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If you are looking to move to a place that offers a luxurious lifestyle at a low cost, Malaysia will be the perfect place for that. The low living costs and luxury are two of the main factors that attract expats to move to Malaysia. The country also continues to improve its global attractiveness to job seekers, so there is an increase in the number of expats moving to Malaysia to grow professionally.
Malaysia ranks above its neighboring countries in many life fields, including life quality making it one of the best countries to move to in Southeast Asia.
1. Do I Need to Obtain a Visa to Move to Malaysia?
If you plan on staying in Malaysia for a period longer than 90 days (three months), you need to obtain a long-stay visa. Otherwise, you will not be allowed to stay in Malaysia.
Malaysia offers different types of visas that you must apply for, depending on the reason why you want to move there (e.g., work, study, family reunification, etc.).
2. How Can I Move to Malaysia?
There are many ways you can move to Malaysia. For example, you can move there for work, join a family member or study. As such, you will need to get a Malaysian visa with reference, which is authorized by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
* Sometimes, the terms Malaysian visa and Malaysian pass are used interchangeably.
Moving to Malaysia to Work
If you want to move to Malaysia for work, you need to apply for and obtain a work visa (work permit). Malaysia issues different types of work permits that you can apply for depending on what type of work permit you are eligible for, such as:
– Employment Pass.
– Temporary Employment Pass.
– Professional Visit Pass.
If you are a holder of an employment pass, you can bring your family members (spouse, children under 21) to Malaysia with you. Holders of other types of work permits are not allowed to bring their dependents to Malaysia.
Moving to Malaysia for Family Reunification
If you are in Malaysia, working or studying, and want to bring your family members to Malaysia, you need to apply for a dependent pass.
With this type of visa, you can bring the following family members:
– Your spouse.
– Children under the age of 21.
– Dependent children.
Once your family members arrive in Malaysia, they must submit their passports to the Immigration Department of Malaysia to receive the Malaysia Dependent Pass sticker. They will be allowed to stay in Malaysia for the same period of time as your Malaysian visa but cannot work during this time.
Moving to Malaysia to Study
If you decide to move to Malaysia to pursue your studies, you need to apply for a Malaysian student visa (Approval Letter) at the Immigration Department. However, before starting the application process, you must already be accepted by a Malaysian educational institution.
After receiving your approval letter, you might be required to apply for an entry visa, depending on the country of your residence.
Once you arrive in Malaysia, you can register at your educational institution and get your Malaysia student pass and i-Kad.
Moving to Malaysia to Retire
Malaysia offers a retirement visa to anyone who wants to move to Malaysia for retirement. If you have sufficient financial funds and meet the conditions for retiring in Malaysia, you can apply for Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program, which is a retirement program.
Once your retirement visa is approved, you can come to Malaysia and collect your Conditional Approval Letter in person.
With a retirement visa, you can bring your spouse and children under 21 to Malaysia with you. This type of visa comes with many great benefits and is valid for a period of 10 years, and can be renewed. You are also allowed to work for up to 20 hours per week.
3. How Can I Become a Permanent Resident of Malaysia?
To become eligible for permanent residency in Malaysia, you must meet a set of requirements, such as, you must have resided in the country for at least 10 years, you do not hold another nationality, and you are proficient in the Malay language.
4. Does Malaysia Allow Dual Citizenship?
Malaysia belongs to the group of countries that do not allow dual citizenship. According to the Malaysian government, a citizen cannot hold dual citizenship if they wish to live in Malaysia. Therefore if you want to become a citizen of Malaysia, you need to renounce your current nationality