Rules & Regulations for
Malaysia Residence by Investment

Application Process

• Prepare Financial Documentation

  Applicants must prepare and submit documents proving their financial status. Proofs should include, proof of liquid assets, income statements, and bank statements.

• Submit Application

  The application is submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, which handles the MM2H program. The application includes financial documentation, a clean criminal record, health insurance, and other supporting documents. Applicants must also undergo a medical check-up in Malaysia and purchase medical health insurance if they are under the age of 60. For the MM2H visa, applicants must meet specific financial criteria set by the Malaysian government.

• Approval and Fixed Deposit

  Once the application is approved, applicants must place the required fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank. The visa allows the main applicant, their spouse, dependent children (unmarried and under 21), parents, and parents-in-law to reside in Malaysia. The PVIP visa also allows the holder to live, work, and run a business in Malaysia.

• Visa Issuance

  Upon successful completion of all requirements, a 5-year renewable social visit pass (visa) is issued. This visa allows the applicant and their family members to live in Malaysia, travel freely in and out of the country, and access various resident benefits. Neither the MM2H nor the PVIP visa leads directly to permanent residency. However, holders may continue to extend their visas indefinitely as long as they meet the program requirements.

• Citizenship Eligibility

  The MM2H and PVIP programs do not lead to Malaysian citizenship. However, long-term residents may explore separate routes to citizenship, subject to specific criteria set by the Malaysian government.