Four tiers — not one
The difference between tiers isn’t just the deposit: visa duration grows with the amount, and the physical-presence requirement depends on the applicant’s age.
What the process consists of
After holding the deposit for 1 year, up to 50% can be withdrawn — but strictly for purchasing property in Malaysia, healthcare, or education in-country.
How the process runs
A good fit if
A poor fit if
Who runs this programme
Your request goes to two or three firms from this list. You see exactly which ones before it is sent, and you can exclude any of them.
This is an independent list of firms in the market, not our partners — we do not forward requests to them or receive payment for referrals. Contact them directly via the link.
Frequent questions
Is it true property must be bought separately from the deposit?
Yes — per the available data, all four tiers require a mandatory property purchase NOT counted toward the fixed deposit amount; it’s a separate requirement to budget for additionally.
Can the SEZ tier be used outside Forest City?
Per the available data, the SEZ tier is available exclusively in Forest City (a special economic zone) — for other Malaysian locations, the Silver, Gold, or Platinum tiers apply.
Do you need to live in Malaysia permanently?
Per the available data, the presence requirement — 90+ days a year — applies specifically to applicants aged 25-49; applicants 50 and over have no separate physical-presence requirement.
Can part of the deposit be withdrawn before the visa term ends?
Yes — per the available data, up to 50% of the deposit can be withdrawn after 1 year, but strictly for buying property in Malaysia, healthcare costs, or education in-country, not for any purpose.
Why is there no direct link to the official portal?
Both official portals (mm2h.gov.my returned a 403 error, mm2h.imi.gov.my doesn’t resolve as a domain) were unreachable as of the checked date — the figures are confirmed by convergence of several independent specialised sources.
Does this programme grant Malaysian citizenship?
No — this page covers a long-stay visa (5-20 years depending on tier), not citizenship or a separately described path to it.
Sources
Figures are for reference only. Verified against official sources on 27 August 2026. A precise quote is issued by the appointed firm after document review. This material is not legal advice, a public offer or investment advice.