Step 1: Step 1
Submit the MM2H or PVIP application to the Malaysian Immigration Department.
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Residency in Malaysia
About Malaysia
About Malaysia
Malaysia offers long-term residency through MM2H and the Premium Visa Program (PVIP). These routes provide renewable residency for investors, retirees, and high-net-worth individuals, with family inclusion and access to Malaysia’s strategic location, modern infrastructure, and quality lifestyle.
Capital:Kuala LumpurLanguage:Malay (official), English widely spokenCurrency:Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Population
- 33 million+
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Language
- Malay (official), English widely spoken
- Currency
- Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
- Time zone
- GMT+8
- Climate
- Tropical
Why Malaysia
Why Malaysia?
Up to 20-year renewable residency under PVIP for long-term stability.
Family-friendly structure—include spouse, children, and parents as dependants.
Favorable tax approach: foreign-sourced income generally not taxed; income earned in Malaysia is taxed.
Visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to 183 countries for strong mobility.
Access to high-quality healthcare, education, and well-developed infrastructure.
Process
How it works
Step 2: Step 2
Obtain a conditional approval letter and compile all required documentation.
Step 3: Step 3
Travel to Malaysia to open a bank account and complete the medical examination.
Step 4: Step 4
Submit bank and medical documents to Immigration to receive full approval.
Step 5: Step 5
Receive a long-term multiple-entry visa (MM2H: up to 10 years; PVIP: up to 20 years).
Eligibility — Requirements
Requirements
The following list outlines the core eligibility requirements for this program.
Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
Demonstrate stable income or qualifying investment** in line with program rules.
Maintain a clean criminal record.
Frequently asked questions
Question 1
A pathway for individuals and families to obtain long-term residency in Malaysia via financial qualifications under MM2H or PVIP.
Question 2
Spouse, children under 21, and parents or parents-in-law may be included, subject to program rules.
Question 3
Yes. Requirements vary by program MM2H typically requires MYR 500,000 and PVIP requires MYR 1 million, alongside other qualifying criteria.
Question 4
Standard processing is 3–6 months, depending on the program and completeness of documentation.
Question 5
MM2H holders are generally not permitted to work; PVIP may allow certain business and investment activities as per current regulations.
Question 6
Malaysia typically taxes income earned in Malaysia; foreign-sourced income is generally exempt, and Malaysia maintains multiple double taxation agreements (DTAs).
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