Good fit
Financially self-sufficient individuals aged 25+ (21+ for SEZ/SFZ) who can place a fixed deposit, purchase a residence, and spend at least 90 days a year in Malaysia if under 50.
Malaysia · Financially Independent
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
A long-term renewable residence programme for foreign individuals who meet age, fixed deposit, property purchase, and stay requirements, with categories from Silver to Platinum.
Status note. The route is established by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) MM2H programme, with Silver, Gold, Platinum, and SEZ/SFZ categories.
Decision fit
Who this pathway serves
Important limits
People who need to work in Malaysia: the programme is residence-focused, and work permission depends on the category.
Minimums · 1 of 9 fields sourced
Eligibility
Age
AgeThe MOTAC guidelines require applicants to be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, or aged 21 years old and above for the SEZ/SFZ category.
ContextThe MOTAC guidelines require applicants to be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, or aged 21 years old and above for the SEZ/SFZ category.
Work experience
Language
Education
Selection threshold
CompetitionUnknown - confirm with the official source
Health and character
Medical examYes
Police certificateUnknown - confirm with the official source
Costs · 2 of 2 fields sourced
Funds and fees
Settlement funds
| Family size | Minimum funds |
|---|---|
| variable MYR |
Application fees
- variable MYRVisa fee
- 500 MYRFixed pass fee
Outcomes · 3 of 7 fields sourced
Residence, work, and family
Permanent residence
StudyYes
ContextThe retained source does not establish a permanent-residence outcome for this programme.
Family
PartnerYes
ChildrenYes
Citizenship
ContextThe retained source does not establish a citizenship outcome for this programme.
Processing time
ContextThe retained source does not establish a total processing time.
Sources
Official sources
Citations
Field provenance
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
"Participation into the MM2H Program is open to every eligible foreign individual from sovereign countries that has diplomatic relations with Malaysia."
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
"Applicants must be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, or aged 21 years old and above for the SEZ/SFZ category."
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
"Applicants must be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories"
10. Business/Investment Activities/Career Opportunities
"The category below outlines which participants are allowed to conduct business/investment activities/career opportunities while in Malaysia."
01. Financial Requirements
"Eligible participants must have a fixed deposit (FD) in any Malaysian financial institution"
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
"Applicants must be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, or aged 21 years old and above for the SEZ/SFZ category."
01. Financial Requirements
"Eligible participants must have a fixed deposit (FD) in any Malaysian financial institution licenced under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]."
01. Financial Requirements
"A maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for purchasing residences, education, or medical and tourism related activities in Malaysia."
12. MM2H Pass
"The MM2H pass is renewable, and its validity will depend on the validity of the participant’s p"
09. Education
"The dependant or their children are allowed to pursue their education up to the tertiary level in any government-recognized higher learning institution in Malaysia."
06. Dependants
"Participants are allowed to bring dependants as follows: Spouse Biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below the age of 21."
12. MM2H Pass
"The MM2H pass is renewable"
12. MM2H Pass
"The MM2H pass is renewable"
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
"Applicants must be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories"
Information only, not legal advice. Rules, fees, and processing times change. Confirm the linked official pages before acting.