The Malaysian
government welcome foreign citizens from all over the world (except Israel) to
enter and stay in Malaysia on long term Social Visit Pass (duration of 10 years
with a Multiple Entry Visa)
However, this
programme does not promise a permanent resident status.
Rules and Regulations:
AGE
This programme is
open to all categories of citizens with no age limitation. They are allowed to
bring their dependant (below 18 years of age) and apply for a maid.
Notes:
Dependant above
18 years of age will have to submit a separate application.
Application for
a maid can be submitted after the approval of "Malaysia – My Second Home
Programme".
FINANCIAL
REQUIREMENT
Application by a
person above 50 years of age
Applicant and
spouse (either one must be above 50 years of age) will have the privilege of
choosing either: To have a fixed deposit of RM 150,000.00 (for 10 years)
from any bank in Malaysia;
OR
Derive a fixed
monthly income of not less than RM 10,000.00 (from abroad).
Single
(individual) applicant will have the privilege of choosing either:
To have a fixed
deposit of RM 100,000.00 (for 10 years) from any bank in Malaysia;
OR
Derive a fixed
monthly income of not less than RM 7,000.00 (from abroad).
Application by a
person below 50 years of age
Applicant and
spouse MUST POSSES:
A Fixed deposit of
RM 150,000.00 (for 10 years) from any bank in Malaysia;
AND
Derive a fixed
monthly income of not less than RM 10,000.00.
Single
(individual) applicant MUST POSSES:
A fixed deposit of
RM 100,000.00 (for 10 years) from any bank in Malaysia;
AND
Derive a fixed
monthly income of not less than RM 7,000.00.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Applicant must
posses a medical insurance policy from any insurance company in Malaysia. The
Requirement for insurance policy is however optional for a person of old age and
denied by the insurance company.
EDUCATION
Dependants below 18
years of age and still studying are required to apply for Student Pass to
further their education in schools or institution of higher learning.
GOVERNMENT TAX
Successful
applicants are bound by the policies, systems and regulations of tax of this
nation. They do not posses any exemption as granted to the Diplomatic Missions
in Malaysia.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURES
Application can
be submitted while the application is in the country provided that the
applicant is in the possession of a valid pass.
Once approved,
Visa and social Visit Pass will be issued in Malaysia.
LIST OF DOCUMENTS
Letter of
application
Two (2) copies
of Form IM.12 (Form of Social Visit Pass)
-
Obtainable at all Malaysia Immigration Departments
2 passport
sized photographs of applicant and spouse
A copy of
applicant's (and spouse) Passport/travel documents (all pages)
An
endorsed/certified copy of a Marriage Certificate by the Embassy (if
accompanied by a spouse)
A copy of
certified fixed deposit and medical insurance
A Personal Bond
stamped RM 10.00 by the Stamp-Duty Office (signed by the sponsor)
A copy of the
sponsor Identity Card (if applicable)
A proof of
monthly income (origin country/abroad) as stated at (Para.2) 'Financial
Requirement' – Endorsed/Certified by the Embassy
EXEMPTION
The following
requirement can be relaxed by conditional approval. However, the applicant must
produce these documents (stated below) before the endorsement of the Social
Visit Pass be given upon approval.
The Fixed
deposit as pre-required
Medical
insurance policy in Malaysia
LOCATION OF
APPLICATION
The
Headquarters of Malaysia Immigration Department
State
Immigration Department
All Malaysian
Representative Offices Abroad
All Malaysian
Tourism Offices
RESTRICTIONS
Successful
applicants are strictly forbidden from the following
Taking part in
activities such as political, missionary, provocative or instigative, which
is considered sensitive, and threat to the national security