Residence

Country information

Population: 34,310 mill hab Aprox.

Capital: Kuala Lumpur.

Official Language: Malay.

Income percapita: $36.120 Dólares PPA.

Investment Requirements:

Minimum investment: MYR 1 million (approximately USD 212,000)

Key Benefit

Visa type: 20-year, multiple-entry visa enabling residence, work, and business in Malaysia

Residence Options

1. Malaysia Premium Visa Program (PVIP)

Available to applicants of any age.

Includes the right to live, work, and run a business in Malaysia.

No physical residence requirement.

2. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

Applicants must be at least 35 years old.

Includes a 10-year, multiple-entry visa.

Requires spending 90 days annually in Malaysia (exemptions apply to children, parents, and parents-in-law).

Benefits of Malaysian Residence by Investment

Long-term visa: 20-year renewable residence under PVIP.

No minimum stay requirement for PVIP.

Family inclusion: Spouse, parents, parents-in-law, and unmarried children under 21.

Favorable tax regime: No taxation on foreign-sourced income and extensive double tax agreements.

Real estate opportunities: Purchase residential properties from MYR 300,000 to MYR 1 million (varies by state).

Ease of lifestyle: Multicultural society with a contemporary lifestyle and developed infrastructure.

PVIP Program Requirements

To qualify for residence under the PVIP, applicants must:

Proof of offshore income: Minimum MYR 40,000 (approximately USD 8,500) per month or MYR 480,000 (approximately USD 100,000) annually.

Fixed deposit investment: Deposit MYR 1 million into a Malaysian financial institution, maintained throughout the visa period.

Up to MYR 500,000 may be withdrawn after the first year for specific purposes (e.g., housing, education, or medical expenses).

Health insurance: Required for applicants aged 60 and below.

Medical check-up: Performed in Malaysia.

Application Process

Submission: Submit the application along with necessary documents and proof of offshore income.

Approval: Conditional approval is issued by Malaysia's Immigration Department.

In-country formalities: Applicants must:

Open a Malaysian bank account for the fixed deposit.

Undergo a medical check-up and secure health insurance.

Issuance of visa:

MM2H visa: Valid for 10 years, renewable.

PVIP visa: Valid for an initial period of five years, extendable up to 20 years.

Key Differences Between PVIP and MM2H

Feature: PVIP MM2H

Visa duration: 20 years (5-year tranches) 10 years

Age restriction: No restriction Minimum 35 years old

Work/business rights: Permitted Not permitted

Residence requirement: None 90 days annually

Malaysian Citizenship: Malaysian citizenship is not obtainable through either the PVIP or MM2H programs. Citizenship requires a separate, stringent process involving extended residence and integration.

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