Requirements

Here are the newly issued and currently being refined conditions for June 2024 by the relevant authorities:

Age : 25 years old and above

Application : exclusively through licensed MM2H Agents

Countries : Applicants must be from countries that have established diplomatic relations with Malaysia

Property Purchase : Applicants must purchase and own a house in Malaysia (property cannot be sold within 10 years)

Tax : Funds brought in, such as fixed deposits and offshore income, are eligible for tax exemption.

Permit Transfer: If the principal applicant passes away during the period, the MM2H permit can be transferred to a designated close relative.

The principal applicant may apply to bring the following dependents:

  • Spouse
  • Biological children / stepchildren / adopted children (under 21 years old)
  • Disabled children certified by a doctor (no age limit)
  • Biological/adopted/stepchildren who are unmarried or unemployed in Malaysia (ages 21 to 34)
  • Parents / parents-in-law
  • Foreign domestic helper (only for Platinum participants)
ApplicantItemPlatinumGoldSilver
Upon ApplicationApplication FeeRM200,000RM3,000RM1,000
Application fee is a one-time payment only for the principal applicant. No application fee for dependents.
Upon ApprovalFixed deposit in MalaysiaOpen a fixed deposit account of
USD 1,000,000
Open a fixed deposit account of
USD 500,000
Open a fixed deposit account of
USD 150,000
yesSuccessful applicants can withdraw up to 50% after 1 year for approved expenses relating to house purchase, medical, children’s education, and tourism activities in Malaysia and medical purposes.
yesMust maintain a minimum balance of 50%  throughout his/her stay in Malaysia under MM2H program
Property Purchasepurchase property above MYR 2,000,000purchase property above MYR 1,000,000purchase property above MYR 600,000
The purchased property is prohibited from being sold within 10 years unless approved for resale to buy a higher-value propertyNon-compliance will result in the cancellation of the MM2H permit.
Cumulative stay in MalaysiaReside in Malaysia for at least a cumulative 90 days in a year*aged 25 to 49 years old, their residence in the country must be fulfilled by their principal, partners, or their dependents respectively.
MM2H Passvalid for 20 years, with Multiple Entry Visas (MEV) granted to the principal and dependents, and it can be renewedvalid for 15 years, with Multiple Entry Visas (MEV) granted to the principal and dependents, and it can be renewedvalid for 5 years, with Multiple Entry Visas (MEV) granted to the principal and dependents, and it can be renewed
Engagement in Business/Investment/WorkAllowedNot allowedNot allowed
Medical Check-upMedical Check-up at clinics or hospitals. Medical Insurance for age below 60 years old
Agency Fees Stipulated by MM2H CentreRM70,000RM55,000RM40,000
Renewal FeeRM5,000/paxRM3,000/paxRM1,500/pax
Processing FeeMain Applicant RM5,000 and dependent RM2,500/pax

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Economic and Financial Special Zones Category

Age21 years old or above
Fixed Deposit in MalaysiaApplicants aged 21 to 49 must have a minimum fixed deposit of USD 65,000 or moreApplicants aged 50 or above must have a minimum fixed deposit of USD 32,000 or more.   1 year after approval, applicants may withdraw up to 50% of the fixed deposit amount for purchasing property, education, medical treatment, and domestic travel in Malaysia.
MM2H Visa Validityvalid for 10 years, with Multiple Entry Visas (MEV) granted to the principal and dependents, and it can be renewed
Participation FeeRM 1,000Application fee is a one-time payment only for the principal applicant. No application fee for dependents.
Property PurchaseCurrently, the only designated zone is the Forest City Financial Special Zone in Johor, Malaysia. Other zones for this category are under review. The minimum property price requirement is RM500,000.Applicants must purchase new property directly from the Forest City Development Company; properties purchased through agents or as resale properties do not meet the requirements.Participants are not allowed to sell the property for 10 years, except to upgrade (purchase a higher-value property).
DependentSpouseParents and/or parents-in-law.Children, including stepchildren and adopted children (under the age of 21, or between 21 and 34 years old and not employed or unmarried in Malaysia)Disabled children (no age limit, with medical certification).
Minimum Annual StayApplicants must accumulate over 90 days of stay in Malaysia each year.Applicants aged 25 to 49 may meet this requirement through themselves or their dependents, calculated as 90 days per year, not as a cumulative total over multiple years.
Engagement in Business/Investment/Worknot allowed
Agency Fees Stipulated by MM2H CentreRM 40,000

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