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Federal Silver

Silver fixed deposit: USD150,000.13

Silver one-off participation fee: RM1,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee.13

Silver pass period: 5 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity.13

Silver permits withdrawal of up to 50% of FD principal after approval for residence purchase, education, medical and tourism activities in Malaysia.13

Silver requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM600,000 or above.13

Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above.14

Silver: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants.13

Federal offshore-income requirement has been abolished for all categories.14

Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass.14

Federal applications must go through MOTAC-licensed MM2H companies.14

Federal Gold

Gold fixed deposit: USD500,000.11

Gold one-off participation fee: RM3,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee.11

Gold pass period: 15 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity.11

Gold requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM1 million or above.11

Gold: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants.11

Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above.14

Federal offshore-income requirement has been abolished for all categories.14

Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass.14

Federal applications must go through MOTAC-licensed MM2H companies.14

Federal Platinum

Platinum fixed deposit: USD1 million.12

Platinum one-off participation fee: RM200,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee.12

Platinum pass period: 20 years, renewable; pass validity depends on passport validity.12

Platinum permits employment and business/investment activities.14

Platinum requires a residence purchase after approval, priced RM2 million or above.12

Platinum: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants.12

Silver, Gold and Platinum require age 25 or above.14

Federal offshore-income requirement has been abolished for all categories.14

Federal applications must go through MOTAC-licensed MM2H companies.14

Sarawak MM2H

Minimum age: 30.21

Mandatory fixed deposit: RM500,000 for the main applicant in a SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak.21

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.21

One-time non-refundable processing fee: RM5,000.21

Main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak for extension and renewal consideration.21

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.21

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.21

Pass: 5+5 years, with extension subject to passport validity and updated medical documents; continuation after ten years requires a new application.21

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.21

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.21

The SMM2H application guide is amended 31 July 2025.21

Sabah MM2H (Silver)

Sabah Silver: minimum age 25 and 30 cumulative days per year in Sabah.16

Sabah Silver: fixed deposit RM500,000 in a Sabah MM2H panel bank; purchase and own a high-rise property in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000.16

Sabah Silver: monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant or RM15,000 with dependants.16

Sabah Silver: RM3,000 non-refundable application processing fee; RM1,500 subsequent renewal fee.16

Sabah MM2H residence is restricted to Sabah; travel to Peninsular states requires Immigration approval.16

Sabah Silver career opportunities are not permitted under this pass; a relevant pass must be requested.16

Sabah Silver pass: 5+5 years, renewable.16

Sabah Silver: spouse, parents, parents-in-law and children below 21 or still full-time students without employment may be dependants.16

Sabah applications must be submitted through agents licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment.18

PVIP

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.24

Fixed savings account: at least RM1 million.24

Entry fee: RM200,000 principal and RM100,000 per dependant; participation fee is non-refundable. Pass fee: RM2,000 per year.24

Participants may work and carry out legal business activities in accordance with Malaysian law.23

There is no minimum stay requirement.23

Approval: twenty years, passes issued 5+5+5+5 subject to passport validity.24

Applications must be submitted through a JIM-registered PVIP consultant or agency.24

DE Rantau

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For the general DE Rantau income requirements and their application to your evidence, see the official source.9

For the separate Sarawak DE Rantau programme, see the official source.10

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  1. Source 13mm2h.gov.my/category/silverchecked 2026-10-20
  2. Source 14motac.gov.my/en/frequently-asked-questions-faqs/checked 2026-10-20
  3. Source 11mm2h.gov.my/category/goldchecked 2026-10-20
  4. Source 12mm2h.gov.my/category/platinumchecked 2026-10-20
  5. Source 21mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/attachment/show/?docid=NVBjTnFSSUNBZi9GaTFuSnd3MkpnZz09OjoOftHT4FVxvGy6N-AtQ7vJchecked 2026-10-20
  6. Source 16sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.com/copy-of-silver-1checked 2026-10-20
  7. Source 18sabahmm2h.sabahtourism.com/copy-of-terms-conditions-1checked 2026-10-20
  8. Source 24imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/TERMS__CONDITIONS_LATEST.pdfchecked 2026-10-20
  9. Source 23imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/eservices/doc/FAQ_PVIP.pdfchecked 2026-10-20
  10. Source 9mdec.my/api/media/file/DE-Rantau_Pass_FAQ_v10.pdfchecked 2026-10-20
  11. Source 10mdec.my/static/pdf/derantau/FAQ%20Sarawak%20De%20Rantau%20Pass.pdfchecked 2026-10-20

Verified updates and unresolved requirements

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Federal Silver

Federal MM2H, all categories: offshore-income test: Abolished across all categories. This does not establish exemption from every financial-document requirement.121

Federal MM2H, renewal: financial evidence: Latest FD statement and original bank confirmation indicating a lien are listed for renewal. These are not proof of a new income test.122

Federal MM2H, all categories: processing fee: Principal RM5,000; each dependant RM2,500. Distinct from participation fees.141

Federal MM2H, renewal before maximum programme term: pass/visa fees: Fixed pass fee RM500 annually; visa fee RM0–RM50 depending on nationality. Preserve this renewal context.142

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Federal MM2H Platinum: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H Gold: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H Silver: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ, ages 21–49: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ, ages 50+: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H, new applications: document coverage: unknown

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Federal MM2H, all categories: screening price: unknown

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Federal MM2H, all categories: insurance premium: unknown

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Federal Gold

Federal MM2H, all categories: offshore-income test: Abolished across all categories. This does not establish exemption from every financial-document requirement.121

Federal MM2H, renewal: financial evidence: Latest FD statement and original bank confirmation indicating a lien are listed for renewal. These are not proof of a new income test.122

Federal MM2H, all categories: processing fee: Principal RM5,000; each dependant RM2,500. Distinct from participation fees.141

Federal MM2H, renewal before maximum programme term: pass/visa fees: Fixed pass fee RM500 annually; visa fee RM0–RM50 depending on nationality. Preserve this renewal context.142

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Federal MM2H Platinum: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H Gold: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H Silver: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ, ages 21–49: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ, ages 50+: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H, all categories: screening price: unknown

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Federal MM2H, all categories: insurance premium: unknown

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Federal Platinum

Federal MM2H, all categories: offshore-income test: Abolished across all categories. This does not establish exemption from every financial-document requirement.121

Federal MM2H, renewal: financial evidence: Latest FD statement and original bank confirmation indicating a lien are listed for renewal. These are not proof of a new income test.122

Federal MM2H, all categories: processing fee: Principal RM5,000; each dependant RM2,500. Distinct from participation fees.141

Federal MM2H, renewal before maximum programme term: pass/visa fees: Fixed pass fee RM500 annually; visa fee RM0–RM50 depending on nationality. Preserve this renewal context.142

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Federal MM2H Platinum: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H Gold: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H Silver: published financial requirement: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ, ages 21–49: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H SEZ/SFZ, ages 50+: Replacement income threshold / comprehensive new-applicant evidence checklist: unknown.

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Federal MM2H, new applications: document coverage: unknown

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Federal MM2H, all categories: screening price: unknown

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Federal MM2H, all categories: insurance premium: unknown

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Sarawak MM2H

Sarawak MM2H, savings route: approval condition: Savings alternative is subject to panel approval; the numerical balance alone cannot establish eligibility.137

Sarawak MM2H, savings route: financial documents: Certified bank-account statements covering the latest three months; savings route described for applicants without offshore income/pension.138

Sarawak MM2H, savings route: amounts: RM100,000 individual; RM200,000 with dependant(s), in addition to RM500,000 principal FD.139

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Sarawak MM2H, savings route: deciding body: unknown

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Sarawak MM2H, savings route: discretionary criteria: unknown

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Sarawak MM2H, savings route: complete document pack: unknown

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Sarawak MM2H, savings route: timeline: unknown

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Sarawak MM2H, savings route: appeal: unknown

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Sarawak MM2H savings route: medical and insurance prices: unknown

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Sabah MM2H (Silver)

PVIP

PVIP: principal age: No age limit.112

PVIP: spouse: Principal’s spouse qualifies; relationship documentation required.113

PVIP: children: Biological, stepchildren and legally adopted children below 25 qualify.114

PVIP: disabled children: No age limit; medical specialist/GP confirmation required.115

PVIP: parents: Principal’s parents and parents-in-law qualify. No numerical parental age condition verified.116

PVIP: domestic helper: Principal may bring a helper from the country of origin under existing foreign-domestic-helper rules. Do not classify automatically as an ordinary dependant.117

PVIP: dependant participation fee: RM100,000 per person; a 10-year option costs RM50,000 instead of the 20-year option.118

PVIP: annual pass fee: RM2,000 per year. Visa and bond amounts vary by nationality. No separate discounted annual dependant rate verified.119

PVIP: property permission: Residential, commercial and industrial purchases are permitted.120

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PVIP: child exactly age 25: unknown

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PVIP: residential purchase floor and conditions: unknown

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PVIP: medical/insurance prices: unknown

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PVIP: parental age condition: unknown

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PVIP: visa and bond amounts: unknown

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PVIP: discounted annual dependant pass fee: unknown

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DE Rantau

DE Rantau: pass duration: Initial 3–12 months; renewal up to another 12 months.101

DE Rantau: processing fees: Principal RM1,080.00; each dependant RM540.00, including 8% SST; non-refundable.102

DE Rantau: immigration pass fee: Per applicant: RM90 every three months; RM360 for one year.103

DE Rantau: MDEC-sponsored bond: Nationality-dependent, refundable on pass expiry. Examples: Singapore RM200.00; Thailand RM300.00; Indonesia RM500.00. Other nationalities require the complete table.104

DE Rantau: geographic stay scope: Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan; Sabah/Sarawak visits use tourist permission.105

DE Rantau: sponsor-document stamp: RM10.00 revenue stamp.140

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DE Rantau: principal age: Over 18; upper limit unknown.100

DE Rantau, tech/non-tech: annual income: unknown

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DE Rantau: assets, FD, annual minimum stay: unknown

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DE Rantau and Sarawak variant: medical/insurance prices: unknown

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DE Rantau: upper age limit: unknown

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DE Rantau: other nationality bond mapping: unknown

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DE Rantau Sarawak

DE Rantau Sarawak, digital professions: income: Annual income strictly greater than USD24,000. Non-tech USD60,000 eligibility is not verified for this variant.106

DE Rantau Sarawak: duration: Initial 3–12 months; another 12 months on renewal; total 24 months. Earlier DE Rantau participation counts toward the Malaysia-wide two-year maximum.108

DE Rantau Sarawak: geographic scope: Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia; Sabah entry uses tourist permission.109

DE Rantau Sarawak: processing fees: Principal RM2,160; each dependant RM1,080, including 8% SST; non-refundable.110

DE Rantau Sarawak: immigration pass fee: Per applicant: RM90 every three months; RM360 annually.111

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DE Rantau Sarawak: principal age: Over 18; upper limit unknown.107

DE Rantau Sarawak: bond, assets and annual stay minimum: unknown

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DE Rantau Sarawak: payment recipient: unknown

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DE Rantau and Sarawak variant: medical/insurance prices: unknown

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DE Rantau Sarawak: non-tech eligibility: unknown

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DE Rantau Sarawak: upper age limit: unknown

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Sabah MM2H Gold

Sabah Gold: age: At least 25.123

Sabah Gold: FD: USD500,000.00 in a Sabah-MM2H panel bank in Sabah.124

Sabah Gold: fees: One-off processing RM3,000, non-refundable; subsequent renewal RM1,500.125

Sabah Gold: property: Mandatory Sabah residence after approval; minimum RM1,000,000.00.126

Sabah Gold: dependants: Spouse, parents, parents-in-law; children below 21 or still full-time students without employment. Student maximum age unspecified.127

Sabah Gold: FD withdrawal: Up to 50% after one year for residence, education or medical activities in Malaysia.128

Sabah Gold/Platinum: property disposal: Tier pages prohibit sale for ten years, but permit sale after five years with a replacement meeting or exceeding the applicable minimum.135

Sabah Gold/Platinum: additional categories: None verified beyond Silver, Gold and Platinum.136

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Sabah Gold: student maximum age: unknown

Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board)

Sabah MM2H Platinum

Sabah Platinum: age: At least 25.129

Sabah Platinum: FD: USD1 million in a Sabah-MM2H panel bank in Sabah.130

Sabah Platinum: renewal fee: RM1,500.131

Sabah Platinum: property: Mandatory Sabah residence after approval; minimum RM2,000,000.00.132

Sabah Platinum: dependants: Spouse, parents, parents-in-law; children below 21 or full-time students without employment. Student maximum age unspecified.133

Sabah Platinum: FD withdrawal: Up to 50% after one year for residence, education or medical activities in Malaysia.134

Sabah Gold/Platinum: property disposal: Tier pages prohibit sale for ten years, but permit sale after five years with a replacement meeting or exceeding the applicable minimum.135

Sabah Gold/Platinum: additional categories: None verified beyond Silver, Gold and Platinum.136

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Sabah Platinum: student maximum age: unknown

Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board)
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  24. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B1
  25. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B2
  26. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B3
  27. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B4
  28. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B5
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  30. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B7
  31. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B8
  32. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B10
  33. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B11
  34. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B12
  35. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B13
  36. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B14
  37. Sabah state MM2H portal (Sabah Tourism Board): B17
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