Malaysia My Second Home is a long stay residence pass that is open to applicants of many nationalities, including Vietnamese nationals. This page explains the current position and points you to the official source.
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.
Vietnamese nationals may apply for Malaysia My Second Home on the same basis as other foreign applicants. The pass grants residence rather than citizenship, and it is renewable while the conditions are met.
The restructured programme places applicants into tiers, each with its own fixed deposit, property purchase and minimum stay conditions. A separate special economic zone option has also been introduced. Confirm which tier fits your situation with the official authority.
Entry is based on placing a fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank and, in most tiers, buying qualifying property within a set window after approval. The higher tiers carry larger deposits, larger property thresholds and longer pass validity. A portion of the deposit may later be withdrawn for approved purposes such as property, education or medical costs.
Minimum stay rules apply to younger applicants in each tier, while older applicants may be exempt. Treat any single figure you see elsewhere as indicative and confirm the deposit, property and stay rules for your tier with the official authority.
Processing covers approval in principle, opening the fixed deposit and completing any property purchase. Confirm the current processing time and the deadline to complete the property purchase with the official authority.
The main commitments are the fixed deposit and, in most tiers, a qualifying property purchase. Application charges, the annual pass and independent professional fees apply on top. We do not name or recommend firms. Use Get Matched to compare vetted advisors, and ask for a written scope and fee before you engage anyone.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed deposit | Varies by tier | Higher tiers require larger deposits |
| Qualifying property purchase | Varies by tier and state | Required in most tiers within a set window |
| Government and pass fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority |
| Professional fees | Varies by case | Set independently, get a written scope |
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. The programme is open to foreign applicants including Vietnamese nationals. Confirm eligibility for your case with the official authority.
No. It grants a renewable long stay residence pass, not citizenship. Any separate path to permanent residence follows different Malaysian rules.
Published guidance allows a portion of the deposit to be withdrawn for approved purposes after conditions are met. Confirm the current rules 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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