The selected purpose of the visit determines the visa's cost, processing times, and the list of required supporting documents. The purpose of the visit is often specified in the application form alongside the visa type or category and may also be indicated directly on the visa itself.
Last updated 2025-06-27
Start-up, Entrepreneur, MTEP, Investor, Vip visa, PVIP
Business
, investment
, long stay
, residence permit
Visa overview
Description of the visa, its purpose, conditions, peculiarities of issuance, and guidelines for utilization.
Provides foreigners with the opportunity for long-term residence and work in the country. These include programs for highly skilled professionals, investors, entrepreneurs or wealthy individuals. Before an applicant can apply for a visa, an accredited agent (for PVIP) must get a conditional approval from Malaysian Immigration Department or through MDEC for other categories, which allows applying for a visa (known as visa with reference), after paying one-time a participation fee. All travelers need to complete and submit MDAC within 3 days before arrival.
Validity period
The period during which the visa remains valid and can be used for entry into the country. The validity period or expiration date is indicated directly on the visa itself.
3 months
Consular fee
A fee levied for the processing and evaluation of an application. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances. In certain instances, the payment of supplementary fees may be required.
MYR 20
