Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) – 2025 Update

 

 

Thinking about living long-term in Malaysia? The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is a special visa scheme that allows foreigners to stay here for years with their family.

Here’s the latest (2025) update in simple terms:

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✅ What Is MM2H?

• A long-stay, multiple-entry visa (not Permanent Residence).

• Lets you live in Malaysia with your spouse, children (up to 34 years old), and even parents.

• You must stay at least 90 days a year in Malaysia.

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🔑 New Rules (Since 2024 – MM2H 3.0)

There are now 3 categories:

1. Silver

   • Fixed Deposit: ~USD 150,000

   • Visa valid: 5 years (renewable)

   • Property purchase min: RM600,000

2. Gold

   • Fixed Deposit: ~USD 500,000

   • Visa valid: 15 years

   • Property purchase min: RM1 million

3. Platinum

   • Fixed Deposit: ~USD 1,000,000

   • Visa valid: 20 years

   • Property purchase min: RM2 million

👉 You can withdraw up to 50% of your Fixed Deposit (after 1 year) for property, medical or education expenses.

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🏡 Other Key Points

• Minimum age: 25 years old to apply.

• Dependents: spouse, children (unmarried, up to 34 years), parents & in-laws.

• Offshore income proof is no longer required (only FD needed).

• Must use a licensed MM2H agent to apply.

• Rules may differ by state (e.g. Sarawak has its own S-MM2H version).

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📌 Summary

MM2H is still one of the easiest ways for foreigners to enjoy a long stay in Malaysia, but the requirements are now stricter with higher financial commitments. If you’re serious about living here, plan ahead, prepare your funds, and check the property rules for the state you want to settle in.