Malaysia
Malaysia Residency Visa
Malaysia has restructured its long-term stay and residency programs in 2026 to better align with different investor profiles, ranging from high-net-worth individuals to digital nomads.
At Muzy & Meraris LLP, we advise on navigating these specific pathways, ensuring full compliance with the updated financial and documentation requirements.
1. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program
The MM2H program is now segmented into four distinct tiers, each with its own financial commitment, visa duration, and work/business permissions.
Tier : Platinum Visa Duration : 20 Years Fixed Deposit: USD 1,000,000 Min. Property Purchase: RM 2,000,000 Work/Business Permission : Permitted
Tier : Gold Visa Duration : 15 Years Fixed Deposit: USD 500,000 Min. Property Purchase: RM 1,000,000 Work/Business Permission : NOT Permitted
Tier: Silver. Visa Duration : 5 Years Fixed Deposit: USD 150,000 Min. Property Purchase: RM 600,000 Work/Business Permission : NOT Permitted
Tier : SEZ/SFZ. Visa Duration : 10 Years Fixed Deposit: USD 32k-65k* Min. Property Purchase: RM 500,000** Work/Business Permission : NOT Permitted
*SEZ/SFZ tier: USD 65,000 (age 21–49); USD 32,000 (age 50+).
**SEZ/SFZ tier: Must be in specific zones directly from developers.
2. Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)
This is an elite long-term residency visa designed for high-net-worth individuals who require maximum flexibility.
3. DE Rantau Nomad Pass (Digital Nomad Visa)
Tailored for remote professionals (freelancers, independent contractors, or remote employees) working for entities outside Malaysia.
