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Malaysia Graduate Pass — post-study social visit

10 facts quoted from the official source

Twelve-month post-study Social Visit Pass for eligible international graduates of Malaysian higher-education institutions.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
dependants
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementcompleted a Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • Financial resourcessponsor earning not less than RM1,500
  • Nationality or qualifying statusApplicants from the following countries are eligible
  • Prior immigration or residence statusA valid Student Pass at the time of application
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementActive health insurance coverage for 12 months
  • Passport or travel-document requirementpassport with at least 18 months' validity
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsDependant Graduate Pass eligibility
  • Purpose or legal basisstay in Malaysia for up to one (1) year after graduation
  • Work rightspermission to work part-time in approved sectors
Family

Who you can bring

dependants
  • Dependent-family rightsDependant Graduate Pass eligibility
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingup to one (1) year after graduation
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Malaysia?
The official source states: Twelve-month post-study Social Visit Pass for eligible international graduates of Malaysian higher-education institutions.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: sponsor earning not less than RM1,500 It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: dependants.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Active health insurance coverage for 12 months

Every answer is quoted from the official educationmalaysia.gov.my page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source educationmalaysia.gov.myLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Malaysia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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