Requirements: 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.
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:
A. Applicants below 50 years of age (single or married)
RM300,000 fixed deposit at any bank in Malaysia
After one year: Withdrawal allowed of up to RM240,000 for
(i) purchase of a house in Malaysia;
(ii) education of children in Malaysia; or
(iii) medical expenses in Malaysia
B. Applicants above 50 years of age (single or married)
EITHER RM150,000 fixed deposit at any bank in Malaysia OR furnish proof of
monthly offshore income of RM10,000 or from an approved / recognised institution
in their country of origin, such as a pension scheme.
After one year: Withdrawal allowed of up to RM90,000 for
(i) purchase of a house in Malaysia;
(ii) education of children in Malaysia; or
(iii) medical expenses in Malaysia.
In both A) and B), a minimum balance of RM60,000 must be maintained in the fixed
deposit for the duration of stay under the programme from the second year.
Note: A Multiple Entry Visa is given together with a Visit Pass (Social) of 10
years for successful applicants.
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 is in 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.
HOW TO APPLY?
The Guideline is available on the website >> Malaysia My Second Home Program
Department of Immigration, Malaysia
Block 1 (North), Level 4
Damansara Town Centre
50550 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Website: www.imi.gov.my
For Further enquiries and information :-
Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism, Malaysia
Tourism Division
Level 33, Menara Dato' Onn
Putra World Trade Centre
45, Jalan Tun Ismail
50694 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Website: www.mocat.gov.my
Ministry of Home Affairs, Malaysia
Block D1, Parcal D
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62546 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Website: www.kdn.gov.my
Source:
http://www.malaysiamysecondhome.com/migration/requirements.htm
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