Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) Malaysia's 20-Year Residency Visa with Work and Business Rights

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What is the Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)?

Malaysia’s Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) is a long-term residency programme designed for financially qualified foreign nationals seeking to live, invest or conduct business in Malaysia. This guide explains eligibility requirements, programme benefits, application procedures and how PVIP compares with MM2H.

20-Year Validity (Renewable)

No Minimum Stay Requirement

Multiple Entry Visa (MEV)

PVIP Work, Business and Investment Rights

Work & Business Permissions

Active Investment Allowed

Education & Study Permissions

Purchase Residential, Commercial, & Industrial Real Estate

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Who You Can Include as a Dependant

Note: Children over 21 must apply as separate Principal participants.

PVIP Financial Requirements: Income & Fixed Deposit

Offshore Income RM40,000 / month

(Or RM480,000 annually. Verified by latest 3 months' statements)

Fixed Deposit RM1,000,000

(Placed in a licensed bank in Malaysia)

PVIP Participation Fees and Payment Schedule

Principal Applicant

RM200,000

Dependents

RM100,000 (per person)

1. 10% Initial Fee
(Before MOHA submission)

2. Approval Granted
(By Immigration Department)

3. Remaining Balance Paid
(Via FPX Online Transfer)

Accessing Your Capital

50% Withdrawable After 6 Months

Permitted Uses

Property Purchase

Medical & Health Expenses

Education Expenses

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Documents Required for a PVIP Application

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Compliance, Health Insurance & Security Screening

Submission of fraudulent documents will result in stern action under the Immigration Act 1959/1963.

Mandatory Health Insurance Coverage

Security Screening for Renewals & Changes

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How to Apply for PVIP, Step by Step

1. Authorized Agency Submission

2. 10% Initial Fee Payment

3. Police Security Screening

4. Approval & Final Payment

5. Visa Issuance

All applications must be made through an appointed authorized agency. As an authorized agency appointed by the Immigration Department, MyExpat is ready to manage your complete PVIP application process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An elite, long-term residency visa offering approval for up to 20 years, with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) facilities.

Yes you can work and also own a business

To show an offshore Income RM40,000 / month (Or RM480,000 annually. Verified by latest 3 months’ statements) and Liquid Funds of RM1,500,000. After approval to place a Fixed Deposit of RM1,000,000 (Placed in a licensed bank in Malaysia).

Agency fees RM65,000+ and Government processing fees RM200,000 + RM100,000 per dependent. Also visa fees at RM2,000 per year per person

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