NEW INVESTOR PASS FACILITATES FAST-TRACK ENTRY FOR GLOBAL INVESTORS AND BUSINESSES FROM 1 APRIL 2025.

Effective 1 April 2025, MIDA will spearhead a new innovative immigration initiative called the Investor Pass, presenting a major improvement in the nation's investment proposition.

Under the new Investor Pass, business travelers will enjoy a full six-month stay with the option to extend for an additional six months, compared to the existing Social Visit Pass with Single-Entry Visa’s 14 to 90 day limitation. Coupled with the Multiple Entry Visa feature, the Investor Pass enables seamless cross-border movement into Malaysia during the pass validity period, addressing global business ease of doing business.

Processing time for the Investor Pass is only five (5) working days until the approval by the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

The pass is designed for three categories of foreign investors:

1. New Investors – Those exploring their first investments in Malaysia.

2. Investors under Consideration – Those in discussions with the government or awaiting project approvals from MIDA.

3. Existing Investors – Individuals with established investments or affiliations with Malaysian companies (excluding those under local employment).

Application can be submitted through the Xpats Gateway system at

https://xpatsgateway.com.my/

For more information and procedures, please visit MIDA website at

https://www.mida.gov.my/