Residency
Malaysia — Residency: Visa Overview
Malaysia offers multiple visa and residence pathways for foreign nationals, including employment passes, professional visit passes, long-term social visit passes, and residence programmes for financially independent individuals. Requirements depend on nationality and purpose of stay. Residence approvals are administered by Malaysian authorities.
VerifiedGovernment / official sourceResidence Pass - Malaysian Immigration DepartmentLast reviewed: 2026-09-06
Key facts
- Malaysia offers multiple visa and residence pathways.
- Requirements depend on nationality and purpose of stay.
- Employment generally requires an approved employment pass.
- Residence programmes exist for eligible financially independent applicants.
- Business and investment pathways are available.
Costs
- Residency Pass: Not explicitly stated
Timelines
- Residence Pass: Not explicitly stated