2021/01/04
2023/09/20
*Free Webinar on MM2H & SARAWAK-MM2H Programme (17 October, 2023)
*Notice of changes in S-MM2H conditions
From September 1, 2022, the following rules are applied:
※Click below for Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme by Government of Malaysia.
Sarawak is the biggest state in Malaysia, which is located on Borneo Island. The north part of Borneo Island is also called East Malaysia. Sarawak has a total land area of 124,449.5km2 and population of 2.82 million.
Sarawak is a self-government state in Malaysia. Sarawak controls its border even against Malaysian nationality.
You will need to take a flight to travel from peninsular Malaysia to Sarawak.
You can fly to Sarawak using the following air routes:
The capital city, Kuching, is the largest city in Sarawak and is known as the “City of Cats” and the city satisfies its name in every sense by fully embracing cat culture.
The S-MM2H is a Sarawak self-government supported programme that allows foreigners who fulfill certain criteria to stay in Sarawak with a multiple-entry social visit pass. It is different from the popular MM2H programme introduced by the central government of Malaysia.
However, when the central government of Malaysia freezed the MM2H programme in July 2020, the S-MM2H programme attract attention because new application are still accepted in Sarawak.
Both S-MM2H and MM2H visa is the same long term visit pass to realize your long stay in Malaysia. But there are slightly difference in the application process and terms and conditions.
To show proof of financial capability by liquid asset and monthly offshore income.
Allowed to stay not only in Sarawak, but also anywhere in West Malaysia.
(MM2H visa allows you to stay anywhere in Malaysia except Sarawak.)
The main applicant may be accompanied by a spouse, unmarried children under the age of 21, and parents (not the spouse's parents).
*The spouse and the main applicant shall apply together. The Spouse is not allowed to apply after the main applicant has been granted the visa. Children and the main applicant's parents can apply as additional applicants after the main applicant is granted the visa.
The S-MM2H visa is a 5 + 5 year visa. The visa is valid for up to 5 years and eligible for 5 years of renewal. After that, the S-MM2H visa may be granted in the form of a new application.
*Visas for children and parents are renewed every year.
From submission of documents to approval take about 90 business days only.
*It may be longer than expected. As of March 2023, the processing time has been taking approximately 10-12 months.
Those who fulfill the following requirements are eligible to apply S-MM2H visa. The requirements depend on applicant’s age.
Age | 30 – 39 years old | 40 – 49 years old | 50 years old and above |
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Requirements | To fulfill either below 1. Having children (below 18 years old) who are pursuing further education in Sarawak 2. Undergoing long term medical treatment in Sarawak |
To fulfill either below 1. Having children (below 18 years old) who are pursuing further education in Sarawak 2. Undergoing long term medical treatment in Sarawak 3. Purchasing a real estate in Sarawak for RM600,000 (Kuching) or more and RM500,000 (outside Kuching) |
To fulfill the following "Proof of Financial Capability" |
Proof of Financial Capability |
To fulfill (A) and (B) below; (A). Financial Proof: To fulfill any one of the followings. ①Monthly Offshore Income: Individual : RM7,000 / Couple : RM10,000 * Pension Funds can be accepted. ②Personal Saving Account Balance: Individual : RM50,000 / Couple : RM100,000 ③Fixed Deposit in Home Country: Individual : RM50,000 / Couple : RM100,000 (B). Fixed Deposit in Sarawak: Individual : RM150,000 / Couple : RM300,000 Opening a Fixed Deposit account with a particular bank in Sarawak. |
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No Criminal Record | Letter of Good Conduct (LOGC) from your country of origin (valid for 6 months after issuance) | ||
Length of Stay | Required to stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak for extension and renewal of S-MM2H Visa *The 1 year period started from the date of visa endorsement. Required for principal applicant and spouse only. |
S-MM2H require applicant to invest in real estate in Sarawak, while MM2H only require proof of liquid assets.
The maximum period of S-MM2H visa is 5 years and renew another 5 years provided that participate stayed at least 30 days every year in Sarawak. On the other hand, the maximum period of the MM2H visa is also 5 years and it is renewable provided that participants stay at least 90 days every year in Malaysia (from October 2021 onwards).
S-MM2H pass holders can work in Sarawak under certain terms and conditions if they are approved by the government (From September 2022 onwards). MM2H pass holders are not allowed to work in Malaysia.
0. Resume ...Main applicant only |
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1. S-MM2H Application Form ...All applicants |
Please fill up and sign. |
2. Copy of Passport (All pages) ...All applicants |
Need copy of old passport if less than 1 year after renewal. All Passport validity cannot be less than 24 months. |
3. Passport Size Color Photo (3.5cm x 5.0cm) ...6 pcs each for all applicants |
With blue background. |
4. Proof of Financial Capability |
To prepare A (any one of the followings) and B. A. Financial Proof Documents ①Monthly income - Government-approved pension:latest 3 months payment slips - Salary: latest 6 months salary slips - A bank statement or bank passbook that shows the salary / pension transferred to your account - Employment certificate / Pension certificate * Real estate income such as rental, etc. is not accepted. * Combination of multiple sources of income of the principal applicants is acceptable. Spouse's income cannot be combined. ②Personal saving account balance - Latest 6 months bank statements * The balance at the end of each month must meet the requirements. * An account must be under the main applicant. Multiple accounts can be combined. * An account in any country are acceptable. ③Fix deposit in home country - Fix deposit certificate in latest 6 months * An account must be opened at a bank in the home country. B. Fixed Deposit in Sarawak: You are eligible to open a fix deposit account in Sarawak to fulfill the financial requirement. |
5. Documents other than economic proof (only for applicants under the age of 50) |
For the age of 50 and below, one of documents compulsory to submit following as: ・Letter of permission from the Department of Education (for children to enroll in the school in Sarawak) ・Completed and signed particular form by a doctor in Sarawak (require long-term treatment in Sarawak) ・Real estate purchase certificate (purchase of RM600,000 or more properties in Sarawak) * Only available for those aged 40 - 49 |
6. Letter of Good Conduct from the Origin Country ...Main applicant and spouse |
7. Marriage Certificate (if accompanied by spouse) |
Original in English. |
8. Birth Certificate (if accompanied by children/adopted children/step children) |
Original in English. |
9. Health report ...All applicants |
Please fill in to the designated RB II form. It must be completed and signed by a doctor in Sarawak. |
Contact us through our website.
Let us know about when payment will be made.
Email the application documents to us.
Translation to English if necessary.
Support Details |
★Documentation verification |
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★Bank account opening | |
★Accompany support for visa issuance | |
★Accompany support for medical checkup | |
★Transportation from (to) the airport on arrival and departure from Sarawak | |
Package |
Individual: RM13,000 Couple: RM15,000 Child: Additional RM1,000 / person - Exclusive of medical insurance premium (approx. RM1,000 annually / person, above 60 years old are not required), medical checkup fee (approx. RM300 / person), certified true copy the Passport (approx. RM310 / passport: * If the passport renewed less than a year, the old passport also must be certified.) and Visa fee (RM500 / year), Security bond (refunded when visa is cancelled), Journey Performed visa fee (RM500 / person), travel cost to Sarawak, hotel expenses in Sarawak. - Exclusive of document translation to English. - On-site support will be provided by our affiliated agent in Sarawak (English available). |
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We have partnered with a Sarawakian agency to help you apply for and obtain an S-MM2H Visa.
If you consider obtaining an S-MM2H Visa as one of the options for a Malaysian long-term stay visa, please feel free to contact us.