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Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
Place a fixed deposit and buy a home to receive 5 to 20 years of long-term residence in Malaysia for your family — including your parents.
Programme overview
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is run by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and was relaunched in 2024 with Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers, plus a Special Economic Zone category. Applicants place a fixed deposit and buy a home according to their tier, receiving a renewable multiple-entry Social Visit Pass. All applications must be submitted through a licensed agent.
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Fixed depositFrom USD 150,000
Home purchaseFrom RM600,000
Residence5 to 20 years, renewable
FamilySpouse, children and parents
Summary
MM2H Silver requires a USD 150,000 fixed deposit and a home above RM600,000 for 5 years of residence; Gold requires USD 500,000 and a home above RM1,000,000 for 15 years; Platinum requires USD 1,000,000 and a home above RM2,000,000 for 20 years, and allows you to work and run a business in Malaysia. Applicants must be at least 25, and the home generally must be held for 10 years. MM2H is long-term residence, not permanent residence.
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
Why Global Immigrate for MM2H
- families approved
- 28+
- approval rate
- 100%
- offering this programme since
- 2018
GI Group overseas property team
GI Group’s overseas property team helps you find, negotiate and buy — and later manage lettings.
Clear, transparent fees
All service fees and third-party costs are set out in writing before you sign — no hidden charges — and our refund terms are explained clearly.
Planning beyond immigration
GI Group’s teams can handle pre-immigration tax, asset allocation, your children’s education and overseas property at the same time, so the arrangements never conflict.
Our three guarantees
Full service-fee refund if refused
Guaranteed in your service agreement: if your application is refused, we refund the service fees you have paid in full — or you can switch to another suitable programme at no extra charge.
No extra charge for further documents or resubmission
If the authorities request further documents, or an application must be resubmitted, we handle it at no additional service fee.
Handled by professionals, fee fixed at signing
Every application is prepared and reviewed by our professional immigration team. Your service fee is fixed when you sign, with no additional charges afterwards.
Service fees exclude investment amounts, government fees and third-party costs. Refusals caused by false or incomplete information, or by the applicant not cooperating as required, are not eligible for a refund. Full terms are set out in the service agreement.
Requirements
Applicants generally need to meet the following:
- 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
The three tiers compared
| Tier | Fixed deposit | Home purchase | Residence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | USD 150,000 | From RM600,000 | 5 years |
| Gold | USD 500,000 | From RM1,000,000 | 15 years |
| Platinum | USD 1,000,000 | From RM2,000,000 | 20 years, with work and business rights |
The home generally must be held for 10 years; states such as Kuala Lumpur set higher minimum prices for foreign buyers. Subject to the latest announcements of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
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Application process
- Assessment and tier choice1–2 weeksChoose the tier and state that suit your family.
- ApplicationSeveral monthsSubmit through a licensed agent and pass the checks.
- Conditional approval and entryAfter approvalEnter Malaysia to open the fixed deposit, complete the medical and arrange insurance.
- Home purchase and passWithin 12 monthsBuy a qualifying home and collect your multiple-entry pass.
MM2H client stories
“Being able to include my parents was the main reason we chose MM2H.”
15-year residence under the Gold tier.
Mr Lau, Hong Kong“They warned us that Kuala Lumpur’s minimum price for foreign buyers is higher than the tier requirement, so we didn’t buy the wrong property.”
Approved under the Silver tier, with a home bought in Penang.
Ms Chou, Taipei“The team coordinated the deposit, home purchase and insurance — it was simpler than I expected.”
Granted residence and completed the home purchase.
Mr Cheng, Hong KongMM2HFAQ
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.
Can my parents be included?
Yes. MM2H can cover your spouse, unmarried children, and your or your spouse’s parents.
Can I sell the home?
It generally must be held for 10 years, during which you can only upgrade to a higher-value home.
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