Sage-Tips

Can I have dual citizenship in the US and Malaysia?

Malaysia does not allow dual citizenship, so when you acquire citizenship of another country your Malaysian citizenship is cancelled. This means you will arrive as an American citizen with no questions asked.

Is it possible to get Malaysian citizenship?

A person can become a citizen of Malaysia either by registration or naturalisation. Those applying to become naturalised citizens must have “an adequate knowledge of the Malay language” and have resided in the country for ten of the past twelve years, including the twelve months immediately preceding the application.

Is it hard to get Malaysian citizenship?

It is extremely difficult to obtain either PR or citizenship but not impossible, especially if you are Muslim and have connections in the government and/or lots of money. I have met a man who was half Pakistani, and half Arab, but has Malaysian citizenship.

Can a US citizen get another citizenship?

A U.S. citizen may acquire foreign citizenship by marriage, or a person naturalized as a U.S. citizen may not lose the citizenship of the country of birth. U.S. law does not mention dual nationality or require a person to choose one citizenship or another.

Should I give up my Malaysian citizenship?

There is no law in Malaysia by which a Malaysian citizen must renounce his or her citizenship of Malaysia when becoming a resident or citizen of another country. It is certainly not a criminal offence to become a citizen of another country while not renouncing Malaysian citizenship.

What is residence pass in Malaysia?

Residence Pass is a pass issued to any foreign national who falls under any category specified under Regulation 16A, Immigration Regulations 1963. RESIDENCE PASS CATEGORIES. A person with family ties with a Malaysian citizen ( Category 3 )

How can I get residency in Malaysia?

Have worked in Malaysia minimum of 3 years. Have an Employment Pass (EP) with more than 3 months validity at time of application. Earn a basic monthly salary of RM15,000 (not including allowances or bonuses) Have a Malaysian income tax file number and have paid income tax for at least 2 years.

How to become a citizen of Malaysia?

Registration. A child born in Malaysia or outside of Malaysia to Malaysian parents is a Malaysian citizen.

Naturalization. Naturalization is the method by which people with no Malay heritage may become citizens.

Losing Citizenship. Malaysia does not recognize dual citizens.

Revoking Citizenship.

Can Malaysians have dual citizenship?

KUALA LUMPUR : One may have heard of Malaysians having dual citizenship. This is usually the case with people in the states bordering other countries, such as Perlis , Kedah , Kelantan and Perak in the peninsula which share a common border with Thailand, and Sabah and Sarawak which have common borders with the Philippines and Indonesia.

How can I immigrate to Malaysia?

Student Visa To Malaysia.

Work Visa To Malaysia.

Employment Passes.

Professional Visa Passes (PVP) This pass is granted to foreign nationals who want to take on short-term projects in Malaysia for a maximum of 12 months.

Spouse Visa To Malaysia.

Malaysia My Second Home Program.

Malaysia My Second Home Program – Eligibility Criteria

How to apply US visa for Malaysian?

Visit the website. Go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/my/.

Understand the process. 1) You will firstly need to fill in the DS-160 form.

The details i) Filling in the DS-160 form. So now for the interesting parts: filling in the DS-160 form and scheduling for the interview.

Preparing for the interview.

The interview at the US Embassy.

Visa granted!