Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The MM2H Programme is a Malaysian government programme that lets foreign nationals live in Malaysia long-term. The main applicant must meet the age and financial requirements of the chosen category (see below).

The main applicant must be at least 25 for Silver, Gold and Platinum, and at least 21 for the Economic Zone / Financial Zone (SEZ/SFZ) category. Under SEZ/SFZ, the fixed deposit depends on age: 21–49, or 50 and above.

Apply through a licensed MM2H agent. Second Home Plan (MM2H) Sdn. Bhd. is licensed under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 for the MM2H Programme (licence No. MM2H937, valid until 27 April 2028). Contact us to start with a consultation.

You must place a fixed deposit (FD) in a Malaysian bank account:

• SEZ/SFZ: USD 65,000 (age 21–49) or USD 32,000 (age 50 and above)
• Silver: USD 150,000
• Gold: USD 500,000
• Platinum: USD 1,000,000

Once approved, you may withdraw up to 50% of the FD for property, education, medical or tourism expenses in Malaysia.

If the main applicant is under 50, the family must spend at least 90 days a year in Malaysia. Days spent by the main applicant, spouse and dependants count together. There is no minimum stay if the main applicant is 50 or above.

Yes. A medical report from your home country (MF I) is submitted with the application. After approval, the main applicant and dependants have a second check-up at a Malaysian clinic or hospital (MF II). Participants aged 60 and below also need health insurance (local or worldwide cover).

Yes, a one-off government participation fee for the main applicant: RM 1,000 for SEZ/SFZ and Silver, RM 3,000 for Gold, and RM 200,000 for Platinum. Spouse and dependants do not pay it.

Yes. Buying a residence is compulsory after approval, and the minimum price depends on the category:

• Silver: RM 600,000 (RM 1 million in Kuala Lumpur, RM 2 million in Selangor)
• Gold: RM 1 million (RM 2 million in Selangor)
• Platinum: RM 2 million
• SEZ/SFZ: subject to the state's property rules, e.g. RM 500,000 in Forest City, Johor

You cannot sell the property for 10 years unless you buy a higher-value one. If you don't meet this condition, you may lose your MM2H status.

Yes. You can bring:

• Your spouse
• Biological, step or adopted children under 21, and children aged 21–34 who are single and not working in Malaysia
• Disabled children (medically certified), at any age
• Parents and/or parents-in-law

Only Platinum participants may bring foreign domestic helpers.

Yes. Dependent children can study at any higher education institution (IPT) in Malaysia accredited by the Malaysian government.

• SEZ/SFZ: No
• Silver and Gold: No
• Platinum: Yes, as long as you follow local regulations

Agency service fee: RM 40,000 for SEZ/SFZ and Silver, RM 55,000 for Gold, RM 70,000 for Platinum. It covers the main applicant only, including the visa, medical insurance, medical check-up and MM2H-related transport. The main applicant also pays a processing fee of RM 5,000. Each dependant costs about RM 7,350: visa RM 2,650, processing RM 2,500, insurance about RM 2,000 and check-up about RM 200. A security bond of about RM 200–2,000 applies depending on nationality. Document certification is paid by the client.

Before approval:

• Passport copies of all applicants
• Recent blue-background passport photos
• Proof of relationship (marriage, birth or adoption certificates), translated into English and certified
• Statutory declaration that dependants aged 21–34 are single and not working
• Certificate of good conduct for everyone 18 and above
• Medical report
• Proof of income source with bank statements
• The main applicant's CV

After approval:

• Health insurance
• Malaysian medical report
• FD certificate
• Property purchase

1. Consultation with our consultant
2. Sign the agency agreement, open a bank account, and pay a 20% deposit and 30% of the service fee
3. Prepare and certify documents (about 1–2 months)
4. Submit to MOTAC for review
5. Conditional approval letter (about 1–3 months). The remaining service fee, participation fee and processing fee are due within 7 days.
6. Enter Malaysia within 3 months of the letter for visa endorsement
7. Open the FD, do the medical check-up and buy insurance (about 3–4 days)
8. MM2H visa issued

Call us at +60 12-799 2325 for details.

Yes. It is a renewable multiple-entry pass: 10 years for SEZ/SFZ, 5 years for Silver, 15 years for Gold and 20 years for Platinum. The renewal fee, paid once every 5 years, is RM 300 for SEZ/SFZ, RM 1,500 for Silver, RM 3,000 for Gold and RM 5,000 for Platinum. Dependants' passes are renewed at the same time, with a valid passport, medical report and health insurance.