Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H)

Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) is a state-specific long-term visa scheme designed for foreigners and retirees who want to spend significant time in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

S-MM2H, launched as an expansion of the national MM2H program, provides those who value Sarawak’s rich cultural legacy, abundant biodiversity, and laid-back lifestyle with special advantages and more freedom. Participants in the program can enjoy:

  • The opportunity of residing in Sarawak for a long period of time.
  • For children to have the opportunity to get higher education experience the culture
  • Purchasing real estate and making investments in Sarawak, contingent on state-specific requirements and authorisations.
ITEMS
Visa Period 5 + 5 years and renewable upon expiry
For renewal, the existing participants have still adhered to existing requirements.
Age Requirement 30 years old and above
Minimum Residency Requirement At least 30 days per year for principal only
Dependent Spouse, children under 21 years old, and parents (yearly social pass)
Offshore Income Requirement RM10,000 (Individual) per month
RM15,000 (Dependent) per month

OR

Proof of savings funds for the latest 3 months' bank statements of
RM100,000 (Individual)
RM200,000 (Dependent)
Fixed Deposit Placement RM500,000 Fixed Deposit placement in Sarawak Local Bank

Allowed to withdraw 50% of FD placement after one (1) year to purchase residential property, car, medical and children education expenses in Sarawak
Property Purchase (Not Mandatory) The approved participant is allowed to purchase a residential house in Sarawak with the minimum purchase price of RM600,000 (Kuching Division) and RM500,000 (other Divisions) subject to the policy.

The property cannot be resold within 5 years
Business, Investment and Employment All S-MM2H participants are not allowed to work as full-time, but are allowed to work as part-timers in professional jobs sectors approved by the state government and the total working hours must not exceed 20 hours per week.

Professional sector: Education, Banking/Securities, Manufacturing and Medical. Allowed to be "sleeping partner" in Joint- venture (JV) business with local partner in sectors approved by the state government. S-MM2H participants must own a minimum of 49% of the total paid-up capital of RM250,000
Foreign Maid Hiring Allowed
Education Dependents are allowed to pursue education in recognised international institutions in Malaysia
Healthcare Allowed to undergo long-term medical treatment in Malaysia
Visa Transfer (Principal) Not Allowed