A 20-year renewable residence pass for long-stay residents and investors — coordinated by us, submitted through government-authorised agencies. Clear eligibility. No guesswork.
Last updated: June 2026 — reviewed against Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM) PVIP settings.
Free PVIP Eligibility Assessment — 20-year renewable residence pass, fixed-deposit and offshore-income requirements, family inclusion, and what's provable with documents.
Get Assessment| Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) | |
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| Governing authority | Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia (JIM), Government of Malaysia |
| Visa type | 20-year renewable multiple-entry residence pass (two 10-year blocks; renewable a further 20 years) |
| Status outcome | Residence only — no PR or citizenship pathway |
| Financial requirements | One-time government participation fee + fixed deposit in a licensed Malaysian bank + proof of offshore income [fees confirmed after assessment] |
| Submission | Through government-Authorised PVIP Application Agencies; Cosmos coordinates eligibility, documents and case management |
| As of | June 2026 |
We assist applicants based in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Kuwait City, Muscat, Manama, as well as across India. Our role is to convert the PVIP's eligibility rules into a clear, executable plan — then route the application through the correct authorised channel.
The objective is not speed alone — it is correctness, consistency, and a file that holds up at submission.
The PVIP is a government-run, 20-year renewable multiple-entry residence pass administered by Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia, launched on 1 September 2022. It is issued in two ten-year blocks and is renewable for a further twenty years. Holders may live in Malaysia, work, run a business, study, invest and buy property, subject to state rules.
There is no minimum physical-stay requirement, which makes it popular with internationally mobile residents and investors. It is important to be clear about one thing: the PVIP grants residence, not permanent residency or citizenship. If your goal is a second passport, this is the wrong programme — and we will tell you so honestly at the assessment.
The PVIP has three financial elements: a one-time government participation fee, a fixed deposit placed in a licensed Malaysian bank, and proof of offshore income from employment, business or investment. Up to half the fixed deposit may be withdrawn after one year for approved purposes such as property, medical or education, while the balance must be maintained throughout.
We keep specific amounts out of prospect-facing copy on purpose — the figures that apply to your case depend on your dependents and how your income and funds are structured, and they are confirmed at your assessment. The thresholds are set by the Malaysian government, not by us. Find out where you stand — free assessment.
The honest note. The PVIP is residence only — it does not lead to permanent residency or a Malaysian passport, and no one should sell it to you as a citizenship route. The fixed deposit and income proof are real commitments, and the participation fee is separate from any agency processing fee. Programme settings can change within a year, which is why every figure is confirmed at assessment rather than promised on a page. We would rather have that conversation in your first session than after you have committed funds.
The PVIP suits internationally mobile professionals, business owners and investors who want a long-term, low-stay base in Malaysia without committing to permanent relocation. Because there is no minimum physical-stay requirement, it works well for people who travel frequently or split their time across countries.
It is a weaker fit if your priority is a fast path to a second citizenship, since the PVIP offers neither PR nor naturalisation. The right question is not "is this a good visa" but "is this the right tool for your goal" — and that is exactly what we screen for before anyone spends money. Message us on WhatsApp to talk it through.
PVIP applications must be filed through government-Authorised PVIP Application Agencies listed by Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia. Cosmos Immigration holds no Malaysian immigration licence; we coordinate your eligibility assessment, documentation and case management, and your application is prepared and submitted through a government-authorised agency in our network.
This is the honest, compliant way to present a programme like the PVIP: we do the groundwork that makes a file submission-ready, and the authorised agency handles the lodgement that only it is permitted to make. Our Canada, Australia and New Zealand practices work through our own registered professionals; Malaysia is coordinated through the government's authorised channel — never implied to be covered by CICC, MARA or IAA.
The PVIP is residence, not citizenship, so India's renunciation, OCI and citizenship-loss concerns do not apply here — you keep your Indian citizenship. What does apply is the movement of money. The fixed deposit and ongoing income proof engage India's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and FEMA reporting, so the transfer should be planned within LRS limits and documented for source of funds. We treat this as a case-management item to sequence early, not a blocker.
This is general information, not financial, tax, or legal advice. Remittances are governed by RBI regulations under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme and your bank's compliance requirements — consult a qualified chartered accountant or your authorised dealer bank before moving funds.
All criteria are set by the Government of Malaysia and are subject to change.
Criteria and figures are set by the Government of Malaysia and are subject to change; verified against official sources as of the date shown.
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No. The PVIP is a long-term residence pass only, with no built-in pathway to permanent residency or Malaysian citizenship, according to Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia. It is designed for long-stay residence, work, business and study — not for naturalisation. If a second passport is your goal, the PVIP is not the right route.
The PVIP is a 20-year renewable, multiple-entry residence pass, issued in two ten-year blocks and renewable for a further twenty years. There is no minimum physical-stay requirement, which suits internationally mobile residents who do not want to commit to permanent relocation.
Up to half of the fixed deposit held in a licensed Malaysian bank may be withdrawn after one year for approved purposes such as property purchase, medical or education. The remaining balance must be maintained throughout the period of the pass. Exact figures are confirmed at your assessment.
Yes. PVIP applications can only be filed through government-Authorised PVIP Application Agencies listed by Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia. Cosmos coordinates your eligibility assessment, documentation and case management, and your application is prepared and submitted through an authorised agency in our network.
Dependents can be included, with a separate financial requirement applying per dependent. How your family is structured affects the documentation and the figures involved, so we map it out at the assessment before anything is committed. All amounts are confirmed after assessment.
Cosmos Immigration is a regulated immigration consultancy founded in Dubai in 2014, working through CICC-, MARA- and IAA-registered professionals, with offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Hyderabad and Oakville. For Malaysia, which sits outside those regulators' scope, applications are prepared and submitted through government-Authorised PVIP Application Agencies in our network while we coordinate eligibility, documentation and case management. Verify Our Credentials
Cosmos Immigration is a private consultancy, not a government body. Program criteria and figures are set by the relevant governments and are subject to change; verified against official sources as of the date shown.
Start with a free assessment, not a sales pitch — or message us on WhatsApp. We'll tell you honestly whether the PVIP fits your goal — even if the answer is no.
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