Welcome Note
My name is Andy Davison. As an Englishman who chose to come and settle in Malaysia after over 25 years travelling
around the world with a major multinational corporation I have no hesitation in recommending it as a place to live.
I have started this website to offer information about the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme.
It was launched a few years ago by the Malaysian government and offers a renewable, ten-year, multiple
entry visa for qualified applicants who would like to come and live here or spend extended periods in the country.
The MM2H programme is one of the most attractive long term stay visa programmes we have come across in
Asia and there are many reasons why Malaysia is an excellent choice to retire or spend extended periods here.
This website offers information about the programme and the country. For those who still have questions,
take advantage of our free Help Desk. If you eventually decide to apply for a visa we are an approved
agent and can assist you.
We look forward to seeing you here.
Andy Davison
About the Malaysia My Second Home Programme
The Malaysia My Second Home Programme offers non Malaysians a ten year renewable visa and various
other privileges which are explained in this website. So far some 12,000 people have been approved
and it is generating a lot of interest. The programme is primarily attracting people who wish to
retire in Malaysia or spend extended periods here.
This website details the reasons people tell us they enjoy living in Malaysia which includes the low
cost of living, developed infrastructure, friendly Malaysians, attractive tourist destinations and
general quality of life. For those with children there are some excellent international schools.
News Updates
Changes to Guidelines
Anyone applying to the MM2H programme should be aware of a change that was made in December 2011 in regard to the letter of good conduct that is a vital part of the application process. This document, also known as a police clearance certificate, must be in English, and if the original is not in English it must be translated by an official translator. This was always a requirement, but now the guidelines have gone one step further and are insisting that the letter of good conduct, once in English, has to be certified before being submitted.
If the applicant is residing in Malaysia, the letter can be certified at the applicant’s own embassy, i.e. for an Iranian applicant living in Malaysia, certification can be obtained at the Iranian embassy in Malaysia. If the applicant is residing outside Malaysia, the letter can be certified at the Malaysian Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.
The certification must be obtained before the application is submitted. We advise any applicants to apply for this letter and the certification as early as possible as it could take a while to obtain.
We are currently looking for people who can help represent Borneo Vision and the MM2H programme outside of Malaysia. These people or companies have to satisfy us that they can properly represent the programme and we will only be soliciting people who genuinely qualify and have interest or experience in applying for the MM2H visa.
Find out moreE3 offers employment services to qualified and experienced retirees living in Malaysia
Read on if you've retired to Malaysia and are looking for part-time or short-term work. Perfect for MM2Hers who'd like to keep active and make a contribution to their new home country.
Find out moreImportant News for Applicants with Dependent Children
For applicants who have a dependent approaching the age of 21, we advise you to apply for the MM2H visa with your dependent a year before he/she turns 21. Applicants with a dependent near the age of 21 are formally required to apply at least 6 months before the dependent’s 21st birthday, and by applying a year in advance you ensure that if the application has a problem for whatever reason, you still have time to resubmit.
Please also take note that upon receiving the ‘Conditional Approval’ letter, the dependent must obtain the MM2H visa endorsement before he or she reaches the age of 21. If you fail to get the visa endorsement in time, the dependent will need to comply to the RM 300,000 fixed deposit to stay in Malaysia under the MM2H Programme.
Non-Issuance of MM2H I-Kad
We have been advised that the issuance of MM2H ID cards, called "I-Kad", has been suspended by the immigration department, due to some technical problems. We will update this website once they started issuing them again.
Further changes to MM2H programme could be announced this year
It seems likely there will be some more changes to the MM2H programme this year which will make it easier for people to work under the programme. Currently people over 50 can work up to 20 hours per week after getting approval.
Find out moreApprovals
Since MM2H was launched in 2002, more than 15,000 applications have been approved, mostly from couples. In 2010, approximately 1,500 applications were approved.
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