The Malaysian government welcome foreign citizens from all over the world (except Israel ) to enter and stay in Malaysia on a long term Social Visit Pass (duration of 10 years with a Multiple Entry Visa) under the "MALAYSIA - MY SECOND HOME PROGRAMME".

However, this programme does not promise a permanent resident status.

Rules and Regulations
  1. 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:
    1.1 Dependant above 18 years of age will have to submit a separate application.
    1.2 Application for a maid can be submitted after the approval of "Malaysia - My Second Home Programme".


  2. FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT
    2.1 Application by a person above 50 years of age
    2.1.1 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).
    2.1.2 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).

    2.1 Application by a person below 50 years of age.
    2.2.1 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.
    2.2.2 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


  3. INSURANCE COVERAGE

    Applicant must possess 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.

  4. EDUCATION

    Dependant 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.

  5. 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.

  6. APPLICATION PROCEDURES
    6.1 Application can be submitted while the application is in the country provided that the applicant is in the possession of a valid pass.
    6.2 Once approved, Visa and Social Visit Pass will be issued in Malaysia.

  7. LIST OF DOCUMENTS
    7.1 Letter of application
    7.2 Two (2) copies of Form IM.12 (Form of Social Visit Pass) - Obtainable at all Malaysia Immigration Departments (download form)
    7.3 2 passport sized photographs of applicant and spouse
    7.4 A copy of applicant's (and spouse) Passport/travel document (all pages)
    7.5 An endorsed / certified copy of a Marriage Certificate by the embassy (if accompanied by a spouse)
    7.6 A copy a certified fixed deposit and medical insurance
    7.7 A Personal Bond stamped RM 10.00 by the Stamp-Duty Office (signed by the sponsor) (download form)
    7.8 A copy of the sponsor Identity Card (if applicable)
    7.9 A proof of monthly income (origin country / abroad) as stated at (Para.2) 'Financial Requirement' - Endorsed / Certified by the embassy

  8. 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.
    8.1 The Fixed deposit as pre-required
    8.2 Medical insurance policy in Malaysia

  9. LOCATION OF APPLICATION
    9.1 The Headquarters of Malaysia Immigration Department
    9.2 State Immigration Department
    9.3 All Malaysian Representative Offices Abroad
    9.4 All Malaysian Tourism Offices

  10. RESTRICTIONS

    Successful applicants are strictly forbidden from the following :
    10.1 Taking part in activities such as political, missionary, provocative or instigative, which is considered sensitive, and threat to the national security
    10.2 Taking part in any form of employment in Malaysia

  11. FEE
    11.1 Social Visit Pass - RM 90.00 per year
    11.2 Visa - following existing rate applicable to each country (not exceeding RM 100.00)
    11.3 The Five (5) years period is given subject to the validity of the passport.

  12. EXTENSION OF SOCIAL VISIT PASS
    12.1 A copy of Form IMM.55
    12.2 A copy of Form IM.38 (if visa required)
    12.3 The latest certified fixed deposit from any bank in Malaysia / a proof of monthly income (origin country / abroad) (Para.2)
    12.4 A copy of applicant's (and spouse) passport / travel document (if accompanied by a spouse)

  13. CLIENT CHARTER

    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:
    13.1 New application - 30 working days from the date of submission.
    13.2 Application for an extension - 14 working days form the date of submission.


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