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Malaysia My Second Home

Malaysia "My Second Home" Program (MalaysiaMySecondHome, MM2H) is a policy introduced by the Malaysian government to attract foreign investment, promote tourism, and develop the economy, encouraging foreign nationals to reside in Malaysia for an extended period. There are no age, gender, race, or religious restrictions, and no language requirements.

This program is offered to individuals or families who wish to live in Malaysia long-term. It provides a special visa valid for ten years, renewable, and allows multiple entries. Applicants can bring their spouse and children, as well as the applicant’s parents. Children can attend any private or international school in Malaysia, and the spouse and children will receive the same visa as the main applicant.

Introduction to Malaysia

Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia, consisting of the Malay Peninsula and Borneo. It has a diverse culture and society, with people practicing various religions, including Buddhism, Christianity, and others. The country’s economy is primarily based on industry and services, with a developed manufacturing and tourism sector. It features unique natural scenery, including the famous Petronas Towers and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Malacca Historic City. The official language is Malay, but English and Chinese are also widely spoken.

Advantages

Simple Procedures, Fast Processing

Simple procedures, fast processing, no age limit, no English requirement, low investment threshold. After approval, only a deposit is required. In the second year, half of the deposit can be withdrawn for purchasing local assets, health services, and children’s education.

Main Applicant Can Bring

Spouse, children under 21 years of age, and parents of the main applicant and spouse over 60 years old.

Free Entry

5+5 years of visa-free entry into Malaysia, renewable indefinitely after the ten years are completed.

Possess a higher education level

Belongs to the Commonwealth of Nations, with a high level of education, unique dual degree programs, and credit transfer systems, allowing easy transfer to top universities in Europe and the US.

Can do business and buy local stocks in Malaysia.

Can do business and buy local stocks in Malaysia. Applicants can own 100% of the shares in a company without needing a Malaysian partner.

Can invest in real estate.

Applicants can invest in real estate in Malaysia without approval from the Foreign Investment Committee (FIC).

No need to return to home country for visa transfer.

Visa transfer to a third country can be done without returning to the home country. With this status, applicants can apply for visas in Malaysia for over 160 countries, with better processing times and higher approval rates compared to applying from their home country.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility requirements for applicants aged 21-50

Liquid assets of at least 500,000 Malaysian Ringgit. Offshore income of at least 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit per month.

Upon approval, a fixed deposit of 300,000 Malaysian Ringgit must be made in a Malaysian bank.

After one year, 150,000 Malaysian Ringgit can be withdrawn for approved expenses (e.g., purchasing real estate, children’s education, medical expenses, buying a car). From the second year onwards, the account balance must be maintained at a minimum of 150,000 Malaysian Ringgit until the Malaysian visa is terminated.

Eligibility requirements for applicants aged 50 and above

Liquid assets of at least 350,000 Malaysian Ringgit. Offshore income of at least 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit per month.

Upon approval, a fixed deposit of 150,000 Malaysian Ringgit must be made in a Malaysian bank.

After one year, 50,000 Malaysian Ringgit can be withdrawn for approved expenses (e.g., purchasing real estate, children’s education, medical expenses, buying a car). From the second year onwards, the account balance must be maintained at a minimum of 100,000 Malaysian Ringgit until the Malaysian visa is terminated.

KYC Documents & Application Process

KYC Documents

1.
Resume
2.
EMM2H Application Form
3.
Visa Photos: 6 color visa photos with blue background for each person, photo size: 35mm*50mm
4.
Passport: Passport valid for more than 2 years at the time of application, with copies of every page, including the cover
5.

Criminal Record Certificate: Applicants over 18 years old must provide an English notarized and double-certified criminal record certificate
6.
Proof of Funds: Original or English notarized fixed deposit certificate for 150,000 Malaysian Ringgit (approximately 2.35 million RMB) for 6 months
7.

Bank Statement: Bank statement for the last three months notarized in English (monthly income of at least 40,000 Malaysian Ringgit, approximately 65,000 RMB)
8.
Income Certificate: Original company income certificate in both Chinese and English
9.
Employment Certificate: Original employment certificate from the company in both Chinese and English
10.
Marriage Certificate: If applying with a spouse, provide a marriage certificate notarized in English and double-certified. For divorced applicants with children: provide divorce certificate/divorce agreement, or court judgment of divorce/official divorce decree to prove custody of children.
11.
Birth Certificate: If applying with children, provide the children’s birth certificate notarized in English and double-certified
12.
Adopted Children: Provide formal adoption procedures proof and custody documents to allow children to apply
13.
Proof of Name Change: If the applicant has a previous name (as seen in the household registration), provide an English notarized and double-certified proof of name change

Application Process

1.

Prepare Documents and Sign Contract
2.

Submit the complete set of documents to the Malaysian Immigration Department
3.

Obtain File Number: The Malaysian Immigration Department issues a paper file number
4.

Obtain Approval Letter: The Immigration Department issues an approval letter, and the preparation for entry can begin
5.

Open Bank Account: Open an account and make a deposit of 150,000/300,000 Malaysian Ringgit
6.
Entry and Visa Stamping: Complete entry formalities in Malaysia, undergo medical examination, purchase insurance, and affix the visa

FAQs

ASK

Can I bring other family members to join the My Second Home program?

Answer

                                                Yes. The primary applicant can bring their spouse, children, and both sets of parents.
Single, unmarried children can be added as dependents until the age of 34.

                                                The program mainly allows the primary applicant to bring their spouse, children, and parents. It is meant for bringing parents and children along, but not grandparents.
Grandparents cannot bring their grandchildren to join the program.

                                                The holder of the Second Home visa (the main applicant) can bring one domestic helper from their home country as a dependent worker. The employment visa for the helper needs to be renewed annually and must pass a health check through Fomema.

                                                A child can only acquire Malaysian citizenship if either one or both parents are Malaysian citizens.
The second home status is a residency status, not a citizenship status, so a child born in Malaysia will retain their original nationality, following their parents' nationality.

                                                The Malaysia Digital Entry Card is for short-term visa-exempt travelers. As long as your Chinese passport is valid for at least 6 months and your Second Home visa is valid, you can enter Malaysia through the MM2H Green Channel without filling out the Digital Entry Card.

                                                The 1.5 million MYR liquid assets requirement mainly includes cash assets. Property is considered a fixed asset, not a liquid asset. If cash assets are insufficient, stocks, investment products, or life insurance policies with surrender value can make up for the shortfall, with a ratio of 7:3.

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