About the Sarawak MM2H Visa (SMM2H)

• The Sarawak–Malaysia My Second Home Program (S-MM2H) is a visa scheme issued by the state of Sarawak. It allows foreign nationals aged 30 and above from countries that have diplomatic relations with Malaysia to apply. Once approved, applicants can reside in Malaysia for an extended period.

• Upon obtaining this visa, the holder is granted a 10-year visa (5 years + 5 years) that allows unlimited entry and exit to and from Malaysia. After 10 years, reapplication is required based on the conditions at that time.

• Under this program, the principal applicant may bring dependents, including a spouse, unmarried children under the age of 21, and the parents of the principal applicant.

• Since the S-MM2H program does not allow for the addition of dependents after approval, it is strongly recommended that any dependents intending to apply under S-MM2H be included in the initial application.

• The Sarawak MM2H program requires a minimum stay of 30 days per year in Sarawak.
  For those under the age of 60, it is mandatory to have insurance coverage for the duration of the visa. (An insurance agency in Sarawak must be used.)

1. Approval of Dependents: Applicants may include dependents under the S-MM2H visa, including a spouse, children, parents, parents-in-law, and a domestic helper.

2.Domestic Helper as Dependent: S-MM2H visa holders may include a foreign domestic helper as a dependent, subject to the regulations of the Immigration Department of Malaysia.

3.Liquid Assets and Property Purchase: Approved participants are allowed to purchase residential property in Sarawak. The minimum purchase price is RM600,000 in the Kuching district and RM500,000 in other districts. Purchases must comply with the provisions of the Land (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 1998 and the Guidelines on Property Market Value for Foreign Acquisition 1998. (Applicants may sell the property after five years of ownership.) Property purchase is optional for those aged 30 and above.

4.Tax Exemption: Funds brought into Sarawak are exempt from taxation.

1. Minimum Stay Requirement: The principal applicant is required to reside in Sarawak for a minimum cumulative total of 30 days per year. This requirement cannot be fulfilled by dependents.

2. Employment/Investment Participation: S-MM2H participants are not allowed to be employed full-time. However, they may work part-time in approved professional fields such as education, banking and finance, manufacturing, and healthcare

3. Part-Time Employment: Part-time work is limited to 20 hours per week and must be approved by MTCP through ILMU.

4. Investment as a Silent Partner: Participants may engage as a silent partner in joint ventures with local companies, provided they hold at least 49% of the paid-up capital with a minimum investment of RM250,000.
All employment-related applications must be submitted to the state authorities.

5. Transfer of S-MM2H Pass Upon Principal Applicant’s Death: The S-MM2H visa is non-transferable and will be cancelled upon the death of the principal applicant.

6. Permanent Residency Status: The S-MM2H visa does not grant Malaysian permanent residency status.