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Tourist and Business visas for Malaysia

by John Kendy Marketing Manager

All those entering Malaysia, whether for work or holiday, need to have a visa. However, nationals of some countries, including the US, Britain, Australia and South Africa, do not require a visa for entering Malaysia for short-stay tourist or business visits.

 

All those arriving in Malaysia should have a passport valid for at least six months and a valid return ticket.

 

Tourist and business visas for Malaysia

 

Visas for Malaysia There are three different types of tourist or business visas for Malaysia, namely single entry, multiple entry and transit. Visas should be applied for before departure at a relevant Malaysian embassy or consulate.

 

A single-entry visa is normally valid for a single entry into the country and is valid for three months from the date of entry. Multiple-entry visas are issued to foreign visitors wishing to travel to Malaysia multiple times, and normally for business or official government matters. Multiple-entry visas are normally valid for a period of three to twelve months from the date of issue. Transit Malaysia Visa is for those entering Malaysia in transit to other countries.

 

Upon entry into Malaysia, tourists will have their passport stamped with a social or tourist visit pass, which can normally be extended for two months beyond the initial entry date. This pass does not permit the holder to take up employment in Malaysia. A business visit pass will be issued to those entering Malaysia on business. This pass allows the traveller to enter Malaysia for business matters, such as meetings and inspections.

 

Malaysia My Second Home Programme

 

The Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H) was introduced by the Malaysian government as a means of allowing foreign nationals to retire or live in Malaysia on a long-term basis. The programme invites foreigners to gain residence status for the applicant as well as their family/dependents.

 

As part of the programme, applicants will get a ten-year visit pass and multiple entry visa, which is renewable every ten years. Unless specific approval is sought, expats are not allowed to be employed in Malaysia under this programme.

 

Applicants are required to pay a fixed deposit into a local Malaysian bank; the funds must be left in the bank during the period of validity of the visa. The amount to be paid will depend on the age of the applicant. After the first year, expats can take out money to purchase housing, and for medical expenses and their children’s education, but must maintain a minimum balance (depending on their age and circumstances) in the fixed deposit account from the second year onwards and throughout their stay in Malaysia.

 

Permanent residency in Malaysia

Expats wishing to work and live in the country permanently can apply for permanent residency in Malaysia, if they fit into one of the following categories:

A high-net worth investor with a minimum of USD 2 million in a fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank.

An individual with exceptional skills and talent who has been approved by a relevant agency in Malaysia.

A professional with outstanding skills in any field who has been recommended by a relevant Malaysian agency and has worked in the country for at least three years.

An individual who has been married to a Malaysian citizen and has lived in Malaysia for at least five years.

Those who quality under a point-based system whereby points are given according to one’s age, qualifications, language proficiency and employment, among other things. A minimum score of 65 out of 120 is required.

[Source: http://www.expatarrivals.com/malaysia/visas-for-malaysia]


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