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Malaysia's Premium
Visa Programme (PVIP)
Beginning October 1st, 2022, Malaysia invites affluent foreigners to apply for the Premium Visa Programme (PVIP), a “Residency Through Investment” initiative that allows participants to invest in and reside in Malaysia for 20 years, with the option to extend for an additional 20 years.
Requirements
Investment
Principal applicants must place a local fixed deposit of RM 1,000,000, with no withdrawals permitted for the first year. After the first year, up to 50% of the principal can be withdrawn.
Proof of Foreign Income
Principal applicants must show proof of offshore income of at least RM 40,000 per month or RM 480,000 per year.
Letter of Good Conduct
Principal applicants must provide a Letter of Good Conduct from their current country of residence.
Medical
Applicants and their dependants must submit a medical report from a Malaysian hospital or clinic and proof of valid local medical insurance.
Participation Fee
Principal applicants must pay a one-time fee of RM 200,000, with an additional RM 100,000 for each dependent.
Comparison of PVIP & MM2H
PVIP
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No minimum age required
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Proof of Foreign Income RM 40,000 monthly or RM 480,000 annually
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Fixed Deposit minimum RM 1,000,000
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Malaysia Property Purchase NOT Compulsory
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No annual minimum stay required
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Applicable for Business, Investment, and Employment
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Applicable for hiring foreign maid
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Applicable for local education
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Applicable for local healthcare
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Visa Duration for 20 Years (Renewable)
MM2H
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Age 25 and above, SEZ Category: 21 and above
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Foreign Income is not applicable
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Minimum amount of fixed deposit
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Malaysia Property Purchase is COMPULSARY
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Minimum stay at least 90 DAYS annually
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Business, Investment, and Employment only applicable for platinum category
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Hiring foreign maid only applicable for platinum category
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Applicable for local education
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Applicable for local healthcare
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Visa Duration for 5 Years to 20 Years (Renewable)
Application Process
Appointment
Principal Applicant To Attend Engagement Meeting (In-Person / Virtual) And Appoint us as
PVIP Processing Agent
Principal Applicant To Prepare Required Documents And Submit To our company
For Pre-Screening
Pre-Screen
Payment
Principal Applicant to make payment of PVIP Agent processing fee
PVIP Agent To Submit Formal Application To IDM For Approval (Estimated Time Of 60 Working Days To Obtain Conditional Approval)
Submission
Approval
Principal Applicant Make Payment Of The Participation Fee(s) and will need to travel to Malaysia to submit the Supplementary Documents:
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Proof of Fixed Deposit Of RM 1,000,000
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Medical Check-Up Report
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Proof Of Malaysian Medical Insurance
Principal Applicant To Present Valid Passport For PVIP Visa Collection
Collection
Required Document
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Copy of Passport
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White Background Passport Size Photo (35mm x 50mm)
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Letter of Good Conduct (by Country Origin / Current Residence Country)
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Marriage Certificate
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Birth Certificate
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Bank Statement of Proof for Foreign Income
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Proof for Source of Income
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PVIP Government Fee at a Glance
Main Applicant
Each Dependents
Participation Fee
RM 200,000
RM 100,000
Pass Fee (Yearly)
RM 2,000
RM 2,000
Multiple Entry Visa Fee (Yearly)
Based on existing rate
Based on existing rate
Based by existing rate
Security Bond
RM 10