Procedures, processing times, and required documents — sourced from the Immigration Department of Malaysia (IMI).
After your MM2H conditional approval letter is issued by Tourism Malaysia, you must enter Malaysia and apply to the Immigration Department (IMI) for your Social Visit Pass. Submit the required documents in person at the IMI counter. The pass is issued for up to 10 years and is renewable.
Dependants (spouse and unmarried children under 21) may apply for a Social Visit Pass as MM2H dependants after the principal holder receives their pass. Applications are submitted to IMI with proof of relationship.
Yes. Parents of the MM2H principal holder (or spouse) may apply for a Social Visit Pass. The pass duration is aligned to the principal's pass validity. A financial guarantee from the principal holder is required.
MM2H passes are renewable. Before expiry, submit a renewal application to IMI. Ensure your Fixed Deposit account remains active, your medical insurance is valid, and you have fulfilled the minimum annual stay requirement (90 days per year under current rules).
When you renew your passport, you must transfer your MM2H endorsement to the new passport. This is done at any IMI office. Both old and new passports must be presented. The pass validity and conditions remain unchanged.
Yes. Children under 18 on MM2H dependant passes may apply for a study permission letter from IMI, allowing them to enrol in Malaysian schools or international schools without a separate student visa.
MM2H holders may apply for permission to work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) with a Malaysian employer. The employer must obtain IMI approval. MM2H holders cannot be self-employed or run a business without a separate work pass.
MM2H principal holders are permitted to employ one foreign domestic helper. The application is made to IMI and involves verification of the principal's financial capacity. The helper must hold a valid work permit.
Work permit renewals for domestic helpers must be initiated at least one month before expiry. Submit the renewal package to IMI with updated insurance and medical documentation.
If you decide to give up your MM2H status while in Malaysia, submit a termination letter and return your pass documents to IMI. After approval, you may withdraw your Fixed Deposit in full. The process must be completed before you depart.
Termination can be initiated at the nearest Malaysian Embassy or High Commission in your country of residence. The embassy forwards the application to IMI in Kuala Lumpur for processing.
In the event of the principal holder's death, dependants must notify IMI within 7 days. IMI will process the cancellation of all passes. Dependants may apply for a new pass category or return to their home country. The Fixed Deposit is released to the estate.
In certain circumstances (e.g., divorce or separation), a dependant spouse may apply to become the new principal holder. This requires IMI approval and resubmission of financial documents to prove the new principal meets eligibility criteria independently.
From Year 2 of holding your MM2H pass, you may make one partial withdrawal per year for approved purposes: purchase of residential property in Malaysia, children's education fees in Malaysia, medical expenses in Malaysia, or the annual interest/profit earned. The remaining balance must not fall below the minimum required (RM 150,000 for applicants under 50; RM 50,000 for applicants 50 and above).
You may withdraw from your Fixed Deposit to finance the purchase of a residential property in Malaysia. After the purchase, the FD balance must be topped back up to the required minimum. Present the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to your bank.
Yes. Tuition fees for your children's education at recognised Malaysian institutions can be funded through a partial FD withdrawal. The invoice or official fee statement from the institution is required.
Medical expenses incurred in Malaysia can be funded through a partial FD withdrawal. Submit the original hospital or clinic invoice together with the withdrawal request to your bank.
Yes. The annual interest or profit credited to your FD account may be withdrawn or transferred to a current/savings account at any time without affecting the principal balance requirement. This does not count as a partial withdrawal.