Dependant Pass Processing

Your wife needs a Visa with Reference (Calling Visa or VDR) to be able to convert that entry visa to a DP.

You need to find an honest agent to make the application. Employer perhaps can suggest.

Minimum salary to qualify for DP is still 5k per month basic salary I think?

Application will probably take 1 month as soon as you have Stage 1 approval. VDR is collected before departure from Malaysian Consulate in home country also at your expense.

Tricky thing is finding an agent who is experienced in handling VDRs as 2 ministries are involved which is why it is time consuming.

Hi Gravitas, is the said VDR the 30-day visa-free pass that Malaysia offers to Cambodian passport holder?

No. It's not.

It's a special entry visa. In your case for your Dependant spouse

You can find the documents required at MDEC or ESD websites. Your Marriage certificate will need authenticating.

You can find a Guide on this page. It's a PDF file found near the bottom.

https://esd.imi.gov.my/portal/

It helps explain the process.

I don't know if Cambodian Spouses are mentioned in the husband's passport. If so that is sufficient I think to prove you are legally husband and wife.

Thanks Gravitas for the information. I will make sure to read through it.

Hello Gravitas,

I have something needing you to clarify for me. As we have already known that Cambodia, as one of SEA nations, is provided the 30-day visa-free exemption by Malaysia.

In such case, does my wife still need to apply for a visa to enter Malaysia? From what I search from various sources, it is said that Visa With Reference (VDR) is a requirement only for those entering Malaysia from the countries that require a visa to enter the country.

Would you mind clarifying me with that?

Thanks,
Piseth

If you are required to enter on a VDR because its for employment purposes then your spouse will require it as well. The difference being whether the Stage 2 endorsement can be done from arrival as a tourist.

Ohhhh.....!

These are what I understand from the informaiton you give me:

1. 30-day visa-free exemption is no longer applicable if the entry is for employment purpose.
2. I am entering Malaysia on a VDR (applied by my employer) and getting EP endorsement in Malaysia.
3. My spouse is entering Malaysia on VDR (applied by me) as well, and then I will apply for DP for my spouse in Malaysia and get endorsement over there.

Correct me if I'm wrong or kindly add if you see sth missing.

Dear Gravitas,

I am now in contact with an agent to help me with the Dependent Pass processing.

After discussin with him, I need to pay as follows:
- 500RM for agent service fee
- 530RM for DP Processing Stage 1 (to be charged by MDEC)
-  ???RM for DP Processing Stage 2 (to be charge by Immigration)

May I know you opinion regarding these payment?

Thanks in advance,
Piseth

Can I have the agent's name and address required for one of my relatives. Many thanks.