Sarawak SMM2H Application Requirements: What You Need to Qualify

Jan 8

2 min read

Updated: Oct 26

Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (SMM2H) is an attractive long-term residency program for foreigners who wish to live, retire, or spend extended time in Malaysia.

The Sarawak SMM2H application requirements are designed to ensure applicants can enjoy a stable and comfortable long-term stay in Malaysia.

Below is a breakdown of the key eligibility and financial criteria you need to meet to start your application journey. These requirements is essential before starting your application journey.

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Sarawak SMM2H Application Requirements

1. Eligible Countries

The SMM2H program is open to citizens of all countries that have diplomatic relations with Malaysia.

However, there are 2 restricted countries and countries designated as high risk. Restricted countries are as below:

❌ Israel

❌ North Korea

❌Countries designated as high-risk by the Malaysian government

2. Age Requirement

Applicants must be:

30 years old and above

This age requirement applies to the principal applicant and ensures that the program is suitable for long-term stay, retirement planning, or lifestyle relocation.

3. No Criminal Record

Applicants and dependents must have a clean criminal record and must not have any criminal convictions or criminal history, either in their home country or in Malaysia. Applicants and dependents aged 18 years old and above are required to provide police clearance certificates or letter of good conduct from their country of origin.

4. Good Health Status

Applicants and dependents must undergo a medical check up and health screening and be free from infectious or communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis A and B.

For mild Hepatitis cases: Applicants and dependents with a mild Hepatitis condition will not be automatically rejected. This kind of cases will be referred to Sarawak Health Department for review, and the outcome will be assessed on an individual basis. Based on Sarawak Health Department’s advice, MTCP makes the final decision on the SMM2H visa application.