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Federal MM2H — Silver

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Is this aimed at retirees, pensioners, financially independent people, passive-income holders or another profile?

Silver MM2H is open to eligible foreign individuals from countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia, aged at least 25, subject to a USD 150,000 fixed deposit at a qualifying Malaysian financial institution and purchase, after programme approval, of a residence worth at least RM 600,000.

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Limits of the record
  • Whether additional occupation or pension-status conditions apply remains unestablished.
  • Participation into
    Guidelines - Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Home Why Malaysia? Products Healthcare Education Travel Investment Apply Guidelines References Category Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Agents Agent Portal Language: ENG MALAY 中文 ENG MALAY 中文 Agent Portal REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Participation into the MM2H Program is open to every eligible foreign individual from sovereign countries that has diplomatic relations with Malaysia. Once approved, participants are henceforth referred to as the 'principal'. Applicants must be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, or aged 21 years old and above for the SEZ/SFZ category. Application should be submitted and completed through any MM2H tour operating business that has been licenced by the Ministry of T
  • Applicants must be aged
    Agents Agent Portal Language: ENG MALAY 中文 ENG MALAY 中文 Agent Portal REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Participation into the MM2H Program is open to every eligible foreign individual from sovereign countries that has diplomatic relations with Malaysia. Once approved, participants are henceforth referred to as the 'principal'. Applicants must be aged 25 years old and above for the Silver, Gold, and Platinum categories, or aged 21 years old and above for the SEZ/SFZ category. Application should be submitted and completed through any MM2H tour operating business that has been licenced by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482]. Every application from new participants or existing principals needs to be conducted through the One Stop Centre, Malaysia My Second Home (OSC MM2H). All mat
  • Fixed Deposit (FD)
    Category Silver - Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Home Why Malaysia? Products Healthcare Education Travel Investment Apply Guidelines References Category Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Agents Agent Portal Language: ENG MALAY 中文 ENG MALAY 中文 Agent Portal CATEGORY SILVER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD150,000 in any Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependen
  • Value of the purchased
    for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. Failure to comply to any of the the terms will result in the MM2H pass to be revoked. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY Be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year.

Which types of income/assets are accepted according to the official source?

Silver requires a USD 150,000 fixed deposit at a Malaysian institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013, and purchase of a residence after approval. After approval, up to 50% of the principal deposit may be withdrawn for residence purchase, education, medical or tourism activities in Malaysia.

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Limits of the record
  • Any separate income or liquid-assets test remains unestablished.
  • Fixed Deposit (FD)
    Category Silver - Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Home Why Malaysia? Products Healthcare Education Travel Investment Apply Guidelines References Category Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Agents Agent Portal Language: ENG MALAY 中文 ENG MALAY 中文 Agent Portal CATEGORY SILVER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD150,000 in any Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependen
  • Maximum withdrawal
    References Category Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Agents Agent Portal Language: ENG MALAY 中文 ENG MALAY 中文 Agent Portal CATEGORY SILVER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD150,000 in any Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not all
  • Compulsory to purchase
    is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. Failure to comply to any of the the terms will result in the MM2H pass to be revoked. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY Be pres

What income, savings or financial-resources threshold applies and how does family affect it where officially specified?

Silver requires a USD 150,000 fixed deposit and a residence worth at least RM 600,000. The official source does not state a family-size adjustment to the deposit or property threshold.

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Limits of the record
  • Any family-size adjustment to the deposit or property threshold remains unestablished.
  • Fixed Deposit (FD)
    Category Silver - Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Home Why Malaysia? Products Healthcare Education Travel Investment Apply Guidelines References Category Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Agents Agent Portal Language: ENG MALAY 中文 ENG MALAY 中文 Agent Portal CATEGORY SILVER FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS Fixed Deposit (FD) of USD150,000 in any Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependen
  • Value of the purchased
    for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. Failure to comply to any of the the terms will result in the MM2H pass to be revoked. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY Be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year.
  • A participating fee
    on licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of high
  • No participating fees
    ncial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]. Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after the approval as MM2H participant has been obtained for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. F
  • PROCESSING FEE
    MENT (Main Applicant) MINIMUM AGE 25 MINIMUM AGE 25 MINIMUM AGE 25 MINIMUM AGE 50 MINIMUM AGE 21 COMPULSORY RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE (Minimum Property Price) RM2,000,000 RM1,000,000 RM600,000 PRICE AS SET FOR SEZ PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PRICE AS SET FOR SEZ PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT PARTICIPATING FEE (Minimum) RM200,000 RM3,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 RM1,000 PROCESSING FEE RM5,000 (PRINCIPLE) RM2,500 (EACH DEPENDENT) MINIMUM DAYS IN MALAYSIA PER YEAR (AGE 25-49) 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS N/A (Age 50+) 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS MINIMUM DAYS IN MALAYSIA

Can the holder work locally, run a business or perform other economic activity? What is the family position?

The Silver category does not allow business/investment activities or career opportunities. A spouse, biological/step/adopted children below 21, unmarried unemployed children aged 21-34, medically certified disabled children without an age limit, and parents or parents-in-law may accompany. Dependent children can study up to tertiary level in government-recognised institutions under the stated MM2H/Student Pass arrangement.

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  • BUSINESS/INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES
    BUSINESS/INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES Not allowed. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Not allowed.
  • Participant is allowed to bring
    Participant is allowed to bring dependents as follows: spouse (wife/ husband); biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below the age of 21 while those between the age of 21 to 34, must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia; medically certified children with disabilities (no age limit); parents and/ or parents in law; and
  • Dependent/s (children) is allowed
    Dependent/s (children) is allowed to pursue their education up to tertiary level in any Government- recognised higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Dependent/s (children) is allowed to use the existing MM2H or be given a Student Pass automatically.

How long is the status granted, what is required for renewal, what physical-presence obligations matter, and what longer-term residence direction exists?

Silver grants a five-year pass with multiple entry, subject to passport validity. Renewal is every five years after the programme term and requires a valid passport copy, latest medical report and health insurance. Participants aged 25 to 49 must meet 90 cumulative days per year, which the principal and/or dependants can fulfil; the overview states no minimum stay for age 50 or over. Selling the residence is prohibited for ten years except when upgrading to a higher-value residence. The official source does not state progression to permanent residence or citizenship.

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Limits of the record
  • The renewal-fee charging basis and any permanent-residence or citizenship progression remain unestablished.
  • MM2H pass for a period
    ENTS Participant is allowed to bring dependents as follows: spouse (wife/ husband); biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below the age of 21 while those between the age of 21 to 34, must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia; medically certified children with disabilities (no age limit); parents and/ or parents in law; and MM2H PASS MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) Renewable The validity of the pass will depend on the validity of the participant's passport. If the validity of the participant’s passport expires before the end of the MM2H pass, the participant is required to renew the pass. EDUCATION Dependent/s (children) is allowed to pursue their education up to tertiary level in any Government- recognised highe
  • The validity of the pass
    usband); biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below the age of 21 while those between the age of 21 to 34, must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia; medically certified children with disabilities (no age limit); parents and/ or parents in law; and MM2H PASS MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) Renewable The validity of the pass will depend on the validity of the participant's passport. If the validity of the participant’s passport expires before the end of the MM2H pass, the participant is required to renew the pass. EDUCATION Dependent/s (children) is allowed to pursue their education up to tertiary level in any Government- recognised higher learning institutions in Malaysia. Dependent/s (children) is allowed to use the existing MM2H
  • The pass can be renewed
    the principal and their dependents after receiving the approval to participate in the MM2H Programme. CATEGORY SPECIALITY Tax exemption on incoming funds such as FD. CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL In the event of death of the principal, the MM2H Pass of the deceased is transferable to the next-of-kin among the registered dependents. TERMS OF RENEWAL OF MM2H PASS The pass can be renewed for every 5 years after the maximum years of the programme has been completed. Applicants will need to produce the latest documents as follows: A copy of a valid passport A copy of the latest medical report Health insurance The fee for renewal pass is RM1,500 for principal and dependents. Malaysia as a desirable destination for expatriates. Renowned for its cost-effective living, rich and diverse cultural heritage, and exception
  • Applicants will need to produce
    ATEGORY SPECIALITY Tax exemption on incoming funds such as FD. CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL In the event of death of the principal, the MM2H Pass of the deceased is transferable to the next-of-kin among the registered dependents. TERMS OF RENEWAL OF MM2H PASS The pass can be renewed for every 5 years after the maximum years of the programme has been completed. Applicants will need to produce the latest documents as follows: A copy of a valid passport A copy of the latest medical report Health insurance The fee for renewal pass is RM1,500 for principal and dependents. Malaysia as a desirable destination for expatriates. Renowned for its cost-effective living, rich and diverse cultural heritage, and exceptional quality of life. Information Why Malaysia? Healthcare Education Travel Investment MM2H Guidelines Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Cont
  • The fee for renewal pass
    ceased is transferable to the next-of-kin among the registered dependents. TERMS OF RENEWAL OF MM2H PASS The pass can be renewed for every 5 years after the maximum years of the programme has been completed. Applicants will need to produce the latest documents as follows: A copy of a valid passport A copy of the latest medical report Health insurance The fee for renewal pass is RM1,500 for principal and dependents. Malaysia as a desirable destination for expatriates. Renowned for its cost-effective living, rich and diverse cultural heritage, and exceptional quality of life. Information Why Malaysia? Healthcare Education Travel Investment MM2H Guidelines Platinum Gold Silver SEZ / SFZ Contact +603 8891 7568 +603 8891 7434 [email protected] Ministry of
  • Be present /
    cipant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. Failure to comply to any of the the terms will result in the MM2H pass to be revoked. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY Be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year. For participants between the age of 25 to 49 years old, the length of stay in Malaysia can be fulfilled by the principal and/or their dependents. DEPENDENTS Participant is allowed to bring dependents as follows: spouse (wife/ husband); biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below the age of 21 while those between the age of 21 to 34, must be
  • For participants between
    Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. Failure to comply to any of the the terms will result in the MM2H pass to be revoked. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY Be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year. For participants between the age of 25 to 49 years old, the length of stay in Malaysia can be fulfilled by the principal and/or their dependents. DEPENDENTS Participant is allowed to bring dependents as follows: spouse (wife/ husband); biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below the age of 21 while those between the age of 21 to 34, must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia; medically certified children with disabilities (no age limit); parents and/ or parents in law; and MM2
  • MM2H participants aged
    participant has been obtained for purchasing residences, education, or medical and tourism related activities in Malaysia. Category Fixed Deposit 02. Participating Fee (One-Off) Eligible participants would also need to pay a one-off participating fee, as outlined below. Category Participating Fee (Per principal application) 03. Minimum Length of Stay MM2H participants aged below 50 years old are required to be present/stay in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year. 04. Medical Check-up It is COMPULSORY to undergo medical check-up in a panel clinic/hospital appointed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture for the principal and their dependants after receiving approval to participate in the MM2H program. 05. Purchase of Residence It is COMPULSORY to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as
  • MINIMUM DAYS IN MALAYSIA PER YEAR (AGE 50+)
    RM2,500 (EACH DEPENDENT) MINIMUM DAYS IN MALAYSIA PER YEAR (AGE 25-49) 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS N/A (Age 50+) 90 DAYS PER YEAR BETWEEN MAIN APPLICANT AND/OR SPOUSE & DEPENDENTS MINIMUM DAYS IN MALAYSIA PER YEAR (AGE 50+) NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO STAY NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO STAY NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO STAY NO MINIMUM REQUIREMENT TO STAY N/A (Age 21-49) FIXED DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL MAXIMUM 50% WITHDRAWAL FOR PROPERTY PURCHACE, MEDICAL, EDUCATION & TOURISM PURPOSES DEPENDENTS MAXIMUM AGE OF CHILD 34 & SINGLE PARENTS & IN-LAWS ALLOWED TAX EXEMPTION NO TAX ON FOREIGN FUNDS/INCOME AND PROFIT ON FIXED DEPOSITS IN MALAYSIA RENEWAL FEE RM5,000 RM3,000 RM1,500 RM300 RM300 Malaysia as a desirable destina
  • Selling of the residence
    and tourism activities in Malaysia. PARTICIPATING FEE (ONE-OFF) A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application (one-off). No participating fees for dependents PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE Compulsory to purchase and own a residence after obtaining the approval as MM2H participant. Value of the purchased residence should be RM600,000 or above. Selling of the residence is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be upgraded (buying of a new residence) to a residence of higher value from the current property. Failure to comply to any of the the terms will result in the MM2H pass to be revoked. MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY Be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year. For participants between the age of 25 to 49 years old, the length of stay in Malaysia can be fulfilled by the principal and/or their dependents. DEPENDENTS Participant is a

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