Feedback Advice on how to apply Permanent Resident (PR) for inventor who brings in investment of more than US2 million. Which authority to refer to.
Reply The amount of investment is not one of the criteria for the application of Permanent Resident (PR).
Before you apply to be a permanent resident of Malaysia, you must first obtain an Entry Permit seeking to remain in Mlaysia after expiry of your pass. The issue of an Entry Permit is not a right but merely an eligibility. Only certain categories of persons are eligible to obtain an Entry Permit. The categories of person eligible to apply for an Entry Permit as set out in the Immigration (Prohibited of Entry) Order 1963 are as follows:
person in possession of specialist or professional qualification
persons in possession of a certificate from the Minister of Home Affairs certifying that their admission would be in the economic interest of Malaysia
To apply for Entry Permit, the following supporting documents must be submitted to the nearest Immigration Department of Malaysia for approval:
Form IMM. 4 (1 copy)
Photocopy of international passport OR legal travel documents
2 copies of photograph measuring 3.5 cm X 5.0 cm
Photograph of local sponsor measuring 3.5 cm X 5.0 cm
Other supporting documents
Part II of the Form IMM. 4 is the declaration part which must be made by a person resident in Malaysia.
The form can be obtained from the counter of Immigration Department of Malaysia at the cost of RM1.00 each and the fee for Entry Permit is RM120.00 per Entry Permit.
To become a permanent resident of Malaysia, you must reside in Malaysia for a continous period not less than 5 years under a valid Entry Permit preceding the date of your application for a PR status.
To apply for the permanent resident status, you have to bring along your travel document or passport for the pass years to the Visa, Permit and Pass Division of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.
The immigration officer will inform you of your eligibility to apply for the permanent resident status and the supporting documents you have to submit with your application, where applicable.
