career building in Malaysia
- Pathway to Employment Pass after securing job
Considerations
- Requires Malaysian sponsor
- Only for bachelor's degree or higher
- Limited to approved Malaysian universities
- No dependents allowed
- No pathway to permanent residency
Application Process
Complete degree
Finish Bachelor's degree or higher from approved Malaysian university
Secure Malaysian sponsor
Find Malaysian citizen with RM1,500+ monthly income to sponsor
Access EMGS portal
Visit Education Malaysia Global Services portal
Submit application
Complete Graduate Pass application with sponsor details
Provide documents
Upload degree, health insurance, sponsor information
Receive approval
Graduate Pass approved by Immigration Department
Application Forms
Graduate Pass Application
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