Malaysia Premium Visa Program (PVIP)

The Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) is a long-term residency program that grants foreign nationals and their families a 20-year multiple-entry residence visa in Malaysia, This visa is renewable every 20 years, with no restriction on age and no physical presence obligation. The PVIP requires a Government Participation Fee of RM 200,000 for the main applicant and RM 100,000 per dependent, plus a fixed deposit of RM 1,000,000 in a licensed Malaysian bank, with up to 50% withdrawable after one year for property purchase, medical expenses, or children's education. Applicants who which to apply for he PVIP, must also provide proof of offshore income of RM 40,000 per month or RM 480,000 annually. The PVIP allows holders to live, work, study, conduct business, invest, and purchase property in Malaysia (subject to state laws), and includes the spouse, children under 21, parents, parents-in-law, and a domestic helper as dependents.

Process (3 to 4 months)

• Collect required documents for a preliminary assessment
• Send the original documents and submit the PVIP application
• Upon approval, the applicant travels to Malaysia to open a bank account, complete a medical check-up, and purchase health insurance
• PVIP visa endorsement is issued
• Total processing time is approximately 3 to 4 months to obtain PVIP visa approval