Malaysia my second home

A second home

In Malaysia

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A calmer life is closer than you think.
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Tropical, affordable, world-class healthcare.
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Welcome to your second home.
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Your second home in Malaysia

A calmer, well-arranged life in Malaysia. Visas, property, schooling and banking, handled end to end by one advisor.

Malaysia, thoughtfully arranged

A new country.
Hundreds of decisions.
We make them simple and transparent.

One advisor
A single point of contact from first enquiry to the day you land. Never a queue, never a hand-off.
End to end
Visa, property, schooling, banking and tax, arranged together, in the right order, on one timeline.
Licensed partners
Your application is lodged by a licensed MM2H partner. We coordinate them, check every document and track every milestone for you.
One hub, every step

Everything a second home needs, under one roof.

01

Visa & residency

We assess your tier and prepare and check every document; your licensed MM2H partner lodges it with the authorities. We track each milestone to endorsement and beyond.

MM2H applicationDependent passesRenewals
02

Property concierge

Curated homes to buy or lease across Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor, with independent title checks and financing partners arranged.

Buy or leaseTitle checksFinancing
03

Schools & education

International school placement across British, IB, American and more, with dependent and student passes arranged alongside your application.

PlacementStudent passesUniversity routes
04

Banking & tax

Local accounts, fixed deposits and tax structuring with vetted advisors, so your money is set up correctly from the first week.

Local accountsFixed depositTax advisors
Choose your pathway

Three routes to a second home.

Retirement, business or education. The same calm, end-to-end process, shaped around why you're moving.

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01
Retirement · 50+

A calmer chapter

For those seeking an affordable, unhurried base with world-class private healthcare and year-round warmth.

02
Business · Investors

A regional base

For entrepreneurs and investors establishing a Southeast-Asian presence, with work rights on the Platinum tier.

03
Education · Families

A future for the children

For families prioritising international schooling, with student passes arranged alongside the family's visa.

Choose the education pathway Student passes included
Pathways to residency

Find the route
that fits your plans.

Malaysia offers tiered long-stay programmes. Below are the headline figures. We confirm the exact, current requirements for your situation before you commit.

MM2H · Tier

Silver

The entry tier. A calm, affordable base with the lightest commitment.

Advisory fee from
RM 40k
Indicative professional fee, confirmed before you commit.
Fixed depositUS$150k
Minimum stay / yr90 days
DependentsSpouse · children
Property minimumRM 600k
Validity5 years
Begin application
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Gold

The balanced choice. Longer stay rights and room for the whole family.

Advisory fee from
RM 55k
Indicative professional fee, confirmed before you commit.
Fixed depositUS$500k
Minimum stay / yr90 days
DependentsWhole family
Property minimumRM 1M
Validity15 years
Begin application
MM2H · Tier

Platinum

The premium tier. The longest horizon and the widest privileges.

Advisory fee from
RM 70k
Indicative professional fee, confirmed before you commit.
Fixed depositUS$1M
Minimum stay / yr90 days
DependentsWhole family
Property minimumRM 2M
Validity20 years
Begin application
PVIP Premium visa

PVIP

Malaysia's Premium Visa Programme. A long horizon for high earners, with no fixed deposit.

Participation fee
RM 200k
Indicative. We confirm the current figure
Offshore income / moRM 40k
DependentsWhole family
Work rightsPermitted
Validity20 years
Begin application

Figures are indicative and set by the Government of Malaysia. They are revised periodically and differ by tier and by state (Sarawak and Sabah run their own programmes). Up to 50% of a fixed deposit may later be applied to an approved property, education or medical use. We confirm the current requirements for your exact situation. Official rules: see the FAQ for where to verify.

Children & schooling

Your children, settled and thriving.

Malaysia is one of Asia's most established homes for international education, and your children can enrol on a dependent or student pass arranged right alongside your MM2H application.

  • Curricula on your doorstepBritish (IGCSE & A-Levels), International Baccalaureate, American, Australian and Canadian programmes across Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Iskandar Puteri.
  • Day schools to boarding namesWe shortlist by curriculum, commute and budget, then arrange the visits so you can choose with confidence.
  • Passes for every childDependent and student passes prepared alongside your application and renewed in step with your stay.
  • A clear path to universityBranch campuses of UK and Australian universities, with onward routes to the UK, US and beyond.

We handle placement, registration and the paperwork; you choose the school that feels right.

01
Student passes
Alongside MM2H
Property & ownership

A home to buy, or a place to lease.

Foreigners can own property in Malaysia in their own name. Most homes are freehold or long leasehold. We make the search, the checks and the financing feel effortless.

  • Freehold, in your own name
  • Rent first, buy when you're sure
  • Shortlists in KL, Penang and Iskandar Puteri
  • Title checked by an independent lawyer
  • Financing arranged for non-residents

Property and visa rules are set by the government and revised from time to time. We verify the current thresholds before you commit.

02
Freehold & title
Checked before you sign
Beyond the visa

The rest of a life here, arranged too.

The visa is one signature. Living here is a hundred smaller ones. These sit with the same advisor, on the same timeline.

Premier banking

Priority accounts, fixed deposit placement and multi-currency, opened with our banking partners.

Insurance

Medical, home and travel cover placed for the whole family before you land.

Company secretary & professional services

Incorporation, company secretary, audit and tax filing, kept current every year.

Lawyers

Corporate and conveyancing counsel for purchases, structures and contracts.

Programmes and authorities your application passes through
Malaysia My Second Home
Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya
Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia

Every MM2H application is lodged and processed by our licensed MM2H partner. Banco coordinates the partner, the authorities and every document on your behalf.

01

Discovery & eligibility

We learn why you're moving, recommend the tier that fits your goals and budget, and map a realistic timeline, with no obligation.

Week one
02

Documents & preparation

Passport, medical, police clearance and financials, prepared and checked by us so nothing bounces back from the authorities.

Weeks 2–5
03

Lodgement & conditional approval

Your licensed MM2H partner submits the application to the MM2H centre. We track every milestone, so you always know exactly where things stand.

Months 1–4
04

Endorsement & fixed deposit

You place the fixed deposit, complete the medical and insurance, and the visa is endorsed in your passport on arrival.

On approval
05

Property & settling in

Property, schools, banking and arrival support. Your advisor stays with you well past the day the visa lands.

Ongoing
Life in Malaysia

A warm, welcoming place to land.

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Kuala Lumpur · skyline
George Town · hawker stalls
KLCC · business district
Children · international school
Campus · student life
Family · at home
Condo · modern interior
Mont Kiara · residences
Puteri Harbour · marina
Perhentian · islands
Why Banco

We coordinate every authority, signature and milestone, so nothing is lost in translation.

Plain answers
We tell you what the programme does and does not do, including when the answer is no.
Official sources first
Requirements are set by the Government of Malaysia and revised from time to time. We confirm what applies to you, and point you to the official rules.
Lodged by a licensed partner
Your application is lodged and processed by our licensed MM2H partner. We coordinate them and check every document.
One advisor, start to finish
The same person from your first enquiry to the day you land.
Good to know

MM2H Frequently asked questions

01Who is MM2H for?+

Malaysia My Second Home is a long-stay visa for foreigners who want to live in Malaysia without giving up their citizenship: retirees, families, remote professionals and investors. It is renewable, and your spouse, children and, in many cases, parents can join you as dependents.

02Can my children study in Malaysia?+

Yes. Children join on a dependent or student pass and attend Malaysia's international and private schools: British, IB, American, Australian and more. We arrange placement and the pass paperwork. See Children & schooling above.

03Can I buy a home, and what can foreigners own?+

Foreigners can own property in their own name above a minimum purchase price set by each state (commonly around RM 1,000,000, with variations). Some categories, such as Malay-reserved land and certain low-cost units, are not open to foreign buyers. You can also lease while you settle. See Property & ownership.

04Can I work or run a business on MM2H?+

The national Silver and Gold tiers are residency visas, not work permits. The Platinum tier permits work and business, and the SEZ pathway suits remote professionals. Employment and business each have their own rules, which change from time to time. We advise on the right structure for your plans.

05What are the financial requirements?+

Since the 2024 relaunch, fixed-deposit and property thresholds are set per tier, from US$65k (SEZ) up to US$1M (Platinum). They are revised periodically and differ by state; Sarawak and Sabah run their own programmes. Rather than quote a figure that may already be out of date, we confirm the current requirements for your exact situation and point you to the official sources.

06How is healthcare in Malaysia?+

Malaysia's private hospitals are excellent and far more affordable than in the West, and many are internationally accredited. We recommend private health cover and can introduce trusted providers.

07How are taxes handled?+

Malaysia generally taxes income sourced in Malaysia, and the treatment of foreign-sourced income has its own rules that have changed in recent years. We connect you with vetted tax advisors so your situation is structured correctly. We don't make one-size-fits-all tax promises.

08How long does approval take?+

Timelines vary with the tier and your paperwork and are typically measured in months. We prepare and check everything, your licensed MM2H partner lodges it, and we track each milestone so you always know where things stand.

09What does Banco actually do?+

Everything, in one place: eligibility, documents, coordinating the licensed MM2H partner who lodges your application, property, schooling, banking, tax introductions and settling-in support, with one dedicated advisor from first enquiry to arrivals.

Official requirements rest with the Government of Malaysia. For the current programme rules, see the official MM2H portal and the Immigration Department of Malaysia. We'll confirm everything that applies to your situation.

Ready when you are

Speak with an MM2H advisor.

No obligation. Tell us a little about your plans and we'll be in touch within one business day.

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