Malaysia My Second Home, known as MM2H, is a long stay residence pass built around a fixed deposit and a property purchase. This page sets out how it works for South African nationals and points you to 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.
MM2H is open to applicants from most countries, and current reporting does not list South Africa among any excluded nationalities. South African nationals apply on the same financial and security basis as other foreign applicants, subject to passing the standard checks.
Eligibility turns on meeting the financial thresholds for your chosen tier rather than on nationality. Confirm that no nationality specific condition applies to your case with the official authority before you commit funds.
The programme is organised into three main tiers, Silver, Gold and Platinum, each with its own fixed deposit and minimum property value. There is also a separate Special Economic Zone pathway tied to designated zones such as the Johor area.
Reporting for the current rules cites a Silver tier from USD 150,000 in fixed deposit with property from RM 600,000, a Gold tier from USD 500,000 in fixed deposit with property from RM 1,000,000, and a Platinum tier from USD 1,000,000 in fixed deposit with property from RM 2,000,000. A portion of the fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval for approved expenses. Confirm the current tiers and amounts with the official authority.
The process moves from application and conditional approval to issuance of the social visit pass once the fixed deposit and property conditions are met. Processing time depends on document readiness and case volume, so treat any quoted period as indicative and confirm it with the official authority.
Participants below the age of fifty are reported to face a cumulative presence requirement in Malaysia each year. Verify the current stay rule for your tier before you rely on it.
The headline costs are the fixed deposit placed with a licensed Malaysian financial institution and the qualifying property purchase, both of which scale with the tier. On top of these you should budget for visa and pass fees, medical insurance, document and translation costs, and any independent professional help. We do not name or rank firms. To compare vetted independent advisors, use Get Matched below.
| Tier | Fixed deposit (indicative) | Minimum property (indicative) |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | From USD 150,000 | From RM 600,000 |
| Gold | From USD 500,000 | From RM 1,000,000 |
| Platinum | From USD 1,000,000 | From RM 2,000,000 |
| Special Economic Zone pathway | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Tied to designated zones |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Current reporting does not list South Africa as an excluded country, so South African nationals apply on the standard financial and security basis. Confirm there is no nationality specific condition with the official authority.
The current tiers pair a fixed deposit with a minimum property purchase. The exact property value depends on your tier. Confirm the current property rule with the official authority.
Reporting indicates a portion of the fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval for approved expenses, with a balance kept in place. Verify the current withdrawal 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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