01 / LIVE IN SARAWAK
Explore a longer stay in Sarawak with a multiple-entry social visit pass. Connect your residence plans, financial preparation and family arrangements, subject to programme conditions and authority approval.
SARAWAK MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME
The Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home programme is distinct from federal MM2H. Eligible applicants can receive an initial five-year social visit pass, with a further five-year extension subject to conditions and approval.
The main applicant must be aged 30 or above and a citizen of a country with diplomatic relations with Malaysia. Financial, security, health and documentation requirements apply. The pass does not confer permanent residence.
FINANCIAL PREPARATION
MANDATORY FIXED DEPOSIT
RM500,000Place the fixed deposit with an S-MM2H panel bank in Sarawak. The same amount applies to an individual application or one including eligible accompanying family.
In addition to the fixed deposit, provide the latest three months’ financial statements for one of the following categories.
| Financial statement | Individual | With dependants |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly pension | RM10,000 | RM15,000 |
| Monthly offshore employment income | RM10,000 | RM15,000 |
| Savings funds | RM100,000 | RM200,000 |
PLANNING YOUR LIFE HERE
01 / ACCOMPANYING FAMILY
A spouse, parents and eligible children may be included through dependant applications. Age, relationship and individual circumstances affect eligibility and documentation. Check children’s eligibility, including stepchildren and disability arrangements, before submitting.
Children studying in Sarawak need the applicable Student Pass arrangements.
02 / MEDICAL PREPARATION
Arrange the required medical examination and report in Sarawak, with government clinic endorsement. Local medical insurance is compulsory for all applicants, regardless of age.
03 / BUYING A HOME
Participants are allowed to purchase a residential house in Sarawak at a minimum price of RM600,000 per unit in Kuching and RM500,000 per unit in other divisions, subject to the Land Code (Amendment) (No. 2) Ordinance, 1998 and the Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) Direction, 1998, as amended, and the required approvals.
04 / FIXED DEPOSIT WITHDRAWAL
After one year in the programme, you may apply to withdraw up to 50% for permitted house or car purchases, medical expenses or children’s education in Sarawak.
Supporting evidence and approval are required. At least RM250,000 must remain in the programme fixed deposit.
05 / WORK & BUSINESS
S-MM2H does not permit full-time employment. Approved professional part-time work is limited to 20 hours a week and requires the relevant state approval.
Investment or joint-venture plans have their own conditions and permissions. Discuss your plans before committing.
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
YOUR APPLICATION
Discuss your purpose, citizenship, finances, family and intended timing against the current programme guidance.
Confirm the checklist, including the medical report, financial statements, passport, curriculum vitae, proof of family relationship such as birth and marriage certificates, and other required dependant documents.
A complete file proceeds through the S-MM2H online system and relevant assessments. Clarifications and checks may be required.
Upon receiving the conditional approval letter from the authority, complete the outstanding requirements before making an appointment with Immigration for visa endorsement.
