Golden Gateway: How Indians Can Secure Malaysia’s Premium Visa In 2025

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Malaysia’s revamped Golden Visa programs—PVIP and MM2H—are now open to Indian applicants seeking long-term residency. With benefits like 20-year visas, business rights, and family inclusion, these schemes offer a luxurious path to Southeast Asian living. Financial eligibility and offshore income are key to qualifying.

Malaysia opens its doors to Indian investors

Malaysia’s Golden Visa offerings have been restructured in 2025 to attract global talent and investors, with Indian nationals among the top beneficiaries. The two main programs—Premium Visa Programme (PVIP) and the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) scheme—offer long-term residency options with varying levels of flexibility and investment requirements.

The PVIP is tailored for high-net-worth individuals, granting a 20-year multiple-entry visa with full rights to work, invest, and bring family members. Meanwhile, the MM2H program has been refreshed with 5- to 20-year renewable tiers, depending on financial commitments like fixed deposits, property ownership, and offshore income.

Eligibility criteria for Indian applicants

To qualify for either program, Indian citizens must meet specific financial and documentation requirements. These include:

- PVIP:
- Minimum offshore income of RM 40,000/month (approx. ₹7 lakh)
- Fixed deposit of RM 1 million (approx. ₹1.75 crore) in a Malaysian bank
- One-time participation fee of RM 200,000 (approx. ₹35 lakh)
- Valid passport and clean criminal record

- MM2H (varies by age and tier):
- Monthly offshore income of RM 10,000–40,000
- Fixed deposit of RM 500,000–1 million
- Proof of liquid assets and medical insurance
- Property purchase optional but encouraged

Why Malaysia is attracting Indian residents

Malaysia’s appeal lies in its affordable luxury lifestyle, world-class healthcare, international schools, and strategic location in Southeast Asia. The country’s multicultural environment, English-speaking population, and strong Indian diaspora make it a natural fit for Indian families and retirees.

Key highlights of the golden visa programs

- PVIP offers 20-year residency with work and business rights
- MM2H provides flexible 5–20 year renewable options
- Both programs allow family inclusion (spouse, children, parents)
- No local sponsorship required for PVIP
- Access to healthcare, education, and property ownership
- Ideal for digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and retirees

A golden opportunity for global living

With rising interest in global mobility, Malaysia’s Golden Visa programs offer Indians a compelling route to long-term residency in a vibrant, well-connected nation. Whether for business, retirement, or lifestyle, Malaysia is positioning itself as a top-tier destination for global citizens.

Sources: NDTV, GNN Asia, LivinMalaysia