{"data":{"program":{"slug":"sarawak-investor-visa-smm2h","name":"Sarawak (Malaysia) MM2H","url":"https://www.imidaily.com/sarawak-investor-visa-smm2h/","country":"Malaysia","region":"Asia","program_type":"Residence by Investment","status_granted":"Temporary Residency","min_investment_usd":112000,"investment_options":["Bank Deposit"],"investment_range":"US$100,001-250,000","passive_investment":"Yes","min_annual_income_usd":26868,"income_range":null,"min_net_worth_usd":null,"max_years_validity":null,"max_years_extension":null,"annual_stay_days":30,"pr_or_citizenship_possible":false,"years_to_pr":5,"years_to_citizenship":10,"tax_residency_required_for_naturalization":"Yes","dual_citizenship":"Prohibited","visa_free_countries":183,"notable_visa_free":["European Union","China","Russia","United Kingdom","United Arab Emirates"],"settlement_blocs":[],"country_attributes":["Low taxes","High safety","English widely spoken","Mild climate","Low cost of living"],"program_attributes":[],"experts":[{"name":"Globevisa Group","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/official-partner/globevisa-group/","type":"IMI Official Partner"},{"name":"Hannah Ma","company":"Globevisa Group","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/hannah-ma/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Siren Chen","company":"Globevisa Group","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/siren-chen/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Nataša Branković","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/natasa-brankovic/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Khatia Gelbakhiani","company":"Nomad Capitalist","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/khatia-gelbakhiani/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Tony Ebraheem","company":"Triple One Immigration Services","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/tony-ebraheem/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Manpreet Kataria","company":"Alpha Immigration Associates","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/manpreet-kataria/","type":"IMI Pro"},{"name":"Sarrah Sammoon","company":"Magellan Champlain","profile_url":"https://www.imidaily.com/pro/sarrah-sammoon/","type":"IMI Pro"}],"details":{"overview":"Sarawak, Malaysia’s largest state on the island of Borneo, is known for its cultural heritage, biodiversity, and semi-autonomous status. This autonomy allows it to independently manage Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H), with state-specific requirements and benefits.\n\nThe S-MM2H program grants foreigners long-term residency in the state. By making a minimum investment of MYR 500,000, participants can enjoy a host of benefits, including the ability to bring dependents.","how_to_qualify":"To qualify for the S-MM2H program, applicants must be aged 30 or above, and must meet the following criteria:\n\n**Proof of Financial Capability**:\n- Applicants must place a fixed deposit of MYR 500,000 in any local bank in Sarawak. This amount applies to both individuals and couples.\n- Monthly offshore income of at least MYR 10,000.\n\n**Fixed Deposit Requirement**:\n- Up to 50% of the fixed deposit may be withdrawn after one year for approved expenses, such as purchasing property, a car, healthcare, or children’s education in Sarawak.\n\nMonthly offshore income of at least MYR 10,000 for individuals or MYR 15,000 for couples. Alternatively, applicants without monthly income proof may demonstrate personal savings of at least MYR 100,000 (individuals) or MYR 200,000 (couples).\n\n**Health and Background Checks**:\n- Applicants must submit a medical report from a recognized medical institution.\n- They must also have valid medical insurance in Sarawak.\n\n**Physical Presence**:\n\nParticipants must spend at least 30 days per year in Sarawak.\n\n**Dependents**:\n\nApplicants may bring dependents under this program, including spouses, children under 21, or parents above 60 years old.\n\nIt’s important to note that S-MM2H visa holders aren’t allowed to live or settle in other parts of Malaysia.","benefits":"- Low taxes\n- Mild climate\n- High safety\n- English widely spoken\n- Low cost of living\n- Enhanced access to large economies","citizenship_timeline":"The Sarawak MM2H program does not provide a direct route to Malaysian citizenship. Applicants interested in citizenship must meet the standard requirements defined under Malaysian immigration law, which typically includes a long-term residency of 12 years or more.\n\nThey must also be prepared to renounce their other nationalities as Malaysia doesn’t allow dual citizenship.\n\nBrowse 195 countries’ paths to citizenship in the hyper-detailed [IMI Citizenship Catalog](https://www.imidaily.com/citizenship-catalog/).","legal_basis":"Applications for this program may be directed to **[The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts Sarawak.](https://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my/web/home/index/)**\n\nLegislation upon which this program is based Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63)."}},"experts_ordering":"Order rotates daily so every listed professional takes turns at the top. Official Partners are listed before IMI Pros. Order does not indicate rank or quality.","as_of":"2026-11-12T18:23:22.556Z"},"meta":{"publisher":"IMI Daily","attribution":"Source: IMI Daily (https://www.imidaily.com). Free to use with credit to IMI Daily and a link to the item's url.","license":"https://www.imidaily.com/api/terms","disclaimer":"General information only, not legal, tax or investment advice. Rules change often; confirm with the official source or a licensed professional before acting.","generated_at":"2026-11-12T18:23:22.556Z"}}