Malaysia: My Second Home (MM2H) (Remote Work Visa)

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa lets remote workers and their family move to Malaysia. 

Benefits

Introduction

Remote workers, freelancers, and self-employed people can move to Malaysia with their family for 10 years through the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program. This program is not a path to Permanent Residence in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s tourism slogan “Truly Asia” captures its unique appeal. Malaysia’s society combines elements of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indonesian, and Southeast Asian cultures, creating a multiethnic country with incredibly varied languages, traditions, and foods. 

Kuala Lumpur is a futuristic city with well-developed infrastructure and a high standard of living. Penang and Malacca let you explore Malaysia’s fascinating history, Cameroon Highlands offers hiking and working tea plantations in its cool, lush mountains, and Langkawi and the Perhentian Islands are unrivaled beach destinations.

Internet Speed

Fixed broadband: 100.94 Mbps download/53.41 Mbps upload

Mobile: 28.02 Mbps download/10.70 Mbps upload

Cost of living

No. 95 globally 

Requirements

If applicant is under 50 years old: 

If applicant is over 50 years old: 

Rental and dividend income can contribute to monthly income in some cases.

Spouse’s income can contribute, but applicant’s income must exceed spouse’s income by a ratio of 7:3. 

Fees

Application Process

You can apply directly or through a licensed agent

To apply directly: 

Fill out the forms through the online portal and collect your documents. Use the direct application checklist to verify your application is complete.

Submit your documents and application in person or by courier to the MM2H Centre.

The MM2H Centre will contact you if your documents are incomplete or they need more information. If more information is requested, you must submit it within 14 days.

Your completed application will be processed within 120 working days. You will receive an email if you are accepted.

Travel to Malaysia to pick up your Conditional Approval Letter at the MM2H Immigration Unit. You then have 6 months to complete the other conditions.

After all conditions are complete, submit your documents and pay the fees to the MM2H Immigration Unit. They will issue you a MM2H Social Visit Pass (Multiple Entry Visa).

To apply through an agent:

Your agent will help you gather the forms and documents you need. They will submit them on your behalf and correspond with the MM2H Centre.

This visa will be processed within 120 working days.

Your agent will tell you when they receive your Conditional Approval Letter. 

Travel to Malaysia and complete the other conditions within 6 months.

Your agent will assist you in submitting your documents and getting a MM2H Social Visit Pass (Multiple Entry Visa).

Documents Required

Other documents may be requested.

Documents should be submitted in English or translated by authorized translators. Certify documents according to instructions from MM2H program.

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