Pass & extension
The first five-year term can be followed by five more when programme conditions continue to be met. S-MM2H does not grant permanent resident status in Malaysia.
SARAWAK MALAYSIA MY SECOND HOME
SMM2H
Programme
A Social Visit Pass with multiple entries for extended stays in Sarawak, with space to explore a different way of life.
Why Choose
SMM2H
in Sarawak?
Up to 10-Year Social Visit Pass
5 + 5 years, with multiple entry.
Property Purchase Optional
Federal MM2H requires a home purchase after approval.
Quality Lifestyle
Nature and city amenities within reach.
Bring Your Family
Spouse, parents and children aged 21 or younger.
Explore Sarawak
Discover local culture and Borneo’s landscapes.
ELIGIBILITY
Are You Eligible?
- Main applicant: age 30 or older.
- Citizenship of a country maintaining diplomatic ties with Malaysia; Israel and North Korea are excluded.
- Complete the medical examination. Incurable infectious illnesses, including HIV and Hepatitis B, prevent approval.
- Provide a home-country LOGC (Letter of Good Conduct) or a police clearance certificate.
- The principal and every dependant must buy medical insurance in Sarawak.
- The principal and spouse each spend 30 days or more annually in Sarawak.
Financial Requirements
MANDATORY PANEL-BANK DEPOSIT
RM500,000
Place the fixed deposit with a Sarawak-based S-MM2H panel bank.
MAIN REQUIREMENTS
What You Need to Prepare
Build a clear file with a checklist tailored to your application.
Passport copies
Copies for the application file.
Financial proof
RM500,000 fixed deposit plus proof of offshore income, pension or eligible savings.
Police Clearance / Letter of Good Conduct
Obtain the certificate from your home country.
Medical examination report
Complete the required health examination.
Marriage & dependant documents
Certificates relevant to your household.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
A Simple,
Guided Process
Know the next task and who can help at each stage.
Official S-MM2H forms and guidelinesInitial Consultation
Discuss your household, plans and eligibility.
Review & Eligibility / Document Preparation
A tailored checklist of forms, passports, certificates and financial records.
Complete Formalities
Arrange medical screening, the deposit, banking, signatures and certified copies.
Submit Application
Coordinated filing and progress follow-up; the authorities decide approval.
Conditional Approval & Visa Endorsement
Complete endorsement requirements, then plan your arrival with local help.
YOUR PASS & PRACTICAL CONDITIONS
Plan for the longer term
Family & work
A legal spouse needs marriage records. Parents may join, as may children and stepchildren who are 21 or younger. No age restriction applies to disabled children. Full-time employment is prohibited; approved professional part-time work and investment carry specific conditions.
Fixed deposit withdrawal
After completing one full year in S-MM2H, you can apply to withdraw up to 50% of the deposit for eligible expenses in Sarawak, including children’s education, medical expenses, or buying a home or car.
Optional property purchase
Residential units start at RM600,000 in Kuching, or RM500,000 elsewhere in Sarawak. The applicable instruments are the Land Code (Amendment)(No.2) Order 1998 and the Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) Direction 1998.
ONGOING SUPPORT
More Than a Visa —
Your Relocation Partner
After the pass formalities, let’s work through the everyday arrangements that make Sarawak feel familiar.
Housing & Accommodation
Bank Account Opening
Medical Insurance
Healthcare & Medical Access
Education & Family
Local Orientation & Daily Life
Ready to Make Sarawak
Your Second Home?
Begin with a conversation about your household, priorities and plans.