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MM2H Requirements

Current MM2H requirements by category, including age, fixed deposit, property, dependants, stay rules, medical checks, and official source notes.

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Requirements By Category

Platinum

National route

Age
25+
Fixed deposit
USD 1,000,000
Pass term
20 years
Property
RM 2,000,000+
Participation fee
RM 200,000
Work/business
Allowed
Minimum stay
90 cumulative days per year.

Best fit: Longest pass and work/business permission.

Gold

National route

Age
25+
Fixed deposit
USD 500,000
Pass term
15 years
Property
RM 1,000,000+
Participation fee
RM 3,000
Work/business
Not allowed
Minimum stay
90 cumulative days per year.

Best fit: Longer national MM2H pass without Platinum fees.

Silver

National route

Age
25+
Fixed deposit
USD 150,000
Pass term
5 years
Property
RM 600,000+
Participation fee
RM 1,000
Work/business
Not allowed
Minimum stay
90 cumulative days per year.

Best fit: Lowest national MM2H fixed deposit.

SEZ/SFZ 21-49

SEZ/SFZ route

Age
21+
Fixed deposit
USD 65,000
Pass term
10 years
Property
Subject to Johor state property acquisition policy / SEZ property development price.
Participation fee
RM 1,000
Work/business
Not allowed
Minimum stay
90 cumulative days per year.

Best fit: Forest City route for applicants aged 21-49.

SEZ/SFZ 50+

SEZ/SFZ route

Lowest FD
Age
50+
Fixed deposit
USD 32,000
Pass term
10 years
Property
Subject to Johor state property acquisition policy / SEZ property development price.
Participation fee
RM 1,000
Work/business
Not allowed
Minimum stay
No minimum stay listed for age 50+.

Best fit: Lowest overall fixed deposit, Forest City route.

General Eligibility

General MM2H eligibility requirements

Requirement
Applicants must be foreign individuals from sovereign countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia.
Sources
S2, S9, S10
Requirement
Applications must be submitted and completed through an MM2H tour operating business licensed by MOTAC under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482].
Sources
S2, S9, S17
Requirement
New and renewal matters go through OSC MM2H.
Sources
S1, S2, S13, S15
Requirement
Principal applicants and dependants must complete a medical check-up at a MOTAC-appointed panel clinic/hospital after approval.
Sources
S2, S18
Requirement
Health insurance is listed for endorsement and renewal documents for participants below age 60.
Sources
S12, S13, S19

Dependants

  • spouse
  • biological children below 21
  • stepchildren below 21
  • adopted children below 21
  • children aged 21-34 who are single and unemployed / not working in Malaysia
  • medically certified disabled children with no age limit
  • parents
  • parents-in-law

One official overview PDF says maximum age of child 35; category pages, guidelines, and MOTAC terms PDFs support 21-34.

Minimum Stay

Below 50
90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year.
Age 50+
No minimum requirement to stay according to the official category overview.

Fixed Deposit Withdrawal

Up to 50% of principal FD value may be withdrawn for residence purchase, education, medical, tourism activities in Malaysia.

Property Rules

  • Property purchase is compulsory after MM2H approval.
  • The residence cannot be sold for 10 years, except to upgrade to a higher-value residence.
  • Failure to comply may result in MM2H pass revocation.

Application checklist

  • IMM.12 visit pass application form
  • Copy of principal passport biodata page
  • Copy of dependant passport biodata page
  • Proof of family relationship, translated and certified by Malaysian embassy/high commission/consulate or Malaysia Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Certificate of good conduct / police certificate / clearance for principal and dependants aged 18+
  • Other necessary documents if needed

Endorsement checklist

  • Copy of conditional approval letter
  • Health insurance for participants below 60
  • Medical report
  • Statutory declaration for dependants aged 21-34 confirming single and not working in Malaysia
  • Stamped security bond form
  • Receipt/statement for security bond
  • Receipt/statement for processing fee
  • Fixed deposit certificate tagged lien
  • Other additional documents if needed

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age for MM2H?

Platinum, Gold, and Silver require the main applicant to be at least 25. SEZ/SFZ starts at age 21, with separate 21-49 and 50+ requirements.

Is property compulsory under MM2H?

The current official category rules make property purchase compulsory after approval, with different minimums or SEZ/SFZ location rules by category. SEZ/SFZ timing should be revalidated for live cases because official sources use different wording.

Can dependants help meet the stay requirement?

For participants below 50, official category wording allows the 90 cumulative days to be fulfilled by the principal and/or listed family members depending on category.

Requirements that change the decision

Can I qualify?
Start with age, FD, and property fit
These three constraints remove unsuitable categories faster than reading the full checklist first.
Lowest FD
USD 32,000
SEZ/SFZ 50+ has the lowest listed fixed deposit.
Age threshold
21+ / 25+ / 50+
SEZ/SFZ begins at 21; national categories begin at 25.
Stay rule
90 days or none
Below 50 normally has 90 cumulative days; age 50+ has no listed minimum.

Related guides

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