Malaysia (MM2H)
Malaysia
Investment from
USD 150,000
Timeline
5–10 year renewable residency
Visa-free access
182 countries
Residency required
Minimum 60 days per year (Platinum) or 30 days (Gold/Silver)
Key Benefits
Investment Details
Official MM2H fixed-deposit tiers (MOTAC): Silver USD 150,000, Gold USD 500,000, Platinum USD 1,000,000, placed with a licensed Malaysian institution. Offshore-income requirements have been dropped. One-off participation fees: RM 1,000 Silver, RM 3,000 Gold, RM 200,000 Platinum. Property-purchase conditions apply by tier.
Passport Mobility
Source: Henley Passport Index. Figures approximate and subject to change.
Path to Residency
Initial Investment
USD 150,000 — Official MM2H fixed-deposit tiers (MOTAC): Silver USD 150,000, Gold USD 500,000, Platinum USD 1,000,000, placed with a licensed Malaysian institution
Due Diligence & Processing
5–10 year renewable residency
Residency Granted
Not directly — 10+ years and formal application; not guaranteed
Things to Know
Significant asset and income requirements. No dual citizenship. Citizenship is not straightforward.
Programme Facts
- Programme type
- Residency by Investment
- Residency requirement
- Minimum 60 days per year (Platinum) or 30 days (Gold/Silver)
- Dual citizenship
- Not permitted
Malaysia does not permit dual citizenship for naturalised citizens.
- Family inclusion
- Spouse, dependent children under 21
- Tax benefits
- Foreign income generally exempt from Malaysian tax
- Official source
- Government website
- Data checked
- 2026-09-24
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