Sarawak-Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) Visa Application Guide

2025/04/15

*Notice of changes in S-MM2H conditions

From 1 January, 2025, the following rules apply:

Age-specific categories will be eliminated and will be standardised.
A minimum deposit of RM500,000 is required for fixed deposits in Sarawak, regardless of whether there is a dependant.
A monthly offshore income of RM10,000 (individuals) or RM15,000 (couples), OR proof of savings of RM100,000 (individuals) or RM200,000 (couples) is required.
The minimum stay requirement in Sarawak applies only to the main applicant.

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S-MM2H Programme Overview

Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, is located on Borneo Island, in a region commonly referred to as East Malaysia.

Sarawak is a self-governing state within Malaysia, including control over its own immigration policies, even with respect to Malaysian nationals.

Travelers from Peninsular Malaysia need to take a flight to enter Sarawak.

You can reach Sarawak via the following air routes:

- From Kuala Lumpur : Approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes by domestic flight
- From Singapore : Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by international flight

The capital city, Kuching, is the largest city in Sarawak and is popularly known as the “City of Cats.” The city lives up to its nickname by fully embracing cat culture in every aspect.

The S-MM2H is a Sarawak state-supported programme that allows foreigners who meet specific criteria to reside in Sarawak with a multiple-entry social visit pass. It differs from the MM2H programme introduced by the central government of Malaysia.

However, when the central government of Malaysia froze the MM2H programme in July 2020, the S-MM2H programme gained attention because Sarawak continued to accept new applications.

Both the S-MM2H and MM2H visas are long-term visit passes designed to facilitate extended stays in Malaysia. However, there are some differences in the application process and terms and conditions.

S-MM2H Incentives and Benefits

Residency Options Under S-MM2H
Holders of the S-MM2H visa are permitted to reside anywhere in Malaysia except Sabah.
(MM2H visa allows you to stay anywhere in Malaysia except Sarawak.)
*Since November 2022, a clause has been included in the approval letter stating that "allowed to travel to West Malaysia EXCEPT to reside in West Malaysia". As of April 2025, this restriction has not yet been enforced in the visa endorsement process (meaning that residing in West Malaysia is still possible), but it is anticipated that this condition may be implemented in the future, potentially restricting residency in West Malaysia.
Eligibility for Family Members
The main applicant may be accompanied by a spouse, unmarried children under the age of 21, parents (excluding the spouse's parents), and a foreign maid.
*The spouse and the main applicant must apply together; the spouse cannot apply separately after the main applicant has been granted the visa. However, children and the main applicant’s parents can be added as additional applicants after the main applicant receives the visa.
Visa Renewal Options
The S-MM2H visa is a 5 + 5 year visa. The S-MM2H visa is issued for an initial period of 5 years and can be renewed for an additional 5 years. After this 10-year period, a new application may be required to obtain the visa again.
*Visas for children and parents are renewed annually.
Fast Approval Process
The approval process typically takes around 90 business days from the submission of documents.
*However, it may take longer than expected.

Who Can Apply?

Age	30 years old and above
Proof of Financial Capability	To fulfill (A) and (B) below; (A). Financial Proof: To fulfill either of the followings. ①Monthly Offshore Income: Individual : RM10,000 / Couple : RM15,000 * Pension Funds can be accepted. ②Personal Saving Account Balance: Individual : RM100,000 / Couple : RM200,000 (B). Fixed Deposit in Sarawak: RM500,000 (Main applicant only) Opening a fixed Deposit account with a particular bank in Sarawak.
No Criminal Record	Letter of Good Conduct (LOGC) from your country of origin (valid for 6 months after issuance)
Length of Stay	Applicants are required to stay in Sarawak for at least 30 days every year to be eligible for the extension and renewal of the S-MM2H visa. *The 1-year period starts from the date of visa endorsement. This requirement applies only to the main applicant.

One year after acquiring the S-MM2H visa, up to 50% of the time deposit can be withdrawn for specific purposes such as purchasing real estate, buying a car, covering medical expenses, and paying for children’s education (limited to educational institutions in Sarawak).

S-MM2H Application Required Documents

0. Resume　...Main applicant only
1. S-MM2H Application Form　...All applicants
Please complete and sign the form.
2. Copy of Passport (All pages)　...All applicants
If the passport was renewed less than one year ago, a copy of the old passport is also required. Passport validity must be at least 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 (either ① or ②) and B. A. Financial Proof Documents ①Monthly offshore income - Salary: latest 3 months salary slips - Government-approved pension：latest 3 months payment 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 main applicant is acceptable. Spouse's income cannot be combined. ②Personal saving account balance - Latest 3 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 countries are acceptable. B. Fixed Deposit in Sarawak: You are eligible to open a fixed deposit account in Sarawak to fulfill the financial requirement.
5. Letter of Good Conduct from the Origin Country 　...All applicants above 18 years old
6. Marriage Certificate (if accompanied by spouse)
Original in English.
7. Birth Certificate (if accompanied by children/adopted children/step children)
Original in English.
8. Health Report　...All applicants
Please fill in the designated RB II form. It must be completed and signed by a doctor in Sarawak. Applicants must not suffer from infectious diseases, including hepatitis A or B, HIV, or tuberculosis.

S-MM2H Application Process

STEP.1

Contact Us

STEP.2

Payment

Payment for our support fee can be made via bank transfer or PayPal.

STEP.3

Application Document Preparation

Please email the application documents to us.

STEP.4

Document Verification

We will verify the documents, including translation to English if necessary.

STEP.5

Submission - Fly to Malaysia (1st Visit *All Applicants)

Bring the original documents. Undergo a medical check-up (blood test, urine test, chest X-ray) at a local clinic, open a fixed deposit account, get a certified true copy of your passport, purchase medical insurance (not required for applicants over 60 years old), and pay the government application fee. A minimum stay of 3 days is required.

STEP.6

Waiting for Approval

The Sarawak government will issue an approval letter within 90 business days. (Please note that the process may take longer than expected.)

Finish!

Approval - Fly to Malaysia (2nd Visit *All Applicants)

After receiving conditional approval, you must travel to Sarawak within 6 months. The required stay is 1 - 3 days. The following costs will be incurred when obtaining the visa:

Visa fee (RM500 / year)
Security bond (depends on country of origin)
Journey Performed Visa fee (RM500 / person)

The children's visa will be granted after the main applicant and spouse have completed their visa process (usually about 1 month later). Applicants have to travel to Sarawak to process the children’s visas once permitted. (3rd visit to Sarawak)

Our Support & Fees

Support Details	★Documentation verification
	★Bank account opening
	★Accompany support for visa issuance
	★Accompany support for medical check-up
	★Transportation from (to) the airport on arrival and departure from Sarawak
Package	Individual： RM12,000 Couple： RM14,000 Child： Additional RM2,000 / person - 8% SST (Sales and Service Tax) is imposed separately. - Exclusive of medical insurance premium (approx. RM1,000 annually / person, above 60 years old are not required), medical check-up 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.), government application fee (RM5,000), indemnity letter (RM100), visa fee (RM500 / year), security bond (refunded when visa is cancelled), Journey Performed visa fee (RM500 / person), travel cost to Sarawak, hotel expenses and transportation in Sarawak. - Exclusive of document translation to English. - On-site support will be provided by our affiliated agent in Sarawak (English available).

＜Refund Policy＞

In the event that you cancel your application, we will refund subject to the following conditions.
Before submitting documents to immigration: 65%, After submitting documents to immigration: 0%

Contact Us About S-MM2H Visa

We have partnered with a Sarawakian agency to assist you in applying for and obtaining an S-MM2H Visa.
If you are considering an S-MM2H Visa as one of your options for a Malaysian long-term visa, please feel free to contact us.

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