Q1: Do I need to stay in Malaysia for 90 days every year?
50+ years old: No stay requirement for main applicant or dependents.
Below 50: Must stay 90 days per year. Dependents’ days can be counted together.
Q2: When can I buy property?
Before or after MM2H approval.
If bought before approval → eligible for 5-year visa sticker.
If bought after approval → must buy within 1 year, with proof of ownership.
Q3: Can I withdraw 50% of my fixed deposit?
Yes, if you buy property within 2 years (Silver/Gold/Platinum) or 6 months (SEZ) of visa issuance.
SEZ option: Forest City only.
Sales agreement + Tourism Ministry approval required for bank withdrawal.
Q4: How long is the Conditional Approval Letter valid?
Valid for 3 months (previously 6 months).
After 3 months → need to reapply based on case.
Q5: Do I need a police clearance?
Yes, for all applicants and dependents aged 18+.
Q6: Is the fixed deposit in USD?
Can be in USD or equivalent in MYR.
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Malaysia's Advantages at a Glance
Convenient Transportation: Only 3–6 hours flight from major Chinese cities to Kuala Lumpur, with no time difference.
Multicultural Society: Diverse in ethnicity, religion, and culture, with a harmonious and friendly social atmosphere.
Advanced & Prosperous: One of the most developed countries in Southeast Asia, with Kuala Lumpur ranking among the world's top-tier cities.
Livable Environment: Tropical climate, fresh air, high greenery coverage, and rare natural disasters.
Low Cost of Living: Housing and international school fees are only 1/3 to 1/2 of those in China's tier-1 and tier-2 cities.
Language Advantages: English is widely spoken, with a high proportion of Chinese residents. Mandarin, Cantonese, and Hokkien are commonly heard everywhere.
Food Paradise: Offers a wide variety of Chinese, Western, Japanese, and Korean cuisines, from fine dining restaurants to street food stalls.
Simple Procedures: Long-term visas (such as MM2H, student, and guardian visas) have straightforward application processes.
Excellent Security: Ranked 13th globally in the 2025 Global Peace Index.
Harmonious Society: Despite ethnic diversity, communities coexist peacefully with minimal conflicts or disputes in public spaces.
