01 / PROGRAMMES
Compare MM2H requirements
| Programme / category | Minimum age | Fixed deposit | Property requirement | Programme term | Annual stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FederalSilver | 25 | USD 150,000 | MYR 600,000 | 5 years | Under 50: 90 days¹ |
| FederalGold | 25 | USD 500,000 | MYR 1,000,000 | 15 years | Under 50: 90 days¹ |
| FederalPlatinum | 25 | USD 1,000,000 | MYR 2,000,000 | 20 years | Under 50: 90 days¹ |
| FederalForest CitySEZ / SFZ | 21 | USD 65,000USD 32,000 from age 50 | Johor requirementsEligible developer property | 10 years | Under 50: 90 days¹ |
| SabahSilver | 25 | MYR 500,000 | MYR 600,000Eligible high-rise residence | 5 + 5 years | 30 days in Sabah |
| SabahGold | 25 | USD 500,000 | MYR 1,000,000 | 15 years | 30 days in Sabah |
| SabahPlatinum | 25 | USD 1,000,000 | MYR 2,000,000 | 20 years | 30 days in Sabah |
| SarawakS-MM2H | 30 | MYR 500,000 | OptionalPurchase thresholds below | 5 + 5 years² | 30 days in SarawakPrincipal applicant |
USD: US dollars. MYR: Malaysian ringgit. Amounts are minimum requirements; programme terms differ from individual pass validity.
¹ Under 50, the federal 90-day annual stay may be met by the principal applicant and/or dependants. The overview and guide exempt applicants aged 50+, but MOTAC’s FAQ differs. Confirm the condition before applying; the approval letter governs.
² Sarawak has two five-year stages. A new application is required after ten years.
Income and financial evidence
- Federal
- No fixed offshore-income threshold. Deposit and property requirements still apply, with evidence of funds, occupation or income as requested.
- Sabah
- Silver: monthly offshore income of MYR 10,000 individually or MYR 15,000 with dependants. Gold and Platinum publish no equivalent amount; the application checklist applies.
- Sarawak
- Alongside the MYR 500,000 deposit, monthly pension or offshore income must be MYR 10,000 individually or MYR 15,000 with dependants. Without this income, three months of monthly closing savings of MYR 100,000 or MYR 200,000 respectively may be accepted, subject to approval.
02 / DEPOSITS & PROPERTY
Deposits and property
| Requirement | Federal | Sabah | Sarawak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit placement | Thresholds are in USD; an equivalent MYR deposit is encouraged. | Use a designated Sabah bank. Deposit currencies differ by category. | Use a local bank in Sarawak. |
| Withdrawal conditions | After approval, apply to withdraw up to 50%. | After one year, apply to withdraw up to 50%. | After one year, apply to withdraw up to 50%. At least MYR 250,000 must remain. |
| Eligible uses | Malaysian property, education, medical and tourism expenses. | Malaysian property, education and medical expenses. | Sarawak property, vehicles, medical expenses and children’s education. |
| Property purchase | Silver, Gold and Platinum: within one year of endorsement.Forest City: eligible developer property before endorsement. Resale homes do not qualify. | All categories require a purchase. Silver is limited to eligible high-rise residences. Local price and property rules apply. | Optional.Minimum prices: MYR 600,000 in Kuching Division; MYR 500,000 elsewhere in Sarawak. Local land and transaction rules apply. |
| Holding period | Ten years, unless upgrading to a qualifying higher-value home. | Ten years. After five years, replacement with a home meeting the category’s minimum price is permitted. | Local land and transaction rules apply. |
Deposit withdrawals need approval. Have purchase funds available when payment is due.
Evidence for property withdrawals
- Federal
- Withdrawal claims for pre-endorsement purchases require eligible evidence of purchase within the preceding two years for regular categories, or six months for Forest City.
03 / FEES
Application fees
Amounts in MYR (Malaysian ringgit)
| Programme / category | Service fee | One-off participation fee | Application processing | Renewal fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FederalSilver | 40,000 | 1,000 | 5,0002,500 per dependant listed separately | 1,500End of programme term |
| FederalGold | 55,000 | 3,000 | 5,0002,500 per dependant listed separately | 3,000End of programme term |
| FederalPlatinum | 70,000 | 200,000 | 5,0002,500 per dependant listed separately | 5,000End of programme term |
| FederalForest CitySEZ / SFZ | 40,000 | 1,000 | 5,0002,500 per dependant listed separately | 300End of programme term |
| SabahSilver | 40,000 | Not separately listed | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| SabahGold | 55,000 | Not separately listed | 3,000 | 1,500 |
| SabahPlatinum | 70,000 | Not separately listed | 200,000 | 1,500 |
| SarawakS-MM2H | 40,000 | Not separately listed | 5,000 | Official notice |
The federal service fee includes specified taxes and government charges; avoid double-counting. Sabah service fees match the corresponding federal categories; Sarawak follows Forest City. Government fees follow local rules. “Not separately listed” refers to the official schedule and does not mean no fees apply.
Federal fees
- Payment stages
- Advance payment is capped at 20%: MYR 8,000 for Silver or Forest City, MYR 11,000 for Gold, and MYR 14,000 for Platinum. The balance is payable after approval and printing of the pass or documents.
- Participation and system fees
- The participation fee applies once to the principal applicant. From 1 August 2025, the system fee is MYR 500 per new application, excluding SST. Check official invoices for overlap with processing charges.
- Passes and renewals
- Within the programme term, endorsement renewal lists a pass fee of MYR 500/year and a visa fee of MYR 0–50 by nationality. The table shows end-of-term renewal fees; dependant coverage and payable amounts follow the payment notice.
Sabah, Sarawak and other costs
- Sabah
- Non-refundable processing: MYR 3,000 for Silver or Gold; MYR 200,000 for Platinum. Renewal: MYR 1,500 for each category. Passes, visas and bonds follow Sabah Immigration requirements.
- Sarawak
- Non-refundable processing: MYR 5,000. Bonds range from MYR 200–2,000 by nationality, plus a MYR 10 document stamp. China: 1,500; Hong Kong, Macao and Japan: 1,000; Singapore: 200. Bonds are separate from fees.
- Other costs
- The written quotation should state whether medical checks, insurance, certification, agent and property transaction costs are included. Deposits and purchase funds are additional capital requirements.
04 / RESIDENCE & FAMILY
Residence, family and work
| Requirement | Federal | Sabah | Sarawak |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permissions | Residence follows the approval letter. Sabah and Sarawak have separate entry and residence rules. | Residence is limited to Sabah. Travel to Peninsular Malaysia needs Immigration approval and does not confer long-term residence there. | The principal applicant must spend at least 30 days a year in Sarawak. Entry and residence elsewhere follow the relevant local rules. |
| Accompanying family | Spouse, qualifying children, parents and parents-in-law. Children must meet age, marital and employment conditions. | Spouse, parents, parents-in-law and qualifying children below 21, or still in full-time education and not employed. | Spouse, parents and children or stepchildren aged 21 or below. No age limit for children with disabilities. Local schooling requires a Student Pass. |
| Work and business permissions | Silver, Gold and Forest City do not provide work or business rights. Platinum permits these activities subject to the applicable rules. | Silver and Gold do not provide work rights. Platinum activities must comply with the approved scope. | No full-time work. State-approved professional work in education, banking and securities, manufacturing or medicine is limited to 20 hours/week. Approved local joint ventures allow up to 49% ownership, with company paid-up capital of at least MYR 250,000. |
05 / APPLICATION
Application and renewal
Check eligibility
Confirm age, nationality, dependants and intended residence. Check financial, property and stay requirements.
Submit the application
Prepare passports, family records, financial evidence and background documents. Federal and Sabah applications use licensed agents. Sarawak accepts a licensed local agent or an eligible close-family sponsor.
Complete approval conditions
Arrange deposits, medical checks, insurance, fees and endorsement as approved. Meet the purchase deadline; Forest City requires qualifying property before endorsement.
Maintain and renew
Meet stay and deposit conditions; renew passports and passes before expiry. Sarawak requires a new application six months before the ten-year term ends.
Passport validity may limit the pass term. Renewal during a programme and renewal at its end have different requirements.
Does MM2H grant permanent residence?
No. MM2H is a long-term social visit pass programme with ongoing conditions and renewals. It does not automatically confer permanent residence or citizenship.
Details for your enquiry
- Applicant
- Age, nationality and current residence
- Dependants
- Spouse, children and parents to be included
- Residence
- Preferred location and annual stay
- Finances
- Deposit, property budget and income evidence
Conatus Mobility provides consultancy and coordination services and is not a government body. Eligibility, fees and decisions are subject to current official rules and approval conditions.