Banking
Malaysia — Banking: Required Documents
The standard document set for a Malaysian bank account as a foreigner: original passport, a long-term residency visa (employment pass, student visa, MM2H, or dependent pass), proof of address, and a Malaysian mobile number. Tourist visas are explicitly not accepted as valid proof of stay by any major bank. Verification is generally required in person, and banks will assess the visa type and reason for staying alongside the documents themselves.
Key facts
- Core documents: original passport, long-term visa, proof of address, Malaysian mobile number.
- Accepted visa types: employment pass, student visa, MM2H, dependent pass.
- Tourist visas are explicitly rejected as proof of stay by all major banks.
Required documents
- Original passport
- Long-term visa (employment pass/student visa/MM2H/dependent pass)
- Proof of address
- Malaysian mobile number
Common mistakes
- Assuming any visa type satisfies the requirement — tourist visas are categorically rejected regardless of deposit size or intent.