Your Path to Residency: Sarawak SMM2H Application Steps Explained

Thinking of a new life surrounded by lush rainforests, more affordable cost of living and diverse cultures?

The Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) program offers foreign residents the opportunity to live long-term in this beautiful part of Borneo.

If you’re ready to start your journey, here’s a step-by-step guide to the application process — simplified and easy to follow.

Sarawak SMM2H Application Steps (Step-by-Step Guide)

Applying for the Sarawak SMM2H program is a structured and straightforward process when guided by a licensed agent. Below are the essential Sarawak SMM2H application steps:

Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility

Before applying SMM2H Visa, make sure you meet the basic requirements for the S-MM2H program. Applicants must:

• Be 30 years old or above

• Be citizens of any country (except Israel and North Korea)

• Be able to show financial stability, including a minimum of RM500,000 in fixed deposits or income proof

Step 2: Gather Your Documents & Plan Your Visit

Once eligibility is confirmed, it’s time to prepare your application materials. These include:

• Recent 6 passport-sized photos ( Blue background)

• A copy of your passport (Passport must be valid for minimum 24 months at the time of application submission)

• Resume or CV

• An official Letter of Good Conduct from your home country

• Financial documents (income statements or bank statements)

• Family documentation (marriage or birth certificates, if applying with dependents)

  
  

After assembling your documents, you’ll need to travel to Sarawak to complete key in-person steps:

• Undergo a medical examination

• Open a local bank account

• Purchase medical insurance (required for applicants under 60)

Experience modern living surrounded by Sarawak’s lush tropical greenery and natural sunlight.

Step 3: Submit Your Application

With everything in place, your application will be submitted to the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts (MTCP). You’ll receive a confirmation once your file is officially in process. Conditional approval processing time typically takes up to 1 month.

Step 4: Conditional Approval and Second Visit

Once your conditional approval letter is issued, you’ll need to return to Sarawak to do your visa endorsement.

Step 5: Welcome to Sarawak - Your Visa is endorsed

With your visa stamped in your passport, you’re now a participant in the Sarawak MM2H program. Whether you’re retiring, relocating, or simply seeking a fresh start, Sarawak offers a warm, multicultural environment to call home.

Applicants who are unable to enter Sarawak prior to application submission

If you are unable to enter Sarawak for the first time, your application can still proceed.

You may:

• Complete your medical check-up in your home country

• Courier all required documents to your appointed agent

Your agent will handle the submission and coordination with the relevant authorities in Sarawak on your behalf.

This ensures your Sarawak SMM2H application steps remain smooth—even while you are overseas.

Understanding the Sarawak SMM2H application steps is the first step toward your new life in Malaysia.

👉 Contact us today for a free eligibility assessment and personalized guidance throughout your application process.