::Malaysia My Second Home::

Introduction

Malaysia My Second Home Programme is to attract people from anywhere in the world, who fulfill certain requirement, to stay in Malaysia as long as possible on a social visit pass with multiple entry visa. The Social Visit Pass is initially for a period of 5 years and renewable.

Application Requirements

It is open to all citizens of countries recognized by Malaysia regardless of race, religion, gender or age.

The applicant must have a minimum fixed deposit of RM150,000 with any Malaysian financial institution AND have a monthly offshore income equivalent to at least RM7,000 if single or RM10,000 if with spouse.

For applicant above 50 years old, he has only to prove either a fixed deposit of the same amount OR a monthly income as stated.

Other Conditions

Having a reputable sponsor can be a help. However, this condition is not required if the financial background and status of the applicant satisfies the Processing Officer.

To have a medical report from any recognized hospital.

A medical health insurance valid in Malaysia.

The successful applicant cannot seek gainful employment in Malaysia unless he posseses special expertise and obtains the permission of the Malaysian government

The Application

Refer to http://www.mm2h.com Applications can be submitted while the applicant is in Malaysia or from overseas. If the submission is made before arrival, conditional approval will be given even before local medical insurance and the fixed deposits are placed. Visas for successful applicants will be issued In Malaysia together with a Social Visit Pass. Applicants may submit their applications by providing the following documents;

• Letter of Application (see note below)
• 2 copies of IM.12-Social Visit Application Forms (you can download this form from this site).
• 2 passport sized photographs of applicant and spouse (if accompanied by spouse)
• Certified true copies of all pages of passport travel document of the applicant and spouse (if relevant)
• Certified true copy of Marriage Certificate (if accompanied by spouse)
• Certified true copy of children’s birth certificate (if relevant)
• Resume outlining your employment for the last ten years
• Evidence of placing the Fixed Deposit – if applying under this criteria. (note 3)
• Copy of Malaysian medical insurance (note 3)
• Copy of medical report (note 3)

Notes

1. The covering letter of application should state the names of all people who are applying with you, how you will support yourself in Malaysia and which financial criteria you wish to use.
2. Once the application is approved you will be issued a conditional approval letter which can be presented to any bank in Malaysia to open an account.
3. Evidence of Fixed Deposit, medical coverage and the medical report can be submitted after you have received the conditional approval letter when you go to collect the visa
4. Where certified true copies of documents are requested they must be counter signed by a Justice of the Peace, Commissioner of Oaths, Solicitor, lawyer or Notary Public.