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Malaysia investor visa: the Investor Pass

Investor Pass (multiple-entry facility for business visitors and investors)

In short

The Investor Pass is a multiple-entry facility for business visitors and prospective investors who have committed to investing in Malaysia through investment agencies or the authorities. It allows stays of six months, extendable once by six months, and is applied for online through Xpats Gateway from outside Malaysia. It does not cover dependants.

checked 23 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Six months, with a possible six-month extension.
Validity
Valid in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, not in Sabah and Sarawak.
Fee
MYR 1,296Xpats Gateway processing fee (RM1,200 plus 8% SST). Immigration charges add RM90 pass fee for six months, RM500 processing and the visa fee by nationality.
Processing time
Five working days after complete documents; ePASS about one working day after payment.
Work
Business and investment activities; not employment.
Family
No dependants or Dependant Pass.
Path to permanent residence
Holders may convert to other long-term passes, subject to approval.
Where to apply
Online through Xpats Gateway, while outside Malaysia.

Who is eligible

Two groups qualify. A New Investor has no investment record in Malaysia yet. An Investor in Pipeline has been identified as interested, is negotiating with the Malaysian government or has applied to MIDA for project approval. Investors who already own a Malaysian company or are company directors are excluded and are directed to the Employment Pass or Professional Visit Pass.

Documents

Applicants upload a copy of every passport page with at least 12 months of validity, the parent company's certificate of incorporation and its latest audited accounts. Investors in Pipeline add a confirmation from a MIDA regional office or a Malaysian embassy, high commission or consulate. An official invitation from a ministry, agency or the Companies Commission is optional. Registration requires a business e-mail address; public domains such as Gmail or Outlook are rejected.

Required documents

Travel

  • Copy of all passport pages, valid for at least 12 months

Money

  • Latest audited accounts of the parent company

Work

  • Certificate of incorporation of the parent company

Supporting documents (where they apply)

Work

  • Confirmation from a MIDA office or Malaysian mission (required for Investors in Pipeline)

Other

  • Official invitation from a Malaysian ministry, agency or the Companies Commission

Fees

The Xpats Gateway processing fee is RM1,200, or RM1,296 with SST. Immigration charges are RM90 for a six-month pass and a RM500 processing fee, plus the visa fee where applicable; the official example totals RM620 including a visa fee. A duplicate payment can be refunded through the MYXpats helpdesk.

Approval and ePASS

Complete applications are processed within five working days. The approval letter and VDR letter are issued in the system; the letter is valid for six months and payment must be made within that time. After entering Malaysia, the investor files the endorsement and collects the ePASS at the Expatriate Satellite Centre at KLIA or downloads it from Xpats Gateway. Renewal can be requested three months before expiry with a contract, letter of intent or project confirmation.

  1. Register on Xpats Gateway with a business e-mail address while outside Malaysia.
  2. Upload the documents for your investor type and pay the processing fee.
  3. Receive the approval letter and VDR letter within about five working days.
  4. Travel to Malaysia and submit the endorsement application.
  5. Pay the immigration fees and collect or download the ePASS.

Forms

  • Xpats Gateway · Applications are made through Xpats Gateway; enquiries on documents go to MIDA.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Investor Pass require a minimum investment?

ESD does not set a minimum amount; eligibility depends on being a new investor or an investor in the pipeline with MIDA or the government.

Can I bring my family on an Investor Pass?

No. Dependants cannot be included.

Can I apply from inside Malaysia?

No. You must be outside Malaysia when applying.

Is this the same as MM2H?

No. The Investor Pass is a short business facility; MM2H is a long-stay residence programme with fixed deposit and property requirements.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Malaysia

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Set by the immigration officer at entry; the usual period depends on nationality.
  • Transit visa Processing time: Set by the Malaysian mission where you apply; apply at least three working days before the flight.

Business and self-employment

  • Business visa Maximum stay: Social visit pass: as stamped at entry. MEV: 30 days per entry.
  • Entrepreneur and start-up visa Maximum stay: New: 1 year plus 1 renewal. Established: up to 5 years plus one 5-year renewal.

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: Pass duration follows the course, renewed as needed.

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Each pass up to 60 months, following the employment contract; total tenure up to 10 years (Categories I and II) or 5 years (Category III).
  • Intra-company transfer visa Maximum stay: Up to 12 months per issuance; training at a factory or hotel up to six months.
  • Skilled worker visa Validity: Approved for 10 years; the ePASS is first issued for five years or the passport validity, then renewed to complete 10 years.
  • Digital nomad visa Maximum stay: 3 to 12 months, renewable for 12 more months; 24 months in total.

Family

  • Family reunification visa Validity: Follows the principal's Employment Pass, or the dependant's passport if shorter; LT-SVP approvals are for up to 12 months at a time.
  • Spouse and partner visa Validity: LTSVP for at least six months and up to five years, subject to approval.

Residence

Online travel permits

Protection

Malaysia visa guide