Incentives
Participants of Malaysia My Second Home Programme are provided with various incentives to make their stay more comfortable and enjoyable in Malaysia.
Ten (10) years Multiple Entry Visa
The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of ten (10) years (depending on the validity of the applicants’ passport) and is renewable.
House Purchase
Each participant is allowed to purchase residential houses at a minimum price above RM250,000 each, depending on the location of the property.
Generally the minimum price for the purchase of houses in Malaysia are as follows:
• Above RM350,000 each for certain areas in the state of Sarawak (Kuching, Miri)
• Above RM250,000 each for other states
Car Purchase
Each participant is allowed to bring in his/her own personal car OR to purchase a locally-assembled car without the need to pay import duty, excise duty and sales tax.
Import Car
Application to IMPORT a motorcar from the participant’s country of citizenship/last domicile must be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance within a period of six months from the endorsement date of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) social visit pass. The condition for such importation is that the MM2H participant should be the owner of the motorcar prior to obtaining the MM2H visa, as evidenced in the motorcar registration document.
Locally-Assembled Car
An Application to PURCHASE a new motorcar made or assembled in Malaysia must be forwarded to the Ministry of Finance within a period of one year from the endorsement date of Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) social visit pass.
Domestic Helper
Each applicant is allowed to apply for one maid subject to the prevailing guidelines of the Immigration Department of Malaysia
Education
Applicants are allowed to bring their children who is under 18 years old and not married as their dependants under this programme.
Children who intend to continue their schooling in Malaysia are required to apply for a Student Pass and should be insured throughout their stay under this programme.
Tax
Participants are bound by the policies, systems and regulations of taxes of this country and they do not have exemption qualifications as granted to Diplomatic Missions in Malaysia.
However, tax exemption is given to pension remitted into Malaysia. Participants are required to obtain the endorsement from the Authorities in their country of origin as to the total amount of yearly pension received. A copy of this letter has to be submitted in their application.
Part Time Work
Qualified MM2H participants aged 50 and above with specialised skills expertise that are required in critical sectors of economy, are allowed to work not more than 20 hours per week.
the approval to work part-time is subject to the following conditions:
a) the applicant is approved by the MM2H Special Committee;
b) the work contract need to state that the MM2H participant is working part time and to attach the work schedule, and
c) total number of hours of week does not exceed 20 hours.
Business Investment
MM2H participants are allowed to invest and actively participate in business, subject to existing Government policies, regulations and guidelines which are in force for the relevant sectors.
Spouse Programme to MM2H
Foreign spouses of Malaysian nationals are eligible to apply for MM2H, subject to the terms and conditions of the MM2H programme. Alternately, they have the option to apply for the Spouse Programme.
Silver Hair Programme to MM2H
The ten-year Social Visit Pass is extended to all Silver Hair and MM2H participants who were previously approved under the five-year Social Visit Pass, subject to the validity of their passports.
ID Card For MM2H Approved Applicant
ID-Cards will be issued to MM2H participants with permanent address in Malaysia. This is validated by submitting the Sales and Purchase Agreement or Tenancy Agreement in Malaysia.
Benefits For Applicant's Dependents
'Dependents' include unmarried children aged 21 years and below, step-children, disabled children and retired parents aged 60 and above. These dependents can accompany the applicant in their MM2H applicant.
