Global Residency and Citizenship by Investment Report: Malaysia (RBI)
Rankings
Overall ranking: 23rd (score: 78.76)
- Procedure: 22nd
- Mobility: 10th
- Tax Optimization: 5th
- Quality of Life: 20th
- Investment: 7th
Country Information
Legal Provision | |
Region | Asia |
Minimum investment threshold | MYR 1 million (approx. USD $230,000) |
Year of inception | 2002 |
Visa-free countries | 178 |
Investment options | Fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank or Real estate purchase (with minimum purchase prices varying by state |
Physical presence requirements | No mandatory residency requirements |
Family member inclusion | The main applicant can include their spouse, unmarried children under 21, and parents over 60 can be included |
Dual citizenship allowed | No |
Path to citizenship | No |
Average processing time | 3-6 months |