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Malaysia Premium Visa Programme

What is it?

PVIP (Premium Visa Programme) is a 20-year long-term residency program introduced by the Malaysian government. It is offered to eligible foreign individuals, investors, entrepreneurs, and professionals, allowing them to reside, invest, and develop long-term in Malaysia.

Advantages and benefits of PVIP

  • Longer visa validity (20 years)
  • Expanded eligibility for family members (parents, parents-in-law, adult children)
  • Permission to work, start a business, and invest in Malaysia
  • No annual stay requirements
  • Greater flexibility

PVIP Requirements

Investment

Principal applicants are required to make a local fixed deposit placement of RM 1,000,000 with no withdrawals allowed on the principal value for the first year; while up to a 50% withdrawal from

Proof of Foreign Income

Principal applicants are required to provide proof of offshore income of at least RM 40,000 a month or RM 480,000 a year.

Letter of Good Conduct

Principal applicants are required to provide a Letter of Good Conduct from the authorities of the country they are currently residing in.

Medical

All applicants and their dependants are required to submit a medical report from any private hospital or registered clinic in Malaysia, and proof valid local medical insurance coverage.

Participation Fee

Principal applicants are required to pay a one-off RM 200,000 participation fee; and a one-off RM 100,000 participation fee will be levied for each dependent.

Comparison in between PVIP and MM2H

CRITERIAPREMIUM VISA PROGRAMME (PVIP)MY SECOND HOME (MM2H)
Application AgeNo age requirement25 and above SEZ Category: 21 and above
Foreign Income ProofRM 40,000 (monthly) or
RM 480,000 (annually)		Not applicable
Fixed Deposit Placement
(in Malaysia)		Mandatory with
minimum RM 1,000,000		Mandatory with a minimum Fixed Deposit
amount*
Property Purchase (in
Malaysia)		Not mandatoryMandatory with a minimum
purchase price*
Annual Minimum StayNot applicableAt least 90 days a year
Business, Investment and
Employment		ApplicableOnly applicable to platinum category
Foreign Maid HiringApplicableApplicable
EducationApplicableApplicable
HealthcareApplicableApplicable
Visa Duration20 years
(renewable for another 20 years)		5 years to 20 years
(renewable)*

Application Process

1

Appointment

Principal Applicant To Attend Engagement Meeting (In-Person / Virtual) And Appoint MY PR PROGRAM SDN BHD As PVIP Processing Agent

2

Pre-Screen

Principal Applicant To Prepare Required Documents And Submit To MY PR PROGRAM SDN BHD For Pre-Screening

3

Payment

Principal Applicant to make payment of PVIP Agent processing fee (MY PR PROGRAM SDN BHD)

4

Submission

PVIP Agent To Submit Formal Application To IDM For Approval (Estimated Time Of 60 Working Days To Obtain Conditional Approval)

5

Approval

Principal Applicant Make Payment Of
The Participation Fee(s) and will need
to travel to Malaysia to submit the
Supplementary Documents:

  • Proof of Fixed Deposit Of RM 1,000,000
  • Medical Check-Up Report
  • Proof Of Malaysian Medical Insurance

5

Collection

Principal Applicant To Present Valid Passport For PVIP Visa Collection

Required Document

ITEMS
Copy of passportAll applicantBiodata page and all exit and entry stamped page
White background passport
size photo		All applicantPhoto size : 35x50mm
Letter of Good ConductAll applicantIssued by country of origin or current country of residence.

Translated, Notarised and Certified True Copy (CTC) by the
Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate General.

Translated, Notarised and Certified True Copy (CTC)
by the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate
General
Marriage certificate
(For legal spouse)		Main applicantTranslated, Notarised and Certified True Copy (CTC)
by the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate
General
Birth certificate (Biological /
stepchild / legally adopted)		All childrenCertified by Bank
Bank statement to prove offshore
income *Income above RM 40,000
(monthly) or RM 480,000
(annually)		Main applicantCertified by respective company
Source of income proofMain applicant

PVIP Government Fee at a Glance

Main ApplicantEach Dependents
Participation FeeRM 200,000RM 100,000
Pass Fee (Per Year)RM 2,000RM 2,000
Multiple Entry Visa Fee
(Per Year)		Based on existing rates
by country		Based on existing rates by
country
Security BondBased on existing rates
by country		RM 10

Frequently Asked Questions

General
Financial Criteria
Submission Criteria
Dependent Criteria
Business

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

PVIP Malaysia is a long-term residency visa that enables investors, entrepreneurs, and foreign talents to
live and work or study in Malaysia for up to 20 years, and with an option to extend for another 20 years.

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