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Malaysia Premium Visa (PViP)
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Program Type:
Residence by Investment
Processing Time:
2-3 months
Citizenship Timeline:
12 years
Permanent Residency Timeline:
N/A
Physical Presence Required:
None
Citizenship Visa-Free Access:
182 countries
Minimum Contribution:
RM1 million (US$240,000)
Contribution Options:
Bank Deposit
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Program Overview
Malaysia Premium Visa (PViP)
Malaysia’s PViP provides a 20-year renewable residence permit in Malaysia to those who make a fixed deposit of at least RM1 million in a local bank and who can demonstrate a monthly income in excess of RM40,000.
Unlike the very similar MM2H program, the PViP imposes no minimum physical presence requirements, but requires much higher participation fees.
Malaysia Premium Visa (PViP)
How to Qualify
To qualify for the Malaysia Premium Visa Program (PViP), applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Earn an offshore income of RM40,000 (US$9,700) per month or RM480,000 (US$114,000) annually;
2. Open a fixed deposit account of RM1 million (US$240,000) with a licensed bank in Malaysia; and
3. Pay Participation Fees:
- RM200,000 (US$48,000) for principal applicant
- RM100,000 (US$24,000) for each dependent
All participants must file their applications through an authorized agency appointed by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Malaysia Premium Visa (PViP)
Salient Benefits
- Permits dual/multiple citizenship
- Lower cost of living
- Warm climate
- Short processing time
- English widely spoken
- High safety
Malaysia Premium Visa (PViP)
Citizenship Timeline and Requirements
The PViP is a residency program and does not provide a direct or indirect path to citizenship.
The residence permit is valid for up to 20 years, and is renewable indefinitely as long as the applicant continues to meet the program’s requirements.
Browse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed IMI Citizenship Catalog.
Malaysia Premium Visa (PViP)
Program Authority and Legal Basis
Applications for this program may be directed to Immigration Department of Malaysia.
Legislation upon which this program is based Sections 9, 15, and 16 of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155).
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