Retiring in Malaysia: the visa situation
As of our last check, Malaysia offers a dedicated retirement route: the MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home).
The income requirement is on the high side, so check carefully that your income clears it. MM2H is deposit-driven rather than income-driven: the official page requires maintaining a fixed deposit (RM100,000 for age 50+, RM150,000 for under 50) plus proof of offshore income of about RM10,000/month (roughly USD 2,100). The overall financial bar is high because of the large locked deposit.
The fixed deposit must be kept until the participant leaves the programme; partial withdrawals are allowed from the second year for property, children's education or medical costs. Proof of medical insurance and a health check are required.
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MM2H is deposit-driven rather than income-driven: the official page requires maintaining a fixed deposit (RM100,000 for age 50+, RM150,000 for under 50) plus proof of offshore income of about RM10,000/month (roughly USD 2,100). The overall financial bar is high because of the large locked deposit.
The fixed deposit must be kept until the participant leaves the programme; partial withdrawals are allowed from the second year for property, children's education or medical costs. Proof of medical insurance and a health check are required.
Before you act on this
Visa rules, income thresholds and processing practice change, sometimes with little notice. This page reflects what we could verify on the dates shown, nothing more. Always confirm the current requirements with the official immigration authority or a licensed immigration adviser before making plans, and treat the linked source as the authority, not us.
See how Malaysia scores overall
The visa is one of six axes. RetireScore 78/100, ranked 6 of 40 countries on the default weights.