Malaysia is one of the most popular destinations for foreigners to live, work, or retire in Asia. One of the options that foreigners have is the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme. The programme is an initiative by the Government of Malaysia which allows foreign nationals to stay in Malaysia on Social Visit Pass with Multiple Entry Visa, by offering various benefits and incentives. The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of five years and it is renewable.
MM2H Programme is open to all foreigners regardless of race, religion and gender. Principal applicants are to fulfil certain personal and financial criteria set by the Government of Malaysia. They are allowed to bring with them their spouse, unmarried children, parents and parents-in-law as dependants.
Taxation
Tax exemption on offshore income and funds remitted to Malaysia (e.g. fixed deposits).
Education
Dependents (children) can study in Malaysia up to the higher education level (must be a higher education institution recognized by the Malaysian government). Dependents (children) can use the obtained MM2H pass or automatically obtain a student visa.
Medical
Long-term medical treatment is permitted in Malaysia.
Flexible
In the event of death of the principal, the MM2H pass of the deceased is transferable to the next-of-kin among the registered dependents. The dependents are obliged to inform the OSC MM2H within three months from the date of the principal’s death. Failure to do so may result in the expiry of the MM2H pass.
General Conditions
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Open to eligible foreign individual from sovereign countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
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25 years old & above
21 years old & above (Economic Zone)
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Applications must be processed through licensed MM2H agency.
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Family members may join as dependents.
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Participants are required to place fixed deposits and purchase property according to the requirements and threshold for each category.
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Principal and dependents are compulsory to undergo medical check-up at panel clinic/hospital appointed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia.
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Cumulative stay of at least 90 days in Malaysia is required each year.
**For participants between age of 25 to 49 years old, the length of stay can be fulfilled by principal or dependents.
Dependents
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Spouse(husband/wife);
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Biological child/stepchild/adopted child (below21 years old);
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Biological child/stepchild/adopted child who is unemployed and single while in Malaysia (21-34 years old);
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Disabledchildcertifiedbymedicalspecialist(no age limit);
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Parents and/or parents in law.
Fixed Deposit Placement (USD or MYR equivalent)*
USD 150,000
Withdrawal of Fixed Deposit & Permissible Withdrawal
Upon endorsement, maximum withdrawal of 50% of the fixed deposit principal is allowed for residential purchase, education, medical and tourism activity in Malaysia.
Property Value Threshold
MYR 600,000 and above
Participation Fee (One-off fee for principle, no fee required for dependents)
MYR 1,000
Agency Service Fee
MYR 40,000
MM2H Pass Validity
5 Years
Renewal Fee (Include principal and dependents)
MYR 1,500
Foreign Helper
Not Allowed
Do business/invest and work in Malaysia
Not Allowed
New Application Charges
Silver / Economic Zone
MYR 40,000
Per application
Gold
MYR 55,000
Per application
Platinum
MYR 70,000
Per application
MM2H Agency Service Fee INCLUDES:-
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MM2H Pass
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Multiple Entry Visa
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Journey Performed visa
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Basic medical insurance for one year
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Basic medical check-up
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Processing Fee
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Security Bond
Agency Service Fee DOES NOT INCLUDE:-
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Any fees related to dependents.
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MM2H Participation Fee ( One-off fee charged by MOTAC, not required for dependents):
- Silver/SpecialZone:MYR1,000
- Gold:MYR3,000
- Platinum:MYR200,000 -
Fees for the translation, notarization and authentication of the required application documents.
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Medical check-up fees for all participants in country of origin or domicile.
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Round-trip airfares, accommodation, meals, transportation, and other expense for all participants.