MM2H Benefits
House Purchase
Property purchase is mandatory, with minimum prices by category: Platinum RM2,000,000 / Gold RM1,000,000 / Silver RM600,000. SEZ/SFZ participants must buy a new unit from the Forest City developer (no sub-sale). The property cannot be sold within 10 years unless upgrading to a higher-value property. Platinum, Gold and Silver participants must complete the purchase within 1 year of endorsement; SEZ/SFZ before endorsement.
Domestic Helper
Platinum participants may apply for a foreign domestic helper. Please consult us for other categories.
Dependent Children
Children under 21 (biological, step or adopted) may join as dependants. Children aged 21–34 must be unmarried and unemployed. Children with medically certified disabilities have no age limit.
Tax
Foreign-sourced income and interest on fixed deposits in Malaysia are tax-exempt (subject to the latest LHDN and official rules).
Business & Investment
Only Platinum participants may conduct business and invest in Malaysia. Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ participants are not permitted to.
Working & Part-Time
Only Platinum participants may work in Malaysia. Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ participants are not permitted to.
Others
- Parents and parents-in-law may join as dependants.
- If the main applicant passes away, the pass can be transferred to a registered dependant.
MM2H Visa Permit
| Platinum | Gold | Silver | SEZ/SFZ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed Deposit (FD) | USD 1,000,000 | USD 500,000 | USD 150,000 | Age 21–49: USD 65,000 Age 50+: USD 32,000 |
| Main applicant age | 25 and above | 25 and above | 25 and above | 21 and above |
| Pass duration | 20 years | 15 years | 5 years | 10 years |
| Minimum property price | RM2,000,000 | RM1,000,000 | RM600,000 | Forest City only |
| Renewal | Every 5 years | Every 5 years | Every 5 years | Every 5 years |
Age 50+: USD 32,000
Participants under 50 must stay in Malaysia for a cumulative 90 days per year (main applicant and/or dependants combined); no requirement for those aged 50 and above.
Source: MOTAC MM2H official website mm2h.gov.my (September 2026). Rules may change; the latest official announcements prevail.
