The Malaysian government welcome foreign citizens from all over the world (except Israel & Yugoslavia) to enter and stay in Malaysia on a long term Social Visit Pass (duration of 5 years with a Multiple Entry Visa) under the “MALAYSIA – MY SECOND HOME PROGRAMME”.

However, this programme DOES NOT PROMISE a Permanent Resident status.

Terms and Conditions

1. Age:
This programme is open to all categories of citizens with no limit of age. They are allowed to bring their dependent (below 18 years of age) and apply for a maid.

Notes:

1.1 Dependant above 18 years of age will have to make a separate
     application.
1.2 Application for maid can be submitted after the approval of Malaysia –
     My Second Home Programme.

2. Financial Requirement:

2.1 Applicant 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 in a Malaysian Bank; 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 in a Malaysia Bank; OR
• Derive a fixed monthly income of not less than RM 7,000.00 (from abroad).

2.2 Applicant by a person below 50 years of age (application must be      submitted to the Headquarters of Malaysia Immigration Department)

2.2.1 Applicant and spouse MUST POSSES:
• A fixed deposit of RM 150,000.00 in a Malaysia Bank; AND
• Derive a fixed monthly income of not less than RM 10,000.00 (from abroad).

2.2.2 Single (individual) applicant MUST POSSES:
• A fixed deposit of RM 100,000.00 in a Malaysia Bank; AND
• Derive a fixed monthly income of not less than RM 7,000.00 (from abroad).

Notes:

The Government of Malaysia has determined ONLY the following local bank of fixed deposit installment.

1. Affin Bank Berhad
2. Bumiputera Commerce Bank Berhad
3. Maybank Berhad
4. RHB Bank Berhad

3. Sponsor

The requirement of a local sponsor can be waived but the final decision lies upon the Immigration Officer at the counter. Applicant can also acquire the services of companies registered with the Malaysia Immigration Department.

4. Insurance Coverage / Medical Report

Applicant must possess a medical insurance policy from any insurance company in Malaysia and attach a medical report from recognized medical institutions. The requirement for insurance policy is however an optional for a person of old age and denied by the insurance company.

5. Education

Dependant below 18 years of age and still studying are required to apply for Student Pass to further their education in schools or institutions of higher learning.

6. Government Taxes

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.

7. Application Procedure

7.1.1 Application can be submitted while the applicant isin the country
        provided that the applicant is in the possession of a valid pass.
7.1.2 Once approved, Visa and Social Visit Pass will be issued in Malaysia.

8. List of Document

1. Application letter
2. 2 copies of Imm. 12-Social Visit application forms (obtainable at all
      Malaysian Immigration Departments)
3. 2 passport sized photographs of applicant and spouse (if accompanied
      by spouse)
4. A copy of applicant’s (and spouse) Passport / travel document (all pages)
5. An endorsed / certified copy of a Marriage Certificate by the embassy
   (if accompanied by a spouse)
6. A copy of a certified fixed deposit, medical report and medical Insurance
7. A Personal Bond stamped RM 10.00 by the Stamp-Duty Office (signed by
   the sponsor)
8. A copy of the sponsors Identity Card (if applicable)
9. A proof of monthly income (origin country / abroad) as stated at (Para. 2)
    Financial Requirement

9. 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
• Medical report

10. Location of Application

- The Headquarters of Malaysian Immigration Department
- State Immigration Department
- All Malaysian Representative Offices Abroad and;
- All Malaysian Tourism Offices

9. 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.

10. Fee Rate

• Social Visit Pass – RM 90.00 per year
• Visa – following existing rate applicable to each country (not exceeding
   RM 10.00)

11. Extension of Social Visit Pass

- Form Imm. 55
- Form Imm. 38(if visa required)
- The latest certified fixed deposit from a local Bank / a proof of monthly
   income (origin country / abroad) (Para. 2)
- A copy of applicant’s (and spouse) passport / travel document
  (if accompanied by a spouse)

12. Client Charter

New application – 30 working days from the date of submission.
Application for an extension – 14 working days from the date of submission.