Birthactive
Citizenship at birth through a Malaysian parent
A person born to a Malaysian citizen parent is Malaysian under the Constitution’s operation-of-law and registration rules. Birth in Malaysia to two foreign parents is not general jus soli.
Citizenship routes
Ancestryreviewed
Naturalizationreviewed
Birthreviewed
Investmentreviewed
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization as the spouse of a citizen
The foreign wife of a Malaysian man may register after two years of residence, instead of about ten.
Ancestryactive
Malaysian citizenship through a Malaysian parent
A child of a Malaysian citizen parent may hold or register Malaysian citizenship under the Federal Constitution, subject to the birthplace and registration rules in force.
Naturalizationactive
Naturalization after long residence
Federal Constitution naturalization generally requires ten years residence within the twelve years before application, including twelve months immediately before applying, Malay language ability, good character, and renunciation of prior nationality. Approval is highly discretionary.
Sources: Malaysia Federal Constitution (Constitute Project) · Malaysia Immigration — Residence Pass
Residence & settlement
Digital nomadrenewable — no PR
DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Digital nomad pass (MDEC) for remote tech professionals and freelancers.
USD 2,000/mo
Sources: Malaysia DE Rantau — MDEC
Investment (golden visa)renewable — no PR
MM2H — Silver tier
Malaysia My Second Home long-stay pass requiring a fixed deposit and property purchase.
from USD 150,00060 days/yr
Sources: Malaysia MM2H — official programme