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Entrepreneurs
Business owners who need the freedom to build and operate in Malaysia.
PVIP
Live, work and invest in Malaysia.
A renewable 20-year visa for entrepreneurs, investors and high-income applicants building an active life in Malaysia.
PROGRAMME VIDEO
PVIP, explained.
Watch a concise English-language introduction to the programme.
01 / OVERVIEW
One programme for business and life.
The Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) is designed for people who want more than passive residence.
It combines a long visa horizon with permission to work, conduct business and invest in Malaysia. There is no minimum age and no compulsory property purchase, but the income, fixed-deposit and participation-fee commitments are substantial.
Compare every programme02 / WHO IT IS FOR
For plans that stay active.
PVIP is strongest when business, employment or investment is part of the reason for living in Malaysia.
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Investors
Applicants connecting long-term residence with active investment plans.
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High-income applicants
Globally mobile professionals who can meet the programme’s income threshold.
03 / BENEFITS
Twenty years. Built for active plans.
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Work and conduct business.
PVIP permits employment, business activities and investment, giving active applicants more flexibility than most MM2H categories.
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Plan across four five-year periods.
The 20-year programme creates a long horizon while keeping each endorsement period clear and manageable.
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Choose whether to buy property.
Property purchase is allowed but not compulsory, so your residence decision does not have to begin with a property commitment.
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Bring eligible family members.
A spouse, qualifying children, parents or parents-in-law, and a foreign domestic helper can be included under current rules.
04 / REQUIREMENTS
The commitments,
clearly.
PVIP offers wider permissions in exchange for higher financial thresholds. Start with these four figures.
Pass period
Four five-year periods
Fixed deposit
Held under programme conditions
Minimum monthly income
RM480,000 annually
Participation fee
Main applicant
The fixed deposit is a financial commitment, not a non-refundable fee. Dependant participation and professional service fees are separate. Property purchase is not compulsory.
- Minimum age
- No age limit
- Income source
- Offshore or onshore income accepted
- Annual stay
- No minimum stay requirement
- Work and business
- Permitted including investment activities
- Health after approval
- Medical screening and insurance compulsory; for all applicants
05 / FAQs
Questions worth asking.
Clear answers to the questions that usually shape a PVIP decision.
01Can I work or run a business?
Yes. PVIP permits employment, active business activities and investment in Malaysia, subject to the relevant sector and licensing rules.
02Must I buy property?
No. Property purchase is allowed but not compulsory. If you choose to buy, the applicable state property threshold and approval rules still apply.
03What income must I show?
At least RM40,000 per month or RM480,000 per year. The programme accepts qualifying offshore or onshore income, supported by the required financial evidence.
04Can my family join?
Eligible family members can join. Current categories include a spouse, qualifying children, parents or parents-in-law, and a foreign domestic helper. Separate fees and supporting-document rules apply.
See if PVIP fits your plans.
Check your preliminary eligibility and estimated cost before preparing the application.
