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What is MM2H?
MM2H is Malaysia’s federal long-stay residence programme for foreign nationals. It is granted on financial criteria, and no job offer is involved. It gives you residence and no right to work.
Federal Malaysia Malaysia My Second Home
Who does it apply to?
Foreign nationals seeking long-term residence in Peninsular Malaysia on financial grounds.
Key facts
- It is a residence programme, not a work authorisation.
- Eligibility is assessed on liquid assets, offshore income and a fixed deposit placed in Malaysia.
- Sarawak runs its own separate programme, S-MM2H, with different criteria.
- A federal MM2H pass does not give residence rights in Sarawak.
Related
Sources
- Immigration Department of Malaysia Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia
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