MM2H SEZ / SFZ
The Special Economic Zone category: the lowest deposit of all four, but the residence must be bought in Forest City, Johor.
Fixed deposit USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49; USD32,000 for ages 50 and above. Minimum property value A property in Forest City, Johor. The floor price is set by Johor state property acquisition policy.. Pass 10 years, renewable. Employment per the special economic zone terms; business per the special economic zone terms.
What SEZ / SFZ requires
| Fixed deposit | USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49; USD32,000 for ages 50 and above |
|---|---|
| Deposit withdrawal | Up to 50% of the principal fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval, for purchasing a residence, education, medical treatment or tourism activities in Malaysia. |
| Participation fee | RM1,000 per principal application, one-off. No fee for dependants. |
| Processing fee | Separate from the participating fee: RM5,000 for the principal and RM2,500 for each dependant. |
| Minimum age | 50 for the USD32,000 band; 21 for the USD65,000 band |
| Purchase of residence | A property in Forest City, Johor. The floor price is set by Johor state property acquisition policy.. The purchased residence may not be sold for 10 years. It may be upgraded to a residence of higher value. |
| Minimum length of stay | It depends on age, and the ministry category-comparison table states it plainly. Participants aged 25 to 49 must be present 90 days per year, and that presence may be met between the main applicant and/or spouse and dependants rather than by the principal alone. Participants aged 50 and above have NO minimum stay requirement. |
| MM2H pass | 10 years, renewable |
| Dependants | Spouse; biological, step or adopted children under 21 (those aged 21 to 34 must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia); medically certified children with disabilities at any age; parents and parents-in-law. |
| Business or investment | Per the Special Economic Zone terms |
| Employment | Per the Special Economic Zone terms |
| Education | Dependent children may study up to tertiary level at any government-recognised institution, either on the existing MM2H pass or on an automatically granted Student Pass. |
| Medical check-up | A medical check-up at a clinic or hospital on the MOTAC panel is compulsory for the principal and dependants after approval. |
| Renewal | The pass is renewable every 5 years once the programme maximum has been completed, on production of a valid passport, a current medical report and health insurance. Renewal fee for this category: RM300. |
| Tax | No tax on foreign funds or foreign income brought in, and none on the profit earned by the fixed deposit in Malaysia. This is the programme stating its own tax position; how any particular income is treated still depends on your tax residency and is a matter for the Inland Revenue Board. |
| Change of principal | On the death of the principal, the MM2H pass of the deceased is transferable to the next-of-kin among the registered dependants. |
Read from the MOTAC SEZ / SFZ category page on 2026-08-24. Figures published elsewhere frequently predate the current category structure; where another source disagrees with this page, check the ministry page directly.
How SEZ / SFZ compares
| Category | Fixed deposit | Minimum property | Pass | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | USD150,000 | RM600,000 | 5 years | No |
| Gold | USD500,000 | RM1 million | 15 years | No |
| Platinum | USD1 million | RM2 million | 20 years | Yes |
| SEZ / SFZ | USD65,000 / USD32,000 | Forest City, Johor | 10 years | Per SEZ terms |
Common questions
- What is the fixed deposit for MM2H SEZ / SFZ?
- USD65,000 for ages 21 to 49; USD32,000 for ages 50 and above, placed with a Malaysian financial institution licensed under the Financial Services Act 2013 (Act 758) or the Islamic Financial Services Act 2013 (Act 759). Up to 50% of the principal fixed deposit may be withdrawn after approval, for purchasing a residence, education, medical treatment or tourism activities in Malaysia.
- Can I work or run a business on MM2H SEZ / SFZ?
- Employment: per the special economic zone terms. Business or investment activities: per the special economic zone terms. Of the four categories, only Platinum permits both.
- Do I have to buy property on MM2H SEZ / SFZ?
- Yes. Purchasing and owning a residence is compulsory after approval. A property in Forest City, Johor. The floor price is set by Johor state property acquisition policy. The purchased residence may not be sold for 10 years. It may be upgraded to a residence of higher value.
- How long must I stay in Malaysia on MM2H SEZ / SFZ?
- It depends on age, and the ministry category-comparison table states it plainly. Participants aged 25 to 49 must be present 90 days per year, and that presence may be met between the main applicant and/or spouse and dependants rather than by the principal alone. Participants aged 50 and above have NO minimum stay requirement.
- Who can I bring as a dependant on MM2H SEZ / SFZ?
- Spouse; biological, step or adopted children under 21 (those aged 21 to 34 must be unemployed and single while in Malaysia); medically certified children with disabilities at any age; parents and parents-in-law.
The SEZ deposit is the lowest of the four, which makes the Silver and Gold thresholds the useful reference point for what the mainland categories ask instead. An application under any category is lodged through a company licensed by the ministry. See the register of 242 licensed MM2H companies, or compare the other categories: Silver , Gold , Platinum .