S-MM2H & Other Visas
Information about S-MM2H, Residence Pass, Digital Nomad Visa and other visa options.
In addition to the Federal MM2H, Malaysia offers various long-term stay visas including Sarawak’s own S-MM2H, Residence Pass, and Digital Nomad Visa.
About S-MM2H (Sarawak MM2H)
- The Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home Programme (S-MM2H) is a visa system issued by Sarawak State. Foreigners aged 30 and above from countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia can apply, and upon approval, can live in Malaysia for an extended period.
- Upon obtaining this visa, you receive a 10-year visa (5+5 years) that allows unlimited entry and exit to Malaysia. After 10 years, reapplication is required under the conditions at that time.
- Under this program, applicants can bring their spouse, unmarried children under 21, and the principal’s parents as dependents.
- S-MM2H does not allow additional dependent applications mid-term, so if dependents are considering S-MM2H application, we recommend applying together at the time of initial application.
- The Sarawak MM2H program requires a minimum stay of 30 days per year in Sarawak.
- Those under 60 years old must maintain insurance for the duration of visa validity (using a Sarawak state insurance agent).
S-MM2H Benefits
1. Dependent Permission
Applicants can add their spouse, children, parents, in-laws, and domestic helpers as dependents under the SMM2H visa.
2. Domestic Helper as Dependent
SMM2H visa holders can include domestic helpers as dependents to bring in foreign domestic helpers according to immigration regulations.
3. Property Purchase
Approved participants are permitted to purchase residential property in Sarawak State – minimum RM600,000 in Kuching district, minimum RM500,000 in other districts. Purchases are subject to the Land (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 1998 and Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) Guidelines 1998. (Applicants can sell the property 5 years after purchase.) Property purchase is optional for those aged 30 and above.
4. Tax Exemption
Funds brought into Sarawak are tax-exempt.
S-MM2H Restrictions
1. Minimum Stay Requirement
The principal applicant must reside in Sarawak State for a cumulative minimum of 30 days per year. This requirement cannot be fulfilled by dependents.
2. Employment/Investment Involvement
S-MM2H participants are not permitted full-time employment but may work part-time in approved professional fields (education, banking/securities, manufacturing, medical).
- Part-time work must be 20 hours or less per week and requires MTCP approval through ILMU.
- Participants may be involved as a “Silent Partner” in joint ventures with local companies, owning 49% or more of minimum RM250,000 paid-up capital.
- All employment-related applications must be submitted to state authorities.
3. Transfer of SMM2H Pass Upon Principal’s Death
The S-MM2H cannot be transferred to another individual and will be cancelled upon the principal applicant’s death.
4. Permanent Residency Status
The SMM2H visa does not grant Malaysian permanent residency.
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