Malaysia long-stay routes: overview
Checked 2026-10-20 against supplied official snapshots. This is a selective comparison; consult the linked requirements before applying.
Information only, not legal or immigration advice. We do not submit applications; MM2H applications go through MOTAC-licensed agents (state and other routes through their own licensed agents or official channels). No eligibility, approval or complete cost is promised. Check official sources before acting.
Federal
| Claim | Official source |
|---|---|
| Silver fixed deposit: USD150,000. | Source 13 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Silver requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM600,000 or above. | Source 13 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Gold fixed deposit: USD500,000. | Source 11 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Gold requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM1 million or above. | Source 11 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Platinum fixed deposit: USD1 million. | Source 12 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Platinum requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM2 million or above. | Source 12 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Silver one-off participation fee: RM1,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee. | Source 13 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Silver pass period: 5 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity. | Source 13 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Gold one-off participation fee: RM3,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee. | Source 11 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Gold pass period: 15 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity. | Source 11 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Platinum one-off participation fee: RM200,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee. | Source 12 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Platinum pass period: 20 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity. | Source 12 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above. | Source 14 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Federal offshore-income requirement has been abolished for all categories. | Source 14 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass. | Source 14 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Platinum permits employment and business/investment activities. | Source 14 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Silver: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants. | Source 13 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Gold: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants. | Source 11 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Platinum: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants. | Source 12 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Silver permits withdrawal of up to 50% of FD principal after approval for residence purchase, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia. | Source 13 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Federal applications must go through MOTAC-licensed MM2H companies. | Source 14 — checked 2026-10-20 |
Sarawak
| Claim | Official source |
|---|---|
| The SMM2H application guide is amended 31 July 2025. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Minimum age: 30. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Mandatory fixed deposit: RM500,000 for the main applicant in a SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| In addition to the FD: pension or offshore income of RM10,000 monthly for an individual, or RM15,000 with dependants; alternatively savings of RM100,000 / RM200,000 respectively, evidenced over the latest three months and subject to panel approval for the savings route. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Property purchase is optional; a purchased residence must be at least RM600,000 in Kuching Division or RM500,000 in other divisions, subject to the cited land rules. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak for extension and renewal consideration. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Full-time work is not permitted. Professional part-time work requires approval in specified sectors through MTCP, with a maximum of 20 hours per week; applications must be made to the State Authority. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Up to 50% of FD may be withdrawn after one year for a house, car, medical expenses or children’s education in Sarawak. Maintain RM250,000 in the FD. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Pass: 5+5 years, with extension subject to passport validity and updated medical documents; continuation after ten years requires a new application. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| One-time non-refundable processing fee: RM5,000. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Applications use MOAS and require a Sarawak sponsor or a registered SMM2H licensed agent; personal sponsors are restricted to immediate family and one applicant at a time. | Source 21 — checked 2026-10-20 |
Sabah
| Claim | Official source |
|---|---|
| Sabah Silver: fixed deposit RM500,000 in a Sabah MM2H panel bank; purchase and own a high-rise property in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah Silver: monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant or RM15,000 with dependants. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah Silver: minimum age 25 and 30 cumulative days per year in Sabah. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah Silver: RM3,000 non-refundable application processing fee; RM1,500 subsequent renewal fee. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah Silver: spouse, parents, parents-in-law and children below 21 or still full-time students without employment may be dependants. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah Silver career opportunities are not permitted under this pass; a relevant pass must be requested. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah Silver pass: 5+5 years, renewable. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah applications must be submitted through agents licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. | Source 18 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Sabah MM2H residence is restricted to Sabah; travel to Peninsular states requires Immigration approval. | Source 16 — checked 2026-10-20 |
PVIP
| Claim | Official source |
|---|---|
| Income evidence: RM40,000 monthly or RM480,000 annually, covering onshore and offshore income; alternatively net worth of at least RM1 billion. Latest three months’ statements must reflect the required amount. | Source 24 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Fixed savings account: at least RM1 million. | Source 24 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Entry fee: RM200,000 principal and RM100,000 per dependant; participation fee is non-refundable. Pass fee: RM2,000 per year. | Source 24 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Approval: twenty years, passes issued 5+5+5+5 subject to passport validity. | Source 24 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| There is no minimum stay requirement. | Source 23 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Participants may work and carry out legal business activities in accordance with Malaysian law. | Source 23 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| Applications must be submitted through a JIM-registered PVIP consultant or agency. | Source 24 — checked 2026-10-20 |
DE Rantau
| Claim | Official source |
|---|---|
| For the general DE Rantau income requirements and their application to your evidence, see the official source. | Source 9 — checked 2026-10-20 |
| For the separate Sarawak DE Rantau programme, see the official source. | Source 10 — checked 2026-10-20 |
Family
| Claim | Official source |
|---|---|
| For the Malaysian-citizen spouse long-term social visit pass and work endorsement procedure, see the official source. | Source 8 — checked 2026-10-20 |
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