Sabah (Malaysia) MM2H

The Sabah Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Investor Visa Program offers a long-term residency option specifically in the Malaysian state of Sabah, located on the northern part of Borneo.

As a semi-autonomous state within Malaysia, Sabah has rights over immigration and land matters, allowing it to operate programs like the Sabah MM2H independently from the federal government. With minimum financial requirements starting from MYR500,000 under the Silver category, the program is designed to attract individuals seeking long-term residency with investment opportunities in Sabah.

Applicants, who must be 30 or older, can choose between three categories – Silver, Gold, and Platinum – each with different financial and residency criteria:

Silver Category

Financial Requirement:

• MYR500,000 fixed deposit in a trust fund.

• Offshore income: MYR10,000 per month for single applicants; MYR15,000 for applicants with dependents.

Real Estate Purchase:

• Applicants must purchase a residence in Sabah with a minimum value of MYR600,000.

Gold Category

Financial Requirement:

• US$500,000 fixed deposit in a trust fund.

Real Estate Purchase:

• Minimum property value of MYR1 million.

Platinum Category

Financial Requirement:

• US$1 million fixed deposit in a trust fund

Real Estate Purchase:

• Minimum property value of MYR2 million

In all categories:

• Withdrawal from Fixed Deposit: A maximum of 40% of the fixed deposit value can be withdrawn after two years for purchasing property, education, or medical purposes.

• Dependents: Spouse, parents, parents-in-law, and children below 21 years old can be included.

• Low taxes
• Mild climate
• High safety
• English widely spoken
• Low cost of living
• Enhanced access to large economies

The Sabah MM2H program is designed for long-term residency but does not serve as a direct pathway to Malaysian citizenship. Those interested in becoming Malaysian citizens must meet the federal requirements, which typically include at least 12 consecutive years of residency within Malaysia, along with other conditions such as demonstrating financial stability and good character.

Moreover, Malaysia does not allow dual citizenship. As such, applicants pursuing Malaysian citizenship would need to relinquish their current nationality to comply with the country’s laws.

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Applications for this program may be directed to Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS).

Legislation upon which this program is based Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63).