Updated 23 Oct 2026. General information, not legal advice. In short: we could not find an official page matching a "3-month visa" or "2-month visa extension". The Immigration pages we read mention extending the short-term Social Visit Pass only for special cases. Before you pay anyone, ask them to name the exact pass and check it with Immigration yourself.
What to do / who to contact
- Ask the agent or our document partner to state the pass type, the end date and who approves it. Ask whether it goes through an Immigration office.
- Our document partner advertises a "3-month visa" and a "2-month visa extension" and invites you to ask directly. WhatsApp us. Ask for the explanation in writing.
- Pass about to expire? Do not wait. Contact the nearest Immigration office or see imi.gov.my.
What Immigration says
- The short-term Social Visit Pass is issued to visitors for social visits, visiting relatives and tourism. An extension is "considered for special cases such as illness, accident, war in the home country", with proof and a confirmed return ticket. You apply in person with your passport, Form IMM.55 and a return ticket. The page gives no number of days or fee.
- The long-term Social Visit Pass is a different pass: minimum 6 months, up to 5 years for spouses of Malaysian citizens, and holders may work with permission. Online extension (eSP) covers only the long-term pass and the Professional Visit Pass in Peninsular Malaysia; apply up to 3 days before expiry, processed in 5 working days.
- We did not find an official length of stay for Indonesians on the Immigration site, so we quote no number.
If your pass has expired (overstay)
According to the Immigration Department's website, staying beyond the permitted period is an offence under Section 15(4) of the Immigration Act 1959/63: imprisonment not exceeding 5 years, a fine, or both; a RM3,000 compound is listed. The fine amount is reported differently: one Immigration page says "not exceeding RM10,000", but court reports in 2025 and 2026 (Malay Mail, Bernama, Daily Express) say "not less than RM10,000". We could not read the Act's own text, so confirm with Immigration or a lawyer.
Two other items that have been reported, to confirm before you rely on them:
- Compound for overstays of up to 90 days: on 5 September 2025 the Home Minister announced immediate compounds instead of prosecution: RM30 a day (days 1 to 30, capped at RM900), RM1,000 (days 31 to 60) and RM2,000 (days 61 to 90), for overstays with a reasonable cause such as illness or an accident (The Vibes, 5 Sep 2025). Over 90 days goes to formal investigation.
- Migrant Repatriation Programme (PRM) 2.0: a RM500 compound for staying beyond the permitted period or entering without a valid pass, RM300 for breaching pass conditions, plus a RM20 Special Pass fee, with exemption from prosecution subject to conditions. It was extended to 31 May 2027 (Sinar Harian, 30 Apr 2026). This may be where the "RM500" figure you have heard comes from. Ask Immigration whether you qualify.
See also our document help guide and SPLP and lost passport.
Be careful
- Do not accept a stamp or pass that cannot be checked in Immigration's system.
- Do not pay in full upfront; ask for a written receipt and a full name.
FAQ
Is a "3-month visa" real? We found no official pass with that name. It may refer to something else, so ask for an explanation and written proof.
Can an ordinary Social Visit Pass be extended? The Immigration page says extensions are considered for special cases only.
What do I need to apply to extend a short-term Social Visit Pass? Per the Immigration page, apply in person with your passport, Form IMM.55, proof of the special circumstance, and a confirmed return ticket (or a visa and ticket to a third country).
My pass has already expired. What should I do? Do not wait. Contact the nearest Immigration office or check imi.gov.my. Amounts and conditions differ by case, so ask for the figure and an official receipt.
Can I work on a short-term Social Visit Pass? We found no permission to work for the short-term pass on the Immigration site. Only the long-term pass is described as allowing work with permission. Ask Immigration or your employer.
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Sources
- Immigration Department, Short-term Social Visit Pass
- Immigration Department, Long-term Social Visit Pass
- Immigration Department, online application for long-term social visit pass
- Immigration Department, frequently committed offences
- The Vibes, immediate compounds for overstays up to 90 days (5 Sep 2025)
- Sinar Harian, PRM 2.0 extended to May 2027 (30 Apr 2026)
- Malay Mail, foreigner jailed for overstaying (Jul 2025)
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