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Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
By Sam Parks · Last reviewed:
Guidance updated 10 September 2026. Full-review date shown above.
Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 13 September 2026
A long-stay social visit pass programme for foreigners meeting financial criteria, offered in Platinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ categories.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - applications are assessed by MOTAC and the Immigration Department; confirm current timelines on the official MM2H portal.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - financial deposits, property thresholds and fees vary by category; confirm current figures on the official MM2H portal.
- Typical duration
- Multiple-entry Social Visit Pass; validity varies by category - confirm on the official MM2H portal.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
A long-stay social visit pass programme for foreigners meeting financial criteria, offered in Platinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ categories. Guidance updated 10 September 2026. Costs, application stages and eligibility conditions are set out with their sources below.
Choose an MM2H category by the commitment you can meet
The official programme separates the fixed deposit, one-off participating fee, compulsory property purchase and pass term. These amounts are separate commitments—not a single combined immigration fee.
Official MOTAC category pages checked . USD thresholds are shown as published; property and fee rules can also involve state, agent, banking and transaction costs.
| Category | Fixed deposit | Participation fee | Property | Pass term | Minimum age | Business/career |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | USD 1,000,000 | RM200,000 | RM2,000,000+ | 20 years, renewable | 25+ | Permitted |
| Gold | USD 500,000 | RM3,000 | RM1,000,000+ | 15 years, renewable | 25+ | Not permitted |
| Silver | USD 150,000 | RM1,000 | RM600,000+ | 5 years, renewable | 25+ | Not permitted |
| SEZ/SFZ (50+) | USD 32,000 | RM1,000 | Forest City/Johor price policy | 10 years, renewable | 50+ | Not permitted |
| SEZ/SFZ (21–49) | USD 65,000 | RM1,000 | Forest City/Johor price policy | 10 years, renewable | 21+ | Not permitted |
You can meet the largest deposit/property commitment and need the official category’s permitted business and career opportunities.
You want a renewable long-stay pass but do not need Malaysian employment or business rights: the official category pages mark those activities as not permitted.
You can buy in Forest City, Johor and accept its location-specific property condition. The official page marks business/investment and career opportunities as not permitted.
Applicants aged under 50 generally have a 90-day cumulative annual stay rule; the official overview distinguishes age bands. After approval, up to 50% of the fixed deposit may be withdrawn only for the official Malaysian purposes. The required residence generally cannot be sold for 10 years except to upgrade. Dependants include a spouse, children subject to age/status conditions, disabled children, and parents/in-laws; Platinum also permits a foreign maid. A licensed MM2H tour operator submits through the One Stop Centre, while immigration decisions sit with Malaysia’s Home Affairs/Immigration authorities.
The overview also lists a processing fee of RM5,000 for the principal and RM2,500 for each dependant, separate from the participation fee and property/deposit commitments. Confirm the complete payment schedule with the licensed operator before committing funds.
The published category term does not override passport validity. MOTAC requires pass renewal if the passport expires earlier; its Platinum terms describe five-year renewals after the initial programme term has been completed. Check the renewal terms for your own category before travel.
What is the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) in Malaysia?
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is an unsponsored Malaysia route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - financial deposits, property thresholds and fees vary by category; confirm current figures on the official MM2H portal; indicative processing time is Indicative only - applications are assessed by MOTAC and the Immigration Department; confirm current timelines on the official MM2H portal; typical duration is Multiple-entry Social Visit Pass; validity varies by category - confirm on the official MM2H portal. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Primary guidance checked with Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) on 1 June 2026.
Overview
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) is a long-stay programme allowing foreigners who meet certain financial criteria to reside in Malaysia on a multiple-entry Social Visit Pass. It is promoted by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), while approval of applicants and issuance of visas is carried out by the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The current programme offers four categories - Platinum, Gold, Silver, and a Special Economic Zone / Special Financial Zone (SEZ/SFZ) category - each with its own financial and property requirements. It is a residence-for-living programme rather than a work route, and most categories do not permit employment.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓Selection of an MM2H category (Platinum, Gold, Silver, or SEZ/SFZ) and meeting its financial requirement.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- ✓A fixed deposit in a Malaysian licensed bank at the level set for the chosen category.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- ✓Property investment where required by the chosen category.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- ✓Nationality from a country with diplomatic relations with Malaysia.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
Common blockers
- !Inability to place the required fixed deposit for the chosen category.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- !Property purchase below the minimum threshold where the category requires investment.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- !Seeking to work or run a business under a category that does not permit it.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Proof of fixed deposit in a Malaysian licensed bank.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- ·Proof of property investment where the category requires it.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- ·Financial statements demonstrating income or liquid assets.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
- ·Valid passport and supporting personal documents.Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) ↗
Application pathway
Choose a category
Compare the Platinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ categories on the official MM2H portal and select one matching your finances.
Submit the application
Apply through the MOTAC MM2H process with financial and personal documentation.
Approval and conditions
The Immigration Department assesses the application; on conditional approval, place the fixed deposit and any required property investment.
Pass issuance
On meeting the conditions, the multiple-entry Social Visit Pass is issued for the category validity period.
After approval: prepare for your next step
For Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.
- 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
- 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
- 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
- 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
- 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H).
Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Can I work in Malaysia on an MM2H pass?+
MM2H is a long-stay Social Visit Pass programme rather than a work route, and most categories do not permit employment. Work and business rights differ by category, so check the conditions of your chosen tier on the official MM2H portal.
What are the MM2H categories?+
The current MM2H programme offers four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and a Special Economic Zone / Special Financial Zone (SEZ/SFZ) category. Each has its own financial deposit and property requirements. Verify the current figures on the official MOTAC MM2H portal before applying.
Can my spouse and children join me under Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)?+
MM2H is a multiple-entry Social Visit Pass programme suitable for families wanting an extended stay together in Malaysia. The financial and property requirements differ by category, so confirm the dependant conditions for your chosen tier on the official MM2H portal.
Does MM2H lead to permanent residence or citizenship in Malaysia?+
No. MM2H is a long-stay Social Visit Pass programme for living in Malaysia and does not lead to settlement or permanent residence. It is a residence-for-living programme rather than a route to PR or citizenship.
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Primary source: Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC)
Last checked: 1 June 2026