It is open to all citizens of countries recognized by Malaysia regardless of race, religion, gender or age.

    The applicant must prove a minimum fixed deposit of RM150,000 with any Malaysian financial institution AND have a monthly offshore income equivalent to at least RM7,000 if single or RM10,000 if with spouse. But if applicant is above 50 years old, he has only to prove either a fixed deposit of the same mount OR a monthly income as stated.