Malaysia runs a long stay residency programme called Malaysia My Second Home, managed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. British nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign applicants. This page sets out the current position so you can plan.
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.
British nationals are eligible. There is no reported nationality bar, so UK applicants apply on the same terms as most other foreign investors. The main tiers require a minimum age of 25, while the Special Economic Zone pathway sets a lower minimum age. Confirm the current age rules with MOTAC.
Applicants must generally hold a clean criminal record, place and maintain a fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank licensed under the relevant financial services laws, and buy and hold a qualifying residence within one year of approval. Confirm the live eligibility rules with MOTAC before committing any money.
The current programme is built around tiers. The Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers ask for progressively larger fixed deposits and minimum property values in return for longer passes. A separate Special Economic Zone pathway carries a lower deposit. Each tier sets its own validity period and renewal terms.
Confirm the live list of tiers, the deposit that can be partly withdrawn for approved uses, and the property thresholds with MOTAC before you apply.
Processing is commonly reported at around three to six months once a complete file is submitted, though timelines vary with document quality and application volume. Stay rules differ by age. Applicants under 50 are reported to need at least 90 days a year in Malaysia, while older applicants face a lighter requirement. Confirm the current scheduling and stay rules with MOTAC.
The figures below are indicative entry points drawn from the published tier structure. Treat them as a starting point only and confirm the current amounts, the property minimums and all fees with MOTAC.
| Tier | Indicative fixed deposit | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Silver tier | From USD 150,000 | Around a 5 year renewable pass. Property purchase from RM 600,000 reported. Confirm with MOTAC |
| Gold tier | From USD 500,000 | Around a 15 year renewable pass. Property purchase from RM 1,000,000 reported. Confirm with MOTAC |
| Platinum tier | From USD 1,000,000 | Around a 20 year renewable pass. Property purchase from RM 2,000,000 reported. Confirm with MOTAC |
| Special Economic Zone pathway | From USD 32,000 to USD 65,000 | Lower deposit by age band. Confirm eligibility and the current figure with MOTAC |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Visa, pass and renewal fees apply |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. UK nationals are eligible as foreign applicants and there is no reported nationality bar. Approval depends on meeting the financial criteria and passing due diligence, not on nationality.
The current tiers tie approval to buying and holding a qualifying residence within one year of approval, with a minimum value set by tier. Confirm the live property rule and threshold with MOTAC.
Stay rules vary by tier and age. Younger applicants are reported to face a minimum number of days in Malaysia each year, while older applicants face a lighter rule. Confirm the current requirement with MOTAC.
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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