| 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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Procedures and Requirements |
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be withdrawn after expiry of the Long Term Social Visit Pass.)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) |
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. |
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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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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