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MM2H — Malaysia My Second Home — affordable long-term residency

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme grants 5–20 year renewable residency to qualifying applicants. Plus Employment Pass for skilled workers and DE Rantau Nomad Pass for remote professionals.

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Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Population: 34.3M
Live • This Year
100,000+ permits
Annual immigration target
Quality of life
Affordable tropical lifestyle
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Country Overview

Malaysia at a Glance

Essential facts about living, working, and immigrating to Malaysia.

Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Population
34.3M
Currency
MYR (RM)
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Languages
Malay, English, Mandarin
Processing Time
4–6 months
Min Score
RM 40K/mo income
Annual Target
100,000+ permits
Citizenship After
10 years (rare)
Immigration Pathways

4 Ways to Move to Malaysia

Every legal route is documented below — choose the one that matches your profile, or take our free eligibility check and we'll match you.

Most Popular
Long-Term Residency

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

5–20 year renewable visa. Tier-based: Silver (5yr), Gold (15yr), Platinum (20yr). Fixed deposit + income required.

Processing
4–6 months
Route
Long-Term Residency
Eligibility Requirements
  • Liquid asset RM 500K–RM 5M (tier-dependent)
  • Monthly income RM 40K+ (RM 50K–RM 100K for higher tiers)
  • Fixed deposit RM 500K–RM 5M in Malaysia
  • Clean criminal record
  • Health insurance
Timeline
4–6 months
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Work → Residency

Employment Pass

Employer-sponsored work pass. Min RM 5,000/month. Categories I, II, III by salary level.

Processing
4–8 weeks
Route
Work → Residency
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
4–8 weeks
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Remote Work

DE Rantau Nomad Pass

12-month visa (renewable) for digital nomads earning USD $24,000+/year. Family included.

Processing
2–4 weeks
Route
Remote Work
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–4 weeks
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Short-Term Work

Professional Visit Pass

Up to 12-month pass for specialist contractors. No labour market test.

Processing
2–4 weeks
Route
Short-Term Work
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–4 weeks
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How Scoring Works

Eligibility & Scoring Breakdown

Malaysia's scoring framework. Most successful applicants score in the top percentile of these criteria.

Profile Strength

up to 500 pts
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Work experience

Adaptability

up to 100 pts
  • Country ties
  • Spouse profile

Calculate Your Score

Use our free calculator to estimate your eligibility and see which Malaysiadraws you'd qualify for.

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Our 5-Step Process

From Profile to Landing in Malaysia

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking through your portal.

01

Free Eligibility Check

60-second assessment maps you to the right pathway for this country.

Day 1
02

Document Preparation

Police clearances, attestations, language tests — handled in-house.

Weeks 1–6
03

Application Filing

We submit to the immigration authority and track every checkpoint.

Weeks 6–10
04

Decision & Issuance

Approval, biometrics, visa stamping. We handle interviews and follow-ups.

Weeks 10–20
05

Landing & Settlement

Banking, housing, schools — first-month support included.

First month
Start My Malaysia Application
What You'll Need

Malaysia Application Document Checklist

Every required document, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation under one roof.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance (every country lived in 6m+)
  • 4 recent passport photographs
Category 02

Education & Work

  • Degree / diploma certificates (apostilled or attested)
  • Transcripts and graduation letter
  • Employment letters (with role, duties, salary)
  • Pay slips and tax returns (2 years)
  • Professional licenses if applicable
Category 03

Language & Funds

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF / equivalent, within 2 years)
  • Bank statements — 6 months minimum
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Source-of-funds declaration (for investors)
Category 04

Medical & Biometrics

  • Panel physician medical exam
  • Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Dependents' medical exams
  • Vaccinations as required
Missing a document? We handle every one.
Apostille, embassy attestation, certified translations and IELTS/ECA bookings — all in-house.
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Transparent Pricing

Malaysia Application Cost Breakdown

Every fee, end-to-end. No surprise add-ons. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, our service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • Visa / permit applicationRM 500–5,000
  • Biometrics (per person)RM 85–120
  • Visa stamping / issuanceRM 100–400
  • Spouse / partner add-onRM 350–3500
  • Dependent child (each)RM 150–300

Mandatory Third-Party

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF)RM 280–320
  • Credential evaluationRM 220–400
  • Medical exam (per person)RM 250–450
  • Police clearance (per country)RM 50–120
  • Translation & notarizationRM 200–600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • Eligibility assessmentFREE
  • Full service (single applicant)RM 3,500–6,500
  • Spouse inclusionRM 650
  • Per dependent childRM 350
  • Landing & settlement supportRM 900
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
RM 20,000–45,000
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The Benefits

Why Malaysia Is Worth The Move

Reasons clients pick Malaysia over other destinations.

Affordable Healthcare

World-class private hospitals at fraction of Western costs.

International Schools

120+ international schools in major cities.

Lowest Cost of Living

Cost 50% below Singapore. Quality lifestyle achievable on modest budget.

MM2H Long-Term Security

Up to 20 years renewable — globally rare.

English-Friendly

Widely spoken. Easy to settle.

ASEAN Hub

Strategic location for Southeast Asia business.

Where to Live

Top Cities to Settle in Malaysia

Cities where our clients most commonly settle, with average salaries and lifestyle highlights.

Main City

Malaysia
Business hub
  • High employment
  • Diverse community
  • Cosmopolitan

Capital

Malaysia
Government & culture
  • Embassy quarter
  • Cultural institutions
  • Stable economy

Coastal Hub

Malaysia
Port & tourism
  • Trade port
  • Hospitality jobs
  • Quality of life

Tech City

Malaysia
Innovation centre
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Tech salaries
  • Universities

Industrial

Malaysia
Manufacturing
  • Engineering roles
  • Lower cost
  • Family-friendly

Resort Region

Malaysia
Lifestyle
  • Year-round climate
  • Tourism sector
  • Retirement-friendly
Real approvals

We post malaysia grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why Malaysia files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

Malaysia Immigration FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Standard processing for skilled-worker visas to Malaysia ranges from 4 weeks to 12 months depending on programme. Tourist visas are typically issued within 5–15 working days. Permanent residency through skilled streams averages 6–18 months. We provide written estimates per case.
Ready for Malaysia?

Let's build your Malaysia immigration plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a Malaysia-specialist consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and a step-by-step roadmap.

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Lina Moreno
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"I'll personally review your profile and map your fastest legal route to Malaysia."
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