Malaysia Premium Visa Program (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 Program (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 Program (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 Program (PViP)

Salient Benefits

  • Permits dual/multiple citizenship
  • Lower cost of living
  • Warm climate
  • Short processing time
  • English widely spoken
  • High safety

Malaysia Premium Visa Program (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.

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Malaysia Premium Visa Program (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).

Malaysia Premium Visa Program (PViP)

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As noted in the program qualifications above, an investor can qualify for this program with a local property purchase above the minimum investment threshold. View eligible properties curated by IMI and our real estate partners:

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