Malaysia MM2H / Long Stay
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Short answer
Malaysia MM2H (My Second Home) — a long-stay residence pass overhauled in June 2024 into Silver/Gold/Platinum tiers, favoured by financially secure retirees and families (Platinum also allows work and investment).
Best for
- Retirees and families seeking an Asia lifestyle base
- Parents considering international schooling
- Applicants with provable funds and passive income
Not ideal for
- Applicants seeking citizenship
- Those who cannot show required funds
Snapshot
- Region
- Asia
- Budget band
- Medium–High
- Timeline
- Medium
- Residence burden
- Low–Medium
- Passport potential
- Weak
- Family suitability
- High
- Tax / banking complexity
- Medium / Medium
- Entry capital
- US$150,000 · Locked deposit
- Typical processing
- 3–9 months
- Estimated budget
- Tiered (June 2024 overhaul) fixed deposit plus a mandatory property purchase: Silver ~US$150k deposit + property ≥RM600k; Gold ~US$500k + ≥RM1M; Platinum ~US$1M + ≥RM2M (allows work/investment). Capital is locked, not spent. Subject to current rules.
Timeline, stay requirement & passport in detail
- Timeline
- Roughly 3–9+ months (application, approval, then deposit/property steps); Sabah runs a separate regional MM2H. Subject to current rules.
- Residence burden
- Minimum ~60 days/year in Malaysia (revised down from 90); for ages 30–49 this can be met by the applicant or a dependent.
- Passport potential
- Not a citizenship route — it is a renewable long-stay pass.
Commonly requested documents
- Valid passport and proof of address
- Proof of funds, deposits and income
- Bank statements and clean criminal record
- Family certificates and health insurance
Main risks
- Repeatedly overhauled — terms can change again (Sabah runs a separate scheme)
- Large capital is locked in a deposit plus an illiquid property (≈10-year sale bar)
- Staying 182+ days/year can trigger Malaysian tax residency
Recommended next steps
- Confirm your funds and passive-income picture
- Decide on family inclusion and schooling needs
- Get a professional document review
See if this route fits your profile
Frequently asked questions
It is often chosen by families and retirees and may include dependents, subject to documentation and current rules.
It is generally weak as a citizenship pathway; it is mainly a long-stay route.
Commonly requested documents may include a passport, proof of funds and income, bank statements and family certificates.
No. This is general route-matching information only.
Information reviewed: 2026-06 · subject to change — not legal advice · Sources: aseanbriefing.com, imidaily.com
Important disclaimer
This tool provides a general route-matching estimate based on the information you entered. It is not legal, tax, financial, or immigration advice. It does not guarantee eligibility, approval, visa issuance, residence approval, citizenship, bank account approval, or any government outcome. A professional assessment is recommended.