Malaysia stay — MM2H, Sabah, Sarawak and DE Rantau

Three stay doors, not one

Federal MM2H — Peninsular-facing programme under MOTAC. Four categories:
Platinum / Gold / Silver / SEZ-SFZ
Source mm2h.gov.my programme home + category overview — four published categories under federal MM2H administered by MOTAC OSC MM2H; final immigration approval sits with Home Affairs / Immigration
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Sabah MM2H / Sarawak S-MM2H — state programmes, separate from federal MM2H (
yes
Source Sabah Tourism / KePKAS Sabah-MM2H portal — Sabah My Second Home is administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment; the pass indicates SABAH only and is distinct from federal MOTAC MM2H
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;
yes
Source MTCP Sarawak SMM2H Application Guide (amended 31 Jul 2025) — Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home is a state programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; it is not the federal MOTAC MM2H
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). The pass is tied to that state.
DE Rantau — a Professional Visit Pass for remote work for a foreign employer, not a second-home programme.

Federal MM2H — which money tier

yes

Source Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia MM2H English service page — Malaysia My Second Home programme for long-stay social visit pass endorsement / renewal under Immigration

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. Offshore income is no longer a gate for new participants (

yes

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver financial requirements — all requirements for offshore income for every category are dropped

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). You still place a fixed deposit, pay a one-off fee, and buy a residence after approval. Minimum age for Platinum / Gold / Silver is

25 years

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms General Requirements (ii) — 25 years and above for all categories (Platinum/Gold/Silver). SEZ/SFZ has its own age floor of 21 on the separate SEZ Terms PDF

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. Cumulative stay is

90 days

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver — be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year; for ages 25–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal or dependents

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a year.

MM2H tiers side by sidePlatinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ — deposits, fees, property and pass length.

Category	Fixed deposit	Fee / property / pass
Platinum	1000000 USD Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations for New Participants under MM2H (accurate as of 22 Jul 2024) §A Platinum — Fixed Deposit of USD 1 million in a Malaysian FSA/IFSA-licensed institution; offshore-income requirement dropped for every category Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 200000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — participating fee RM200,000 one-off for the principal; no participating fee for dependents Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; property from 2000000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — compulsory residence purchase of RM2 million or above after approval; sale barred for 10 years except upgrade to higher value Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 20 years Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Career / business stated as permissible ( yes Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — Business/Investment Activities: Permissible; Career Opportunities: Permissible Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ).
Gold	500000 USD Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — Fixed Deposit of USD500,000; offshore-income requirement dropped Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 3000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — participating fee RM3,000 one-off for the principal Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; property from 1000000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — compulsory residence purchase of RM1 million or above after approval Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 15 years Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — MM2H pass for a period of 15 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Career needs a separate pass ( yes Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold and §C Silver — Business/Investment and Career Opportunities: Not allowed; the relevant pass must be requested Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ).
Silver	150000 USD Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — Fixed Deposit of USD150,000; offshore-income requirement dropped Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 1000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; property from 600000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — compulsory residence purchase of RM600,000 or above after approval Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 5 years Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Same career rule as Gold.
SEZ / SFZ	Ages 21–49: 65000 USD Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations under Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone Category — FD USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49 Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Ages 50+: 32000 USD Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — FD USD32,000 for ages 50 and above Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 1000 MYR Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal; no fee for dependents Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 10 years Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — MM2H pass for a period of 10 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; age from 21 years Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — applicants aged 21 and above Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Property in Forest City, Johor ( yes Source mm2h.gov.my SEZ/SFZ category page — compulsory to purchase and own a property/house in Forest City, Johor after approval; floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy. MOTAC SEZ PDF mirrors the Johor floor-price rule and developer-only purchase, 10-year sale bar Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ) — floor price follows Johor policy, not a fixed RM on the Terms PDF ( yes Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms Purchase of Residence — floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy (no fixed RM figure on the SEZ Terms PDF, unlike Platinum/Gold/Silver) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ). Career not allowed ( yes Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — Business/Investment Activities: Not Allowed; Career Opportunities: Not Allowed Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ).

After approval you may withdraw up to

50%

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms — maximum withdrawal of 50% of principal FD after approval for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia

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of the fixed deposit for residence, education, medical or tourism. Stay is still not work authority by itself (

yes

Source JIM MM2H page lists a separate part-time work checklist and LHDN relief letter requirements for participants who seek work permission — MM2H endorsement alone is not Employment Pass authority

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Sabah and Sarawak — separate state programmesDifferent age floors, deposits and geography rules

Sabah MM2H

Administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. Minimum age

25 years

Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — applicants must be at least 25 years of age

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; minimum stay

30 days

Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — minimum cumulative stay of 30 days per year in Sabah

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a year in Sabah. The pass is Sabah-only — travel to Peninsular Malaysia needs Immigration approval (

yes

Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum pages — Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah; travelling to Peninsular states needs Immigration approval (simple same-day facilitation stated on the pages)

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Silver — FD
500000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver page — RM500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah; max 50% withdrawal after 1 year for residence, education, medical
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; property from
600000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — compulsory high-rise property purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000
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; monthly income from
10000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — proof of monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant; RM15,000 with dependents
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(single); pass
5+5 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — Multiple Entry Visa for principal and dependents for a period of 5+5 years, renewable
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Gold — FD
500000 USD
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — USD500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
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; property from
1000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM1,000,000
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; pass
15 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 15 years, renewable
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Platinum — FD
1000000 USD
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — USD1 million Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
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; property from
2000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM2,000,000
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; pass
20 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 20 years, renewable
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; career stated as permissible (
yes
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Career Opportunities: Permissible
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).

Sarawak S-MM2H

Under MTCP Sarawak. Minimum age

30 years

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide 31 Jul 2025 — age 30 years old and above; open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel and North Korea

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. Mandatory FD

500000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — Fixed Deposit RM500,000 (main applicant) mandatory in any SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak

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in a Sarawak panel bank, then keep at least

250000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks

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in that account. Pension or offshore income from

10000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — pension or offshore income RM10,000 monthly for an individual applicant; RM15,000 with dependent (alongside the mandatory FD)

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a month for a single applicant (or a savings track published in the same guide). Minimum stay

30 days

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — all main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as a condition for extension and renewal

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a year in Sarawak. Pass

5+5 years

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants issued 5+5 years social visit pass; second half (years 6–10) subject to renewal conditions

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. Processing fee

5000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — one-time non-refundable processing fee of RM5,000 to MTCP Sarawak

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. Full-time work is not allowed (

yes

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide Requirement on Work/Investment — SMM2H participants are not eligible to work full time; part-time professional work capped at 20 hours/week in ILMU-approved sectors via MTCP

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DE Rantau — remote work, not second home

The federal pass type is a

Professional Visit Pass

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — the pass offered is the Professional Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)

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. Validity is 3–12 months with one renewal, maximum

24 months

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — PVP valid 3–12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months, maximum stay 24 months in total

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total. A spouse cannot work (

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q10 — spouse cannot work in Malaysia under this pass

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). Federal DE Rantau covers Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan only — Sabah and Sarawak entry is as a tourist (

yes

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q16 — DE Rantau Nomad Pass facilitates stay only in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan; travel to Sabah or Sarawak uses a tourist pass

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Sarawak has a separate DE Rantau Sarawak Pass (

yes

Source MDEC / SDEC FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — DE Rantau Sarawak Nomad Pass is a separate Professional Visit Pass for qualified foreign digital nomads to travel and work in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia

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): same 24-month ceiling (

24 months

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Professional Visit Pass valid 3–12 months, renewable once for another 12 months, total 24 months

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), income from

24000 USD

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — annual income > USD24,000 per year for foreign digital freelancers / remote workers in digital domains

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a year, covers Sarawak plus Peninsular Malaysia (

yes

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — yes, the pass facilitates stay in Sarawak and any states in Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry still uses a tourist pass

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), still not Sabah. Spouse still cannot work (

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Can my spouse work in Malaysia under this pass? No

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Earn / Employment Pass · Tax · Malaysia hub

Evidence and sources64 dated facts for Malaysia stay — federal MM2H (incl. SEZ/SFZ), Sabah & Sarawak state programmes, DE Rantau (+ Sarawak)

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MM2H is Malaysia’s published long-stay programme administered with Immigration endorsement
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia MM2H English service page — Malaysia My Second Home programme for long-stay social visit pass endorsement / renewal under Immigration
yes
Source Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia MM2H English service page — Malaysia My Second Home programme for long-stay social visit pass endorsement / renewal under Immigration
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An MM2H stay endorsement is not by itself Malaysian work authority
JIM MM2H page lists a separate part-time work checklist and LHDN relief letter requirements for participants who seek work permission — MM2H endorsement alone is not Employment Pass authority
yes
Source JIM MM2H page lists a separate part-time work checklist and LHDN relief letter requirements for participants who seek work permission — MM2H endorsement alone is not Employment Pass authority
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Published federal MM2H category names
mm2h.gov.my programme home + category overview — four published categories under federal MM2H administered by MOTAC OSC MM2H; final immigration approval sits with Home Affairs / Immigration
Platinum / Gold / Silver / SEZ-SFZ
Source mm2h.gov.my programme home + category overview — four published categories under federal MM2H administered by MOTAC OSC MM2H; final immigration approval sits with Home Affairs / Immigration
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Federal MM2H Platinum fixed deposit
MOTAC Terms and Regulations for New Participants under MM2H (accurate as of 22 Jul 2024) §A Platinum — Fixed Deposit of USD 1 million in a Malaysian FSA/IFSA-licensed institution; offshore-income requirement dropped for every category
1000000 USD
Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations for New Participants under MM2H (accurate as of 22 Jul 2024) §A Platinum — Fixed Deposit of USD 1 million in a Malaysian FSA/IFSA-licensed institution; offshore-income requirement dropped for every category
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Federal MM2H Platinum one-off participating fee
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — participating fee RM200,000 one-off for the principal; no participating fee for dependents
200000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — participating fee RM200,000 one-off for the principal; no participating fee for dependents
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Federal MM2H Platinum minimum residence purchase
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — compulsory residence purchase of RM2 million or above after approval; sale barred for 10 years except upgrade to higher value
2000000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — compulsory residence purchase of RM2 million or above after approval; sale barred for 10 years except upgrade to higher value
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Federal MM2H Platinum pass length
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
20 years
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
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Federal MM2H Platinum states career / business as permissible
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — Business/Investment Activities: Permissible; Career Opportunities: Permissible
yes
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Federal MM2H Gold fixed deposit
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — Fixed Deposit of USD500,000; offshore-income requirement dropped
500000 USD
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — Fixed Deposit of USD500,000; offshore-income requirement dropped
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Federal MM2H Gold one-off participating fee
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — participating fee RM3,000 one-off for the principal
3000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — participating fee RM3,000 one-off for the principal
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Federal MM2H Gold minimum residence purchase
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — compulsory residence purchase of RM1 million or above after approval
1000000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — compulsory residence purchase of RM1 million or above after approval
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Federal MM2H Gold pass length
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — MM2H pass for a period of 15 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
15 years
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Federal MM2H Silver fixed deposit
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — Fixed Deposit of USD150,000; offshore-income requirement dropped
150000 USD
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Federal MM2H Silver one-off participating fee
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal
1000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal
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Federal MM2H Silver minimum residence purchase
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — compulsory residence purchase of RM600,000 or above after approval
600000 MYR
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Federal MM2H Silver pass length
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
5 years
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Minimum age for federal Platinum / Gold / Silver
MOTAC MM2H Terms General Requirements (ii) — 25 years and above for all categories (Platinum/Gold/Silver). SEZ/SFZ has its own age floor of 21 on the separate SEZ Terms PDF
25 years
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms General Requirements (ii) — 25 years and above for all categories (Platinum/Gold/Silver). SEZ/SFZ has its own age floor of 21 on the separate SEZ Terms PDF
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Federal MM2H minimum cumulative stay per year
MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver — be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year; for ages 25–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal or dependents
90 days
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver — be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year; for ages 25–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal or dependents
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Maximum FD withdrawal after federal MM2H approval
MOTAC MM2H Terms — maximum withdrawal of 50% of principal FD after approval for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia
50%
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms — maximum withdrawal of 50% of principal FD after approval for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia
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Gold and Silver federal MM2H require a separate pass before career or business
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold and §C Silver — Business/Investment and Career Opportunities: Not allowed; the relevant pass must be requested
yes
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold and §C Silver — Business/Investment and Career Opportunities: Not allowed; the relevant pass must be requested
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Federal MM2H dropped the offshore-income gate for new participants
MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver financial requirements — all requirements for offshore income for every category are dropped
yes
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver financial requirements — all requirements for offshore income for every category are dropped
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ fixed deposit ages 21–49
MOTAC Terms and Regulations under Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone Category — FD USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49
65000 USD
Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations under Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone Category — FD USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ fixed deposit ages 50+
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — FD USD32,000 for ages 50 and above
32000 USD
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — FD USD32,000 for ages 50 and above
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ one-off participating fee
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal; no fee for dependents
1000 MYR
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal; no fee for dependents
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ pass length
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — MM2H pass for a period of 10 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
10 years
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — MM2H pass for a period of 10 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ minimum age
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — applicants aged 21 and above
21 years
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — applicants aged 21 and above
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ minimum cumulative stay per year
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — 90 days cumulative stay per year; for ages 21–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal and/or dependents
90 days
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — 90 days cumulative stay per year; for ages 21–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal and/or dependents
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SEZ/SFZ MM2H names Forest City, Johor as the compulsory residence zone
mm2h.gov.my SEZ/SFZ category page — compulsory to purchase and own a property/house in Forest City, Johor after approval; floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy. MOTAC SEZ PDF mirrors the Johor floor-price rule and developer-only purchase, 10-year sale bar
yes
Source mm2h.gov.my SEZ/SFZ category page — compulsory to purchase and own a property/house in Forest City, Johor after approval; floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy. MOTAC SEZ PDF mirrors the Johor floor-price rule and developer-only purchase, 10-year sale bar
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SEZ/SFZ has no fixed RM property floor on the MOTAC Terms PDF
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms Purchase of Residence — floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy (no fixed RM figure on the SEZ Terms PDF, unlike Platinum/Gold/Silver)
yes
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms Purchase of Residence — floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy (no fixed RM figure on the SEZ Terms PDF, unlike Platinum/Gold/Silver)
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SEZ/SFZ MM2H does not permit career or business on the pass alone
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — Business/Investment Activities: Not Allowed; Career Opportunities: Not Allowed
yes
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — Business/Investment Activities: Not Allowed; Career Opportunities: Not Allowed
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ renewal fee
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — renewal pass fee RM300 for principal and dependents
300 MYR
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — renewal pass fee RM300 for principal and dependents
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Sabah MM2H is a separate state programme from federal MM2H
Sabah Tourism / KePKAS Sabah-MM2H portal — Sabah My Second Home is administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment; the pass indicates SABAH only and is distinct from federal MOTAC MM2H
yes
Source Sabah Tourism / KePKAS Sabah-MM2H portal — Sabah My Second Home is administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment; the pass indicates SABAH only and is distinct from federal MOTAC MM2H
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Sabah MM2H holders need Immigration approval to travel to Peninsular Malaysia
Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum pages — Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah; travelling to Peninsular states needs Immigration approval (simple same-day facilitation stated on the pages)
yes
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum pages — Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah; travelling to Peninsular states needs Immigration approval (simple same-day facilitation stated on the pages)
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Sabah MM2H minimum age
Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — applicants must be at least 25 years of age
25 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — applicants must be at least 25 years of age
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Sabah MM2H minimum cumulative stay per year
Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — minimum cumulative stay of 30 days per year in Sabah
30 days
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — minimum cumulative stay of 30 days per year in Sabah
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Sabah MM2H Silver fixed deposit
Sabah-MM2H Silver page — RM500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah; max 50% withdrawal after 1 year for residence, education, medical
500000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver page — RM500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah; max 50% withdrawal after 1 year for residence, education, medical
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Sabah MM2H Silver minimum residence purchase
Sabah-MM2H Silver — compulsory high-rise property purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000
600000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — compulsory high-rise property purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000
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Sabah MM2H Silver monthly income floor (single)
Sabah-MM2H Silver — proof of monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant; RM15,000 with dependents
10000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — proof of monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant; RM15,000 with dependents
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Sabah MM2H Silver pass length
Sabah-MM2H Silver — Multiple Entry Visa for principal and dependents for a period of 5+5 years, renewable
5+5 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — Multiple Entry Visa for principal and dependents for a period of 5+5 years, renewable
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Sabah MM2H Gold fixed deposit
Sabah-MM2H Gold — USD500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
500000 USD
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — USD500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
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Sabah MM2H Gold minimum residence purchase
Sabah-MM2H Gold — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM1,000,000
1000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM1,000,000
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Sabah MM2H Gold pass length
Sabah-MM2H Gold — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 15 years, renewable
15 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 15 years, renewable
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Sabah MM2H Platinum fixed deposit
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — USD1 million Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
1000000 USD
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — USD1 million Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
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Sabah MM2H Platinum minimum residence purchase
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM2,000,000
2000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM2,000,000
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Sabah MM2H Platinum pass length
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 20 years, renewable
20 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 20 years, renewable
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Sabah MM2H Platinum states career as permissible
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Career Opportunities: Permissible
yes
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Career Opportunities: Permissible
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Sarawak S-MM2H is a separate state programme from federal MM2H
MTCP Sarawak SMM2H Application Guide (amended 31 Jul 2025) — Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home is a state programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; it is not the federal MOTAC MM2H
yes
Source MTCP Sarawak SMM2H Application Guide (amended 31 Jul 2025) — Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home is a state programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; it is not the federal MOTAC MM2H
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Sarawak S-MM2H minimum age
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide 31 Jul 2025 — age 30 years old and above; open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel and North Korea
30 years
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide 31 Jul 2025 — age 30 years old and above; open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel and North Korea
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Sarawak S-MM2H mandatory fixed deposit
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — Fixed Deposit RM500,000 (main applicant) mandatory in any SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak
500000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — Fixed Deposit RM500,000 (main applicant) mandatory in any SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak
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Sarawak S-MM2H minimum FD balance to keep
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks
250000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks
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Sarawak S-MM2H monthly pension/offshore income floor (single)
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — pension or offshore income RM10,000 monthly for an individual applicant; RM15,000 with dependent (alongside the mandatory FD)
10000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — pension or offshore income RM10,000 monthly for an individual applicant; RM15,000 with dependent (alongside the mandatory FD)
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Sarawak S-MM2H minimum cumulative stay per year
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — all main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as a condition for extension and renewal
30 days
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — all main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as a condition for extension and renewal
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Sarawak S-MM2H pass length
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants issued 5+5 years social visit pass; second half (years 6–10) subject to renewal conditions
5+5 years
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants issued 5+5 years social visit pass; second half (years 6–10) subject to renewal conditions
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Sarawak S-MM2H processing fee
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — one-time non-refundable processing fee of RM5,000 to MTCP Sarawak
5000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — one-time non-refundable processing fee of RM5,000 to MTCP Sarawak
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Sarawak S-MM2H does not allow full-time work
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide Requirement on Work/Investment — SMM2H participants are not eligible to work full time; part-time professional work capped at 20 hours/week in ILMU-approved sectors via MTCP
yes
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide Requirement on Work/Investment — SMM2H participants are not eligible to work full time; part-time professional work capped at 20 hours/week in ILMU-approved sectors via MTCP
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DE Rantau issues a Professional Visit Pass, not an Employment Pass
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — the pass offered is the Professional Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)
Professional Visit Pass
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — the pass offered is the Professional Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)
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Maximum total DE Rantau stay including renewal
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — PVP valid 3–12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months, maximum stay 24 months in total
24 months
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — PVP valid 3–12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months, maximum stay 24 months in total
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A DE Rantau dependent spouse is not allowed to work in Malaysia on that pass
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q10 — spouse cannot work in Malaysia under this pass
no
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q10 — spouse cannot work in Malaysia under this pass
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Federal DE Rantau does not cover stay in Sabah or Sarawak
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q16 — DE Rantau Nomad Pass facilitates stay only in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan; travel to Sabah or Sarawak uses a tourist pass
yes
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q16 — DE Rantau Nomad Pass facilitates stay only in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan; travel to Sabah or Sarawak uses a tourist pass
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DE Rantau Sarawak is a separate Professional Visit Pass from federal DE Rantau
MDEC / SDEC FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — DE Rantau Sarawak Nomad Pass is a separate Professional Visit Pass for qualified foreign digital nomads to travel and work in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia
yes
Source MDEC / SDEC FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — DE Rantau Sarawak Nomad Pass is a separate Professional Visit Pass for qualified foreign digital nomads to travel and work in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia
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DE Rantau Sarawak maximum total stay
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Professional Visit Pass valid 3–12 months, renewable once for another 12 months, total 24 months
24 months
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Professional Visit Pass valid 3–12 months, renewable once for another 12 months, total 24 months
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DE Rantau Sarawak annual income floor
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — annual income > USD24,000 per year for foreign digital freelancers / remote workers in digital domains
24000 USD
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — annual income > USD24,000 per year for foreign digital freelancers / remote workers in digital domains
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DE Rantau Sarawak covers Sarawak plus Peninsular Malaysia
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — yes, the pass facilitates stay in Sarawak and any states in Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry still uses a tourist pass
yes
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — yes, the pass facilitates stay in Sarawak and any states in Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry still uses a tourist pass
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DE Rantau Sarawak spouse may not work on the dependent pass
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Can my spouse work in Malaysia under this pass? No
no
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Can my spouse work in Malaysia under this pass? No
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Common questions

Which long-stay door should I look at first?

If you want Peninsular Malaysia under the federal programme, start with MM2H (Platinum, Gold, Silver, or SEZ/SFZ). If you want to live in Sabah or Sarawak, those states run separate programmes — federal MM2H is not the same pass. If you only need remote work for a foreign employer for up to two years, look at DE Rantau (Peninsular + Labuan) or DE Rantau Sarawak (Sarawak + Peninsular).

What is the SEZ/SFZ MM2H category?

A fourth federal MM2H tier aimed at Special Economic / Financial Zones. Fixed deposit is USD65,000 at ages 21–49 or USD32,000 at 50+, participating fee RM1,000, and a 10-year pass. You must buy property in Forest City, Johor after approval; the floor price follows Johor state policy, not a fixed RM figure on the MOTAC Terms PDF. Career and business are not allowed on this pass alone.

Can I work on MM2H or DE Rantau?

Not as a substitute for an Employment Pass. Federal Gold and Silver require a separate relevant pass before career or business; SEZ/SFZ forbids both. Platinum states career and business as permissible — still read the MOTAC row before you treat it as a free work pass. DE Rantau and DE Rantau Sarawak let you work remotely for a foreign employer; a spouse on either pass cannot work in Malaysia.

Does federal DE Rantau let me live in Sabah or Sarawak?

No. The MDEC FAQ says federal DE Rantau covers Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan only. Entry into Sabah or Sarawak on that pass is as a tourist. Sarawak has its own DE Rantau Sarawak Pass that covers Sarawak plus Peninsular Malaysia — still not Sabah.

Stay status is Malaysia law. Home-country tax traps live on the passport overlays for this destination.

Eight passports · Malaysia

Passport overlays for Malaysia

Passport	Treaty	Short-stay	Relief	Open
Australia	yes Source Agreement signed Canberra 20 Aug 1980 [1981] ATS 15, amended by three protocols (1999, 2002, 2010); Australian Treasury income tax treaties list — Malaysia status In force Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → habitual abode → closer personal and economic relations Source AU–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (ATO synthesised text) — individual dual-resident cascade; no nationality/mutual-agreement rung for individuals; non-individuals by place of effective management Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source AU–MY DTA Art 14 Personal Services (ATO MLI synthesised text) — 183 days in the basis year or year of income — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source AU–MY DTA Art 14 Personal Services (ATO MLI synthesised text) — 183 days in the basis year or year of income — Article 23 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	AU → Malaysia tax
Singapore	yes Source IRAS synthesised DTA text — Date of Conclusion 5 October 2004; Entry into Force 13 February 2006; Effective Date 1 January 2007; MLI modifications via Income Tax (Singapore—Malaysia) (Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement) (Modifications to Implement Multilateral Instrument) Order 2021, EIF 1 June 2021 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source SG–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (IRAS MLI synthesised text) — full OECD-style individual cascade including nationality and competent-authority mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source SG–MY DTA Art 15 Dependent Personal Services (IRAS MLI PDF) — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source SG–MY DTA Art 15 Dependent Personal Services (IRAS MLI PDF) — Article 23 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	SG → Malaysia tax
South Korea	yes Source HASiL MLI position list — Korea Original signed 20.04.1982, entry into force 02.01.1983; Korean law.go.kr treaty 제802호 발효일 1983-01-02 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source KR–MY Agreement Art 4 — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement (English text consistent with Korean official treaty 제802호) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source KR–MY DTA Art 15 (제15조) — 183 days in the calendar year (역년); Art 23 (제23조) credit method — Korean Ministry of Government Legislation treaty text — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source KR–MY DTA Art 15 (제15조) — 183 days in the calendar year (역년); Art 23 (제23조) credit method — Korean Ministry of Government Legislation treaty text — Article 23 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	KR → Malaysia tax
China	yes Source HASiL China DTA PDF header — Signed 23 November 1985; Entry into Force 14 September 1986; Effective Date 1 January 1988; Protocol amending signed 5 June 2000; Exchange of Notes 1 November 2016 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source CN–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (HASiL text) — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 Source China–Malaysia DTA Art 15(2)(a) — present ≤183 days in the calendar year concerned Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source China–Malaysia DTA Art 23 — China credits Malaysian tax, capped at Chinese tax on that income Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CN → Malaysia tax
Japan	yes Source MOF Japan MLI list — Malaysia Original signed 19-02-1999, entered into force 31-12-1999; Protocol 10-02-2010 / 01-12-2010; MOF synthesised text of Agreement as modified by MLI Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source JP–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (MOF synthesised text) — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source JP–MY DTA Art 15 (MOF synthesised text); relief Art 22 ordinary credit — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source JP–MY DTA Art 15 (MOF synthesised text); relief Art 22 ordinary credit — Article 22 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	JP → Malaysia tax
United Kingdom	yes Source GOV.UK — 1996 UK–Malaysia Double Taxation Agreement as amended by the 2010 Protocol — in force; HMRC DT12750: comprehensive Agreement (SI 1997/2987) entered into force 8 July 1998 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source UK–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (GOV.UK consolidated text as amended by 2010 Protocol) — full OECD-style cascade including nationality and competent-authority mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source UK–MY DTA Art 16 Dependent Personal Services (GOV.UK) — not Art 15 (independent) — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source UK–MY DTA Art 16 Dependent Personal Services (GOV.UK) — not Art 15 (independent) — Article 24 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	UK → Malaysia tax
Canada	yes Source Canada Department of Finance official tax-treaty list — Malaysia Treaty signed 15-Oct-76, S.C. 1980-81-82-83 c.44 Part VII, entry into force 18-Dec-80 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source CA–MY Agreement Art IV(2) (Finance Canada / treaty-accord text) — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → competent-authority mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source CA–MY DTA Art XV Dependent Personal Services (Canada Finance); short-stay also offers a CAD 2,000 / MYR 4,000 alternative limb — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source CA–MY DTA Art XV Dependent Personal Services (Canada Finance); short-stay also offers a CAD 2,000 / MYR 4,000 alternative limb — Article XXIII ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CA → Malaysia tax
United States	No treaty in force Art 4 yes Source With no US–Malaysia treaty there is no Article 4 residence tie-breaker; each country applies its own domestic residence test (US substantial-presence/citizenship vs Malaysia ITA s.7 182-day limbs) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	—	domestic foreign tax credit only (Form 1116) — no treaty Source IRS Pub 901 / A–Z treaty list — no US–Malaysia income tax treaty; nguon/MY_SOURCES.md Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	US → Malaysia tax

Other headaches on Malaysia SSA · pensions · remittance · traps

Passport	SSA	Pensions	Foreign income	Home traps
AU	no Source DSS — Australia international social security agreements list does not include Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source AU–MY Agreement Art 17(1) (ATO synthesised text) — any pension (other than a government-service pension under Art 18) or annuity paid to a resident of one State is taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source au_vn_tax / AU-side traps — residency tests, CGT deemed disposal, superannuation reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
SG	no Source CPF Board / Singapore domestic CPF regime — no Singapore–Malaysia social security / CPF totalisation agreement published; same gate as sg_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force (nguon/SG_SIDE_TRAPS.md pattern) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG–MY Agreement Art 18(1) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and other similar remuneration including any annuity paid to a resident in consideration of past employment shall be taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG domestic rules reuse across destinations (sg_vn_tax / sg_side_traps): territorial tax base, IR21 clearance on departure, ESOP deemed exercise, CPF status (not geography) — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
KR	no Source NPS social security agreements overview — Malaysia is not among Korea’s published SSA partners (MOU lump-sum paths elsewhere do not equal an SSA) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source KR–MY Agreement Art 18 — subject to Art 19(2), any pension or annuity derived by a resident of a Contracting State from the other State shall be taxable only in the first-mentioned State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source Korea domestic rules reuse (kr_vn_tax): 183-day span, exit tax, NPS — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CN	no Source MOHRSS / published China bilateral social security partner list (13 countries) does not include Malaysia — same gate as cn_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CN–MY Agreement Art 18(1) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and other similar remuneration or an annuity for past employment paid to a resident shall be taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source China domestic rules reuse (cn_vn_tax): six-year rule, domicile, hukou clearance — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
JP	no Source Japan Pension Service — Status of Agreements in Force (24 partners) does not include Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source JP–MY Agreement Art 18 — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and other similar remuneration paid to a resident in consideration of past employment shall be taxable only in that Contracting State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source Japan domestic rules reuse (jp_vn_tax): exit tax on financial assets, nenkin pension — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
UK	no Source GOV.UK Reciprocal agreements + NI38 country lists do not include Malaysia as a UK social security agreement partner Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK–MY Agreement Art 19(1) — subject to Art 20(2), pensions and other similar remuneration for past employment and any annuity paid to a resident shall be taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK domestic rules reuse across destinations (uk_vn_tax / uk_side_traps): Statutory Residence Test, temporary non-residence CGT, remittance→FIG shift from 6 Apr 2025, State Pension uprating geography — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CA	no Source CRA countries-with-agreement table (Open Government CSV July 2024) does not list Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CA–MY Agreement Art XVIII — pensions/annuities may be taxed in the residence State; source State may also tax, but periodic pension payments capped at the lesser of 15% of gross or the tax that would apply if the recipient were resident in the source State (unlike residence-only pension articles in UK/SG/AU–MY) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source Canada domestic rules reuse (ca_vn_tax): departure tax / deemed disposition, OAS/GIS residency geography, residential ties — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
US	no Source SSA — U.S. International Social Security (Totalization) Agreements list does not include Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source IRS — United States income tax treaties A–Z and Table 3 (List of Tax Treaties, updated through 26 Sep 2025) do not list Malaysia; IRS Publication 901 confirms no US–Malaysia income tax treaty — with no in-force DTA there is no treaty pension article to allocate private pensions Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source nguon/US_SIDE_TRAPS.md — FBAR / Form 8938 / FEIE gates; PFIC & expatriation dollars not modelled Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

Three stay doors, not one

Federal MM2H — Peninsular-facing programme under MOTAC. Four categories:
Platinum / Gold / Silver / SEZ-SFZ
Source mm2h.gov.my programme home + category overview — four published categories under federal MM2H administered by MOTAC OSC MM2H; final immigration approval sits with Home Affairs / Immigration
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.
Sabah MM2H / Sarawak S-MM2H — state programmes, separate from federal MM2H (
yes
Source Sabah Tourism / KePKAS Sabah-MM2H portal — Sabah My Second Home is administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment; the pass indicates SABAH only and is distinct from federal MOTAC MM2H
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;
yes
Source MTCP Sarawak SMM2H Application Guide (amended 31 Jul 2025) — Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home is a state programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; it is not the federal MOTAC MM2H
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). The pass is tied to that state.
DE Rantau — a Professional Visit Pass for remote work for a foreign employer, not a second-home programme.

Federal MM2H — which money tier

yes

Source Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia MM2H English service page — Malaysia My Second Home programme for long-stay social visit pass endorsement / renewal under Immigration

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

. Offshore income is no longer a gate for new participants (

yes

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver financial requirements — all requirements for offshore income for every category are dropped

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). You still place a fixed deposit, pay a one-off fee, and buy a residence after approval. Minimum age for Platinum / Gold / Silver is

25 years

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms General Requirements (ii) — 25 years and above for all categories (Platinum/Gold/Silver). SEZ/SFZ has its own age floor of 21 on the separate SEZ Terms PDF

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

. Cumulative stay is

90 days

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver — be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year; for ages 25–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal or dependents

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a year.

MM2H tiers side by sidePlatinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ — deposits, fees, property and pass length.

Category	Fixed deposit	Fee / property / pass
Platinum	1000000 USD Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations for New Participants under MM2H (accurate as of 22 Jul 2024) §A Platinum — Fixed Deposit of USD 1 million in a Malaysian FSA/IFSA-licensed institution; offshore-income requirement dropped for every category Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 200000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — participating fee RM200,000 one-off for the principal; no participating fee for dependents Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; property from 2000000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — compulsory residence purchase of RM2 million or above after approval; sale barred for 10 years except upgrade to higher value Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 20 years Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Career / business stated as permissible ( yes Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — Business/Investment Activities: Permissible; Career Opportunities: Permissible Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ).
Gold	500000 USD Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — Fixed Deposit of USD500,000; offshore-income requirement dropped Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 3000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — participating fee RM3,000 one-off for the principal Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; property from 1000000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — compulsory residence purchase of RM1 million or above after approval Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 15 years Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — MM2H pass for a period of 15 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Career needs a separate pass ( yes Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold and §C Silver — Business/Investment and Career Opportunities: Not allowed; the relevant pass must be requested Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ).
Silver	150000 USD Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — Fixed Deposit of USD150,000; offshore-income requirement dropped Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 1000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; property from 600000 MYR Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — compulsory residence purchase of RM600,000 or above after approval Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 5 years Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Same career rule as Gold.
SEZ / SFZ	Ages 21–49: 65000 USD Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations under Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone Category — FD USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49 Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Ages 50+: 32000 USD Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — FD USD32,000 for ages 50 and above Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	Fee 1000 MYR Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal; no fee for dependents Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; pass 10 years Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — MM2H pass for a period of 10 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ; age from 21 years Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — applicants aged 21 and above Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. . Property in Forest City, Johor ( yes Source mm2h.gov.my SEZ/SFZ category page — compulsory to purchase and own a property/house in Forest City, Johor after approval; floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy. MOTAC SEZ PDF mirrors the Johor floor-price rule and developer-only purchase, 10-year sale bar Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ) — floor price follows Johor policy, not a fixed RM on the Terms PDF ( yes Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms Purchase of Residence — floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy (no fixed RM figure on the SEZ Terms PDF, unlike Platinum/Gold/Silver) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ). Career not allowed ( yes Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — Business/Investment Activities: Not Allowed; Career Opportunities: Not Allowed Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. ).

After approval you may withdraw up to

50%

Source MOTAC MM2H Terms — maximum withdrawal of 50% of principal FD after approval for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia

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of the fixed deposit for residence, education, medical or tourism. Stay is still not work authority by itself (

yes

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Sabah and Sarawak — separate state programmesDifferent age floors, deposits and geography rules

Sabah MM2H

Administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. Minimum age

25 years

Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — applicants must be at least 25 years of age

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; minimum stay

30 days

Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — minimum cumulative stay of 30 days per year in Sabah

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

a year in Sabah. The pass is Sabah-only — travel to Peninsular Malaysia needs Immigration approval (

yes

Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum pages — Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah; travelling to Peninsular states needs Immigration approval (simple same-day facilitation stated on the pages)

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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.

Silver — FD
500000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver page — RM500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah; max 50% withdrawal after 1 year for residence, education, medical
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
; property from
600000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — compulsory high-rise property purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
; monthly income from
10000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — proof of monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant; RM15,000 with dependents
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(single); pass
5+5 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — Multiple Entry Visa for principal and dependents for a period of 5+5 years, renewable
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.
Gold — FD
500000 USD
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; property from
1000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM1,000,000
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; pass
15 years
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.
Platinum — FD
1000000 USD
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; property from
2000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM2,000,000
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; pass
20 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 20 years, renewable
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; career stated as permissible (
yes
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Career Opportunities: Permissible
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).

Sarawak S-MM2H

Under MTCP Sarawak. Minimum age

30 years

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide 31 Jul 2025 — age 30 years old and above; open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel and North Korea

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. Mandatory FD

500000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — Fixed Deposit RM500,000 (main applicant) mandatory in any SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak

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in a Sarawak panel bank, then keep at least

250000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks

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in that account. Pension or offshore income from

10000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — pension or offshore income RM10,000 monthly for an individual applicant; RM15,000 with dependent (alongside the mandatory FD)

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a month for a single applicant (or a savings track published in the same guide). Minimum stay

30 days

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — all main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as a condition for extension and renewal

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a year in Sarawak. Pass

5+5 years

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants issued 5+5 years social visit pass; second half (years 6–10) subject to renewal conditions

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. Processing fee

5000 MYR

Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — one-time non-refundable processing fee of RM5,000 to MTCP Sarawak

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. Full-time work is not allowed (

yes

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DE Rantau — remote work, not second home

The federal pass type is a

Professional Visit Pass

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — the pass offered is the Professional Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)

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. Validity is 3–12 months with one renewal, maximum

24 months

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — PVP valid 3–12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months, maximum stay 24 months in total

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total. A spouse cannot work (

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q10 — spouse cannot work in Malaysia under this pass

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). Federal DE Rantau covers Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan only — Sabah and Sarawak entry is as a tourist (

yes

Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q16 — DE Rantau Nomad Pass facilitates stay only in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan; travel to Sabah or Sarawak uses a tourist pass

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Sarawak has a separate DE Rantau Sarawak Pass (

yes

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): same 24-month ceiling (

24 months

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Professional Visit Pass valid 3–12 months, renewable once for another 12 months, total 24 months

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), income from

24000 USD

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — annual income > USD24,000 per year for foreign digital freelancers / remote workers in digital domains

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a year, covers Sarawak plus Peninsular Malaysia (

yes

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — yes, the pass facilitates stay in Sarawak and any states in Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry still uses a tourist pass

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), still not Sabah. Spouse still cannot work (

Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Can my spouse work in Malaysia under this pass? No

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Earn / Employment Pass · Tax · Malaysia hub

Evidence and sources64 dated facts for Malaysia stay — federal MM2H (incl. SEZ/SFZ), Sabah & Sarawak state programmes, DE Rantau (+ Sarawak)

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MM2H is Malaysia’s published long-stay programme administered with Immigration endorsement
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia MM2H English service page — Malaysia My Second Home programme for long-stay social visit pass endorsement / renewal under Immigration
yes
Source Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia MM2H English service page — Malaysia My Second Home programme for long-stay social visit pass endorsement / renewal under Immigration
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An MM2H stay endorsement is not by itself Malaysian work authority
JIM MM2H page lists a separate part-time work checklist and LHDN relief letter requirements for participants who seek work permission — MM2H endorsement alone is not Employment Pass authority
yes
Source JIM MM2H page lists a separate part-time work checklist and LHDN relief letter requirements for participants who seek work permission — MM2H endorsement alone is not Employment Pass authority
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Published federal MM2H category names
mm2h.gov.my programme home + category overview — four published categories under federal MM2H administered by MOTAC OSC MM2H; final immigration approval sits with Home Affairs / Immigration
Platinum / Gold / Silver / SEZ-SFZ
Source mm2h.gov.my programme home + category overview — four published categories under federal MM2H administered by MOTAC OSC MM2H; final immigration approval sits with Home Affairs / Immigration
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Federal MM2H Platinum fixed deposit
MOTAC Terms and Regulations for New Participants under MM2H (accurate as of 22 Jul 2024) §A Platinum — Fixed Deposit of USD 1 million in a Malaysian FSA/IFSA-licensed institution; offshore-income requirement dropped for every category
1000000 USD
Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations for New Participants under MM2H (accurate as of 22 Jul 2024) §A Platinum — Fixed Deposit of USD 1 million in a Malaysian FSA/IFSA-licensed institution; offshore-income requirement dropped for every category
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Federal MM2H Platinum one-off participating fee
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — participating fee RM200,000 one-off for the principal; no participating fee for dependents
200000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — participating fee RM200,000 one-off for the principal; no participating fee for dependents
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Federal MM2H Platinum minimum residence purchase
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — compulsory residence purchase of RM2 million or above after approval; sale barred for 10 years except upgrade to higher value
2000000 MYR
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Federal MM2H Platinum pass length
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
20 years
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — MM2H pass for a period of 20 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
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Federal MM2H Platinum states career / business as permissible
MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — Business/Investment Activities: Permissible; Career Opportunities: Permissible
yes
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §A Platinum — Business/Investment Activities: Permissible; Career Opportunities: Permissible
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Federal MM2H Gold fixed deposit
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — Fixed Deposit of USD500,000; offshore-income requirement dropped
500000 USD
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Federal MM2H Gold one-off participating fee
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — participating fee RM3,000 one-off for the principal
3000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — participating fee RM3,000 one-off for the principal
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Federal MM2H Gold minimum residence purchase
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — compulsory residence purchase of RM1 million or above after approval
1000000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — compulsory residence purchase of RM1 million or above after approval
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Federal MM2H Gold pass length
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold — MM2H pass for a period of 15 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
15 years
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Federal MM2H Silver fixed deposit
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — Fixed Deposit of USD150,000; offshore-income requirement dropped
150000 USD
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Federal MM2H Silver one-off participating fee
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal
1000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal
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Federal MM2H Silver minimum residence purchase
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — compulsory residence purchase of RM600,000 or above after approval
600000 MYR
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — compulsory residence purchase of RM600,000 or above after approval
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Federal MM2H Silver pass length
MOTAC MM2H Terms §C Silver — MM2H pass for a period of 5 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
5 years
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Minimum age for federal Platinum / Gold / Silver
MOTAC MM2H Terms General Requirements (ii) — 25 years and above for all categories (Platinum/Gold/Silver). SEZ/SFZ has its own age floor of 21 on the separate SEZ Terms PDF
25 years
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms General Requirements (ii) — 25 years and above for all categories (Platinum/Gold/Silver). SEZ/SFZ has its own age floor of 21 on the separate SEZ Terms PDF
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Federal MM2H minimum cumulative stay per year
MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver — be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year; for ages 25–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal or dependents
90 days
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver — be present / staying in Malaysia for 90 days (cumulative) in one year; for ages 25–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal or dependents
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Maximum FD withdrawal after federal MM2H approval
MOTAC MM2H Terms — maximum withdrawal of 50% of principal FD after approval for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia
50%
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms — maximum withdrawal of 50% of principal FD after approval for purchasing a residence, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia
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Gold and Silver federal MM2H require a separate pass before career or business
MOTAC MM2H Terms §B Gold and §C Silver — Business/Investment and Career Opportunities: Not allowed; the relevant pass must be requested
yes
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Federal MM2H dropped the offshore-income gate for new participants
MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver financial requirements — all requirements for offshore income for every category are dropped
yes
Source MOTAC MM2H Terms Platinum/Gold/Silver financial requirements — all requirements for offshore income for every category are dropped
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ fixed deposit ages 21–49
MOTAC Terms and Regulations under Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone Category — FD USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49
65000 USD
Source MOTAC Terms and Regulations under Special Economic Zone/Special Financial Zone Category — FD USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ fixed deposit ages 50+
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — FD USD32,000 for ages 50 and above
32000 USD
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — FD USD32,000 for ages 50 and above
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ one-off participating fee
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal; no fee for dependents
1000 MYR
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — participating fee RM1,000 one-off for the principal; no fee for dependents
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ pass length
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — MM2H pass for a period of 10 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
10 years
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — MM2H pass for a period of 10 years with Multiple Entry Visa, renewable
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ minimum age
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — applicants aged 21 and above
21 years
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — applicants aged 21 and above
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ minimum cumulative stay per year
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — 90 days cumulative stay per year; for ages 21–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal and/or dependents
90 days
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — 90 days cumulative stay per year; for ages 21–49 the days can be fulfilled by the principal and/or dependents
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SEZ/SFZ MM2H names Forest City, Johor as the compulsory residence zone
mm2h.gov.my SEZ/SFZ category page — compulsory to purchase and own a property/house in Forest City, Johor after approval; floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy. MOTAC SEZ PDF mirrors the Johor floor-price rule and developer-only purchase, 10-year sale bar
yes
Source mm2h.gov.my SEZ/SFZ category page — compulsory to purchase and own a property/house in Forest City, Johor after approval; floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy. MOTAC SEZ PDF mirrors the Johor floor-price rule and developer-only purchase, 10-year sale bar
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SEZ/SFZ has no fixed RM property floor on the MOTAC Terms PDF
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms Purchase of Residence — floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy (no fixed RM figure on the SEZ Terms PDF, unlike Platinum/Gold/Silver)
yes
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms Purchase of Residence — floor price subject to Johor state property acquisition policy (no fixed RM figure on the SEZ Terms PDF, unlike Platinum/Gold/Silver)
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SEZ/SFZ MM2H does not permit career or business on the pass alone
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — Business/Investment Activities: Not Allowed; Career Opportunities: Not Allowed
yes
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — Business/Investment Activities: Not Allowed; Career Opportunities: Not Allowed
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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ renewal fee
MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — renewal pass fee RM300 for principal and dependents
300 MYR
Source MOTAC SEZ/SFZ Terms — renewal pass fee RM300 for principal and dependents
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Sabah MM2H is a separate state programme from federal MM2H
Sabah Tourism / KePKAS Sabah-MM2H portal — Sabah My Second Home is administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment; the pass indicates SABAH only and is distinct from federal MOTAC MM2H
yes
Source Sabah Tourism / KePKAS Sabah-MM2H portal — Sabah My Second Home is administered by the State Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment; the pass indicates SABAH only and is distinct from federal MOTAC MM2H
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Sabah MM2H holders need Immigration approval to travel to Peninsular Malaysia
Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum pages — Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah; travelling to Peninsular states needs Immigration approval (simple same-day facilitation stated on the pages)
yes
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum pages — Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah; travelling to Peninsular states needs Immigration approval (simple same-day facilitation stated on the pages)
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Sabah MM2H minimum age
Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — applicants must be at least 25 years of age
25 years
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Sabah MM2H minimum cumulative stay per year
Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — minimum cumulative stay of 30 days per year in Sabah
30 days
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum — minimum cumulative stay of 30 days per year in Sabah
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Sabah MM2H Silver fixed deposit
Sabah-MM2H Silver page — RM500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah; max 50% withdrawal after 1 year for residence, education, medical
500000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver page — RM500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah; max 50% withdrawal after 1 year for residence, education, medical
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Sabah MM2H Silver minimum residence purchase
Sabah-MM2H Silver — compulsory high-rise property purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000
600000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — compulsory high-rise property purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000
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Sabah MM2H Silver monthly income floor (single)
Sabah-MM2H Silver — proof of monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant; RM15,000 with dependents
10000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — proof of monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant; RM15,000 with dependents
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Sabah MM2H Silver pass length
Sabah-MM2H Silver — Multiple Entry Visa for principal and dependents for a period of 5+5 years, renewable
5+5 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Silver — Multiple Entry Visa for principal and dependents for a period of 5+5 years, renewable
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Sabah MM2H Gold fixed deposit
Sabah-MM2H Gold — USD500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
500000 USD
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — USD500,000 Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
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Sabah MM2H Gold minimum residence purchase
Sabah-MM2H Gold — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM1,000,000
1000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM1,000,000
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Sabah MM2H Gold pass length
Sabah-MM2H Gold — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 15 years, renewable
15 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Gold — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 15 years, renewable
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Sabah MM2H Platinum fixed deposit
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — USD1 million Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
1000000 USD
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — USD1 million Fixed Deposit in any SABAH-MM2H panel bank in Sabah
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Sabah MM2H Platinum minimum residence purchase
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM2,000,000
2000000 MYR
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — compulsory residence purchase in Sabah after approval, minimum RM2,000,000
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Sabah MM2H Platinum pass length
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 20 years, renewable
20 years
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Multiple Entry Visa for a period of 20 years, renewable
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sabah MM2H Platinum states career as permissible
Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Career Opportunities: Permissible
yes
Source Sabah-MM2H Platinum — Career Opportunities: Permissible
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H is a separate state programme from federal MM2H
MTCP Sarawak SMM2H Application Guide (amended 31 Jul 2025) — Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home is a state programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; it is not the federal MOTAC MM2H
yes
Source MTCP Sarawak SMM2H Application Guide (amended 31 Jul 2025) — Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home is a state programme under the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; it is not the federal MOTAC MM2H
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H minimum age
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide 31 Jul 2025 — age 30 years old and above; open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel and North Korea
30 years
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide 31 Jul 2025 — age 30 years old and above; open to citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel and North Korea
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
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Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H mandatory fixed deposit
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — Fixed Deposit RM500,000 (main applicant) mandatory in any SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak
500000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — Fixed Deposit RM500,000 (main applicant) mandatory in any SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H minimum FD balance to keep
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks
250000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants must maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H monthly pension/offshore income floor (single)
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — pension or offshore income RM10,000 monthly for an individual applicant; RM15,000 with dependent (alongside the mandatory FD)
10000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — pension or offshore income RM10,000 monthly for an individual applicant; RM15,000 with dependent (alongside the mandatory FD)
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H minimum cumulative stay per year
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — all main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as a condition for extension and renewal
30 days
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — all main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as a condition for extension and renewal
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H pass length
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants issued 5+5 years social visit pass; second half (years 6–10) subject to renewal conditions
5+5 years
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — successful applicants issued 5+5 years social visit pass; second half (years 6–10) subject to renewal conditions
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H processing fee
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — one-time non-refundable processing fee of RM5,000 to MTCP Sarawak
5000 MYR
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide — one-time non-refundable processing fee of RM5,000 to MTCP Sarawak
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Sarawak S-MM2H does not allow full-time work
MTCP SMM2H Application Guide Requirement on Work/Investment — SMM2H participants are not eligible to work full time; part-time professional work capped at 20 hours/week in ILMU-approved sectors via MTCP
yes
Source MTCP SMM2H Application Guide Requirement on Work/Investment — SMM2H participants are not eligible to work full time; part-time professional work capped at 20 hours/week in ILMU-approved sectors via MTCP
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
DE Rantau issues a Professional Visit Pass, not an Employment Pass
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — the pass offered is the Professional Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)
Professional Visit Pass
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — the pass offered is the Professional Visit Pass (Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Maximum total DE Rantau stay including renewal
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — PVP valid 3–12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months, maximum stay 24 months in total
24 months
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q4 — PVP valid 3–12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months, maximum stay 24 months in total
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
A DE Rantau dependent spouse is not allowed to work in Malaysia on that pass
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q10 — spouse cannot work in Malaysia under this pass
no
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q10 — spouse cannot work in Malaysia under this pass
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
Federal DE Rantau does not cover stay in Sabah or Sarawak
MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q16 — DE Rantau Nomad Pass facilitates stay only in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan; travel to Sabah or Sarawak uses a tourist pass
yes
Source MDEC DE Rantau Pass FAQ V8 Q16 — DE Rantau Nomad Pass facilitates stay only in Peninsular Malaysia and Federal Territory of Labuan; travel to Sabah or Sarawak uses a tourist pass
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
DE Rantau Sarawak is a separate Professional Visit Pass from federal DE Rantau
MDEC / SDEC FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — DE Rantau Sarawak Nomad Pass is a separate Professional Visit Pass for qualified foreign digital nomads to travel and work in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia
yes
Source MDEC / SDEC FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — DE Rantau Sarawak Nomad Pass is a separate Professional Visit Pass for qualified foreign digital nomads to travel and work in Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
DE Rantau Sarawak maximum total stay
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Professional Visit Pass valid 3–12 months, renewable once for another 12 months, total 24 months
24 months
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Professional Visit Pass valid 3–12 months, renewable once for another 12 months, total 24 months
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
DE Rantau Sarawak annual income floor
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — annual income > USD24,000 per year for foreign digital freelancers / remote workers in digital domains
24000 USD
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — annual income > USD24,000 per year for foreign digital freelancers / remote workers in digital domains
Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
DE Rantau Sarawak covers Sarawak plus Peninsular Malaysia
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — yes, the pass facilitates stay in Sarawak and any states in Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry still uses a tourist pass
yes
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — yes, the pass facilitates stay in Sarawak and any states in Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry still uses a tourist pass
Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026
DE Rantau Sarawak spouse may not work on the dependent pass
FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Can my spouse work in Malaysia under this pass? No
no
Source FAQ Sarawak DE Rantau Pass — Can my spouse work in Malaysia under this pass? No
Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh
Open primary URL
Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
checked Aug 2026

Common questions

Which long-stay door should I look at first?

What is the SEZ/SFZ MM2H category?

Can I work on MM2H or DE Rantau?

Does federal DE Rantau let me live in Sabah or Sarawak?

Stay status is Malaysia law. Home-country tax traps live on the passport overlays for this destination.

Eight passports · Malaysia

Passport overlays for Malaysia

Passport	Treaty	Short-stay	Relief	Open
Australia	yes Source Agreement signed Canberra 20 Aug 1980 [1981] ATS 15, amended by three protocols (1999, 2002, 2010); Australian Treasury income tax treaties list — Malaysia status In force Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → habitual abode → closer personal and economic relations Source AU–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (ATO synthesised text) — individual dual-resident cascade; no nationality/mutual-agreement rung for individuals; non-individuals by place of effective management Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source AU–MY DTA Art 14 Personal Services (ATO MLI synthesised text) — 183 days in the basis year or year of income — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source AU–MY DTA Art 14 Personal Services (ATO MLI synthesised text) — 183 days in the basis year or year of income — Article 23 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	AU → Malaysia tax
Singapore	yes Source IRAS synthesised DTA text — Date of Conclusion 5 October 2004; Entry into Force 13 February 2006; Effective Date 1 January 2007; MLI modifications via Income Tax (Singapore—Malaysia) (Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreement) (Modifications to Implement Multilateral Instrument) Order 2021, EIF 1 June 2021 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source SG–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (IRAS MLI synthesised text) — full OECD-style individual cascade including nationality and competent-authority mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source SG–MY DTA Art 15 Dependent Personal Services (IRAS MLI PDF) — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source SG–MY DTA Art 15 Dependent Personal Services (IRAS MLI PDF) — Article 23 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	SG → Malaysia tax
South Korea	yes Source HASiL MLI position list — Korea Original signed 20.04.1982, entry into force 02.01.1983; Korean law.go.kr treaty 제802호 발효일 1983-01-02 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source KR–MY Agreement Art 4 — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement (English text consistent with Korean official treaty 제802호) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source KR–MY DTA Art 15 (제15조) — 183 days in the calendar year (역년); Art 23 (제23조) credit method — Korean Ministry of Government Legislation treaty text — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source KR–MY DTA Art 15 (제15조) — 183 days in the calendar year (역년); Art 23 (제23조) credit method — Korean Ministry of Government Legislation treaty text — Article 23 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	KR → Malaysia tax
China	yes Source HASiL China DTA PDF header — Signed 23 November 1985; Entry into Force 14 September 1986; Effective Date 1 January 1988; Protocol amending signed 5 June 2000; Exchange of Notes 1 November 2016 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source CN–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (HASiL text) — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 Source China–Malaysia DTA Art 15(2)(a) — present ≤183 days in the calendar year concerned Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source China–Malaysia DTA Art 23 — China credits Malaysian tax, capped at Chinese tax on that income Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CN → Malaysia tax
Japan	yes Source MOF Japan MLI list — Malaysia Original signed 19-02-1999, entered into force 31-12-1999; Protocol 10-02-2010 / 01-12-2010; MOF synthesised text of Agreement as modified by MLI Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source JP–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (MOF synthesised text) — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source JP–MY DTA Art 15 (MOF synthesised text); relief Art 22 ordinary credit — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source JP–MY DTA Art 15 (MOF synthesised text); relief Art 22 ordinary credit — Article 22 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	JP → Malaysia tax
United Kingdom	yes Source GOV.UK — 1996 UK–Malaysia Double Taxation Agreement as amended by the 2010 Protocol — in force; HMRC DT12750: comprehensive Agreement (SI 1997/2987) entered into force 8 July 1998 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source UK–MY Agreement Art 4(2) (GOV.UK consolidated text as amended by 2010 Protocol) — full OECD-style cascade including nationality and competent-authority mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source UK–MY DTA Art 16 Dependent Personal Services (GOV.UK) — not Art 15 (independent) — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source UK–MY DTA Art 16 Dependent Personal Services (GOV.UK) — not Art 15 (independent) — Article 24 ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	UK → Malaysia tax
Canada	yes Source Canada Department of Finance official tax-treaty list — Malaysia Treaty signed 15-Oct-76, S.C. 1980-81-82-83 c.44 Part VII, entry into force 18-Dec-80 Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog. Art 4 permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → mutual agreement Source CA–MY Agreement Art IV(2) (Finance Canada / treaty-accord text) — permanent home → centre of vital interests → habitual abode → nationality → competent-authority mutual agreement Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	183 days Source CA–MY DTA Art XV Dependent Personal Services (Canada Finance); short-stay also offers a CAD 2,000 / MYR 4,000 alternative limb — short-stay day ceiling Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	ordinary tax credit Source CA–MY DTA Art XV Dependent Personal Services (Canada Finance); short-stay also offers a CAD 2,000 / MYR 4,000 alternative limb — Article XXIII ordinary credit Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	CA → Malaysia tax
United States	No treaty in force Art 4 yes Source With no US–Malaysia treaty there is no Article 4 residence tie-breaker; each country applies its own domestic residence test (US substantial-presence/citizenship vs Malaysia ITA s.7 182-day limbs) Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	—	domestic foreign tax credit only (Form 1116) — no treaty Source IRS Pub 901 / A–Z treaty list — no US–Malaysia income tax treaty; nguon/MY_SOURCES.md Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	US → Malaysia tax

Other headaches on Malaysia SSA · pensions · remittance · traps

Passport	SSA	Pensions	Foreign income	Home traps
AU	no Source DSS — Australia international social security agreements list does not include Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source AU–MY Agreement Art 17(1) (ATO synthesised text) — any pension (other than a government-service pension under Art 18) or annuity paid to a resident of one State is taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source au_vn_tax / AU-side traps — residency tests, CGT deemed disposal, superannuation reuse across destinations Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
SG	no Source CPF Board / Singapore domestic CPF regime — no Singapore–Malaysia social security / CPF totalisation agreement published; same gate as sg_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force (nguon/SG_SIDE_TRAPS.md pattern) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG–MY Agreement Art 18(1) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and other similar remuneration including any annuity paid to a resident in consideration of past employment shall be taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source SG domestic rules reuse across destinations (sg_vn_tax / sg_side_traps): territorial tax base, IR21 clearance on departure, ESOP deemed exercise, CPF status (not geography) — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
KR	no Source NPS social security agreements overview — Malaysia is not among Korea’s published SSA partners (MOU lump-sum paths elsewhere do not equal an SSA) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source KR–MY Agreement Art 18 — subject to Art 19(2), any pension or annuity derived by a resident of a Contracting State from the other State shall be taxable only in the first-mentioned State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source Korea domestic rules reuse (kr_vn_tax): 183-day span, exit tax, NPS — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CN	no Source MOHRSS / published China bilateral social security partner list (13 countries) does not include Malaysia — same gate as cn_vn_social_security_agreement_in_force Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CN–MY Agreement Art 18(1) — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and other similar remuneration or an annuity for past employment paid to a resident shall be taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source China domestic rules reuse (cn_vn_tax): six-year rule, domicile, hukou clearance — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
JP	no Source Japan Pension Service — Status of Agreements in Force (24 partners) does not include Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source JP–MY Agreement Art 18 — subject to Art 19(2), pensions and other similar remuneration paid to a resident in consideration of past employment shall be taxable only in that Contracting State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source Japan domestic rules reuse (jp_vn_tax): exit tax on financial assets, nenkin pension — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
UK	no Source GOV.UK Reciprocal agreements + NI38 country lists do not include Malaysia as a UK social security agreement partner Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK–MY Agreement Art 19(1) — subject to Art 20(2), pensions and other similar remuneration for past employment and any annuity paid to a resident shall be taxable only in that State Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source UK domestic rules reuse across destinations (uk_vn_tax / uk_side_traps): Statutory Residence Test, temporary non-residence CGT, remittance→FIG shift from 6 Apr 2025, State Pension uprating geography — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
CA	no Source CRA countries-with-agreement table (Open Government CSV July 2024) does not list Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source CA–MY Agreement Art XVIII — pensions/annuities may be taxed in the residence State; source State may also tax, but periodic pension payments capped at the lesser of 15% of gross or the tax that would apply if the recipient were resident in the source State (unlike residence-only pension articles in UK/SG/AU–MY) Checked Aug 2026 · Band med · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source Canada domestic rules reuse (ca_vn_tax): departure tax / deemed disposition, OAS/GIS residency geography, residential ties — destination DTA does not delete them Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.
US	no Source SSA — U.S. International Social Security (Totalization) Agreements list does not include Malaysia Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source IRS — United States income tax treaties A–Z and Table 3 (List of Tax Treaties, updated through 26 Sep 2025) do not list Malaysia; IRS Publication 901 confirms no US–Malaysia income tax treaty — with no in-force DTA there is no treaty pension article to allocate private pensions Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	2026-12-31 Source Hasil FSI Guideline (June 2024) §5.2.2.1; Income Tax (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2022 [P.U.(A) 234/2022] — resident individual foreign income (other than partnership business in Malaysia) received in Malaysia from 1 Jan 2022 until 31 Dec 2026 exempt if subjected to tax of a similar character in the country of origin (guideline conditions) — window closes within months of this check; re-read the order before relying on it for a 2027 plan. Checked Aug 2026 · Band high · Status fresh Open primary URL Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.	yes Source nguon/US_SIDE_TRAPS.md — FBAR / Form 8938 / FEIE gates; PFIC & expatriation dollars not modelled Checked Aug 2026 · Band low · Status fresh Method: figures past 2× SLA hide. See /method · /status · /changelog.