Malaysia - My Second Home ( Formerly 'Silver Hair Programme' )

The Malaysian government welcomes all foreign citizens (except citizens of Israel, Montenegro and Yugoslavia) to enter and stay in this country on a long stay Social Visit Pass under the 'Malaysia - My Second Home' programme (formerly known as ' Silver Hair Programme')

" THIS PROGRAMME DOES NOT GUARANTEE
A PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS "

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
AGE :This program is open to all category of quality citizens with no age limit, and are allowed to bring along their dependants who are not schooling and also one maid.

FINANCE/INCOME:
Applicants 50 years and above

I) Applicant with their spouse (either one of the spouse MUST be above 50 years old) can choose EITHER to have a Fixed Deposit (in a local Malaysia bank) of RM 150,000.00 OR derive a Fixed Monthly income of not less than RM 10,000.00 can be issued with Social Visit Pass for a duration of 5 years together with a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV).

II) Individual applicant can choose EITHER to have a Fixed Deposit (in local Malaysian bank) of RM 100,00.00 OR derive a Fixed Monthly income of not less than RM 7,000.00, can be issued with a Social Visit Pass for a duration of 5 years together with a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV)

Applicants below 50 years old (applications must be submitted to Malaysian immigration Department Headquarters):

I) Applicant with their spouse must have a Fixed Deposit (in a local Malaysia bank) of RM 150,000.00 AND derive a Fixed Monthly income of not less than RM 10,000.00 can be issued with Social Visit Pass for a duration of 5 years together with a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV).

II) Individual applicant must have a Fixed Deposit (in local Malaysian bank) of RM 100,000.00 AND derive a Fixed Monthly income of not less than RM 7,000.00, can be issued with a Social Visit Pass for a duration of 5 years together with a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV).

SPONSOR
The requirement of a sponsor can be waived if enough proof can be provided to show that applicant is genuine, and there is no falsification of applicants background, financial status and lifestyle. Applicants can acquire the services of companies that have been selected a sponsors by the Malaysian Immigration Department.

INSURANCE COVERAGE / MEDICAL REPORT
Applicants must possess a valid medical insurance policy from any insurance company that is valid in Malaysia together with a medical report from any recognised Medical Institution.

EDUCATION
Applicants are allowed to bring along their dependants (children) either not schooling or are schooling in primary, secondary or in any Institution of higher Learning. However, dependants who are schooling, are required to apply for a Student Pass to continue their education in schools or Institutions of Higher Learning recognised by the government.

TAXES
Successful applicants are bound by the policies, systems and regulations of taxes of this country, and they do not have exemption qualifications as granted to Diplomatic Missions in Malaysia.

SECURITY VETTING
Approvals are given subject to security vetting clearance conducted by the Royal Malaysian Police.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Applications can be submitted while the applicant is in the country provided that the applicant is in possession of a valid Pass.

Successful applicants, are exempted from the requirement of leaving the country to obtain a Visa from Malaysian Representative Office abroad. Visa will be issued IN
Malaysia together with a Social Visit Pass.

Applicants may submit their applications by providing the following documents;
Letter of Application
2 copies of IMM.12-Social Visit Application Forms (obtainable at all Malaysian Immigration Departments)
2 passport sized photographs of applicant and spouse (if accompanied by spouse)
Copies of all pages of travel document of the applicant and spouse (if accompanied by spouse)
Copy of Marriage Certificate, if accompanied by spouse
Copy of certified Bank Statement and Medical Report from a recognised Medical Institution in Malaysia
A RM 10,00 Personal Bond Form stamped by the Stamp Duty Office
A copy of the sponsor's Identity Card (if applicable)

PLACE OF APPLICATION
Applicants may make their application at any of the following places;

Malaysian Immigration Department Headquarters
State Immigration Departments
All Malaysian Representative Offices Overseas, and
All Malaysian Tourism Offices

APPROVAL AUTHORITY
Approval authority of 'Malaysia- My Second Home' is given to the following officers:

The Director-General of Immigration, Malaysia
The Deputy-Director of Immigration, Malaysia
Officers authorised to approve applications for 'Malaysia-My Second Home' programme for applicants aged 50 years and above are:

1. H.E. Malaysia Ambassador to People's Republic of China is authorised to approve applications submitted in China. Approved applications must be submitted to the Malaysia Immigration Department Headquarters for processing.
2. Director, Visa, Pass and Permit Division, Immigration Department Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur.
3. State Immigration Department Directors.

EXEMPTION
The following requirements can be relaxed by giving conditional approval. However, upon approval, the applicant MUST produce proof of the following documents before endorsement of the Social Visit Pass can be granted:

Saving in bank or recognised Financial Institutions in Malaysia.
Medical Insurance policy recognised and applicable in Malaysia.
Medical Report.

APPEAL
Applicants who do not meet the requirements to obtain Social Visit Pass under this programme, can appeal to the Director-General of Immigration for consideration.

RESTRICTIONS
Successful applicants are STRICTLY forbidden from the following:

Participating in activities that can be considered as sensitive to the local people like political activities, missionary activities and provocative or instigate activities that can be considered as sensitive and a threat to the security of the country.

Being employed anywhere in Malaysia unless approved by the government.

FEE RATE
A payment of RM 90.00 per year is charged for the issuance of a Social Visit Pass under the 'Malaysia-My Second Home' Programme. Visa fee is chargeable according to the existing rate applicable to each country.

APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION
The following documents must be submitted when applying for the extension under this programme:
Form IMM.55
From IMM.38
Latest certified Financial Statement from the local bank or Financial Institution.
Original Passport/Travel Document of applicant.

CATEGORIES NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY UNDER THIS PROGRAMME
Husband or wife of Malaysian citizen
Holders of Expatriate Pass (Work Permit) and their dependants
Holders of Student Pass

CLIENT CHARTER
For new applications that fulfil al the requirements, the status of the application will be made known to the applicant after 30 working days from the date of submission of the application. Application for extension will be made known after 14 working days.

Contacts :
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
(Immigration Department)
Aras 1-7, Block I,
Pusat Bandar Damansara
50550 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 603-2053-9181, 254-5096, 254-5108
Fax: 603-256-2340
Web: www.imi.gov.my

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