New Malaysia Investor Pass visa: a simplified path to investment

Malaysia has introduced a new visa to attract investors. The Investor Pass streamlines the process of visiting the country for those interested in investing in Malaysia.

The processing is completely remote and takes only 5 days. Here’s the breakdown of benefits and requirements of the new visa.

Author • Elena Ruda

Chief Development Officer at Immigrant Invest

New Malaysia Investor Pass visa: a simplified path to investment

Malaysia launched a new visa for foreign investors called the Investor Pass. It was announced by the Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, on 6 March 2025. The Malaysia Investor Pass started accepting applications on 1 April 2025.

Visa purpose. The new visa aims to support business and investment activities in Malaysia by granting investors a simplified path to enter and stay in the country.

According to the Malaysia’s Immigration Department, the visa was designed “to enhance Malaysia’s investment ecosystem while maintaining security screenings for prospective investors.”

Investors in Malaysia can obtain a 5-year residence permit under the My Second Home Program, or MM2H. The minimum investment is MYR 500,000, or around €99,200.

Validity. The new visa allows investors to stay in Malaysia for up to 12 months from the date of arrival at any international entry point. Previously, investors could obtain a visa only for a period of 14 to 90 days.

Who is eligible for the Malaysia Investor Visa?

The Malaysia Investor Pass is available to three categories of foreign investors:

New Investors, who have no investment record in Malaysia.
Investors in the Pipeline, who are in negotiations with the Malaysian Government or have submitted project approval applications.
Existing Investors — they have already established projects in the country, but are not employed by any company.

Malaysia accepts applications from business owners, founders, company board of directors, shareholders, and managers.

The applicants must be over 18 years old, employed by a company registered in their country of origin, with no criminal record in Malaysia. The investor visa allows entry into Malaysia for business purposes only.

How to obtain the new Malaysia Investor Pass

The application process for the Malaysia Investor Visa takes only 5 working days and is completely remote. Applications are submitted online through the Xpats Gateway system.

Malaysia has also eliminated the agent system. This means investors can deal directly with immigration officials without the need for representatives.

Documentation requirements include a copy of a passport valid for at least one year and several supporting documents, depending on the type of investor. These documents may include:

official invitation from a ministry, government agency, or company restoration;
certificate of incorporation of the parent company;
latest audited financial statement of the parent company;
confirmation document from MIDA regional offices or the Malaysian embassy.

5 countries in the EU that grant residency to investors

1. Greece grants a residence permit to foreigners who invest at least €250,000 in the country’s economy. Investors can purchase residential or commercial properties, lease tourist accommodation, or enter into a timeshare agreement.

2. Portugal offers investors five options to gain residency, including supporting arts, financing research activities, purchasing investment fund units, opening a company or investing in an existing business. The investment threshold is also €250,000.

3. Malta permanent residence is available to those who rent or buy property in the country. Investors also pay government fees, make a donation, and confirm assets of at least €500,000. The required investment is at least €182,000 or €457,000, depending on the option.

4. Cyprus grants permanent residence in exchange for €300,000 investment in real estate, securities, or business. Applicants must also demonstrate a legal income of €50,000 per year.

5. Hungary issues residence permits if investors purchase fund units or donate to an institution of higher learning. The minimum investment is €250,000. Similar to the new Malaysian visa, applicants first obtain the Guest Investor Visa, which allows them to enter Hungary and complete the investment.

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Ultimate comparison of Golden Visa programs

​Who is eligible for the Malaysia Investor Visa?

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​5 countries in the EU that grant residency to investors

Who is eligible for the Malaysia Investor Visa?

How to obtain the new Malaysia Investor Pass

5 countries in the EU that grant residency to investors

Who is eligible for the Malaysia Investor Visa?

How to obtain the new Malaysia Investor Pass

5 countries in the EU that grant residency to investors