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title: "Malaysia Premium Visa (PVIP) requirements 2026: MYR 1M+ needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/pvip/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
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Malaysia · Investing

# Malaysia Premium Visa (PVIP)

**Savings needed:** MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k

Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Record corrected 11 Oct 2026](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/corrections/#change-my-pvip) [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Savings needed:** MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k (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 The principal cannot be withdrawn, except 50% after six months from the first PVIP endorsement for real estate, medical or education purposes, with an Immigration recommendation letter. 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. 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. 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. 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. A fee of MYR 2,000 a year (≈ $490) · Pass fee per year.)
- **First stay:** 5 yrs (Approval of up to 20 years, issued as 5-year passes (5+5+5+5) with multiple entry, subject to passport validity.)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport (Open to all nationalities; a security bond applies by country.)
- **Tax angle:** Tax relief (Malaysia: exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036): Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses. Income from work performed in Malaysia is taxed at normal resident rates.)

## Key facts

Premium Visa (PVIP) is an investing route for Malaysia. Applicants need savings of MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k. You can stay 5 yrs. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k
- **Government fees:** MYR 200k ≈ $49k · +2 more
- **First stay:** 5 yrs

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: 2 government fees listed below; savings to show MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: MYR 200k ≈ $49k · +2 more**

- MYR 200,000 (≈ $49,000) Participation fee for the principal (RM 2,000 at registration and RM 198,000 balance on approval); non-refundable.
- MYR 2,000 a year (≈ $490) Pass fee per year.
- MYR 100,000 (≈ $24,500) Participation fee for each dependant on a 20-year pass; RM 50,000 for a 10-year dependant pass.

**Shown, not spent: MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k · +2 more**

- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

**Renewal: Renewable, 20 years max**

Passes are issued in 5-year blocks up to a total of 20 years.

[Immigration Department of Malaysia](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS.pdf)

**Citizenship: General rule: 10 years of residence**

Naturalisation needs residence in Malaysia for at least 10 of the 12 years before applying, including the last 12 months, plus Malay language knowledge, good character and intent to settle permanently.

[National Registration Department (JPN), Malaysia](https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/services/citizenship/application-for-citizenship-status-under-article-19-of-the-federal-constitution-aged-21-years-or-above/)

**Where to apply: Where to apply**

All applications go through an authorised PVIP agency.

[Immigration Department of Malaysia](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/FAQ_PVIP.pdf)

**Presence rules: No minimum stay**

There is no minimum stay requirement.

[Immigration Department of Malaysia](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/FAQ_PVIP.pdf)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Time on this route is capped at 20 years in total

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- There is no age limit.
- Dependants are the spouse, children under 25, children with disabilities aged 25 or over, parents and parents-in-law.
- The principal may bring a foreign domestic helper.

#### What you must show

- 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.
- Hold a fixed deposit of RM 1,000,000 with a licensed bank in Malaysia.
- After six months from the first endorsement, 50% of the deposit may be withdrawn for real estate, medical or education costs.
- The participation fee is RM 200,000 for the principal and RM 100,000 for each dependant.
- Dependants can take a 10-year pass for a participation fee of RM 50,000.
- The pass fee is RM 2,000 per year.

#### Documents

- Income evidence is the latest 3 months of bank statements, with payslips and an employer letter or yearly tax and bank letters.
- Documents include a passport valid at least 24 months, a good-conduct certificate and a medical form for each person.
- Valid health insurance covering Malaysia or worldwide is required.

#### Steps

1. All applications go through an authorised PVIP agency registered with the Immigration Department.
2. A security bond for the principal and a personal bond for dependants apply by nationality.

#### After you arrive

- There is no minimum stay requirement.
- Passes are issued in 5-year blocks up to a total of 20 years.

## What happens at day 182

How Malaysia decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **Up to 20 years in total**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 182 days in a calendar year** Resident for tax in Malaysia if present 182 days or more in the year; linked-year and 90-day tests also exist.
- **At least 182 days in a basis year (calendar year)** Presence in Malaysia of 182 days or more makes an individual resident; fewer than 182 days generally means non-resident.
- **Foreign-source income:** **Foreign-source income exempt** Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses.
- **Special regime:** **Exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals** · Tax relief

[All tax rules for Malaysia](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/tax/) Tax records checked 10 Oct 2026

## What you need to arrange

- **Health insurance** Valid health insurance covering Malaysia or worldwide is required
- **Bank account / funds** Hold a fixed deposit of RM 1,000,000 with a licensed bank in Malaysia

Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.

**Full official text**

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. (sources 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. (sources 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. (sources 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. (sources 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. (sources 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. (sources 1, 2)
- A fee of MYR 2,000 a year (≈ $490) · Pass fee per year. (sources 1, 2)

#### Requirements

- There is no age limit. (sources 1, 2)
- Dependants are the spouse, children under 25, children with disabilities aged 25 or over, parents and parents-in-law. (source 2)
- The principal may bring a foreign domestic helper. (sources 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. (sources 1, 2)
- Hold a fixed deposit of RM 1,000,000 with a licensed bank in Malaysia. (sources 1, 2)
- After six months from the first endorsement, 50% of the deposit may be withdrawn for real estate, medical or education costs. (sources 1, 2)
- The participation fee is RM 200,000 for the principal and RM 100,000 for each dependant. (sources 1, 2)
- Dependants can take a 10-year pass for a participation fee of RM 50,000. (sources 1, 2)
- The pass fee is RM 2,000 per year. (sources 1, 2)
- Income evidence is the latest 3 months of bank statements, with payslips and an employer letter or yearly tax and bank letters. (sources 1, 2)
- Documents include a passport valid at least 24 months, a good-conduct certificate and a medical form for each person. (source 2)
- Valid health insurance covering Malaysia or worldwide is required. (source 2)
- All applications go through an authorised PVIP agency registered with the Immigration Department. (sources 1, 2)
- A security bond for the principal and a personal bond for dependants apply by nationality. (source 2)
- There is no minimum stay requirement. (sources 1, 2)
- Passes are issued in 5-year blocks up to a total of 20 years. (source 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](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/FAQ_PVIP.pdf) · Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Terms and conditions for a new applicant of the Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS.pdf) · Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Application for citizenship under Article 19 of the Federal Constitution (aged 21 and over)](https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/services/citizenship/application-for-citizenship-status-under-article-19-of-the-federal-constitution-aged-21-years-or-above/) · National Registration Department (JPN), Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11

## Premium Visa (PVIP) and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Visa (PVIP) | Needs savings of MYR 1M+ ≈ $245k | 5 yr | – |
| [LTR · Wealthy Global Citizen](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-wealthy-global-citizen/) Thailand | Needs an investment of $500k+ | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| [Golden Visa · Portfolio $350k](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e28c-golden-capital-market-investor/) Indonesia | Needs an investment from $350k | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| [Golden · AED 2M deposit](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-investor-public-investment/) United Arab Emirates | Needs an investment of AED 2M+ ≈ $545k | 10 yr, renewable | – |
| [Global Investor Programme](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/global-investor-programme/) Singapore | Needs an investment from SGD 10M ≈ $7.8M | – | – |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Premium Visa (PVIP)?

Savings of at least MYR 1,000,000 (≈ $245,000). Fixed deposit with a licensed bank in Malaysia, required in every case. 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. 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. 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.

### How long can I stay on the Premium Visa (PVIP)?

Approval of up to 20 years, issued as 5-year passes (5+5+5+5) with multiple entry, subject to passport validity.

### Can I work on the Premium Visa (PVIP)?

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

### Can I bring my family on the Premium Visa (PVIP)?

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).

### Is there a tax break for Premium Visa (PVIP) holders in Malaysia?

Malaysia: exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036): Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses. It's separate from the visa and has its own conditions.

## Tax

Special regime

### [Malaysia: exemption for foreign-source income received by resident individuals (1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036)](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/tax/#tax-my-foreign-income-exemption-through-2036)

Tax relief

Foreign-source income: Foreign-source income exempt

**Details**

Resident individuals are exempt from tax on foreign-source income received in Malaysia from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2036, except income from partnership businesses. Income from work performed in Malaysia is taxed at normal resident rates.

#### Taxed on

Foreign-source income received in Malaysia by an individual tax resident; Malaysian-source income (including pay for work exercised in Malaysia) is taxed under normal resident rates.

#### Who it applies to

- The individual is a Malaysian tax resident for the basis year, normally present 182 days or more.
- The income arises outside Malaysia and is received in Malaysia by the individual.
- The income is not partnership business income.

#### Exclusions

- Income from work exercised in Malaysia is Malaysian-source whoever pays it and is taxed under the resident scale rates.
- Partnership business income is outside the individual exemption.

#### Days in the country

- At least 182 days in calendar year · Resident for tax in Malaysia if present 182 days or more in the year; linked-year and 90-day tests also exist.

#### Tax residence

Residence follows physical presence of 182 days or more in the basis year; linked-year and 90-day tests also exist.

#### Visas

No visa grants this exemption; it applies to any tax-resident individual. MM2H separately states a tax exemption on foreign funds and income.

#### Other taxes

Sales and service tax, employee contributions and withholding tax are separate.

Checked against official sources on 10 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

[Full page →](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/tax/)

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## Head to head

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) frequently asked questions](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/FAQ_PVIP.pdf) · Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Terms and conditions for a new applicant of the Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)](https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS.pdf) · Immigration Department of Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11
3. [Application for citizenship under Article 19 of the Federal Constitution (aged 21 and over)](https://www.jpn.gov.my/en/services/citizenship/application-for-citizenship-status-under-article-19-of-the-federal-constitution-aged-21-years-or-above/) · National Registration Department (JPN), Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11

Tracked since 2026-10-10. Rule changes and corrections are listed on the [changes page](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/), and the [methodology page](https://settleanywhere.com/methodology/) explains how facts are checked. Found something out of date? Email [contact@stayglobe.app](mailto:contact@stayglobe.app?subject=Correction) with a link to the official source.