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Malaysia Visa, EP & MM2H from Thailand
Employment Pass Cat I–III via ESD, MM2H Silver/Gold/Platinum with 2024 criteria, Sarawak S-MM2H, Johor-Singapore SEZ tech pass, DP dependant and Student Pass — full end-to-end filing with medical, insurance and fixed-deposit coordination.
Quick Answer
Thai tourists: visa-free 30 days. Work: EP via employer's ESD account. Retirement/lifestyle: MM2H Silver from RM 500K FD. Service THB 8,000–65,000.
Passes we file
| Pass | Financial / criteria | Validity | Gov fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| EP Category I | RM 10,000+/mo, key post | 5 yr, DP + FDW allowed | RM 1,200+ (ESD) |
| EP Category II | RM 5,000–9,999 | 2 yr, DP allowed | RM 1,200 |
| EP Category III | RM 3,000–4,999 | 12 mo, no DP | RM 1,200 |
| MM2H Silver | RM 500K FD + RM 30K income | 5 yr renewable | RM 5,000 + agent |
| MM2H Platinum | RM 5M FD + RM 50K income | 20 yr + PR pathway | RM 200,000 economic |
| S-MM2H (Sarawak) | RM 150K FD + RM 10K income | 5 yr, separate jurisdiction | RM 2,000 |
MM2H 2024 refresh — what changed
- Three tiers replace flat programme: Silver / Gold / Platinum by FD + monthly income.
- Property purchase mandate: Silver RM 600K min, Gold RM 1M, Platinum RM 2M (state-dependent).
- Withdrawal cap: May withdraw up to 50% of FD after 1 yr for property, medical, or Malaysian education.
- PR pathway: Platinum only, after 10 yr of continuous residence.
- Sarawak S-MM2H: Unchanged — still the most economical retirement route.
FAQ
- Do Thai passport holders need a visa for Malaysia?
- No — ASEAN reciprocity: 30 days visa-free for tourism/business. Long-stay work, study, or dependant requires a pass issued by Immigration Department (JIM) or Expatriate Services Division (ESD) via employer sponsorship.
- Employment Pass (EP) categories?
- EP Category I: RM 10,000+/mo, 5-yr max, allows dependants (DP) + maid (FDW). Cat II: RM 5,000–9,999, 2-yr max. Cat III: RM 3,000–4,999, 12-mo max, no dependants. All filed via employer's ESD account after company registration for MDEC/SC/BNM (fast lane) or MyXpats (standard).
- MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) — current criteria?
- As of 2024 refresh: Silver tier RM 500K fixed deposit + RM 30K monthly income (5-yr renewable), Gold RM 2M FD + RM 50K (15-yr), Platinum RM 5M FD + RM 50K (20-yr + PR pathway). Sarawak has separate S-MM2H (cheaper — RM 150K FD + RM 10K income). We file both routes.
- Sarawak vs Peninsular Malaysia — different immigration?
- Yes — Sarawak has autonomous immigration under Article 161B. Sarawak pass does NOT authorise work in Peninsular Malaysia and vice versa. We handle both jurisdictions including Kuching filings via correspondent counsel.
- Timeline & fees?
- EP: ESD 5 wd (MyXpats 15 wd) + Immigration endorsement. MM2H: 90–120 days. Our service THB 8,000 (Social visit), THB 25,000 (EP Cat II/III with ESD registration), THB 65,000 (MM2H Silver end-to-end incl. medical + insurance).
- Iskandar / Johor SEZ tech pass?
- Yes — Johor-Singapore SEZ (2025) offers streamlined EP for tech/finance firms + 15% flat tax for T&E-listed talent. Salary floor RM 30K/mo. We register company, get MITI approval, and file EP + SG cross-border DTP simultaneously.
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