No, it depends on the category. Employment opportunities and business/investment activities are ONLY allowed for the Platinum Category. For the Gold, Silver, and Special Economic Zone categories, working and doing business are not allowed and participants need to apply for other related passes.
Both the principal and dependents must undergo a medical check-up at a designated panel clinic/hospital appointed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture after receiving approval. These panel clinics ensure that services and charges imposed on all MM2H applicants are standardized.
The MM2H Programme is a Malaysian Government initiative that allows eligible foreigners to reside in Malaysia with a Long-Term Social Visit Pass and a Multiple Entry Visa (MEV).
Applications cannot be made individually. They must be made through an MM2H tourism operating company licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture under the Tourism Industry Act 1992 [Act 482]. All applications (new or renewals) must be processed through the MM2H One-Stop Centre.
Applicants are advised to check the operating company’s license status with MOTAC via the link https://www.motac.gov.my/kategori-semakan-new/syarikat-mm2h-berlesen/
The pass validity depends on the approved category and it is renewable; Platinum 20 years Gold 15 years Silver 5 years
No, participation in MM2H does not lead to PR or citizenship.
All matters regarding immigration and approvals are regulated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Immigration Department of Malaysia. Any appeals for rejected applications must be submitted directly to the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs.
