Last updated: July 2026 Short answer: yes, you can bring children as dependents under MM2H. Children under 21 qualify without conditions. Children aged 21–34 can still be included, but they must be single and unemployed, with a certificate confirming this. Medically certified disabled children have no age limit at all. Once a dependent child turns […]
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Last updated: July 2026 Short answer: every MM2H tier requires a fixed deposit at an approved Malaysian bank, and after your visa is endorsed you can withdraw up to 50% of it for three approved purposes: buying property in Malaysia, your children’s education, or medical expenses. The other 50% must stay in place for as […]
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Last updated: July 2026 Short answer: yes, in most cases. Malaysia exempts resident individuals — including MM2H visa holders — from tax on foreign-sourced income, and this exemption now runs until 31 December 2036. But the exemption is conditional, not automatic. It only applies if the income was already taxed in the country where it […]
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MM2H 90 days minimum stay: what it actually means and how to manage it Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 5 minutes | Updated July 2026 The MM2H 90 days minimum stay requirement is one of the most misunderstood rules in the entire programme. Some people think it means they must stay three months […]
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5 reasons retired couples from the UK and Australia are choosing Malaysia over everywhere else Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 6 minutes | Updated July 2026 Every year, thousands of British and Australian couples sit at the kitchen table and do the same maths. The pension is there. The house is paid off […]
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MM2H Silver, Gold, Platinum and SEZ: what is the difference and which one is right for you? Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 7 minutes | Updated July 2026 MM2H Silver, Gold, Platinum and SEZ are the four tiers of the Malaysia My Second Home programme. Most websites mention them but never explain who […]
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MM2H vs PVIP: which Malaysia long-term visa is right for you in 2026? Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 8 minutes When people first contact us at Lugen, most of them have already been Googling for hours. They have read government websites full of legal language. They have found forum posts from 2019 that may […]
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MM2H vs PVIP: which Malaysia long-term visa is right for you in 2026? Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 8 minutes MM2H vs PVIP is the most important question to answer before you do anything else. Choosing the wrong visa can stop you from working, force you to buy a property before you are ready, […]
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PVIP Malaysia: the 20-year visa that high earners from the UK and Australia are choosing in 2026 Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 6 minutes | Updated July 2026 You have probably been reading about Malaysia for a while. Maybe a colleague moved there. Maybe you did the maths on your UK tax bill […]
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What is MM2H? A plain-English guide for families and retirees (2026) Published by Lugen MM2H | Reading time: 5 minutes | Updated July 2026 Imagine waking up every morning to warm weather, great food, excellent hospitals, and world-class schools for your children. All at a fraction of what it costs in the UK, Australia, or […]
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