Disclaimer: MM2H rules and fees can change depending on government updates and category. This guide is meant to help you understand the structure of MM2H costs (deposit vs fees). For the latest confirmed requirements, please contact our licensed MM2H team.
Why MM2H Costs Changed After the Rebrand?
Before we go into numbers, let me explain something important.
MM2H today is not the same MM2H from years ago.
After the MM2H rebrand and restructuring, Malaysia introduced stricter requirements because:
the country wants higher-quality long-term residents
the government wants the program to be more regulated and controlled
and yes — because in the past, there were cases where people abused the visa
So the newer MM2H framework is designed to be more “compliance-based”, and the costs now reflect that.
Quick Summary: What You Pay vs What You Keep
Before we go into details, here’s the clearest way to understand MM2H costs:
Deposit Tetap
Your money. Kept in your name. Not a government fee.
Government Fees (You Spend)
2) Government Fees (Non-Refundable) Paid to the Malaysian Government (MOTAC). This includes application fees and yearly pass fees.
Professional Costs (Required)
3) Professional Requirements Medical check-up, medical insurance, and document translation (if needed). These are normal compliance costs.
Agent Fe
Agent Handling Fee Paid to your licensed MM2H agent to manage your submission properly — document checks, bank guidance, appointment coordination, and MOTAC submission
1) Fixed Deposit (This is Your Money, Not a Fee)
The largest MM2H requirement is the fixed deposit.
But here’s what many people don’t realise:
You are not “paying” this money to the government.
The deposit stays in a Malaysian bank account under your own name.
It remains your money — it’s simply held as part of the MM2H requirement.
You can also withdraw up to 50% of the fixed deposit later, subject to the program’s conditions.
This withdrawal is generally allowed for approved purposes such as:
Medical expenses
Property purchase
Education in Malaysia
Tourism-related spending (note: this category is still pending final confirmation as of 15 February 2026)
Think of it like a compliance deposit — similar to how certain regulated licences require security deposits or paid-up capital.
2) Government Fees (This is the Real “Spend”)
A) Application Fee- This can range from: (depending on your MM2H category)
B) Pass Fee (Paid Every Year)
This is one of the most overlooked costs.
RM500 per year, per person
This includes:
you (main applicant)
spouse
children (if included)
So if you’re applying as a family of 4, that’s:
RM500 × 4 = RM2,000 per year
A Quick Note About Agent Pricing
Under the current MM2H framework, the agent fee is gazetted, which means it is fixed according to the category.
So when you see figures like RM40,000, RM55,000, or RM70,000, these are not numbers that agents simply “make up”.
In the market, you may still notice some agents presenting their packages differently — sometimes by bundling certain costs or absorbing some items to make the overall quote look more attractive.
The agent fee is gazetted, so licensed agents cannot charge lower or higher than the official amount. Some packages may look cheaper because certain costs are bundled or absorbed — but the gazetted fee itself remains fixed.
If you would like to know our full MM2H fee structure at Malaya Corporate Group, feel free to contact us.
We will explain the breakdown clearly, upfront, and without hidden charges.
3) Professional & Admin Costs (Required to Complete the Application)
To successfully submit MM2H, you will need to prepare for external costs.
These costs are normal — and they are not “agent hidden charges.”
They are part of the compliance process.
A) Medical Check-up (Malaysia Only)
Must be done at a registered clinic in Malaysia.
B) Medical Insurance (Mandatory)
Insurance is mandatory for MM2H applicants. If you are above 60 years old, insurance may not be compulsory — but it is still strongly recommended.
C) Document Translation (If Required)
If your documents are not in English (example: birth certificate or marriage certificate), you will need:
professional translation
certification (depending on document type)
4) Agent Fee (What You Pay Us For)
This is the part many applicants misunderstand.
Some people think an MM2H agent is “just submitting forms.”
But MM2H is actually very similar to:
applying for a business license
corporate compliance submission
regulated documentation process
If the submission is wrong, incomplete, or inconsistent — you can lose time, money, and even your chance of approval.
What Malaya Corporate Group Handles
When you appoint us, we manage:
full document review (compliance check)
application file preparation
bank fixed deposit setup guidance
medical appointment coordination
submission to MOTAC
follow-up until completion
So you don’t have to stress about:
missing documents
wrong format
incorrect financial proof
rejection due to technical errors
This is what makes us different.
If we review your documents and feel:
you may not qualify
your financial proof is weak
your profile has risk factors
