Malaysia Premium Visa (PVIP)

Long-term residence pass of up to 20 years for investors, entrepreneurs and foreign talents with offshore income, a Malaysian fixed deposit and a participation fee; applications go through authorised agencies. ^{1 2}

What you must show and pay

• Savings of at least MYR 1,000,000 (≈ $245,000) · Fixed deposit with a licensed bank in Malaysia, required in every case. The principal cannot be withdrawn, except 50% after six months from the first PVIP endorsement for real estate, medical or education purposes, with an Immigration recommendation letter. ^{1 2}
• Income of at least MYR 480,000 a year (≈ $118,000) · Alternative A: onshore and offshore income of RM 40,000 per month or RM 480,000 a year, shown by the latest 3 months of statements. ^{1 2}
• Assets of at least MYR 1,000,000,000 (≈ $245,000,000) · Alternative B, instead of the income test: total net worth of at least RM 1 billion, as printed in the Immigration Department FAQ and terms. ^{1 2}
• A fee of MYR 200,000 (≈ $49,000) · Participation fee for the principal (RM 2,000 at registration and RM 198,000 balance on approval); non-refundable. ^{1 2}
• A fee of MYR 100,000 (≈ $24,500) · Participation fee for each dependant on a 20-year pass; RM 50,000 for a 10-year dependant pass. ^{1 2}
• A fee of MYR 2,000 a year (≈ $490) · Pass fee per year. ^{1 2}

Requirements

• There is no age limit. ^{1 2}
• Dependants are the spouse, children under 25, children with disabilities aged 25 or over, parents and parents-in-law. ²
• The principal may bring a foreign domestic helper. ^{1 2}
• Show onshore and offshore income of RM 40,000 a month or RM 480,000 a year, or total net worth of at least RM 1 billion. ^{1 2}
• Hold a fixed deposit of RM 1,000,000 with a licensed bank in Malaysia. ^{1 2}
• After six months from the first endorsement, 50% of the deposit may be withdrawn for real estate, medical or education costs. ^{1 2}
• The participation fee is RM 200,000 for the principal and RM 100,000 for each dependant. ^{1 2}
• Dependants can take a 10-year pass for a participation fee of RM 50,000. ^{1 2}
• The pass fee is RM 2,000 per year. ^{1 2}
• Income evidence is the latest 3 months of bank statements, with payslips and an employer letter or yearly tax and bank letters. ^{1 2}
• Documents include a passport valid at least 24 months, a good-conduct certificate and a medical form for each person. ²
• Valid health insurance covering Malaysia or worldwide is required. ²
• All applications go through an authorised PVIP agency registered with the Immigration Department. ^{1 2}
• A security bond for the principal and a personal bond for dependants apply by nationality. ²
• There is no minimum stay requirement. ^{1 2}
• Passes are issued in 5-year blocks up to a total of 20 years. ²

Stay

• Approval of up to 20 years, issued as 5-year passes (5+5+5+5) with multiple entry, subject to passport validity.
• Initial permitted stay: 60 months.
• Visa validity: 240 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.

Nationality

Open to all nationalities; a security bond applies by country.

Work

Participants may be employed, carry out legal business activities and study in Malaysia.

Family

Spouse, children under 25 (children with disabilities aged 25 or over), parents and parents-in-law, each with a RM 100,000 participation fee (RM 50,000 for a 10-year pass).

Checked 2026-10-11

Official sources

1. Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) frequently asked questions · Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-10
2. Terms and conditions for a new applicant of the Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) · Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11
3. Application for citizenship under Article 19 of the Federal Constitution (aged 21 and over) · National Registration Department (JPN), Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11