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New MM2H Application & Documents

Appliction Process

I would like to start my application with Alter Domus, what is the next step?

  • Email Alter Domus in writing to confirm your intention to engage our services to get the MM2H visa for you (and your family): mm2h@alterdomus.com.my
    In the email, you are required to send us these documents listed below:​

    • The current passport particular page (you and your family) in PDF format.

    • Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) in Word or PDF format showing your (and spouse) previous work and education background.

    • (If you have bought and owned a residential property in Peninsula Malaysia) Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA or S&P) and the down-payment receipt in PDF format – Must have principal name.

  • Once we see that you are qualified, we will give you the complete document checklist and other relevant information. You are required to prepare the documents for us includes the certification by the Malaysian Embassy / High Commissions / Consulate in your home country – We will advise you on the documents to certify / translate, and other procedures required.

  • Then, we will send you an engagement letter and initial invoice. Sign and return the engagement letter in PDF and transfer initial payment, after which we will also prepare the necessary forms and documents and email to you.

  • We will send you the acknowledgement of receipt from the MM2H Centre once we have submitted.

  • We wait for the approval to be obtained.

  • Once the approval is obtained, we will email to you and inform you on the next steps.

  • You need to remit the disbursement and the government fees.

  • Banking – 2 options:

    • ​Option 1 – “Pre-arrival” account opening where you can open a Malaysian bank account (selected banks) outside of Malaysia and remit the money over to the newly opened Malaysian bank account. You complete the identity verification step at the bank when you are here in Malaysia.

    • Option 2 – Open the bank account when you are in Malaysia. You need to be present at the bank to do this.

  • Regardless banking option 1or 2, you have to fly over to Malaysia with your family members.

  • You have to complete the bank account opening (identity verification) and get the bank documents.

  • You (and your family) will have to complete a medical checkup here.

  • If you have children aged 21 to 34 years old under your MM2H application, your children are required to do a Statutory Declaration of single status and unemployment in Malaysia at any Commissioners of Oaths in Malaysia.

  • Then, we will submit your passport (and your family's passports) for visa endorsement (sticking the visa on the passport).

  • Once endorsed, you need to remit the remaining payment before we return the passports to you.

  • Within one year from your endorsement date, you are required to purchase a residential property according to the category you applied. Scan all the pages of the Sales & Purchase Agreement and email the file to us in PDF format within that timeframe, and you are done.

How long does it take to get approval?

Standard processing time is usually 30 to 90-working days. First batch of processing time tend to be faster, but as time goes by, we cannot be sure because this is a new programme. Thus, you must be prepared for unconditional waiting when it comes to processing time. We are not responsible for the delay that happens at the government office.

Documents Required for Submission

What documents I need to prepare and send to you for submission of application MM2H?

  1. Scan copy of the biodata page on the current passport:

    • Required for all participants.

    • Must have at least 3 blank pages during endorsement.

    • Scan in colour mode with 300 dpi and save as PDF format – For more details on how to scan a passport, please click here.

      If you do not have a scanner, you can use phone scanner. We highly recommend Clear Scan PDF Scanner app as it is a freeware without watermarks:

  2. Updated Resume / CV in Word or PDF format – Principal and spouse only.

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  1. Passport photo:

    • Required for all participants.

    • No accessories allowed except for prescribed spectacles or glasses.

    • Background colour: White or blue.

    • Dimension: Width 35mm x Height 50mm

    • Image quality & format: 600 dpi in either JPG or PDF format.

  2. Original & latest Certificate of Good Conduct (e.g. Police Certificate, Certificate of Clearance, etc.):

    • Required for all participants aged 18 years old and above.

    • Can be obtained from any police department at participant’s home country or the country where participants are residing (except Malaysia).

    • Must be in English – If it is not in English, it must be translated to English by the authorized translator appointed by participant’s government/embassy and the translation has to be certified by Malaysian Consulate/Embassy/High Commissioner. For further details on documents certification, please refer to this link.

    • Valid for 6 months from the date of issued.

  3. Proof of Kinship – Such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, adoption letter, family and household registration certificate, etc. issued by your government:

    • Required for application with dependent under their MM2H.

    • De-Facto or common-law marriage is not accepted.

    • Must be certified by Malaysian Consulate/Embassy/High Commissioner on the photocopy/colour copy/extract of their certificates. For further details on documents certification, please refer to this link.

    • Must be in English – If it is not in English, it must be translated to English by the authorized translator appointed by participant’s government/embassy and the translation has to be certified by Malaysian Consulate/Embassy/High Commissioner. For further details on documents certification, please refer to this link.

    • Valid for 6 months from the date of certification.

  4. IMM. 12 Form:

    • This form will be prepared and email to participants after we received Item No. 1 till 5.

    • Each participant is required to sign 2 set of this form.

  5. IMM. 38 Form – If required:

    • This form will be prepared and email to participants after we received Item No. 1 till 5.

    • Each participant is required to sign 1 set of this form.

  6. Other supporting documents if required – Such as Change of Name Certificate, etc.:

    • Must be in English and certified by Malaysian Consulate/Embassy/High Commissioner on the photocopy/colour copy/extract of these legal documents and each of their translation (if have). For further details on documents certification, please refer to this link.

    • Valid for 6 months from the date of certification.

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Document Certification

What are the documents that need to be certified for MM2H application?

Legal documents such as copy of the marriage certificate, birth certificate, household registration / family registration certificate, adoption papers, custody letter, and translation, etc. must be certified by a Malaysian Embassy abroad before we can use it for submission.
It is to ensure that the documents are genuine and not tampered with.
 

The following terms may be used interchangeably depending on the country and their legal system:

  • Apostille

  • Affidavit

  • Certify

  • Embassy Attestation

  • Legalize

  • Notarize

  • Certified True Copy (a.k.a. CTC)

(Scenario 1)  I am currently outside of Malaysia, residing in Country A. How do I certify my marriage and birth certificates issued by Country B?

You have two options:

  • Option 1 - Apply for & Certifiy an Extract  

    1. Contact Country B's Embassy in Country A to apply for the extract and have it certified by Country B's Embassy in Country A. If the extracts are not in English or Malay, they must be translated by a professional translator certified by the respective country’s embassy.

    2. Book an appointment with the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in Country A. Bring the extract and its translation to the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate for certification.

  • Option 2 - Certify a Photocopy of the Marriage and Birth Certificates: ​

    1. Make a photocopy of the original marriage and birth certificates. If the certificates are not in English or Malay, they must be translated by a professional translator certified by the respective country’s embassy.

    2. Schedule an appointment with Country B's Embassy in Country A and request certification of the documents and its translation (confirm any additional documents required in advance).

    3. Book an appointment with the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in Country A. Submit the certified documents and its translation to the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate for further certification.

Note: This scenario does not apply to police clearance letters (no criminal record or Letter of Good Conduct), as well as marriage and birth certificates, and household/family registration certificates issued by China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Brazil, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

For these countries, certification must be completed at their Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Malaysian Embassy/High Commission/Consulate in their respective country (refer to Scenario 2).

(Scenario 2) I am still at my home country, how do I certify my marriage and birth certificates that were issued by my home country?

You have two options:

  • Option 1 - Apply for & Certify an Extract or Household/Family Registration Certificate:

    1. Apply for the extract or household/family registration certificate from your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and get it certified by them. If the extracts are not in English or Malay, they must be translated by a professional translator certified by the respective country’s government and to be certified by your home country Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

    2. Make an appointment with the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in your home country. Bring the extract or household/family registration certificate and its translation for certification.

  • Option 2 - Certify a Photocopy of the Marriage and Birth Certificates: ​

    1. Make a photocopy of the original marriage and birth certificates. If the certificates are not in English or Malay, they must be translated by a professional translator certified by the respective country’s government.

    2. Book an appointment with your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Request certification of your documents including its translation (check what other documents you may need to bring).

    3. Make an appointment with the Malaysian Embassy / High Commission / Consulate in your home country. Present the certified documents and its translation for further certification.

 

Alternatively, you can appoint an agent to help you with the certification. Here are some of reputated agents who offer this service:

  • China Agent (线上公证认证-云)
    WeChat ID: zxgz4822
    Region: Beijing Chaoyang
     

  • Hong Kong Notary Public (Mr Selwyn Chan Chung Yuen)
    Address: Oldham Li & Nie, 5/F, St George’s Building, 2 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong.(Please ask for Mr Selwyn Chan, Partner)
    Tel: +852 3614 0376
    WhatsApp: +852 9314 4980
    WeChat ID: SelwynChan
    Email: info@scmp.hk
    Website: https://www.scnp.hk

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  • Apostille Services in London (2E Apostille Services Ltd.)
    Address: Unit 11, Flamingo Court, 81 Crampton St, London SE17 3BF
    (Look for Dominic)
    Tel: +44 020 3920 7806
    Email: admin@2eApostille.co.uk
    Website: www.2EApostille.co.uk

Passport FAQ

How do I scan my passport? Is there a format I have to follow?

Put your passport in the middle of the scanner (place it straight) and make sure all the four corners and sides of the passport can be seen. It must be scanned in colour mode (black and white will not be accepted):

(Sample) How to scan passport 01.png

Documents FAQ

How do I prepare the Resume / CV? Can you give me some samples?

A simple resume that lists out your previous work experience and academic background is good enough. Try to go as far back as you can remember. You can add in one or two sentences to describe the job function after each of the positions.​
Click here to download the sample of Resume / CV.

How do I get the Certificate of Good Conduct (CGC)?

The process may be slightly different depending on which country you get it from.
Some are easy to get – you just walk-in to the police station near you or apply online. Some are more difficult and take longer, such as from Hong Kong. Let us know where you are applying from, and we will advise accordingly.

Your record must be totally clean. Even if you have past minor offences like unsettled speeding or parking summons, you must inform us. This may affect your application.

​We have a de-facto or common-law marriage and no official documents, can we apply under one application?

If you do not have a marriage certificate, you must apply under two single applications.

What is involved for the Medical Check-up?

Medical check-up will only be done after you have received your approval letter. It must be done in Malaysia via clinic/hospital panels authorized by the Ministry. You must pass the medical check-up before you are granted the MM2H visa. The medical check-up is mainly to test for infectious diseases such as Hepatitis, Tuberculosis, etc. – conditions that can cause harm to others. Acquired illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma are fine.

All the forms must be signed and stamp by the doctor – The stamp must contain doctor's name, position or title, clinic/hospital name, address and contact details. 

I am ex-Malaysian / married to a Malaysian / previously had MM2H but cancelled, will that affect my MM2H application?

It makes no difference, you just apply as a new applicant.

Can we check the status / progress of the application after it is submitted?

There is no way to check online for the stage-by-stage progress for applications. Once submitted, you can only wait until the approval letter is received.

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