Malaysia MM2H tiers are designed for long-stay residency planning, while the Malaysia Investor Pass is a short-term market-entry tool for investors who want to validate deals, meet agencies, and structure investments onshore before committing.
Who fits Silver
Best for HNWIs who want:
- A lean entry into Malaysia residency
- A lifestyle base without over-allocating capital
- A shorter initial commitment (5-year cycle) while keeping options open
Who fits Gold
Best for HNWIs who want:
- More time certainty (15-year term)
- A stronger “long-horizon” residency posture with a larger deposit
- A mid-point capital allocation between Silver and Platinum
Who fits Platinum
Best for HNWIs who want:
- The longest stability window (20-year term)
- A higher “signal” profile (largest deposit + highest property threshold)
- A residency platform that looks more institutional in compliance reviews
2) Malaysia Investor Pass: the “market-entry” visa investors are ignoring
What it is (official)
- A multiple-entry visa (MEV) facility for business visitors / foreign investors.
- Entry for 6 months, with the option to extend for another 6 months (maximum 12 months).
- Dependents are not permitted.
- Application is submitted via Xpats Gateway.
Who is eligible (3 categories)
Eligible applicants include:
- New Investor (no prior Malaysia investment record)
- Investor in Pipeline (negotiations / approvals in progress, e.g., via MIDA)
- Existing Investor (has Malaysia investment record but not employed in Malaysia)
Key constraints you must plan for
- You must apply from outside Malaysia.
- Business-only posture: not allowed to engage in employment activities in Malaysia.
- Coverage: applicable in Peninsular Malaysia and Labuan, excluding Sabah and Sarawak.
- Operational requirement: applicants must use a business email (public email domains are not accepted for registration).
Why HNWIs should care
This is the “low-commitment” pathway to:
- Validate deal flow (real estate, M&A, manufacturing, services)
- Meet regulators and agencies (e.g., obtain support letters through proper channels)
- Set up banking + compliance before moving larger capital
How Globalia (partner of Globevisa Group) helps
Globalia supports HNWIs with a structured Malaysia entry plan:
- Fit assessment: Silver vs Gold vs Platinum, based on capital allocation + lifestyle timeline
- Investor Pass execution: eligibility mapping (new/pipeline/existing), documentation pack, and Xpats Gateway process control
- Compliance readiness: source-of-funds narrative and banking-friendly transaction trail (critical for long-term mobility)
- Portfolio strategy: align Malaysia residency with your broader global mobility plan (EU/GCC/Asia diversification)