You must show onshore and offshore income of RM40,000/month (RM480,000/year) — or, as an alternative to cash-based proof, a total net worth of at least RM1 billion. Income is verified via 3 months of bank statements.

A Fixed Deposit of at least RM1,000,000 with a licensed Malaysian bank (no withdrawal on the principal, aside from the specific circumstances below), plus a Participation Fee of RM200,000 for the Principal and RM100,000 per Dependent.

Yes — a partial withdrawal of up to 50% is allowed after 6 months from your first PVIP endorsement date, for the purpose of real estate purchase, medical expenses, or education, provided a recommendation letter is obtained from Immigration Malaysia.

Yes. Dependents can opt for a 10-year pass (instead of the full 20 years) at a reduced Participation Fee of RM50,000 — 50% of the standard RM100,000 rate.

• Passport — biodata page, latest entry/exit endorsement, and current/previous pass issued by Immigration Malaysia. Passport must have at least 24 months validity remaining.
• Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC) — in English, or translated into English and certified by the Malaysian Embassy/Consulate. Required for both applicant and dependents.
• Resume (applicant and/or dependent spouse) — covering current employment, working experience, and company name.
• Income statement — for monthly income: latest 3 months' pay slips, an employer confirmation letter, and 3 months of salary bank statements. For investment/business income: a yearly bank statement, yearly income tax filing, and a bank confirmation letter.
• Medical report — the Medical Form for applicant and/or dependents must be completed before endorsement.
• Marriage Certificate (if accompanied by spouse/children) or Divorce Certificate (if accompanied by children) — in English or certified translation.
• Birth Certificate / legal documents (for children, adopted children, stepchildren, or parents) — in English or certified translation. A letter from a medical specialist is additionally required for disabled children aged 25+, and a legal custody document plus authorization letter from the other parent is required for divorced parents bringing children.

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• Spouse of the principal
• Children below 25 years old (biological, step, or legally adopted)
• Disabled children of any age, with a medical specialist's letter
• Parents and parents-in-law of the principal

Yes — provided the endorsement is secured within 6 months of obtaining conditional approval.

Yes — Principal pass holders may bring a domestic helper from their country of origin, subject to existing foreign domestic helper regulations.

All applications must go through an appointed PVIP agency registered with Immigration Malaysia (JIM). Registered agencies submit participant applications through the official PVIP portal.

Yes — PVIP participant pass holders are explicitly allowed to be employed and to study in Malaysia.

Immigration Malaysia accepts a Certificate of Good Conduct issued by Wisma Putra (Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs) for applicants who have already stayed in Malaysia for 1 year or more, as an alternative to obtaining one from their home country.

Approval is granted for 20 years through a 5+5+5+5 year method, subject to your passport remaining valid throughout — with a minimum passport validity of 24 months required.

An extension must be applied for 6 months before your active pass expires. Half the participation fee will be charged again, based on the current fee rates at that time.

Children of the principal applicant who exceed 25 years old must apply to become a PVIP participant themselves, by paying the remaining balance of the participation fee — or apply for another immigration facility if they wish to continue residing in Malaysia.

Yes — passport renewal, a change of principal applicant, or a change of nationality all require the participant and dependents to undergo and pass security screening again. All participants and dependents also require security bond/personal bond coverage and valid health insurance (Malaysian or global) throughout.