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Malaysia My Second Home for Filipino nationals

Malaysia My Second Home is a long stay residence pass, not a citizenship route, and it is open to applicants from most countries including the Philippines. This page outlines the tiers and the official source.

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Reference
Official authorityMinistry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) with the Immigration Department of Malaysia
ProgrammeMalaysia My Second Home
For nationalityFilipino
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 25 May 2026.

Eligibility for this nationality

Malaysia My Second Home is open to citizens of most countries, and Filipino applicants can apply. It grants a renewable residence pass rather than citizenship or permanent residence. Applicants must meet the financial criteria of their chosen tier and pass security and health checks.

Confirm any nationality specific conditions with the official authority before you act, since the programme rules are reviewed from time to time.

Routes

The programme runs in tiers. The Silver tier asks for a fixed deposit from USD 150,000 and a property purchase from RM 600,000. The Gold tier asks for a fixed deposit from USD 500,000 and a property from RM 1,000,000. The Platinum tier asks for a fixed deposit from USD 1,000,000 and a property from RM 2,000,000.

A separate Special Economic Zone category was introduced in 2025 with lower entry thresholds, limited to approved areas such as Forest City in Johor. Up to half of the fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval for approved uses such as property, education or medical needs. Confirm the current tiers and rules with the official authority.

Timeline

Applications are processed through the official One Stop Centre. Processing time depends on document readiness and checks. Confirm the current timeline with the official authority.

Costs

Beyond the fixed deposit and property, plan for the application fee, the visa pass fee, medical insurance and professional help. Applicants aged 25 to 49 must stay at least 90 days a year, while those aged 50 and over are not subject to that rule.

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TierFixed depositMinimum property
SilverFrom USD 150,000From RM 600,000
GoldFrom USD 500,000From RM 1,000,000
PlatinumFrom USD 1,000,000From RM 2,000,000
Special Economic ZoneConfirm the current figure with the official authorityLimited to approved areas such as Forest City

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

Common questions

Does Malaysia My Second Home give citizenship

No. It is a renewable long stay residence pass, not citizenship or permanent residence. Confirm the current terms with the official authority.

Can Filipino nationals apply

Yes. The programme is open to most nationalities including the Philippines. Confirm any nationality specific conditions with the official authority.

Is there a minimum stay

Applicants aged 25 to 49 must stay at least 90 days a year. Those aged 50 and over are not subject to that rule. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.

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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