Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

Introduction

What is Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)?

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is a Malaysian government programme that encourages foreigners to live and retire in Malaysia. Launched in 2002, it aims to make Malaysia an ideal long-stay destination, with a range of benefits and incentives for foreigners who choose Malaysia as their second home.

Key features

Platinum – 20-year visa

MM2H Platinum applicants receive a 20-year visa, renewable every 20 years.

Gold – 15-year visa

MM2H Gold applicants receive a 15-year visa, renewable every 15 years.

Silver – 5-year visa

MM2H Silver applicants receive a 5-year visa, renewable every 5 years.

Special Economic / Financial Zone – 10-year visa

Applicants in the Special Economic / Financial Zone tier receive a 10-year visa, renewable every 10 years.

Business / employment

MM2H Platinum allows applicants to do business and work legally in Malaysia.

Tax-free foreign income

Pensions remitted to Malaysia are tax-exempt.

High approval rate

MM2H is known for its very high approval rate.

Dependants

Applicants may bring their spouse, unmarried children under 34, and their own and their spouse’s parents as dependants.

100% risk-free

Funds are held as a fixed deposit in the applicant’s own name and continue to earn interest.

Freedom of movement

MM2H offers visa flexibility in Peninsular Malaysia, with no fixed place of residence or reporting requirement.

Buy property

Participants may buy property in Malaysia; holding an MM2H visa helps with approvals and mortgage applications.

Domestic helper

Platinum applicants may apply for one domestic helper under Immigration guidelines.

MM2H requirements

Platinum tier

MM2H visa term:20 years · Renewable

Fixed deposit

USD 1,000,000(approx. RM 4 million)

Property (bought after the approval letter)

Must buy one property with an SPA price of RM 2 million or more

Participation fee (principal applicant)

RM 200,000

Age requirement (principal applicant)

Principal applicant aged 25 or above

Domestic helper

Allowed

Business / employment

Allowed

Gold tier

MM2H visa term:15 years · Renewable

Fixed deposit

USD 500,000(approx. RM 2 million)

Property (bought after the approval letter)

Must buy one property with an SPA price of RM 1 million or more

Participation fee (principal applicant)

RM 3,000

Age requirement (principal applicant)

Principal applicant aged 25 or above

Domestic helper

Not allowed

Business / employment

Not allowed

Silver tier

MM2H visa term:5 years · Renewable

Fixed deposit

USD 150,000(approx. RM 600,000)

Property (bought after the approval letter)

Must buy one property with an SPA price of RM 600,000 or more

Participation fee (principal applicant)

RM 1,000

Age requirement (principal applicant)

Principal applicant aged 25 or above

Domestic helper

Not allowed

Business / employment

Not allowed

Special Economic / Financial Zone tier

MM2H visa term:10 years · Renewable

Fixed deposit

Aged 21–49USD 65,000(approx. RM 260,000)

Aged 50 and aboveUSD 32,000(approx. RM 128,000)

Property (bought after the approval letter)

Must buy one property/land in a Special Economic or Financial Zone (direct from the developer)

Participation fee (principal applicant)

RM 1,000

Age requirement (principal applicant)

Principal applicant aged 21 or above

Domestic helper

Not allowed

Business / employment

Not allowed

Requirements for all tiers

  • Offshore income

    Offshore income required

  • Maximum deposit withdrawal

    Up to 50% may be withdrawn for property, education, medical or travel expenses in Malaysia

  • Resale restriction

    May not be sold within 10 years (unless upgrading to a higher-priced property)

  • Minimum stay in Malaysia per year

    90 days in total per year

    For applicants aged 25–49, either the principal applicant or a dependant may meet this

    No minimum stay for applicants aged 50 and above

  • Dependants

    Spouse, unmarried children under 34, parents and parents-in-law

Application process

  1. Appoint us

    Simply appoint us as your official agent and planner.

  2. Initial review

    Prepare and collect all documents and send them to us for an initial review.

  3. Submission

    We prepare all Immigration documents and submit your application for processing.

  1. Approval

    Arrive in Malaysia, open a local account and place the fixed deposit, complete a medical check-up and buy health insurance (applicants under 60 only).

  2. Buy property within the deadline

    Complete your Malaysian property purchase within the required period.

  3. Visa endorsement

    We prepare the documents and attend Immigration for the visa endorsement, then return your passport to your chosen address.

Required documents

Note: all documents must first be translated into English and notarised in your home country.

Processing time: the approval letter is expected within 4–6 months.

Two passport-style photos, printed and digital (blue background)
All applicants
Colour copy of passport (all pages)
All applicants
CV / résumé
Principal applicant
Marriage certificate (if your spouse accompanies you)
Principal applicant
Birth certificates (for accompanying unmarried children under 34)
All children
Police clearance certificate from your country of nationality
Principal applicant & dependants aged 18+

MM2H fees

Application fees

Professional service fees

The government sets one standard MM2H service fee for all licensed agents, who must follow it exactly — charging neither more nor less than the official amount. Fees by tier:

Silver
Professional service fee:
RM 40,000
Government participation fee:
RM 1,000
Includes:
  • Government processing fee
  • Government security deposit
  • Immigration visa fee
  • Multiple-entry visa
  • Visa transfer fee
  • Medical insurance
  • Medical check-up
Gold
Professional service fee:
RM 55,000
Government participation fee:
RM 3,000
Includes:
  • Government processing fee
  • Government security deposit
  • Immigration visa fee
  • Multiple-entry visa
  • Visa transfer fee
  • Medical insurance
  • Medical check-up
Platinum
Professional service fee:
RM 70,000
Government participation fee:
RM 200,000
Includes:
  • Government processing fee
  • Government security deposit
  • Immigration visa fee
  • Multiple-entry visa
  • Visa transfer fee
  • Medical insurance
  • Medical check-up
Special Economic & Financial Zone
Professional service fee:
RM 40,000
Government participation fee:
RM 1,000
Includes:
  • Government processing fee
  • Government security deposit
  • Immigration visa fee
  • Multiple-entry visa
  • Visa transfer fee
  • Medical insurance
  • Medical check-up

Our professional services

Up-to-date information


The latest, detailed information on the MM2H visa, including its terms and regulations.

Document checklist


A complete MM2H document checklist so you can prepare everything in order.

Document templates


Where needed, we can provide sample MM2H documents.

Guarantor


We sign a personal guarantee with the Malaysian government that participants will maintain good conduct while in Malaysia under the programme.

Document preparation


We make sure every required document is prepared to Immigration standards and properly certified.

Application submission


We submit your MM2H visa application to the Immigration Department.

Progress tracking


Regular updates on your application until the Immigration approval letter is issued.

End-to-end support


Guidance and help opening the fixed deposit account, buying health insurance and arranging the medical report.

Visa endorsement


We handle the MM2H visa endorsement at Immigration and make sure your passport is safely returned to your chosen address.

Consultation


Free consultation throughout the approval process.

  • MM2H renewal & transfer to a new passport
  • MM2H approval letter extension
  • MM2H fixed deposit withdrawal
  • MM2H visa cancellation
  • MM2H domestic helper application
  • MM2H renewal
  • Adding MM2H dependants
  • MM2H student pass
  • Malaysian property purchase / rental
  • Malaysian company registration & advisory
  • Malaysian driving licence application
  • Malaysian car purchase / rental

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