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2026 Malaysia Visa & Relocation Guide

Securing your permit to stay in Malaysia through MM2H.

Planning retirement, family relocation, or a long-term base in Malaysia? The Malaysia My Second Home programme gives qualified applicants a clearer path to residency planning while Lewis helps you compare the property side with practical numbers.

如果您想在马来西亚长期居住、退休或安排家庭生活,Lewis 可协助您比较地区、 房产预算、项目选择与生活便利性,让 MM2H 规划更清楚。

Immigration Benefits

Why secure a permit to stay in Malaysia?

Malaysia is known for cultural diversity, private healthcare, international education choices, relatively practical living costs, and property options across city, suburban, and resort-style locations.

Property Ownership

Purchase residential property in locations such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Selangor, or Johor to support your family's long-term Malaysia plan.

Tax Planning Context

Understand how your overseas income, local spending plan, and property budget may affect your relocation decision before you commit.

Family Residency Planning

Compare living areas for spouse, children, parents, schooling, healthcare, transport, and daily lifestyle convenience.

Healthcare & Lifestyle Access

Shortlist homes near private hospitals, mature amenities, retail hubs, parks, and communities that fit your preferred pace of life.

Geographical Selection

Choose your Malaysia residency region.

Different Malaysia residency pathways may suit different lifestyle goals. Compare the area first, then match the property budget, family needs, and annual stay plan.

Federal MM2H

Kuala Lumpur, Penang & Selangor

The commercial and lifestyle heartland, with access to international schools, premium healthcare, public transport, and mature city amenities.

Indicative property level: RM 600,000 - RM 2,000,000

Special Zone

Johor Forest City SEZ

Positioned near Singapore and the Johor-Singapore SEZ, suitable for buyers who want southern Malaysia access and cross-border flexibility.

Indicative property level: RM 500,000

S-MM2H

Sarawak S-MM2H Program

A separate East Malaysia pathway with its own rules, often considered by applicants who prefer Kuching or Sarawak lifestyle planning.

Indicative fixed deposit: RM 150,000 for singles

Sabah

Sabah SB-MM2H Program

A Kota Kinabalu-focused pathway for applicants who prefer coastal lifestyle, nature access, and East Malaysia residency options.

Indicative property level: RM 600,000

Federal Program Details

Compare official federal MM2H tiers.

Use this as a planning reference to understand the common budget differences between Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers before speaking with a licensed MM2H consultant.

Key ParametersSilver TierGold TierPlatinum Tier
Visa Stay Permit Duration5 Years (Renewable)15 Years (Renewable)20 Years (Renewable)
Required Fixed DepositUSD 150,000USD 500,000USD 1,000,000
Compulsory Property PurchaseMin. RM 600,000Min. RM 1,000,000Min. RM 2,000,000
Property Holding Condition10 Years Hold10 Years Hold10 Years Hold
Employment & Local BusinessRestrictedRestrictedFully Permitted
Stay Obligation90 Days / Year90 Days / Year90 Days / Year

Requirements can change by official announcement, region, agency processing, and applicant profile. Please verify the latest MM2H rules before making visa or property commitments.

Confidential Intake Form

Request your stay assessment.

Enter your family configuration, preferred Malaysia region, and estimated budget. Lewis can follow up with property direction while you confirm immigration matters with the right licensed advisor.

Planning a Malaysia second home?

Send Lewis your budget, preferred area, and purpose. He can help you shortlist projects, compare numbers, and plan the next viewing.

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