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Primary SMM2H pass duration is TEN (5 + 5) years, renewable upon expiry. Dependents receive a 1-year renewable pass.
Applicants must be 30 years or older. May include spouse, children under 21, and biological parents.
Participants are required to complete a mandatory stay of at least 30 days annually in Sarawak.
Pass a medical check-up in Sarawak and maintain medical insurance coverage for the entire visa duration.
Receive a multiple-entry Social Visit Pass granting the privilege to reside in Sarawak. Participants must meet a minimum requirement of staying at least 30 days per year in Sarawak.
Buy any number of residential properties meeting government minimums. For example, in Kuching, participants may purchase properties with a valuation of RM600,000.00 or exceeding.
Income from foreign sources and funds brought from overseas are exempt from taxes. Profits generated within Sarawak, such as property rentals or sales, are subject to taxation.
Children of participants can attend any private or international school, college, or university they choose, provided they meet the specific institution's admission criteria.
To ensure household comfort, each participant is permitted to apply for one domestic helper, in accordance with current guidelines set by the Immigration Department.
SMM2H participants enjoy better opportunities to obtain local housing mortgages and financing from licensed banks in Sarawak for their property investments.
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Participants in the Sarawak MM2H Programme are not required to purchase a residential property. Whereas participants in the Peninsular/Sabah MM2H are mandated to purchase a residential property valued at a minimum of RM600,000.00.
Yes. All participants must reside in Sarawak for at least 30 days annually.
No. Only the main applicant and spouse must fulfill the 30-day annual stay in Sarawak. Other dependents, specifically parents and children, are not required to meet this requirement.
Failure to meet the minimum stay requirement may affect SMM2H pass renewal or result in its cancellation.
No. Medical check-up must be done only in Sarawak.
All applicants under 70 must obtain medical insurance from an insurance company located in Sarawak. This coverage must last for the entire duration of their SMM2H pass.
Dependents must obtain medical insurance from an insurance company located in Sarawak. This coverage must last for the entire duration of their SMM2H pass.
The approved applicant will be granted six months from the issuance date of the Conditional Approval Letter to complete the endorsement.
No. SMM2H and Peninsular MM2H are separate programmes. You must apply separately to switch.
No. The fixed deposit must be placed with a bank located only in Sarawak.
In the second year, participants can withdraw up to 50% of their fixed deposit. This is for approved expenses such as property or car purchases, medical costs, and children's education in Sarawak. They can also withdraw the fixed deposit when they terminate the SMM2H pass.
No. Participants may only withdraw the fixed deposit upon obtaining written authorization from the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak and the Immigration Department.
No. Participants are prohibited from doing so.
Participants are required to complete the termination of the SMM2H pass at the Immigration Department for the release of the fixed deposit.
Once the SMM2H pass is canceled, you can withdraw the full fixed deposit, provided that the relevant authorities grant clearance.
Generally, income from foreign sources is exempt from taxation in Malaysia, depending on the prevailing tax policies. Only income generated in Malaysia is taxable. It is advisable to consult a tax professional for individual cases.
SMM2H participants are not eligible to buy tax-exempt vehicles.
Yes, dependents (children) can study in Sarawak. However, they need to apply for a Student Pass through the Immigration Department.
They can attend both government and international (private) schools. However, to attend government schools, applicants must obtain approval from Malaysia's Ministry of Education.
Yes, parents may be included as dependents. Parents-in-law are not eligible for dependent status under SMM2H.
Applicants whose immediate family members (spouses, parents, step-parents, children, or siblings) are citizens of Sarawak and are able to serve as personal sponsors are permitted to submit an application for the SMM2H pass directly, without an agent.
SMM2H is a long-term social visit pass; it does not lead to permanent residency.