Comparison matrix
Malaysia pathways at a glance
A stub matrix for the first release. Thresholds change — treat this as a decision map, then verify current official criteria before you file.
| Pathway | Best when | Usually needs | Common misfit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MM2H | Long-stay / retirement-style presence | Financial criteria per current programme rules | Remote workers who actually need work permission |
| DE Rantau | Digital / remote stay for a defined period | Income & foreign-employer proof | Local employment that should be an EP |
| Employment Pass | A Malaysian entity sponsors your role | Company quota, docs, category fit | Self-sponsored remote founders |
| PVIP / Dependent | High-net-worth long stay or family of a principal | Eligibility of principal or PVIP criteria | Using Dependent when no qualifying principal exists |
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