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Is this aimed at retirees, pensioners, financially independent people, passive-income holders or another profile?

Sarawak SMM2H is for eligible foreign citizens aged 30 or above from countries with diplomatic relations with Malaysia, excluding Israel and North Korea. It is not restricted to pensioners: qualifying applicants may use pension income, offshore employment income or the panel-approved savings alternative, in addition to the mandatory fixed deposit.

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  • Age 30 years
    Who Can Apply? Those who fulfill the following requirements are eligible to apply: REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Open to citizens of all countries that have diplomatic relation with Malaysia (except Israel and North Korea) Eligibility Applicant must make a declaration of their country of origin and citizenship(s) before making an application Age 30 years old and above Applicant are required to show proof of their financial capability via followings 1) Fixed Deposit; Financial Proof 2) Pension Income/ Offshore Income; OR 3) Saving Funds mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 04
  • Certified Copy of Pension Letter
    Cont’d. C. Financial Proof Certified Copy of Fixed Deposit Statement from any panel local bank in Sarawak; RM500,000.00 (Main Applicant) AND Certified Copy of Pension Letter and Latest 3 months government approved pension funds: RM10,000.00 monthly (for Individual) RM15,000.00 monthly (for Individual + Dependent) OR Copy of Employment Confirmation and latest 3 months payslip and bank statements as a proof of monthly offshore income funds RM10,000.00 monthly (for Individual) RM15,000.00 monthly (for Individual + Dependent) OR Certified copy of bank account statement as proof of savings fund for the latest three (3) months (For applicant who does not have offshore income/pension). Subject on Panel Approval RM100,000.00 (for Individual) RM200,000.00 (for Individual+Dependent) mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 09

Which types of income/assets are accepted according to the official source?

Financial proof is a mandatory RM500,000 deposit at an SMM2H panel bank in Sarawak and one qualifying pension, offshore employment-income or savings alternative. Pension and employment evidence covers the latest three months. The savings alternative is for applicants without offshore income or pension and is subject to panel approval; the guide describes the applicable monthly closing balance.

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  • Certified Copy of Pension Letter
    Cont’d. C. Financial Proof Certified Copy of Fixed Deposit Statement from any panel local bank in Sarawak; RM500,000.00 (Main Applicant) AND Certified Copy of Pension Letter and Latest 3 months government approved pension funds: RM10,000.00 monthly (for Individual) RM15,000.00 monthly (for Individual + Dependent) OR Copy of Employment Confirmation and latest 3 months payslip and bank statements as a proof of monthly offshore income funds RM10,000.00 monthly (for Individual) RM15,000.00 monthly (for Individual + Dependent) OR Certified copy of bank account statement as proof of savings fund for the latest three (3) months (For applicant who does not have offshore income/pension). Subject on Panel Approval RM100,000.00 (for Individual) RM200,000.00 (for Individual+Dependent) mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 09
  • Saving RM100,000.00
    Terms and Conditions All applicants are required to show proof of financial capability through: TYPE DETAILS RM500,000 (main applicant) Fixed FD placement mandatory in any SMM2H Panel Deposit local bank in Sarawak AND For applicants who are pensioner and receiving monthly pension fund Pension Funds Individual Applicants Individual + RM10,000.00 Dependent Monthly RM15,000.00 Monthly OR For applicants who are currently employed and receiving monthly income Offshore Income Individual Applicants Individual + RM10,000.00 Dependent Monthly RM15,000.00 Monthly OR Individual + Individual Applicants Dependent Saving RM100,000.00 RM200,000.00 Funds Monthly Monthly Closing Balance Closing Balance mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 06

What income, savings or financial-resources threshold applies and how does family affect it where officially specified?

The deposit is RM500,000. Monthly pension or offshore income is RM10,000 for an individual or RM15,000 with dependants. The savings alternative is RM100,000 for an individual or RM200,000 with dependants, evidenced over the latest three months. Property purchase is optional; if buying, the stated minimum is RM600,000 in Kuching or RM500,000 elsewhere in Sarawak.

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  • Certified Copy of Pension Letter
    Cont’d. C. Financial Proof Certified Copy of Fixed Deposit Statement from any panel local bank in Sarawak; RM500,000.00 (Main Applicant) AND Certified Copy of Pension Letter and Latest 3 months government approved pension funds: RM10,000.00 monthly (for Individual) RM15,000.00 monthly (for Individual + Dependent) OR Copy of Employment Confirmation and latest 3 months payslip and bank statements as a proof of monthly offshore income funds RM10,000.00 monthly (for Individual) RM15,000.00 monthly (for Individual + Dependent) OR Certified copy of bank account statement as proof of savings fund for the latest three (3) months (For applicant who does not have offshore income/pension). Subject on Panel Approval RM100,000.00 (for Individual) RM200,000.00 (for Individual+Dependent) mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 09
  • This processing fee of RM5,000 is non-refundable.
    SMM2H Online Application SMM2H Management and Online Application System (MOAS) Licensed agents / sponsors can submit their application using the following link: https://service.sarawak.gov.my/web/web/home/sla_view/0/656/ User manual is also available online for reference. SMM2H Processing Fee All applicants are required to pay one-time processing fee of RM5,000.00 to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP). The application will be processed upon receipt of the processing fee and submission of all required documents. This processing fee of RM5,000 is non-refundable. mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 16
  • The Security/Personal Bond rate
    Requirement for Security/ Personal Bond A sponsor is required to sign a Security/Personal Bond as the sponsor (guarantor) for the application. The Security/Personal Bond rate for applicant from different countries are listed as follows: RM2,000 RM1,500 Saudi Arabia Canada Africa United States of America Australia Colombia British C.I. Angola Brunei Darussalam Burkina Faso China Burundi Europe Cameroon Iran Central African Republic Iraq Republic of the Congo (Congo- Portugal C.I. Brazzaville) Taiwan Democratic Republic of Congo Tunisia Cote D'Ivoire Vietnam Djibouti Equatorial Guinea RM750 Eritrea Myanmar Ethiopia Nepal Guinea-Bissau Bangladesh Ghana Philippines Liberia India Mali Pakistan Mozambique Sri Lanka Niger RM500 Nigeria Indonesia Rwanda Western Sahara RM300 Thailand RM1,000 RM200 Japan Singapore South Korea Macau RM1,500 Hong Kong Any other countries not listed Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 13
  • ii) FROM PERSONAL SPONSOR
    B. Sponsor Cont’d. i) FROM AGENT; OR Company's Cover Letter for Submission Certified Copy of Company's SMM2H licensed Security Bond Form (Suffix with RM10 stamp and must be done at Sarawak Inland Revenue Board (LHDN)) Details Regarding Local Sponsor (IMM.45 dan IMM.45A) “BK Form” Proof of Agent's Employment Copy of Certified Agent's IC Copy of Certified Shareholder Details (Form 51) Sponsor Declaration Form (must be completed by SMM2H Licensed Company) ii) FROM PERSONAL SPONSOR Letter of Intention from Sponsor Personal Bond Form (Suffix with RM10 stamp) Copy of Certified Sponsor's IC Card, Marriage Certificate (if applicable)/ Birth Certificate (if applicable) Butiran Mengenai Penaja Tempatan Pemohon Annexa kepada Borang (IMM.45 dan IMM.45A) “Borang BK” Personal sponsor can only sponsor one applicant at a time. Only immediate family members are allowed to be a personal sponsor such as a spouse (husband/wife), parent/step-parent, children or siblings. mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 08
  • Participants could make partial withdrawal
    Withdrawal of Fixed Deposit Participants could make partial withdrawal of their Fixed Deposit (maximum 50% of the Fixed Deposit amount) after one year in the programme based on one of the following reasons: Purchase of Purchase of Medical Children's a house in a car in Expenses in Education Sarawak Sarawak Sarawak in Sarawak How to Withdraw Fixed Deposit (FD) Please submit the following documents to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak: Letter of Intent from Applicant Copy of Approved SMM2H Conditional Approval Letter Copy of Applicant's Passport (Applicant's Personal Details and Multiple-Entry Pass Page) Copy of Latest Fixed Deposit with the bank address and the account number Proof of Payment or any Supported Documents House Purchase Property purchase is optional for all applicants. The approved participant is allowed to purchase a residential house in Sarawak with value at least RM600,000 (Kuching Division) and RM500,000 (other Divisions) subject to Land Code (Amendment)(No.2) Order 1998 & Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) Direction 1998. mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 17

Can the holder work locally, run a business or perform other economic activity? What is the family position?

SMM2H participants are not eligible to work full time; they may work part time only in professional jobs in sectors approved by ILMU through MTCP, with total working hours not exceeding 20 per week. They may be a minority partner in a joint venture with a local partner in ILMU-approved sectors, owning up to 49% of the total paid-up capital of RM250,000 (minimum); all applications to work must be made to the State Authority. Listed dependants are spouse/parents and children/stepchildren aged 21 and below, and disabled children (no age limit).

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How long is the status granted, what is required for renewal, what physical-presence obligations matter, and what longer-term residence direction exists?

The arrangement is five years plus a conditional second five-year extension, requiring passport validity, fresh medical/RBII and the listed extension evidence. After ten years, continuation requires a new MOAS application six months before expiry. Main participants must spend at least 30 days per year in Sarawak, and keep at least RM250,000 of the fixed deposit. After one year, at most 50% may be withdrawn for the specified house, car, medical or child-education costs in Sarawak. The guide does not establish progression to permanent residence or citizenship.

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Limits of the record
  • Permanent residence or citizenship progression is not established by the consulted programme guide.
  • A. Application for extension (5+5)
    A. Application for extension (5+5) Successful applicants will be issued with 5 + 5 years of approved SMM2H Social Visit Pass and extension can be done for the second half of the period (6 - 10 years) subject to: The validity of the applicant's passport and Resubmission of New Medical Report and RB II Form Applicants who wish to extend their SMM2H Social Visit Pass, MUST submit the following documents to the Immigration Department of Sarawak (JIMS) office: Approval Letter from Immigration Application Letter from Applicant Application Letter from Sponsor Form IMM. 55 (1 Copy) Form IMM. 38 (1 Copy, if Applicable) Photocopy of passport (Old & New)(if applicable) Photocopy of Latest SMM2H Pass Photocopy of Identity Card (Sponsor) New Medical Report and completed RB II Form for Main Applicant and Dependent(s) (if any) New Update of Fixed Deposit statement from the bank Certified copy of latest 3 months off-shore income/pension funds Certified copy of Local Medical Insurance Purchase B. Application for renewal (after 10 years) All applicants who wish to continue the programme for the second 10-years, MUST submit documents as NEW APPLICATION to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (via SMM2H MOAS). NEW APPLICATION should be submitted 6 months before the pass expiry. mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 18
  • A) Successful applicants:
    Terms and Conditions for Successful Application A) Successful applicants: Are strictly forbidden from participating in activities which are sensitive to local people, politics, missionary and activities that are provocative, investigative in nature and sensitive that could threaten to the security of the country Are required to maintain a minimum balance of RM250,000.00 in the SMM2H fixed deposit account in panel banks only. B) 30 days minimum stay requirement All main participants are required to stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak as one of the condition for consideration of extension and renewal of SMM2H programme. mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 14
  • Participants could make partial withdrawal
    Withdrawal of Fixed Deposit Participants could make partial withdrawal of their Fixed Deposit (maximum 50% of the Fixed Deposit amount) after one year in the programme based on one of the following reasons: Purchase of Purchase of Medical Children's a house in a car in Expenses in Education Sarawak Sarawak Sarawak in Sarawak How to Withdraw Fixed Deposit (FD) Please submit the following documents to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak: Letter of Intent from Applicant Copy of Approved SMM2H Conditional Approval Letter Copy of Applicant's Passport (Applicant's Personal Details and Multiple-Entry Pass Page) Copy of Latest Fixed Deposit with the bank address and the account number Proof of Payment or any Supported Documents House Purchase Property purchase is optional for all applicants. The approved participant is allowed to purchase a residential house in Sarawak with value at least RM600,000 (Kuching Division) and RM500,000 (other Divisions) subject to Land Code (Amendment)(No.2) Order 1998 & Land (Market Value of Property for Foreign Acquisition) Direction 1998. mtcp.sarawak.gov.my 17

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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