Malaysia MM2H SEZ

Malaysia My Second Home SEZ/SFZ category: renewable multiple-entry pass for foreign nationals who hold a Malaysian fixed deposit, pay a one-off participating fee and buy a residence. ^{1 2 3}

What you must show and pay

• Savings of at least $65,000 · Fixed deposit for applicants aged 21 to 49, in a licensed Malaysian financial institution. ¹
• Savings of at least $32,000 · Fixed deposit for applicants aged 50 and over, in a licensed Malaysian financial institution. ¹
• A fee of MYR 1,000 (≈ $240) · One-off participating fee per principal application; no participating fee for dependants. ^{1 2}
• A fee of MYR 5,000 (≈ $1,220) · Processing fee for the principal applicant. ²
• A fee of MYR 2,500 (≈ $610) · Processing fee for each dependant. ²
• A fee of MYR 300 (≈ $73) · Renewal fee for principal and dependants, renewal in 5-year steps after the programme period. ^{1 2}

Requirements

• The main applicant is aged 21 or over for the age 21 to 49 tier. ^{2 3}
• The main applicant is aged 50 or over for the USD 32,000 tier. ^{2 3}
• A fixed deposit of USD 65,000 is held for applicants aged 21 to 49, in a licensed Malaysian financial institution. ¹
• A fixed deposit of USD 32,000 is held for applicants aged 50 and over, in a licensed Malaysian financial institution. ¹
• The compulsory residence is a property in Forest City, Johor, at a floor price set by the Johor state property acquisition policy. ¹
• Up to 50% of the principal fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval for a residence purchase, education, medical care or tourism activities in Malaysia. ^{1 3}
• The one-off participating fee is MYR 1000 (≈ $240) per principal application; dependants pay no participating fee. ^{1 2}
• The processing fee is MYR 5000 (≈ $1,220) for the principal applicant and MYR 2500 (≈ $610) for each dependant. ²
• The renewal fee is MYR 300 (≈ $73) for the principal and dependants, in 5-year steps after the programme period. ^{1 2}
• Applications go through an MM2H operator licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture and the One Stop Centre. ³
• The principal and dependants take a medical check-up at a panel clinic after approval. ³
• Participants aged 21 to 49 must be present 90 cumulative days a year; the principal, spouse and dependants may meet this together. ^{2 3 1}
• There is no minimum stay from age 50. ^{2 3 1}
• After approval the participant must buy and own a residence. ^{1 3}
• The residence cannot be sold for 10 years except to upgrade to a higher-value property. ^{1 3}

Stay

• MM2H pass valid 10 years with a multiple-entry visa, renewable; pass validity follows passport validity.
• Visa validity: 120 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
• Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Nationality

Open to eligible foreign individuals from countries that have diplomatic relations with Malaysia.

Work

Business, investment activities and career opportunities are not allowed under the SEZ/SFZ category.

Family

Spouse; children under 21 (ages 21 to 34 only if unemployed and single in Malaysia); disabled children of any age; parents and parents-in-law. Your spouse or partner may not work in Malaysia on this visa.

Checked 2026-10-11

Official sources

1. MM2H SEZ/SFZ Category · Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture · checked 2026-10-10
2. MM2H Category Overview and requirements · Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture · checked 2026-10-10
3. MM2H Guidelines · Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture · checked 2026-10-10
4. Application for citizenship under Article 19 of the Federal Constitution (aged 21 and over) · National Registration Department (JPN), Malaysia · checked 2026-10-11