What this route provides
MM2H serves foreign nationals seeking long-term residence or retirement. Identify the applicable category before assessing financial and residence requirements.
Fit with your family and plans
Designed for individuals and families considering an overseas home base. Family applications include evidence of each member’s relationship and eligibility.
Key distinction
Avoid mixing requirements from different categories or regional schemes, or assuming identical work rights.
Application documents
Identity and relationships; financial evidence for the selected category; intended living arrangements. Overseas records may require translation and certification.
Budget beyond the headline
Ask for a written breakdown of government charges, professional fees, document costs, any investment or deposit, and ongoing living or renewal expenses. Show costs per family member and distinguish non-refundable expenses from capital at risk.
Renewal and the next stage
Record the conditions that must continue after approval, renewal dates and any investment-holding obligations. A residence route does not automatically lead to permanent residence or citizenship; those require separate analysis.
A practical sequence
- Define goals and family needs
- Check category and eligibility
- Prepare documents and budget
- Confirm engagement and submission route
Preparation, submission and government assessment are different stages. No fixed approval date is promised.
Official source
Programme source ↗General programme information, not individual legal advice.