Malaysia
My Second Home (MM2H)
$500,000
Minimum Investment
3-12 months
Time to ResidencyMalaysia boasts a dynamic economy and engages in significant trade with major partners, including the United States, China, the European Union, and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country’s banking sector is well-established and regulated, contributing to a stable financial environment. Newly arriving residents often mention Malaysia’s multicultural heritage and cuisine as key factors in easing their arrival.
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program is a government initiative designed to attract foreign nationals to live, retire, or stay long-term in Malaysia. Launched in 2002, the program offers expatriates the opportunity to reside in Malaysia on a long-term basis with a multiple-entry social visit visa.
Malaysia boasts a dynamic economy and engages in significant trade with major partners, including the United States, China, the European Union, and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The country’s banking sector is well-established and regulated, contributing to a stable financial environment. Newly arriving residents often mention Malaysia’s multicultural heritage and cuisine as key factors in easing their arrival.
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program is a government initiative designed to attract foreign nationals to live, retire, or stay long-term in Malaysia. Launched in 2002, the program offers expatriates the opportunity to reside in Malaysia on a long-term basis with a multiple-entry social visit visa.
Quick Facts
Population
>34,600,000
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Total Area
330,803 km2
Visa Free Countries
179+
Language
Malay, English
Malaysia Residency Benefits
Malaysia opens doors to a vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and a flourishing business environment.
Diverse Business Opportunities
With a permanent residency in Malaysia, you are able to open a business or seek employment without any special visa. Malaysia’s economy offers you the opportunity to explore local and international markets.
Free Access to Healthcare and Education
Malaysia offers modern and world-class health facilities and education institutions. As a Malaysia permanent resident, you can access essential services for free, freeing up new capital for further investments.
A Safe Haven for Your Family
Malaysia enjoys a stable climate with a rapidly growing economy. As investor, you can include your family members and children in your application. After 5 years of residing in Malaysia you can apply for a permanent residency.
Why Malaysia?
Through the Malaysia MM2H, retirees and investors can enjoy dynamic modern lifestyle with world-class healthcare and a low cost of living. The country offers a number of activities from luxury retail to nature adventures and everything in between.
Investment Options
& Other Fees*
To apply for the Malaysia MM2H you have to go through a procedure that is extremely simplified to help investors and families receive their permanent residency in Malaysia. Costs for the MM2H visa depend on the region in Malaysia where you intend to reside.
*Please note that the below prices are not inclusive of miscellaneous government fees and a legal management fee calculated on a case-by-case basis. Prices are subject to change based on government regulations. Please contact one of our advisors for a personalized quote.
Option 1
Silver Category
$280,000+
The Malaysia MM2H Silver Category requires investment in a Malaysian Bank account and a minimum real estate property value at $130,000+. Once the purchase is complete, you can withdraw 50% of your deposit in the bank account.
Minimum Investment in a Malaysian Bank account
$150,000+
Property Purchase
$130,000+
Visa Duration
5-year visa (renewable)
Option 2
Gold Category
$715,000+
The Malaysia MM2H Gold Category has requires investment in a Malaysian Bank account and a minimum real estate property value at $215,000+. Once the purchase is complete, you can withdraw 50% of your deposit in the bank account.
Minimum Investment in a Malaysian Bank account
$500,000+
Property Purchase
$215,000+
Visa Duration
15-year visa (renewable)
Option 3
Platinum Category
$1,430,000+
The Malaysia MM2H Gold Category has requires investment in a Malaysian Bank account and a minimum real estate property value at $430,000+. Once the purchase is complete, you can withdraw 50% of your deposit in the bank account.
Minimum Investment in a Malaysian Bank account
$1,000,000+
Property Purchase
$430,000+
Visa Duration
20-year visa (renewable)
Option 4
SEZ/SFZ
(Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone)
$110,000+
The Malaysia SEZ-MM2H option requires investors to place a deposit of $65,000 if you are not a retiree and $32,000 if you are a retiree and can only buy property directly from developer.
Minimum Investment in a Malaysian Bank account
$65,000 for applicants aged 21–49 years old
$32,000 for applicants aged 50 years or older
Property Purchase
Can only buy property in a specified area directly from the developer
Visa Duration
10-year visa (renewable)
Eligibility Criteria
In order to qualify to apply for a Malaysia MM2H, applicants must have:
- Principal Applicant must be older than 25 years or 21 years and above if applying for the SEZ/SFZ
- Clean Criminal Record
- Valid Passport (with a minimum validity of 1 year)
- National Identity documents from Country of Birth or Country of Residence
- Birth Certificates
- Additional Documentation including CVs, Education, and Work History
- Valid Proof of Address
- Proof of Income may be required
Eligible Dependents that you can include in an application are:
- The spouse of the applicant
- Unmarried children under 34 years of age
- Parents
- Parents-in-law
- Polygamous Marriages
Restrictions: All Nationalities are eligible to apply for a Malaysia MM2H, except Israeli nationals.
The Process
Free Consultation
(30-60 minutes)
Book a free consultation with one of our client advisors to discuss your fit to invest in a Malaysia residency.
Vancis Capital’s Due
Diligence (1 day)
Prior to signing any paperwork, our due diligence team will evaluate your ability to qualify for the program. All we require is your passport and one working day. If there are no issues, we will send you a client engagement letter.
First Payment and Document Collection (4-5 days)
Once you have signed our client engagement letter, we will ask you to make the first payment and our team will begin to work with you in collecting all necessary documentation.
Application Submission (1 day)
Once your documents have been collected, our team will submit your application to Malaysia's government unit.
Receive your Approval (3-4 months)
Once you have received the government's approval, you will be asked to visit Malaysia to open a bank account, transfer the fixed deposit funds into Malaysia, complete the fixed deposit process, purchase medical insurance, and undergo a medical check-up.
Final Investment & MM2H Visa (15-30 days)
After you have successfully opened a bank account, completed the fixed deposit, you will receive the MM2H visa endorsement in your passport. Then, you have one year to complete the property purchase. For the SEZ/SFZ category, you must complete the property purchase before the MM2H visa is granted.
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of your future?
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