Eligibility quiz
Are you a citizen of an independent country other than Malaysia that has official relations with Malaysia?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in Malaysia
You can live in Malaysia for the length of your pass.
The pass lasts 20 years in Platinum, 15 in Gold, 5 in Silver and 10 in SEZ/SFZ.
It can generally be renewed in five-year blocks, depending on your passport’s validity and the renewal conditions.
Work in Malaysia
With Platinum, you can take a job and carry out business and investment activities under Malaysia’s rules.
Travel in and out
You can leave Malaysia and return using the multiple-entry visa that comes with your pass.
Bring domestic helpers
With Platinum, you can bring foreign domestic helpers to Malaysia.
Get medical treatment
You can receive long-term medical treatment in Malaysia.
How to apply
Applying through a companyApplying through a company
Choose a licensed company
Choose a licensed Malaysia My Second Home company to handle your application. If you are abroad, you can also use an officially appointed overseas company, where available.
Find a licensed companyGet the application forms
Get the Malaysia My Second Home application forms from your licensed company, including the IM.12 pass application form and the forms for any dependants.
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Fill in the forms
Complete your application and Malaysia My Second Home resume. Complete the forms for any dependants you are including.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for your licensed company.
See required documentsHand in your application
Give your completed application, original documents and copies or scans to your licensed company. The company submits the application to the Malaysia My Second Home One Stop Centre.
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Wait for conditional approval
Wait for a decision on your application and respond to any requests for more information or documents. Your application will undergo a security check.
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Place your fixed deposit
After conditional approval, place the fixed deposit required for your category in Malaysia.
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Complete medical checks
After approval, you and any dependants must have a medical check at a clinic or hospital appointed by Malaysia's Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture.
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Arrange your home purchase
Arrange to buy a home that meets your category's requirements. For the special economic or financial zone category, buy a qualifying house directly from a developer.
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Get your pass
In Malaysia, you or your company representative must attend Immigration with your intention letter, passport, conditional approval letter and completed IM.12 form with a blue-background photo to get your pass sticker. For a dependant's pass, bring the additional documents Immigration requires.
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Follow your pass conditions
Meet your category's yearly stay requirement and follow its rules on your deposit, home and insurance. This helps you keep your permission to stay in Malaysia.
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Renew your pass
When you need to renew, use your licensed company to submit your renewal to the Malaysia My Second Home One Stop Centre and Immigration. Pay the published renewal fee of RM1,500 for the principal and dependants; renewal lets you continue your stay.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificates *
Provide the birth certificates that show your relationship to each child, parent or parent-in-law included in your application. Bring the originals and copies; if a child was adopted, add the adoption evidence. Have the copies certified by a Malaysian mission abroad, a public notary in Malaysia or Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
* Only if you include a child, parent or parent-in-law.
May need translationMarriage certificates *
Provide the marriage certificate needed to show your relationship to your spouse or parent-in-law. Bring the original and a copy, and have the copy certified by a Malaysian mission abroad, a public notary in Malaysia or Malaysia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
* Only if you include your spouse or a parent-in-law.
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Home and deposit
You must keep the required home and fixed deposit.
You generally cannot sell the home for 10 years unless you upgrade to a more expensive home.
From the second year, you can withdraw an approved part of the deposit for housing, your children’s education or medical expenses.
You must keep the required balance until your participation ends.
Pass and health documents
Renew your pass on time and keep a valid passport.
If your passport expires first, transfer or renew the pass endorsement in your new passport.
You and your dependants must have the specified medical check-up after approval.
Renewal requires a current medical report and health insurance, as well as the required documents and fees.
Time in Malaysia
If you are aged 21–49, you generally must spend at least 90 days a year in Malaysia.
The days are cumulative and can be counted between you and/or your spouse and dependants.
There is no annual minimum for participants aged 50 or over.
Work and business limits
With Gold, Silver or SEZ/SFZ, you cannot work or conduct business under this pass.
You must obtain the appropriate employment or business pass instead.
Pass can end
Your pass ends if it expires without renewal, and the immigration authorities can cancel it for breaking its conditions or Malaysian immigration law.
You can also choose to end it, including to withdraw the whole fixed deposit or change to another Malaysian pass.
A dependant can end their own pass without automatically ending yours.
After the pass is cancelled, you have no right to remain in Malaysia through it.
Discuss
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