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Malaysia My Second Home, key changes and status in 2026

Malaysia My Second Home, known as MM2H, is a long stay visa for foreign nationals who meet financial and other conditions. The programme was revamped and now runs as a tiered scheme, so older figures may be out of date.

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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 16 June 2026.
MM2H now runs as a tiered programme with Silver, Gold and Platinum categories and a separate Special Economic Zone pathway. Confirm the live conditions with the Immigration Department before acting.

What changed

The programme moved from a single set of conditions to a tiered structure. The three main categories are Silver, Gold and Platinum, each with its own fixed deposit and property purchase level, and there is a separate pathway tied to Special Economic Zones.

Procedure also tightened. Applications are channelled through licensed MM2H agents rather than submitted directly, and approved participants are expected to complete a medical check in Malaysia and hold valid Malaysian medical insurance.

Current rules

Each tier sets a fixed deposit placed with a Malaysian bank and a minimum value of qualifying property to be purchased, with higher tiers carrying higher thresholds and longer pass validity. The indicative figures reported for 2026 are set out in the table below and should be confirmed with the authority.

Minimum physical presence applies. Reporting indicates that younger applicants face an annual stay requirement while older applicants may have a lighter requirement, but the exact rule by age band and tier should be confirmed directly, since it has shifted over time.

What to watch

Watch for state level rules on the property purchase, since minimum prices for foreign buyers and the type of property allowed vary by state and can change separately from the national MM2H rules.

Watch also for procedural guidance from the Immigration Department and MOTAC on deposits, insurance, and the stay requirement, as enforcement has tightened even where the headline thresholds have stayed the same.

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
Special Economic Zone pathwayConfirm the current figure with the official authorityConfirm the current figure with the official authorityConfirm the current figure with the official 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

Is Malaysia My Second Home open in 2026?

Yes, it is reported open as a tiered programme with Silver, Gold and Platinum categories. Confirm the live conditions with the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

Do I have to buy property?

The tiered scheme links a minimum property purchase to each category, and state level rules on price and property type also apply. Confirm the current requirement with the official authority.

Can I apply directly?

Reporting indicates applications are handled through licensed MM2H agents rather than direct submission. Confirm the current process with the Immigration Department.

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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