Malaysia My Second Home Program
Long-Term Renewable Residence in Malaysia
The Malaysia My Second Home Programme, commonly known as MM2H, offers eligible foreign nationals a renewable, multiple-entry Social Visit Pass to live in Malaysia with qualifying family members.
The programme may appeal to:
- Retirees
- Financially independent families
- High-net-worth applicants
- Property buyers
- Parents seeking education options for their children
- Individuals seeking a long-term base in Southeast Asia
MM2H is a long-term residence programme. It does not automatically grant Malaysian permanent residence or citizenship.
Current MM2H Categories
| Category | Fixed Deposit | Pass Term | Minimum Property |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | USD 150,000 | 5 years, renewable | RM600,000 |
| Gold | USD 500,000 | 15 years, renewable | RM1,000,000 |
| Platinum | USD 1,000,000 | 20 years, renewable | RM2,000,000 |
| SEZ/SFZ, age 21–49 | USD 65,000 | 10 years, renewable | Forest City property under Johor rules |
| SEZ/SFZ, age 50+ | USD 32,000 | 10 years, renewable | Forest City property under Johor rules |
MM2H Age and Stay Requirements
The minimum principal-applicant age is:
- 25 years for Silver, Gold and Platinum
- 21 years for the SEZ/SFZ category
Participants below age 50 must generally complete at least 90 cumulative days in Malaysia each year. The requirement may be fulfilled by the principal applicant and/or registered dependants under the applicable category rules. Applicants aged 50 or above currently have no minimum annual stay requirement.
Compulsory Property Purchase
MM2H participants must purchase and own an eligible Malaysian residential property after receiving approval.
The property generally cannot be sold for ten years, except when upgrading to another property of a higher value. The SEZ/SFZ category currently requires the purchase of property in Forest City, Johor, subject to Johor’s applicable property-acquisition policy.
Applicants should normally demonstrate:
- Relevant business ownership or management experience
- Genuine control over the Canadian enterprise
- An active operational role in Canada
- A viable and well-researched business plan
- Sufficient funds to establish and operate the business
- Lawful and traceable source of investment funds
- Credible financial and employment projections
- Meaningful Canadian economic, social or cultural benefit
- Compliance with general work-permit and admissibility requirements
A passive investment, shell company or business created only to obtain a work permit is unlikely to satisfy the C11 standard.
MM2H Government and Participation Fees
| Charge | Current Amount |
|---|---|
| Processing fee—principal | RM5,000 |
| Processing fee—each dependant | RM2,500 |
| Silver participating fee | RM1,000 |
| Gold participating fee | RM3,000 |
| Platinum participating fee | RM200,000 |
| SEZ/SFZ participating fee | RM1,000 |
| Fixed pass fee | RM500 per year |
Can You Work or Operate a Business?
Under the current federal category rules:
- Platinum participants may conduct business, investment activities and pursue career opportunities.
- Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ participants are not automatically permitted to conduct business or pursue employment under their MM2H category.
Any employment or business activity must comply with the specific MM2H category and Malaysian immigration, company and licensing requirements.
Who Can Be Included?
A principal applicant may generally include:
- A spouse
- Biological, adopted or stepchildren below age 21
- Unmarried and unemployed children aged 21 to 34
- Medically certified disabled children without an age limit
- Parents
- Parents-in-law
Platinum participants may also include a foreign domestic helper under the applicable procedures.
Dependent children may study at recognised Malaysian educational institutions, subject to the relevant MM2H or Student Pass requirements.
Documents Commonly Required
The precise checklist depends on the selected category and family composition. Common documents may include:
- Valid passports
- CV or personal profile
- Police-clearance or good-conduct certificate
- Proof of family relationships
- Financial and source-of-funds documents
- Bank statements
- Medical documents
- Health-insurance evidence where applicable
- Passport photographs
- Personal bond
- Certified English translations
- Property and fixed-deposit evidence after approval
Marriage and birth documents may require certified true copies, and documents not in English must be translated through an accepted authority.
A spouse and dependent children may apply for the appropriate temporary status.
A spouse is not automatically guaranteed an open work permit. Under the rules in effect from January 21, 2025, spouses of high-skilled workers may qualify where the principal applicant will work in:
- A TEER 0 management occupation
- A TEER 1 professional occupation
- Certain selected TEER 2 or 3 occupations
The principal applicant’s work authorisation generally must remain valid for at least 16 months when the spouse’s application is received. Dependent children are no longer eligible for open work permits under this general high-skilled-worker measure.
Children may apply to study or attend school subject to the applicable Canadian
MM2H Application Process
Why Choose Superior Consulting
Superior Consulting has provided immigration and business-mobility support since 2004.
- Preliminary eligibility assessment
- Category comparison
- Family eligibility review
- Fixed-deposit planning
- Source-of-funds checklist
- Property-requirement guidance
- Document preparation
- Translation and certification guidance
- Coordination with a licensed Malaysian MM2H operator
- Medical and pass-endorsing guidance
- Renewal-planning information
No ethical consultancy can guarantee an invitation, work permit, provincial nomination, business profit or permanent residence.
Contact us today to begin your
Malaysia My Second Home Program
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- Passport nationality
- Date of birth
- Marital status
- Number and ages of dependants
- Preferred MM2H category
- Available fixed-deposit funds
- Property-purchase budget
- Current occupation or retirement status
- Intended Malaysian city
- Expected annual time in Malaysia
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Important Disclaimer
MM2H categories, fees, fixed-deposit requirements, property rules, tax treatment and immigration procedures may change.