Malaysia•AsiaMM2H — Second Home - Platinum (MM2H Platinum)
At a Glance
4 months
MYR RM 202,500–RM 205,000
Varies by filing options
Varies (Renewable indefinitely in 5-year increments)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Overview
20-year renewable Malaysian residency for affluent professionals with USD 1M deposit, RM 2M property, and permitted work/business rights.
Malaysia's MM2H Platinum programme is a premier long-term residency stream for high-net-worth individuals and strategic investors aged 25+. It requires a USD 1 million fixed deposit and minimum RM 2 million property purchase, positioning it as the most comprehensive tier of the MM2H programme originally launched in 2002.
The permit is renewable with 20-year validity. Fees are MYR 200,000 (principal participation) plus MYR 5,000 processing and MYR 2,500 per dependent. Holders may work part-time and conduct business/investment with employer authorization (DP10 form). Spouses face work restrictions; dependents may reside to age 35. Processing takes ~90 working days per MOTAC's Client Charter.
This visa is ideal for affluent expatriates seeking a long-term Malaysian base to integrate professionally and personally while maintaining business and investment opportunities.
Cost Breakdown
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Minimum age of 25 years old
Fixed deposit of USD 1,000,000 in a Malaysian bank
Purchase of residential property in Malaysia with a minimum value of MYR 2,000,000
Must undergo a medical check-up in Malaysia
Must maintain valid Malaysian medical insurance
Minimum stay of 90 cumulative days per year in Malaysia (for applicants aged 25-49; no minimum stay for those 50+)
KEY CRITERIA
Investment
1,000,000 USD
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid passport
Passport photographs
Financial documents
Fixed deposit proof
Health certificate
Criminal record certificate
Proof of accommodation
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Renewable long-stay visa for up to 20 years, indefinitely renewable in 5-year increments
- Work authorization for part-time work and business/investment with employer authorization (DP10 form)
- Bring spouse, unmarried children up to age 35, parents, and parents-in-law as dependents
- Tax-free status on offshore income remitted to Malaysia
- Ability to employ domestic helper and integrate deeply into Malaysian economy
Worth Knowing
- High capital commitment: USD 1M fixed deposit + MYR 2M minimum property purchase
- Processing takes approximately 4–5 months (90 working days) per MOTAC Client Charter
- Spouse work permission restricted; requires separate authorization beyond dependant visa status
- Property must be held for at least 10 years; government participation fee of MYR 200,000 required
- Minimum 90-day annual stay required for those aged 25–49; over 50 exempt from stay requirement
- Requires minimum age 25 and sustained offshore income; high barriers for younger or lower-income applicants
- Property ownership restriction and mandatory fixed deposit tie up capital for extended period
Application Process
Check qualification
Verify age (25+) and financial requirements for chosen tier
Open fixed deposit
Place required amount in fixed deposit with authorized Malaysian bank
Prepare documents
Gather financial, medical, and personal documents
Submit application
Apply through approved MM2H consultant or immigration office
Medical examination
Undergo health screening if required
Receive approval
Obtain MM2H approval and visa
Application Forms
| Form IM.12 (Immigration Pass Application Form MM2H) | Fill online |
| Medical Form II (MFII) | Fill online |
| Personal Bond Form | Fill online |
| Visa Application Form IM38 | Fill online |
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