Lean MM2H when…
You want a lifestyle / family residency focus, can meet the annual 90-day presence, and are comfortable with category deposits plus a post-approval property purchase.
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MM2H and PVIP, side by side
Use this comparison to shortlist the right programme before deposits, property purchases, or full document preparation.
Malaysia Connect compares official MM2H and PVIP programme materials so you can shortlist the right long-stay route before deposits or applications. We are an advisory brand under My World Connect LLP (LLP0004957-LGN), Malaysia—not a government immigration office.
Comparison
Key differences at a glance
Summarised from MM2H–PVIP comparison materials. Scroll horizontally on smaller screens.
| Topic | MM2H Silver | MM2H Gold | MM2H Platinum | PVIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | 5-year renewable | 15-year renewable | 20-year renewable | 20-year renewable |
| Age | 25 years old (SEZ: 21) | No age requirement | ||
| Dependants | Spouse, unmarried children under 34, parents, parents-in-law | Spouse, children under 25, parents, parents-in-law | ||
| Foreign income proof | 6 months bank statement & employment confirmation | RM 40,000 / month or RM 480,000 / year (6 months statements) | ||
| Fixed deposit | USD 150,000 | USD 500,000 | USD 1,000,000 | RM 1,000,000 |
| Participation fee | RM 1,000 | RM 3,000 | RM 200,000 | Principal RM 200,000 / dependant RM 100,000 |
| Agency fee (regulated) | RM 40,000 | RM 55,000 | RM 70,000 | Principal RM 75,000 / dependant RM 35,000 |
| Minimum stay | 90 days per year (principal or dependants) | No minimum stay required | ||
| Property | ≥ RM 600,000 after approval | ≥ RM 1,000,000 after approval | ≥ RM 2,000,000 after approval | Not mandatory |
| Business / employment | Not allowed | Allowed in permitted fields; employment allowed | ||
| Education | Dependants can pursue education in recognised Malaysian private institutions | |||
| Healthcare | Participants may undergo long-term medical treatment in Malaysia | |||
| Renewal fee | RM 1,500 | RM 3,000 | RM 5,000 | RM 100,000 (half participation fee for another 20-year renewal) |
MM2H properties must meet state minimum prices and programme rules; they cannot be sold for 10 years but may be upgraded. PVIP allows purchase of property that meets state policy minima. Terms can change at the approving authority’s discretion.
Choosing
A practical way to decide
Lean PVIP when…
You need no compulsory stay, want employment or business flexibility, prefer optional property purchase, and can meet the RM 1,000,000 deposit plus income and participation-fee thresholds.
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