Why Choose Malaysia
Peaceful living in a multicultural society.
Secure neighbourhoods, cultural diversity, and an easy pace of life make Malaysia attractive for long-term residence.
Malaysia My Second Home
Discover Malaysia My Second Home.
Government-backed long-stay residency for individuals and families seeking a stable, connected, and lifestyle-driven base in Malaysia.
Government-backed programme
Malaysia is consistently recognised as a leading retirement and long-stay destination in Asia.
About
A clear introduction to the MM2H programme.
Malaysia offers modern infrastructure, multicultural living, strong connectivity, and an attractive environment for long-term residency through the Malaysia My Second Home programme.
This website is structured to help clients understand the latest programme requirements, compare categories, review eligibility, and follow the application flow from consultation to endorsement.
Healthcare and education advantages.
International-standard healthcare and access to quality education add practical value for families.
Climate, connectivity, and convenience.
Year-round warm weather and direct links to major cities make Malaysia a strategic base in the region.
Key Benefits
Important programme benefits and incentives.
Risk-Controlled Funds
Fixed deposits are placed in the applicant's own name with a Malaysian bank.
Flexible Fund Usage
Up to 50% of the fixed deposit may be withdrawn after endorsement for approved uses such as property, education, medical, or tourism expenses.
Tax Exemption
Offshore income and funds remitted into Malaysia enjoy favourable tax treatment under the programme framework.
Transferable Status
In the event of the principal applicant's death, the MM2H pass may be transferred to an eligible registered dependent.
Eligibility
Eligibility and dependent rules at a glance.
Who Can Apply
The programme is open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia. The principal applicant is generally 25 and above, or 21 and above for the Special Zone.
Eligible Dependents
Dependents may include spouse, parents, and parents-in-law under the current programme structure.
Children Inclusion
Biological, step, or adopted children under 21 can be included, while unmarried and unemployed children aged 21 to 34 may also qualify. Disabled children have no age limit.
Residency Requirement
Principals and dependents are generally required to stay in Malaysia for at least 90 cumulative days each year, although principals aged 50 and above are exempt.
MM2H Categories
Current programme categories and headline requirements.
All current categories require a fixed deposit commitment and a qualifying property purchase, with different thresholds depending on tier.
Silver
Silver Tier
A lower-entry programme category with shorter validity and lower deposit and property thresholds.
- Fixed deposit: USD 150,000
- Visa validity: 5 years
- Property threshold: RM 600,000
- Work and foreign helper not allowed
Gold
Gold Tier
A mid-tier category with longer visa validity and a higher deposit and property requirement than Silver.
- Fixed deposit: USD 500,000
- Visa validity: 15 years
- Property threshold: RM 1 million
- Work and foreign helper not allowed
Platinum
Platinum Tier
The highest category with the longest validity and expanded privileges compared with the lower tiers.
- Fixed deposit: USD 1 million
- Visa validity: 20 years
- Property threshold: RM 2 million
- Work and foreign helper allowed
Special Zone
Johor Special Zone
A distinct category with reduced deposit thresholds and its own property rules tied to the Special Zone framework.
- Fixed deposit: USD 65,000 under 50, or USD 32,000 for 50 and above
- Visa validity: 10 years
- Property purchase subject to state authority and current Special Zone rules
- Currently linked to eligible developer projects in Johor
Application Process
How the MM2H application moves from consultation to visa issuance.
The process typically moves from signed engagement and submission through conditional approval, endorsement in Malaysia, and final visa issuance.
Consultation and Signing
The process begins with engagement, signing, and the initial deposit on the agency fee.
Submission
Documents are prepared and submitted to the MM2H Centre, with approval often taking around two to three months.
Conditional Approval and Endorsement
After conditional approval, applicants enter Malaysia to complete medical, insurance, and fixed deposit requirements within the required time frame.
Visa Issuance
The passport is submitted to Immigration for the final MM2H visa endorsement and issuance.
Rules and Fees
Key residency, property, and cost points to review.
Stay Requirement
Most applicants are subject to a 90-day cumulative annual stay requirement, while principals aged 50 and above are generally exempt.
Property Rule
Participants must purchase qualifying property and generally cannot sell it for 10 years, although an upgrade to a higher-value property may be allowed.
Agency and Participation Fees
Government-standard agency fees differ by tier, and there is also a one-time government participation fee payable by the principal applicant.
Additional Costs
Applicants should also budget for dependent visa fees, medical insurance, and document translation or notarisation where required.
Contact
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