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Originally Posted by Gloucesterguy
I am a retired UK National considering moving to Malaysia to be with friends 
Have been looking at the MM2H program. My Pensions plus UK house let income is more than sufficient but my investment capital is lacking. However my Pension alone is just not quite enough to meet the MM2H criteria.
Is it possible to stay in Malaysia by any other option without MM2H status?
I have lived in the Philippines and there it was possible to pay visa extensions for over one year. After that it was necessary to leave the country for a short vacation before returning to start the entire process over again. Many expats were using this method to continue their stay in the country.
Have spent too long looking at the Malaysian Immigration rules without any success  - Please help. |
As a UK national, you can extend your 90 days visa for another 60 days when you are in Malaysia, and then leave the country for another 72 hours (by the rule) if you want to get another 90 days in Malaysia. However, if the officer at the immigration checkpoint found out that you have stayed in Malaysia without a long term visa for more than 182 days in a year, you may either be granted a shorter visa (14 days) or may require you to stay out from Malaysia for a longer period in order to stamp another 90 days for you.
On the other hand, should you decide to pursue the route in MM2H further, feel free to contact me I am General Manager of Aubella (MM2H) Sdn. Bhd.
The requirement for deposit of MYR150,000 is a must, but the requirement for MYR 350,000 as a financial proof for the application can be adjusted lower on a case by case basis.