Insights from Malaysia's MM2H authority.
Policy updates, programme deep-dives, and relocation guidance — written by WellHome's licensed consultants.
Buying property in Malaysia as a foreigner: the MM2H angle
Foreigners can buy freehold property in Malaysia — in their own name, on the same title a local holds. Here's how the purchase process actually works for a Hong Kong or Taiwan buyer: state minimums, state consent, freehold vs leasehold, new launch vs sub-sale, and how the MM2H property requirement fits into all of it.
The MM2H 90-day stay rule explained: cumulative days, counting, and how real families plan around it
The MM2H stay requirement is 90 cumulative days per calendar year inside Malaysia — counted across the principal applicant and dependents combined, not one consecutive block. How the days are counted, what happens at renewal if you fall short, and the planning patterns working families actually use.
The MM2H application process, step by step
From first consultation to the visa in your passport: the three phases every MM2H application moves through, what you do versus what your licensed agent does, the real durations — including the 3–5 working days you actually spend in Malaysia — and the delay causes we see most often.
How to choose a licensed MM2H agent: an evaluation framework
MM2H applications must go through a MOTAC-licensed agent — so choosing one is unavoidable. Here is the framework we'd use if we were on the other side of the table: how to verify a licence, the red flags that matter, the questions to ask in a first consultation, and why the cheapest fee is the wrong filter.
MM2H documents checklist: what you'll actually need
A working, category-by-category checklist of the documents MM2H applications actually run on — identity, relationship proof, financial evidence, good conduct, medical, insurance, and property — plus the gaps that most often stall a file.
MM2H fixed deposit rules explained: where your money actually sits
The MM2H fixed deposit is the most misunderstood line item in the whole programme. How much each tier requires, when the money is actually placed, what partial withdrawal allows, and why the deposit is your money — not a fee.
The MM2H property requirement, tier by tier: what you must buy, where, and when
Every MM2H tier comes with a property purchase requirement — RM 500K to RM 2M depending on the track. How the minimums work, how they interact with state-level foreign-buyer floors, when to buy relative to approval, and the mistakes that cost families real money.
Keeping your MM2H visa: renewal and staying compliant
Approval is the start of the obligation, not the end of it. The ongoing duties every MM2H family carries — deposit maintenance, the 90-day rule, insurance, passport re-endorsement, family changes — plus a compliance calendar and what the renewal review actually re-tests.
The true cost of MM2H in 2026: what you keep, what you spend, what you pay every year
Most of the MM2H headline number is not a cost — the fixed deposit stays your money and the property is an asset you own. Here is the honest three-bucket breakdown: committed capital you keep, one-off sunk costs, and recurring costs, tier by tier.
KL vs Penang vs Johor: where MM2H families actually settle
Choosing a tier is half the decision. The other half is the city — and KL, Penang, and Johor Bahru serve very different families. A practitioner's comparison across schools, healthcare, property, language, connectivity, and the SEZ Johor geographic condition.
MM2H 2026 requirements by tier: the practical checklist
A factual, year-stamped breakdown of the MM2H 2026 requirements across Silver, Gold, Platinum, and SEZ Johor — fixed deposit, property minimum, age, dependents, stay rules, and what each tier won't tell you in the brochure.
MM2H SEZ Johor explained: who it's for, what it costs, and how the 10-year visa actually works
Malaysia's SEZ/SFZ Johor visa: USD 65K fixed deposit for applicants below 50, USD 32K for applicants aged 50 and above, 10-year stay, and property inside the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone. Who it fits, who it doesn't, and the questions families ask before they apply.
MM2H tier comparison 2026: which one is actually right for your family?
A decision framework — not just a brochure table — for choosing between MM2H Silver, Gold, Platinum, and SEZ Johor. Filter by timeline, family composition, work status, property plan, and where in Malaysia you'll actually live.
MM2H 2024: What actually changed and why it matters
A plain-English walkthrough of Malaysia's 2024 MM2H reform — the four new tiers, the 90-day stay rule, and who each tier suits best.