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Malaysia business/investor pathways

Corporate incorporation via MIDA/SSM and long-term residency under Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) and the Premium Visa Programme (PVIP).

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Retirees, high-net-worth investors, digital entrepreneurs, and commercial business owners.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • MM2H Platinum: Fixed deposit of USD $1,000,000 (qualifies for permanent residency pathway)
  • MM2H Gold: Fixed deposit of USD $500,000 (15-year renewable visa)
  • MM2H Silver: Fixed deposit of USD $150,000 (5-year renewable visa)
  • PVIP: 20-year visa for investors depositing RM 1,000,000 with permission to work and invest
Process

How the process works

  1. Submit application through licensed MM2H / PVIP agent to Ministry of Tourism or Immigration Department
  2. Receive conditional approval letter
  3. Travel to Malaysia, open fixed deposit account with a Malaysian bank, and receive visa endorsement
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, police clearance, medical report, bank proof of funds, fixed deposit confirmation
Good to know

What to keep in mind

MM2H participants can withdraw up to 50% of the fixed deposit after 1 year to purchase residential property or cover healthcare and education.

Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia — MM2H. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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