Three tiers
- Silver: USD 150,000 fixed deposit, a home above RM600,000, 5 years’ residence
- Gold: USD 500,000 fixed deposit, a home above RM1,000,000, 15 years’ residence
- Platinum: USD 1,000,000 fixed deposit, a home above RM2,000,000, 20 years’ residence, with the right to work and run a business
Other requirements
- Applicants must be at least 25
- Buy the home within 12 months of approval, generally holding it for 10 years
- Also meet the state’s minimum price for foreign buyers — higher in states such as Kuala Lumpur
- Applicants aged 25 to 49 must spend a total of 90 days a year in Malaysia
Family members
Your spouse, unmarried children and parents can be included.
Note
MM2H is a long-term Social Visit Pass, not permanent residence.
MM2H at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fixed deposit | From USD 150,000 |
| Home purchase | From RM600,000 |
| Residence | 5 to 20 years, renewable |
| Family | Spouse, children and parents |
MM2H application process and timing
- Assessment and tier choice (1–2 weeks): Choose the tier and state that suit your family.
- Application (Several months): Submit through a licensed agent and pass the checks.
- Conditional approval and entry (After approval): Enter Malaysia to open the fixed deposit, complete the medical and arrange insurance.
- Home purchase and pass (Within 12 months): Buy a qualifying home and collect your multiple-entry pass.
Main MM2H requirements
- Aged 25 or over (21 for the Special Economic Zone category)
- A fixed deposit by tier: Silver USD 150,000, Gold USD 500,000, Platinum USD 1,000,000
- A home purchased within 12 months of approval: from RM600,000 (Silver), RM1,000,000 (Gold) or RM2,000,000 (Platinum), also meeting the state’s minimum price for foreign buyers
- Applicants aged 25 to 49 must spend a total of 90 days a year in Malaysia (by the main applicant or a dependant)
- Submission through a licensed agent, background checks and a medical examination
Key benefits of MM2H
- Include your spouse, unmarried children and parents
- Renewable long-term residence of 5 to 20 years
- No minimum stay for applicants aged 50 or over
- English widely spoken and a lower cost of living
- Platinum holders can work and run a business
More questions about MM2H
Is MM2H permanent residence? No. MM2H is a renewable long-term Social Visit Pass, not permanent residence, and does not lead directly to citizenship.
Can I use the fixed deposit? After approval you can generally withdraw part of the deposit for purposes such as buying a home, healthcare or education in Malaysia, under the latest rules.
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you and compare other options. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)