🇲🇾 Malaysia My Second Home Programme (MM2H)
Also known as: MM2H, MM2H visa
Last verified: August 31, 2026
What is the Malaysia My Second Home Programme?
Long-stay residence via the restructured tiers: Silver — USD 150,000 fixed deposit plus a RM 600,000 property purchase for a renewable 5-year pass; Gold — USD 500,000 + RM 1M property, 15 years; Platinum — USD 1M + RM 2M property, 20 years (the only tier allowed to work). Applicants must be 30+, apply through a licensed MM2H agent, and spend at least 60 days a year in Malaysia. No income requirement since the restructuring.
Malaysia My Second Home Programme requirements, cost, and processing time
| Government fee | Varies |
| Processing time | 12–24 weeks |
| Minimum annual income | No fixed threshold on record |
| Minimum savings | $150,000 |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Degree | Not required |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents of figures set in local currency, verified against official sources for Indians.
Malaysia My Second Home Programme cost and processing time by nationality
| Applicants | Gov. fee | Processing | Min. income | Min. savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 Indians | — | 12–24 weeks | — | $150,000 |
Each row links to the full guide for that nationality, with the document checklist.
Documents needed for the Malaysia My Second Home Programme
- Choose your tier
- Engage a licensed MM2H agent
- Compile the application file
- Conditional approval from Immigration
- Place the fixed deposit in Malaysia
- Complete the property purchase
- Medical exam & health insurance in Malaysia
- Pass issuance & the 60-day rule
This list is the checklist for Indians. The full ordered checklist, with timing, dependencies, and personalized due dates, is part of the plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- What are the requirements for the Malaysia My Second Home Programme?
- The requirements we have on record are: savings of about $150,000. No job offer is needed. Amounts are USD equivalents verified for Indians; the official source lists the full document set.
- What is the Malaysia My Second Home Programme processing time?
- Typical processing takes 12–24 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- How much savings do I need for the Malaysia My Second Home Programme?
- Plan for savings of about $150,000 (USD equivalent).
- Do I need a job offer for the Malaysia My Second Home Programme?
- No. The Malaysia My Second Home Programme does not require a job offer from an employer in Malaysia.
- Can family members join on the Malaysia My Second Home Programme?
- Yes. Accompanying family members are allowed, with additional documentation.
- Does the Malaysia My Second Home Programme lead to permanent residency?
- No. On its own it does not lead to permanent residency.
- Is the MM2H the same as the Malaysia My Second Home Programme?
- Yes. MM2H and MM2H visa are other names people use for the Malaysia My Second Home Programme.
Malaysia My Second Home Programme guides by nationality
Other Malaysia visas
Always confirm requirements with the official government source: mm2h.gov.my. This guide is general information, not legal advice.