PVP — Professional Visit Pass - Islamic Religious Teacher

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PVP — Professional Visit Pass - Islamic Religious Teacher

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days

Estimated Cost

MYR 1,200 MYR

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Sponsor-backed visit pass for Islamic religious teachers—imams, Quran instructors, Arabic language teachers—sponsored by Malaysian religious institutions, valid up to 3 years.

The Professional Visit Pass for Islamic Religious Teachers permits foreign Islamic scholars, imams, Quran teachers, and Arabic language instructors to serve in Malaysian religious institutions under sponsor approval. Applicants must obtain endorsement from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) or relevant state religious authorities and must be outside Malaysia when applying.

The pass grants up to three years' residence with work authorization for religious duties. The application fee is 1,200 MYR, with processing taking 5 working days. Dependents are not qualifying under this visa. Spouses cannot work.

This visa is ideal for qualified Islamic religious professionals with institutional sponsorship seeking to provide teaching or clerical services in Malaysia.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 years

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a foreign national intending to serve as an Islamic religious teacher, Imam, Quran teacher, or Arabic language teacher.

Must have a formal invitation or sponsorship from a recognized Malaysian Islamic institution or organization.

Must obtain a support letter from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) or the relevant State Islamic Religious Department (JAIN/MAIN).

Must meet the specific age and qualification criteria set by the religious authorities.

Must be outside of Malaysia at the time of application submission.

Must have a valid passport.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Support letter from JAKIM or the relevant State Islamic Religious Department.

Application letter from the sponsoring religious institution.

Copy of the applicant's passport.

Passport-sized photograph.

Relevant academic or religious qualifications/certificates.

Personal bond form (duly stamped).

Visa With Reference (VDR) application forms (IM.12 and IM.38).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Quick 5-day processing time enables rapid deployment of religious educators
Valid up to 3 years with renewal options for long-term religious service
Work authorization included for Islamic religious duties and teaching
Streamlined application process through recognized Malaysian religious institutions
Moderate application fee of 1,200 MYR reduces financial barriers for applicants
Clear institutional sponsorship pathway provides regulatory certainty
Explicit support from Islamic religious authorities (JAKIM) validates credentials

Worth Knowing

Requires formal sponsorship from an established Malaysian Islamic institution
Mandatory support letters from JAKIM or state Islamic religious departments required
Spouse cannot work during the visa validity period
Age and qualification standards set by religious authorities may exclude some applicants
No dependent visa or family sponsorship options available for accompanying family members
Religious instruction role limits employment flexibility outside sponsoring institution

Application Process

Obtain religious authority clearance

Submit application via sponsor

Approval

Entry

Application Forms

Social Visit Pass Application

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Verified Claims (6)

Last verified Jun 20, 2026

Dependent Visa

false

esd.imi.gov.my

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee: 1200 MYR

esd.imi.gov.my

Official Info

https://www.imi.gov.my/index.php/en/main-services/pass/professional-visitor-pass/

imi.gov.my

Processing Estimates

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esd.imi.gov.my

Processing Time

5 working days

esd.imi.gov.my

Spouse Can Work

esd.imi.gov.my

Official Information

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Overview

Sponsor-backed visit pass for Islamic religious teachers—imams, Quran instructors, Arabic language teachers—sponsored by Malaysian religious institutions, valid up to 3 years.

This visa is ideal for qualified Islamic religious professionals with institutional sponsorship seeking to provide teaching or clerical services in Malaysia.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a foreign national intending to serve as an Islamic religious teacher, Imam, Quran teacher, or Arabic language teacher.

Must have a formal invitation or sponsorship from a recognized Malaysian Islamic institution or organization.

Must obtain a support letter from the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) or the relevant State Islamic Religious Department (JAIN/MAIN).

Must meet the specific age and qualification criteria set by the religious authorities.

Must be outside of Malaysia at the time of application submission.

Must have a valid passport.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Support letter from JAKIM or the relevant State Islamic Religious Department.

Application letter from the sponsoring religious institution.

Copy of the applicant's passport.

Passport-sized photograph.

Relevant academic or religious qualifications/certificates.

Personal bond form (duly stamped).

Visa With Reference (VDR) application forms (IM.12 and IM.38).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Quick 5-day processing time enables rapid deployment of religious educators
Valid up to 3 years with renewal options for long-term religious service
Work authorization included for Islamic religious duties and teaching
Streamlined application process through recognized Malaysian religious institutions
Moderate application fee of 1,200 MYR reduces financial barriers for applicants
Clear institutional sponsorship pathway provides regulatory certainty
Explicit support from Islamic religious authorities (JAKIM) validates credentials

Worth Knowing

Requires formal sponsorship from an established Malaysian Islamic institution
Mandatory support letters from JAKIM or state Islamic religious departments required
Spouse cannot work during the visa validity period
Age and qualification standards set by religious authorities may exclude some applicants
No dependent visa or family sponsorship options available for accompanying family members
Religious instruction role limits employment flexibility outside sponsoring institution