Malaysia MM2H Silver

Malaysia My Second Home Silver 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

• An investment of at least MYR 600,000 (≈ $147,000) · Compulsory purchase of a residence worth RM 600,000 or more. ¹
• Savings of at least $150,000 · Fixed deposit 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 1,500 (≈ $370) · Renewal fee for principal and dependants, renewal in 5-year steps after the programme period. ^{1 2}

Requirements

• The main applicant is aged 25 or over. ^{2 3}
• A residence worth MYR 600,000 (≈ $147,000) or more must be purchased. ¹
• A fixed deposit of USD 150,000 is held in a licensed Malaysian financial institution. 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• Up to 50% of the principal fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval for a residence purchase, education, medical care or tourism activities in Malaysia.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 1500 (≈ $370) 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 25 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 5 years with a multiple-entry visa, renewable; pass validity follows passport validity.
• Visa validity: 60 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 Silver.

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 Silver 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