Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program was formerly promoted by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia (MOTAC) for 20 years since 2002 to encourage foreign citizens to stay in Malaysia as their Second Home. MM2H Program is one of the most successful long stay program worldwide, managed to attract 57,478 foreigners (active).
Age 25 and above
SILVER
Eligible age to apply (Principal)
25 and above
Visa Validity
5 Years (renewable)
Fixed deposit placement in Malaysia
USD150,000
Compulsory property purchase in Malaysia
Minimum RM600,000
(subjected to state consent)
Property holding requirement
Principal must retain the property for 10 years. Principal is allowed to upgrade to higher value property within 10 years
Income Proof
No income proof required
Minimum stay requirement in Malaysia
90 days cumulative stay per year between principal, spouse or dependents
Work in Malaysia
Not Allowed
Own business or invest in Malaysia
Not Allowed
Tax exemption
All foreign funds/ income/ dividends remitted to Malaysia are tax exempted
Fixed deposit withdrawal after 1 year
Maximum 50% withdrawal of fixed deposit for property purchase, medical, education, and tourism purposes
Letter of Good Conduct
Provide Police Clearance Letter of No Criminal Record
Add-on maid application
No
Education and Healthcare Benefits
Yes
Transfer of MM2H visa upon principal’s death
Yes
Government Participation Fee (Principal only)
RM1,000
Agency Professional Fee
RM40,000
MM2H Renewal Fee
RM1,500
GOLD
Eligible age to apply (Principal)
25 and above
Visa Validity
15 Years (renewable)
Fixed deposit placement in Malaysia
USD500,000
Compulsory property purchase in Malaysia
Minimum RM1,000,000
(subjected to state consent)
Property holding requirement
Principal must retain the property for 10 years. Principal is allowed to upgrade to higher value property within 10 years
Income Proof
No income proof required
Minimum stay requirement in Malaysia
90 days cumulative stay per year between principal, spouse or dependents
Work in Malaysia
Not Allowed
Own business or invest in Malaysia
Not Allowed
Tax exemption
All foreign funds/ income/ dividends remitted to Malaysia are tax exempted
Fixed deposit withdrawal after 1 year
Maximum 50% withdrawal of fixed deposit for property purchase, medical, education, and tourism purposes
Letter of Good Conduct
Provide Police Clearance Letter of No Criminal Record
Add-on maid application
No
Education and Healthcare Benefits
Yes
Transfer of MM2H visa upon principal’s death
Yes
Government Participation Fee (Principal only)
RM3,000
Agency Professional Fee
RM55,000
MM2H Renewal Fee
RM3,000
PLATINUM
Eligible age to apply (Principal)
25 and above
Visa Validity
20 Years (renewable)
Fixed deposit placement in Malaysia
USD1,000,000
Compulsory property purchase in Malaysia
Minimum RM2,000,000
(subjected to state consent)
Property holding requirement
Principal must retain the property for 10 years. Principal is allowed to upgrade to higher value property within 10 years
Income Proof
No income proof required
Minimum stay requirement in Malaysia
90 days cumulative stay per year between principal, spouse or dependents
Work in Malaysia
Yes
Own business or invest in Malaysia
Yes
Tax exemption
All foreign funds/ income/ dividends remitted to Malaysia are tax exempted
Fixed deposit withdrawal after 1 year
Maximum 50% withdrawal of fixed deposit for property purchase, medical, education, and tourism purposes
Letter of Good Conduct
Provide Police Clearance Letter of No Criminal Record
Add-on maid application
Yes
Education and Healthcare Benefits
Yes
Transfer of MM2H visa upon principal’s death
Yes
Government Participation Fee (Principal only)
RM200,000
Agency Professional Fee
RM70,000
MM2H Renewal Fee
RM5,000
Multiple-entry visa to enter and stay in Malaysia
One family can enjoy MM2H visa. Principal can bring along children, spouse, parents, parent-in-law
Platinum visa holder can seek employment, own and operate business or invest in Malaysia
Tax exemption on offshore income and funds remitted into Malaysia
Children can access to the schools in Malaysia until higher education
Freely access to private healthcare and receive long-term treatment in Malaysia
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
WHY MALAYSIA?
Cost of living
Low cost of living and affordable rental makes Malaysia a retirement haven
Medical
World-class medical facilities and healthcare professionals with easy access and affordable price
Education
Wide selection of high quality international schools with affordable school fees
Culture
Multicultural heritage and food ease MM2H homers to blend in and settle down in Malaysia
Location
Strategic location for travelling and logistic arrangement in Asia Pacific
Language
Malaysians are multilingual (English, Mandarin, Malay, Indian) which ease daily communication
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