Visa With Reference (VDR)

A Visa With Reference (VDR) is a visa issued by a Malaysian mission abroad to a non-citizen, allowing that person to enter Malaysia after the visa has been approved by the Immigration Headquarters.
The application must be made by a Malaysian citizen sponsor.
The applicant must be in their country of origin at the time.
Incomplete applications, or those without documentary proof, will not be accepted.
The Immigration Department of Malaysia may ask for other proof or documents if required.
Checklist of required documents:
- Form Imm.12 (2 copies) – the applicant’s photograph must be attached
- Copy of the sponsor’s identity card (the sponsor must be present)
- Copy of the applicant’s passport (all printed pages)
- Personal Bond / Security Bond (stamped RM10.00 at LHDN) – a Security Bond for citizens of China and Nigeria
- Sponsor’s Declaration Form (stamped by a Commissioner for Oaths of the Government Court)
- Proof of the sponsor’s income
  - Latest 3 months’ payslips – RM2000.00 or more
  - If self-employed, attach a copy of the Business Licence / SSM / ROC AND
  - Latest 3 months’ bank account statements
- Employer’s confirmation letter (sponsor)
- Sponsor’s Additional Information Form
- Cover letter
- Proof of relationship, as documents showing the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant
- Security screening letter for Afghan and Pakistani citizens only
- Additional document – marriage certificate
- Processing time for a complete application is seven (7) working days
Additional information:

No.	Category	Form of documents (copies)
1.	Parents-in-law / parents	Marriage certificate, birth certificate and passport of the sponsor’s spouse, Notarial Certificate (certified by the Malaysian Embassy abroad and Wisma Putra)
2.	Sponsor’s child under 7 years of age	Birth certificate and the sponsor’s marriage certificate
3.	Spouse of a citizen	Marriage certificate