MM2H vs DE Rantau in 2026: which Malaysia visa fits your stay?

# MM2H vs DE Rantau

Malaysia has two main long-stay options for foreigners. They look similar from the outside but suit very different profiles.

DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass) - **For:** Remote workers earning USD 24,000+/year from foreign clients - **Length:** 12 months, renewable once - **Cost:** RM 1,000 application fee - **Perks:** Brings spouse + kids, tax-friendly for foreign income, fast approval (4–8 weeks)

MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) - **For:** Higher-net-worth individuals settling longer term - **Length:** 5, 10, or 15 years depending on tier - **Cost:** Fixed deposit from RM 500K (Silver) to RM 5M (Platinum) plus monthly income proof - **Perks:** Property purchase rights, dependent visas, no minimum stay (Silver tier)

Quick decision matrix | If you... | Pick | |---|---| | Work remotely for 6–18 months | DE Rantau | | Want to buy property and stay 5+ years | MM2H | | Earn USD 30K–80K/year | DE Rantau | | Have RM 1M+ to park | MM2H Gold |

What this means for your rental DE Rantau holders typically take 6–12 month furnished leases — exactly what RGP Homes specialises in. We can pre-arrange a unit before your visa lands and hold it with a refundable deposit.