Malaysia•Asia5 days
MYR 1,886 MYR
Varies by filing options
6 months
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Up to 1-year multiple-entry visa for senior investors and entrepreneurs visiting Malaysia for business exploration; no employment permitted.
The MIDA Investor Pass is a strategic visa for foreign investors seeking frequent Malaysia access for business exploration, deal negotiation, and investment oversight. It targets senior decision-makers (founders, board members, C-suite executives) who cannot work in Malaysia. The visa requires Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) support and application via the Xpats Gateway.
This pass permits multiple entries and a 6-month initial stay, extendable once for a further 6 months, capped at 12 months total. No dependents are permitted. Spouses cannot work. Processing takes 5 working days via the official portal. Main fees include MYR 1,296 application processing and the Immigration Pass Fee for the 6-month validity period.
This visa is ideal for senior foreign investors and business decision-makers conducting market research or evaluating investment opportunities in Malaysia without working locally.
| Initial grant | 6 months |
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be currently employed by a company in the home country in a key role (owner, director, or senior manager).
Must not hold any other long-term visa issued by the Malaysian Immigration Department.
Must not be on the Immigration Department's Suspect List or Blacklist (SLBL).
Must have a clean criminal record (Security Clearance).
Must be outside of Malaysia at the time of application.
Must be traveling for business purposes only (no employment in Malaysia allowed).
Passport (all pages, valid for at least 12 months).
Certificate of Incorporation of the parent company.
Latest audited financial statement of the parent company.
Official invitation letter from a Malaysian ministry, government agency, or registered company.
Confirmation document from MIDA or a Malaysian diplomatic mission.
Certified translations for any non-English documents.
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