| Malaysia My Second Home |
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The Government of Malaysia welcomes nationals of all countries
in the world (except Israel and Yugoslavia) to enter and reside
in this country on the Long Term Social Visit Pass under the Malaysia
My Second Home programme which was previously known as the Silver
Hair programme. |
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| The programme does NOT promise Permanent Resident
status |
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Procedures and Requirements |
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Age:
The programme is opened to all ages. Participants of this programme
are permitted to bring along their family members, including school
going children, and domestic helper.. |
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Finance/Source of Income:
It is mandatory that participants hold a savings (fixed deposit)
account at any financial institution or bank in Malaysia. (The
savings may only be withdrawn after expiry of the Long Term Social
Visit Pass.)
Individual applicant: Savings of RM100,000.00 or more
Application by husband and wife: Savings of RM150,000.00 or more
Or
Individual applicant: Monthly income of RM7,000.00 or more
Application by husband and wife: Monthly income of RM10,000.00
or more
(The source of monthly income must be from pension, wages or other
fixed and regular income) |
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Issue of Social Visit Pass:
The approval is for a term of 5 years and may be extended for
another 5 years. However, this Social Visit Pass may be extended
from year to year. Programme participants will be issued with
Multiple Entry Visas. |
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Sponsor:
The need for a sponsor may be relaxed if it is proved that the
participant's background, financial standing and lifestyle are
true and honest. Participants may also obtain the services of
companies approved by the Department of Immigration, Malaysia
to act as sponsors. |
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Application Procedure |
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The completed application must be submitted to:
Headquarters of the Department of Immigration, Malaysia
Level 4, Block I (North)
Pusat Bandar Damansara
50550 Kuala Lumpur
or at a Malaysian Foreign Mission
For Sabah and Sarawak, applications may be submitted to
Immigration Office, States of Sabah and Sarawak
Form and Attachments: |
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Letter of Application by the applicant |
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2 copies of Social Visit Pass Application form - IMM.12- Visit
Pass Application form |
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2 copies of passport-size photographs of the applicant and spouse
(if applicable) |
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Copy of passport/travel document of the applicant and spouse (if
applicable) |
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Marriage Certificate (if accompanied by spouse) |
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Certified copy of Bank Statement |
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Certified copy of medical insurance policy and medical report
from Malaysia |
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Other relevant documents |
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Fees:
The chargeable fee is RM90.00 for one (1) year.
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