The Platinum category of the revised Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program comes with the strictest requirements but offers the most freedom and stability.
By the end of this guide, you’ll learn:
- requirements of a Platinum MM2H Pass
- general and unique features, and
- how the application process works
Let’s begin.
Requirements
To qualify for an MM2H Platinum pass, you must meet these requirements::
| Requirement | Details |
| Age | At least 25 years old |
| Fixed Deposit | USD 1 million in a Malaysian financial institution (50% withdrawal allowed for specific purposes) |
| Property Purchase | Minimum RM2 million / USD448,000 home (cannot sell for 10 years unless upgrading) |
| One-Off Participating Fee | RM200,000 / USD45,000 for principal applicant |
| Minimum Stay | 90 days/year (can include dependents for applicants aged 25–34) |
Notes: Dependents do not need to pay a participating fee, and the property can be purchased both before and after applying for an MM2H Pass.
Features
| Feature | Details |
| Dependents | Spouse, children, parents/in-laws, medically certified dependents, and foreign maid |
| Validity Period | 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, and can be renewed |
| Education | Dependent children can pursue education up to tertiary level in government-recognised institutions and automatically qualify for Student Pass |
| Medical Benefits | Long-term medical treatment allowed |
| Business Activities | Allowed |
| Work / Employment | Allowed |
| Medical Check-Up | Mandatory check-up in government approved clinics / hospitals |
| Change of Principal | Transferable to next-of-kin among registered dependents |
| Terms of Renewal | RM5,000 / USD1,120 for principal and dependents, renewable every 5 years after program completion |
Comparison with other categories
The table below shows how the Platinum Pass compared to the the other categories:
| Feature | Platinum | Gold | Silver |
| Fixed Deposit | USD 1 million | USD 500,000 | USD 150,000 |
| Participation Fee | RM200,000 | RM3,000 | RM1,000 |
| Residence Purchase | RM2 million | RM1 million | RM600,000 |
| Validity Period | 20 years | 15 years | 5 years |
| Do Business | Allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Work | Allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
| Hire Foreign Maid | Allowed | Not allowed | Not allowed |
In summary, a Platinum Pass offers the following unique benefits:
- The longest validity period (20 years of simple renewals instead of reapplying)
- Complete freedom for principal applicants to work / do business in Malaysia
- Hiring a foreign maid
The clear trade off is the significantly higher cost, but for those who can afford it and value long-term stability, there is nothing else that comes close.
Application steps and wait time
The MM2H program is regulated by the Malaysian government and applications must be done via approved agents.
The process typically takes around two to three months and consists of the following steps:
- Consultation: Meet an agent to discuss your needs.
- Agreement & Downpayment: Confirm your package, sign an agreement, and pay ~20% as a deposit.
- Document Preparation (1-2 months): Prepare, notarize, and certify necessary documents.
- Submission & Approval (2-3 months): The agent submits documents, and MOTAC reviews them.
- Conditional Approval: Pay the balance upon receiving the approval letter.
- Enter Malaysia: Within 3 months, complete a medical check-up, open a bank account, and secure insurance.
- Visa Endorsement: Obtain the MM2H visa. If buying property, a one-year visa is issued first, with 12 months to complete the purchase and receive the full pass.
Document checklist
These are documents to be submit to your MM2H agent:
- Copy of principal applicant’s passport
- Copy of principal dependent’s passport
- 4 copies of recent passport-size photos with blue background
- Resume of principal and principal dependent
- Proof of kinship:
- Spouse: Marriage certificate.
- Children: Birth certificate.
- Parents: Proof of relationship between the main applicant and parents, along with the parents’ marriage certificate.
- Parents-in-law: Proof of relationship between the spouse and parents, along with the parents-in-law’s marriage certificate.
- Certificate of proof of unmarried and unemployed status for dependents aged 21 to 34 years old.
- Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC) / Police Certificate / Certificate of Clearance for participants aged 18 years and above (principal & dependent)
- Any other relevant documents
NOTE: All copies must be certified true copies of original documents by the embassy, high commission, notary public, and commissioner of oaths registered in Malaysia and non-English documents require certified translations by qualified translators.
To read about the other categories, check out our full guide to MM2H Passes.
Otherwise, let’s get your application started!
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