Malaysia Investor Visa

Malaysia Residency by Investment

Malaysia offers two distinct residency by investment options for international investors, retirees, and families seeking long-term residence in Southeast Asia. Specifically, the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program, provides a tiered pathway to residency through property purchase and fixed deposit requirements. Alternatively, for those seeking greater flexibility the Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP/MPVIP) offers a 20-year renewable visa with no minimum stay requirement and no property purchase obligation.

Malaysia Residency by Investment Benefits

Malaysia’s residence by investment programs (MM2H and PVIP) offer:

• Long-term renewable visas
• Ability to purchase and own property
• Access to world-class healthcare and international schools
• The ability to include family members as dependents
• A high quality of life at an affordable cost

Malaysia My Second Home MM2H

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program remains one of the world’s most popular investor visa programs. Since its launch in 2002, Malaysia has granted nearly 60,000 approvals, with strong interest from China, Japan, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, and beyond.

The MM2H Golden Visa scheme welcomes citizens of all countries diplomatic ties to Malaysia.

In order to qualify, both a real estate purchase and fixed deposit must be made.

Malaysia My Second Home Tiers

For instance, Malaysia MM2H Silver Visa

• 5-year visa
• Property purchase: RM 600,000+ (approx. USD $140,000)
• Fixed deposit: RM 645,000 (approx. USD $150,000)

Meanwhile, the Malaysia MM2H Gold Visa

• 15-year visa
• Property purchase: RM 1,000,000+ (approx. USD $235,000)
• Fixed deposit: RM 2,150,000 (approx. USD $500,000)

Lastly, the Malaysia MM2H Platinum Visa

• 20-year visa
• Property purchase: RM 2,000,000+ (approx. USD $470,000)
• Fixed deposit: RM 4,300,000 (approx. USD $1,000,000)

Malaysia My Second Home Requirements

• Property purchase is compulsory and must be held for at least 10 years unless upgrading.
• Applicants minimum age: 25
• Dependents that can be included: Spouse, unmarried children up to age 34, parents/in-laws over 60.
• Minimum stay: 90 days per year (can be fulfilled by any family member).

Although, there is no direct path to citizenship, it can make up the required 10 years until citizenship by naturalisation.

Malaysia Premium Visa Program (PVIP/MPVIP)

Malaysia’s Premium Visa Program (PVIP/MPVIP) is designed for high-net-worth individuals seeking longer-term, flexible residency. This program, grants a 20-year renewable visa without the need for property purchase or a minimum stay requirement.

Malaysia Premium Visa Requirements

• Fixed deposit: RM 1,000,000 (approx. USD $240,000)
• Offshore income: RM 40,000/month (approx. USD $9,700)
• Participation fee: RM 200,000 (approx. USD $48,000) main applicant
• Participation fee: RM 100,000 (approx. USD $24,000k) per dependent
• No property purchase required
• No minimum stay requirement

malaysia citizenship by investment

Currently, Malaysia doesn’t offer a direct citizenship by investment programme. However, if it did, its passport would be a solid attraction for investors. The Malaysian passport offers visa-free travel to 188 countries worldwide. Moreover, in terms of mobility for investors, it offers visa-free access to 54.1% of the world’s wealth (as measured by GDP) and 83.3% of global travel popularity. As a result, it ranks 52nd overall in La Vida’s comprehensive Global Passport Ranking.

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Malaysia Investor Visa FAQ’S

How much does the Malaysia Golden Visa cost (MM2H)?

The minimum investment for the Malaysia Golden Visa (MM2H) depends on the tier:

• Silver: RM 600,000+ property and RM 645,000 fixed deposit
• Gold: RM 1,000,000+ property and RM 2,150,000 fixed deposit
• Platinum: RM 2,000,000+ property and RM 4,300,000 fixed deposit

Is property purchase required for the MM2H visa?

Yes, property purchase is compulsory for all MM2H tiers. You must buy a qualifying property in Malaysia that meets or exceeds the minimum value for your chosen tier and hold it for at least 10 years.

Can I get permanent residency or citizenship in Malaysia through MM2H?

No, the MM2H and Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP/MPVIP) are both residency by investment programmes. They do not provide a direct  path to Malaysian permanent residency or citizenship but can make up the required time to get to citizenship by naturalisation.

How does Malaysia’s passport rank globally?

While Malaysia does not offer direct citizenship by investment, Malaysia’s passport is highly ranked, providing visa-free access to 188 countries and territories. According to the 2025 Global Passport Ranking, Malaysia is 52nd worldwide for travel freedom.

Does Malaysia allow dual citizenship?

No, Malaysia does not allow dual citizenship. If you wish to become a Malaysian citizen, you must formally renounce any other citizenships you hold.

Is there a minimum stay requirement for MM2H or PVIP?

For MM2H, you must spend at least 90 days per year in Malaysia (this can be fulfilled by any family member). For PVIP, there is currently no minimum stay requirement.