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MalaysiaStatus in-countryLast checked October 17, 2026

Malaysia My Second Home

MM2H

MM2H gives a renewable social visit pass with multiple-entry visa to foreigners who place a fixed deposit in Malaysia and buy a home. There are Silver, Gold, Platinum and SEZ/SFZ categories with different deposit and property amounts and pass lengths. Applications go through licensed MM2H agents.

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Life in Malaysia

Money

3

Currency

Malaysian Ringgit

MYR

Malaysian Ringgit

Cost of living

33

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

1–30%

Income tax (national)

Sales and Service Tax (SST) 10%

Chargeable income up to MYR 5,000 taxed at 0%; 30% applies above MYR 2 million (YA 2023 onwards).

Official rates, YA 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.0

#69 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Financially independent foreigners and families wanting long-term residence in Malaysia.

Eligibility

  • Age

    You must be at least 25 years old, or 21 for SEZ/SFZ.

    Minimum age

    Standard
    25
    SEZ/SFZ
    21
    Official wording

    Minimum age 25 (21 for SEZ/SFZ).

  • Fixed deposit

    Place a fixed deposit in a licensed Malaysian institution at the amount for your tier.

    Fixed deposit by tier

    Silver
    USD 150,000
    Gold
    USD 500,000
    Platinum
    USD 1 million
    • Up to 50% may be withdrawn after approval
    • Withdrawal purposes: residence, education, medical or tourism
    Official wording

    Silver USD 150,000; Gold USD 500,000; Platinum USD 1 million, in a licensed Malaysian institution. Up to 50% may be withdrawn after approval for residence, education, medical or tourism.

  • Residence purchase

    You must buy a residence at or above the value for your tier.

    Minimum residence purchase by tier

    Silver
    RM600,000
    Gold
    RM 1 million
    Platinumor more
    RM 2 million
    • Purchase is compulsory
    • Cannot be sold for 10 years except to upgrade
    Official wording

    Compulsory: Silver RM600,000 or above; Gold RM 1 million or above; Platinum RM 2 million or more. Cannot be sold for 10 years except to upgrade.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementMinimum stay
  • Document checklistPassport
  • FeesParticipating fee - Silver

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  • 5 documents
  • 5 fees
  • 6 steps
  • Processing times and conditions
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