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How much does Malaysia My Second Home cost

Malaysia My Second Home, known as MM2H, now runs as a tiered programme, so the cost depends on the tier you choose. The fixed deposit and the property purchase are the largest parts, with fees and insurance on top.

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Official authorityImmigration Department of Malaysia, with policy set by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC)
ProgrammeMalaysia My Second Home
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 12 June 2026.

The qualifying investment

The core financial commitment is a fixed deposit placed with a Malaysian bank, scaled by tier. Reported indicative levels start from USD 150,000 for Silver, from USD 500,000 for Gold and from USD 1,000,000 for Platinum.

Each tier is also tied to a minimum property purchase, reported from RM 600,000 for Silver, from RM 1,000,000 for Gold and from RM 2,000,000 for Platinum. State level rules set minimum prices for foreign buyers and can raise these figures, so confirm with the authority and the relevant state.

Government and processing fees

Visa and pass fees, plus charges for dependants, apply on top of the deposit and property. A medical check in Malaysia and valid Malaysian medical insurance are also required and carry their own cost. The exact official fees should be confirmed with the Immigration Department, since they are set separately and change.

Professional fees

Applications are reported to run through licensed MM2H agents rather than direct submission, so an agent fee is a normal part of the budget. These fees are not set by the government and vary.

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Building a realistic budget

Start from the tier you want, then add the fixed deposit, the qualifying property, official pass and dependant fees, medical and insurance costs, and the agent fee. Because the deposit is held rather than spent and property can be resold subject to rules, the true net cost differs from the headline outlay. Confirm every figure with the authority before acting.

TierIndicative fixed depositIndicative minimum propertyPass validity
SilverFrom USD 150,000From RM 600,0005 years
GoldFrom USD 500,000From RM 1,000,00015 years
PlatinumFrom USD 1,000,000From RM 2,000,00020 years
Pass, dependant, medical and insurance feesConfirm the current figure with the official authoritySet separatelyConfirm with the authority

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Immigration Department of Malaysia, with policy set by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

What is the biggest cost in MM2H?

The fixed deposit placed with a Malaysian bank and the qualifying property purchase are the largest items, scaled by tier. Both should be confirmed with the Immigration Department and the relevant state.

Do I get the fixed deposit back?

The deposit is held under programme conditions rather than spent, and partial withdrawal is sometimes permitted under set rules. Confirm the current deposit and withdrawal rules with the authority.

Are agent fees required?

Reporting indicates applications run through licensed MM2H agents, so an agent fee is normal. These are not government fees and vary. You can ask to be matched with a vetted professional below.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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