Renewing & Maintaining MM2H Status
What it takes to keep an MM2H visa valid after initial approval, based on the Malaysian Immigration Department’s own published guidance. A few details vary by category or individual circumstances — where that’s the case, this page says so plainly and tells you where to check.
Renewal cycle
MM2H visas are renewed as a 5-Year Renewal, available under two application types — “5-Year Renewal (Offshore Income)” and “5-Year Renewal (Fixed Deposit)” — each with a stated processing time of 30 working days. Applicants using the offshore-income route must show current proof of at least RM10,000 in offshore income over the preceding 3 months. Health insurance is required at renewal for participants under 60.
Fixed deposit — partial withdrawal
Partial withdrawal from the required fixed deposit is permitted starting from the second year onwards, for approved purposes such as property purchase, education, or medical/tourism-related expenses.
Minimum stay requirement
MM2H participants aged 25–49 are generally required to spend at least 90 days per year in Malaysia to maintain their status; participants aged 50 and above have no minimum stay requirement. This is widely and consistently reported, though it isn’t stated in the Immigration Department’s own MM2H page text — if your situation is borderline, confirm directly with MM2H or Immigration before relying on it.
Fixed-deposit maintenance amount
The exact fixed-deposit amount you need to maintain after the 2021–2024 tier restructuring (Silver/Gold/Platinum) varies by tier, and reported figures aren’t consistent enough for us to state one with confidence — so we’re not publishing a specific number here. Confirm your tier’s current requirement directly with a MOTAC-licensed MM2H agent or the official MM2H site. We also haven’t found a separate, formal annual reporting requirement beyond the 5-year renewal application itself — if this matters for your situation, check directly to be sure.
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