Malaysia•AsiaMalaysia Premium Visa Program (PVIP)
At a Glance
Processing Time
90-180 days
Application Fee
200,000 MYR
Stay Duration
20 years
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
High-net-worth residency by investment program offering 20-year renewable visa. Requires monthly offshore income of RM40,000 and MYR 1,000,000 fixed deposit. Allows work, business, study, and property investment.
The Premium Visa Program (PVIP) is Malaysia's premier residency-by-investment scheme targeting high-net-worth individuals and investors. It offers substantial long-term residency with comprehensive benefits comparable to Malaysian citizens in most aspects.
Annual Visa Allocation
20,000 visas per year
The program is capped at a total of 20,000 principal applicants; the total number of participants including dependents is capped at 1% of the Malaysian population.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
480,000 MYR
per year
Minimum Savings
1,000,000 MYR
Investment Required
1,000,000 MYR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid travel document
Passport photographs
Recent color photos
Proof of offshore income
Bank statements showing RM40,000+ monthly income
Fixed deposit certificate
MYR 1,000,000 deposit proof
Health certificate
Medical examination results
Criminal record certificate
Police clearance
Financial documents
Asset statements, investment portfolio
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Advantages
- 20-year renewable visa
- Can bring family members
- Work and business rights
- Property investment allowed
- Study rights included
- No minimum stay requirement
- Pathway to permanent residency
Considerations
- High financial requirement
- Requires authorized agent
- Long processing time (3-6 months)
- Application only through appointed agents
- Substantial annual fees possible
Application Process
Engage authorized agent
Work with PVIP agent appointed by Ministry of Home Affairs
Prepare documentation
Gather financial, medical, and personal documents
Place investment
Deposit MYR 1,000,000 in authorized Malaysian bank fixed deposit
Submit application
Agent submits complete application to Immigration
Background check
Immigration conducts verification
Receive approval
PVIP approval and visa issuance
Application Forms
PVIP Application
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