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Malaysia's Independent Means Visas

The Independent Means Visa in Malaysia, known as the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program, offers long-term residency to qualified individuals who can demonstrate substantial financial resources and meet specific criteria.

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Malaysia - Independent Means Visas

Discover the Independent Means Visa in Malaysia

The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Program provides a pathway to long-term residency for financially self-sufficient individuals. This program is designed to attract retirees, investors, and other individuals looking to establish residency in a country with a diverse culture, tropical climate, and affordable cost of living.

Minimum Income Amount

RM10,000 per month

Visa-Free Travel Countries

169

Months to Visa

3-6 months

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A Snapshot of Independent Means Visa in Malaysia

A pathway to long-term residency for qualified individuals with substantial financial means in Malaysia

Eligibility Requirements

Aged 25 and above with sufficient foreign income and resources

Anchor Ancestor restrictions

Months to citizenship

Length of Visa

10-year renewable visa

Months to Visa

3-6 months

Physical Presence Requirement

Minimum 90 days per year

Availability

Easy

Family Allowance

Spouse and children

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Benefits of Independent Means Visa in Malaysia

The program offers numerous advantages for individuals looking to establish their presence in Malaysia's vibrant and multicultural environment.

  • Long-term renewable visa
  • Permission to bring dependents
  • Ability to purchase property
  • Tax exemptions on offshore income
  • Access to Malaysia's healthcare system

How to Apply for the Independent Means Visa in Malaysia

Submit application through a licensed MM2H agent to the MM2H One Stop Centre in Malaysia.

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Requirements for Malaysia's Independent Means Visa

To qualify for the MM2H Program, applicants must meet specific criteria demonstrating their financial stability and self-sufficiency.

  • Be at least 25 years old
  • Prove a monthly offshore income of at least RM10,000
  • Make a fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank (amount varies by age and category)
  • Purchase property in Malaysia (minimum value depends on category)
  • Obtain medical insurance valid in Malaysia
  • Pass a medical examination in Malaysia
  • Provide a police clearance certificate

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Documents Needed for Malaysia's Independent Means Visas

Completed visa application form

Recent passport-sized photographs

Valid Passport

Proof of offshore income

Bank statements

Police clearance certificates

Proof of property purchase in Malaysia

Medical insurance certificate

Medical examination results

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FAQs about Malaysia's Independent Means Visas

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Why Malaysia

Malaysia offers a high quality of life, modern infrastructure, and a rich cultural diversity for foreign residents.

Benefits:

  • Stable economy and political environment
  • Affordable cost of living
  • Excellent healthcare system

Advantages:

  • Strategic location in Southeast Asia
  • Multicultural society
  • English widely spoken

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