Added
opened PVIP from the Immigration terms, with a RM 200,000 fee, a RM 1 million deposit and a 20-year approval issued in five-year passes (https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS.pdf).
Minimum investment
$48,978
2 investment options
Stay
60
months, renewable
Application fee
—
plus $48,978 contribution
Tax
—
Path to staying
- Residence permit60 months
- Renew60 months at a time
- Permanent residency
- Citizenship
- Dual citizenship allowed
Overview
- Country
- Malaysia
- Program
- Malaysia Premium Visa Programme
- Type
- Privilege
- Status
- Active
- Initial duration
- 60 months
- Renewable
- Yes (60 mo)
Twenty-year Premium Visa approval from the Immigration Department, issued as successive five-year social visit passes. The principal shows RM 40,000 a month, or RM 480,000 a year, in onshore or offshore income, places RM 1 million on fixed deposit, and pays a RM 200,000 participation fee. There is no age limit and no minimum stay. Work, study and business are allowed.
Investment options
| Type | Tier / zone | Min amount | USD equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Membership fee | Principal | MYR 200,000 | $48,978 | — | No | Required |
| Bank deposit | Principal | MYR 1,000,000 | $244,888 | — | Yes | Required |
Financial requirements
- Income requirement
- MYR 40,000/mo (~$9,796 USD)
- Savings required
- $244,888
- Government contribution
- $48,978
Eligibility
- Criminal record check required
- Health check required
- Health insurance required
Work rights
- Employment allowed
- Self-employment allowed
- Own a business allowed
- Work permit included
Family and dependents
- Dependents allowed
- Yes
- Spouse included
- Yes
- Max child age
- 24
- Parents allowed
- Yes
Benefits and mobility
- Bank account can open
- Property purchase allowed
- Public healthcare no access
How to apply
- Method
- agent
- Apply from abroad
- Yes
- Local representative
- Required
Notes
A net worth of at least RM 1 billion can replace the income test. It is not an extra requirement, so it is not stored as a net-worth floor. Each dependent pays RM 100,000, about USD 24,489 at the Bank Negara 11:30 midpoint on 9 October 2026, RM 4.0835 per USD. A dependent pass can instead be 10 years for RM 50,000. Children are included below 25. A disabled child has no age limit. A child who has passed 25 must become a principal or take another pass. The principal may sponsor a foreign maid under the ordinary domestic-helper rules. A certificate of good conduct, a medical report and Malaysian or worldwide health insurance are required. The security bond depends on nationality. After 20 years an extension is available at half the participation fee then in force. The pass is a social visit pass and the Immigration documents do not convert it into permanent residence or citizenship. Applications go through an agency registered with Immigration. There is no published participant processing time. The 30 working days in the FAQ are for agency registration.
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Last verified Oct 9, 2026 Last changed Oct 10, 2026 Source