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Originally Posted by Serendipity2
Gloucesterguy,
There are many ways to skin a cat! One way is to bring her as a 'maid'. It's in the MM2H info. I know that it's possible to work "part time" but not sure if that's with an MM2H visa or not but think it is. The good news is, with the MM2H visa you CAN bring a maid and you can import or buy a car duty and tax free. The other side of that coin is that you need to bring in and leave on deposit for a minimum one year MYR 150,000 if you're "old" and MYR 300,000 if you're one of those "young ones" After a year both can reduce that to MYR 60,000 which must remain in the bank until you decide to depart. I think to reduce that amount, though, you either have to buy a home or use for medical. Better "Google" MM2H and read ALL the fine print.
Then again, I would suggest you live there for a year or in Asia, and try other places too. There are a lot of benefits to living in Malaysia but the rest of Asia has many wonderful adventures too. Or at least move there, rent, see if it's what you like and want and then make the decision. Move in haste, repent in leisure. Oh, that's MARRY in haste, repent in leisure. 
Serendipity2 |
Hello Again Serendipity2,
OK, Can see there are benefits with the MM2H program that will not apply with Visitor status. So, I must look really hard at how I might be able to qualify. Maybe there are options for me to raise the necessary investment with a loan.
Is the RM 150,000 the only outlay. Thought there might be some other amount to find?
Can I really pre-arrange, visa etc, an entry to Malaysia with a maid escort on an MM2H ? If that's true I know just the right person
Would you advise an experienced person, such as an agent, to advise on the practical can and cannot do's. and to make all the arrangements? I saw comment that they are very expensive for the work they actually do.
Have already spent 3 years in Asia, mostly in the Philippines. Spent a week in KL already and was very impressed- everything was so clean and organized.