Malaysia My Second Home
A government-backed long-term residency programme designed for global citizens seeking lifestyle, flexibility, investment opportunities, and long-term living in Malaysia.
Programme Tiers
THE MM2H OVERVIEW
The current version of the MM2H Programme (re-launched in 2024) sees the introduction of 4 new categories — Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone (SEZ/SFZ). Each category comes with its own criteria and benefits for participants choosing to relocate to Malaysia.
| Requirement | Platinum | Gold | Silver | SEZ/SFZ 50+ | SEZ/SFZ 21-49 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Deposit | USD 1,000,000 | USD 500,000 | USD 150,000 | USD 32,000 | USD 65,000 |
| Residential Property Purchase (Min) | RM 2,000,000 | RM 1,000,000 | RM 600,000 | Forest City Rate | Forest City Rate |
| Participating Fee | RM 200,000 | RM 3,000 | RM 1,000 | RM 1,000 | RM 1,000 |
| Processing Fee | RM 5,000 (P) + RM 2,500 (D) | RM 5,000 (P) + RM 2,500 (D) | RM 5,000 (P) + RM 2,500 (D) | RM 5,000 (P) + RM 2,500 (D) | RM 5,000 (P) + RM 2,500 (D) |
| Pass Fee | RM 500/Year | RM 500/Year | RM 500/Year | RM 500/Year | RM 500/Year |
| Agent Fee | RM 70,000 | RM 55,000 | RM 40,000 | RM 40,000 | RM 40,000 |
| Renewal Fee | RM 5,000 | RM 3,000 | RM 1,500 | RM 300 | RM 300 |
| MM2H Pass Validity | 20 Yrs Renewable | 15 Yrs Renewable | 5 Yrs Renewable | 10 Yrs Renewable | 10 Yrs Renewable |
| Minimum Age (Main Applicant) | 25 years | 25 years | 25 years | 50 years | 21 years |
| Min Days in Malaysia (Age 25-49) | 90 days/year | 90 days/year | 90 days/year | N/A | 90 days/year |
| Min Days in Malaysia (Age 50+) | No Minimum | No Minimum | No Minimum | No Minimum | N/A |
| Business/Investment | Allowed (P) | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Employment in Malaysia | Allowed (P) | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
| Fixed Deposit Withdrawal | Max 50% Property/Medical/Education/Tourism | Standard Terms | Standard Terms | Standard Terms | Standard Terms |
| Dependents | Max child age 34 (Single); Parents & Parents In-Laws | ||||
| Tax Exemption | No Tax on Foreign Funds/Income & Deposit Profit | ||||
| Foreign Maid | Allowed (F, <45) | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed | Not Allowed |
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