The MM2H program has three tiers: Platinum, Gold, and Silver.

Platinum requires a fixed deposit of USD 1,000,000. The visa is valid for 20 years, renewable every 5 years.

Gold requires a fixed deposit of USD 500,000. The visa is valid for 15 years, renewable every 5 years.

Silver requires a fixed deposit of USD 150,000. The visa is valid for 5 years and can be renewed.

All applicants must be at least 25 years old.

The fixed deposit can be partially withdrawn (up to 50%) after the residency has been approved for one year. The funds can be used for specific purposes such as purchasing property, medical expenses, withdrawing interest from the deposit, transportation, and education, by applying through an agent to the authorities.

– Applicants are allowed to bring in domestic helpers

– In the event of the visa holder’s death, the visa can be transferred to direct family member

– Platinum-tier applicants can work or invest in Malaysia without needing a special work permit

– Properties purchased by MM2H holders must have minimum values of: –

RM 600,000 (Silver tier)
RM 1 million (Gold tier)
RM 2 million (Platinum tier)

– Property purchased must be held for at least 10 years

Dependent family members of the applicant can include:

– Legal spouse

– Children under 21 years old, and unmarried, unemployed children between the ages of 21 and 34

– Parents or in-laws aged 60 or older

– Disabled children of any age

Yes, MM2H applicants can purchase any property in Malaysia that is approved by the state or federal government for foreign ownership, including freehold properties, agricultural land, detached houses, and apartments. For example, in Kuala Lumpur, foreigners can purchase residential properties valued at RM 1 million or more. Please refer to our article on foreigners purchasing property in Malaysia for further details.

Applications can be submitted in person at the Malaysian Immigration Department or through a law firm or agent who can handle the submission of any MM2H-related application on your behalf.

Age Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 50 years old. For applicants aged 30-49, they must meet one of the following criteria:

– The intention to reside in Sarawak and an investment of at least RM 600,000 in residential property

– Having a child (under 21 years old) studying in Sarawak.

– The applicant or their spouse receiving long-term medical treatment in a local medical institution.

Fixed Deposit Requirements:

Individual applicants need to deposit RM 150,000.

For couples/families, the required fixed deposit is RM 300,000.

Monthly Income Requirements:

Applicants aged 30-49 must have a monthly income of RM 7,000 for individuals or RM 10,000 for couples.

Applicants aged 50 or above need to provide proof of a pension account.

The visa is valid for 10 years, issued in the first instance for 5 years, and renewable after that. Applicants must reside in Sarawak for at least 30 days each year.

Dependents include the applicant’s unmarried children under 21 years of age and the applicant’s parents. Dependents will only receive a social visit pass, which is renewable annually.

Applicants can purchase any property in Malaysia approved by the state or federal government for foreign ownership. They can also buy qualifying residential property within Sarawak. The minimum purchase price is RM 600,000 in Kuching or RM 500,000 in other regions.

Fixed deposits cannot be withdrawn in the first year. After one year, up to 40% can be withdrawn for local purchases such as property, a vehicle, medical expenses, or education.

Applications can be submitted in person at the MTCP office in Bangunan Baitulmakmur II, Petra Jaya, Sarawak, or through a registered MM2H licensed agent in Sarawak. The MTCP Sarawak official website provides a list of authorized MM2H agent.

Age Requirements: Applicants must be at least 30 years old.

Financial Requirements:
Individual applicant must place a fixed deposit of RM 150,000.
Family applicant must place a fixed deposit of RM 300,000.
The required monthly income is RM 10,000 for individuals and RM 15,000 for families.

Property Requirements:
Applicants must purchase land or property in Sabah with a minimum value of RM 600,000.

The visa is valid for 10 years, initially issued for 5 years, and can be renewed annually upon successful review. Applicants must reside in Sabah for at least 30 days each year.

Dependents include the applicant’s spouse, unmarried children under 21 years of age, and parents who are 60 years old or above.

Yes, applicants are required to purchase property in Sabah with a minimum value of RM 600,000. As long as the property is within an area designated as international land or approved for foreign ownership, applicants can proceed with the purchase.

Fixed deposits cannot be withdrawn during the first 2 years. After 2 years, up to 40% of the deposit can be withdrawn for purposes such as property purchase, vehicle purchase, medical expenses, or education.

To submit an application for the Sabah-MM2H program, applicants can personally submit their documents to the Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Environment office located at Bangunan Wisma Tun Fuad Stephens in Kota Kinabalu.

Applicants can also use a licensed MM2H agent registered in Sabah to assist with the application process. The MTCP Sabah official website provides a list of authorized MM2H agents.

Generally, MM2H holders are not allowed to work or be employed by a Malaysian employer, except for holders of the MM2H Platinum tier, Sarawak MM2H (for eligible applicants aged 50 and above), and Sabah MM2H (with specific approval).

However, MM2H holders can invest and become shareholders of a company or partners in a Limited Liability Partnership (LLP). They are permitted to participate in the company’s operations on a non-salaried basis, sharing in the post-tax profits as a shareholder or partner.

You may obtain visa for long stay in Malaysia by: –

(a) Setting Representative Office in Malaysia
To set up a representative office to carry out market survey, research or coordination in Malaysia. This allows a buffer period before actual commitment to commence business in Malaysia. Read more here.

(b) Setting Up Company in Malaysia
To set up a company to carry out business and obtain the necessary business licenses. Applicant need to commit to minimum paid up requirement before the company is eligible to apply for working visa for its foreign employee. Read more here.

(c) PVIP VISA

(d) Appointed by a Malaysian company to work as employee, whereby the company will secure a work permit for you.

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