SEZ / SFZ
10-year pass for Special Economic Zone and Special Financial Zone, from USD 32,000.
- Financial requirements
Fixed deposit in any Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 758] or Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 [Act 759]: USD 65,000 for ages 21 to 49, and USD 32,000 for ages 50 and above.
Maximum withdrawal of 50% of the principal fixed deposit is allowed after approval, for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia.
- Participating fee (one-off)
A participating fee of RM1,000 for every principal application.
No participating fees for dependents.
- Purchase of residence
Compulsory to purchase and own a property or house in Forest City, Johor after approval as an MM2H participant.
Floor price is subject to the Johor state property acquisition policy.
Selling the residence is not allowed for 10 years. The home may be upgraded to a residence of higher value.
Failure to comply with any of the terms results in the MM2H pass being revoked.
- Minimum length of stay
Be present in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year.
For participants aged 25 to 49, the stay can be fulfilled by the principal and/or their dependents.
- Dependents
Spouse (wife or husband)
Biological, step or adopted children below 21; those aged 21 to 34 must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia
Medically certified children with disabilities (no age limit)
Parents and/or parents-in-law
- MM2H pass
10-year pass with Multiple Entry Visa (MEV), for principal and dependents.
Renewable.
Pass validity depends on the passport. If the passport expires before the pass ends, the participant must renew the pass.
- Education
Dependent children may study up to tertiary level at any government-recognised higher learning institution in Malaysia, using the existing MM2H pass or an automatically issued Student Pass.
- Medical
Long-term medical treatment is allowed in Malaysia.
- Business / investment activities
Not allowed.
- Career opportunities
Not allowed.
- Medical check-up
Compulsory medical check-up at a panel clinic or hospital appointed by the Ministry, for the principal and dependents, after approval.
- Category speciality
Tax exemption on incoming funds such as fixed deposit.
- Change of principal
If the principal passes away, the pass is transferable to the next-of-kin among the registered dependents.
- Terms of renewal
The pass can be renewed every 5 years after the maximum term of the programme.
Documents needed: a valid passport, the latest medical report and health insurance.
Renewal fee: RM300 for principal and dependents.
Source: Official MM2H portal, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. Copied on 25/10/2026; the official site shows “Last update 10/02/2026”. Wording is tidied for spelling only. Rules can change, so confirm with the official site or with me before you decide.