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Benefits Sabah MM2H
What are the benefits of Sabah's MM2H Visa? Besides the lovely weather, people and food.

Eligibility Open to citizens of all countries.
Applicant age 30 years old and above.
Fixed deposit RM150,000 per solo application. Or RM300,000 per application with dependents. To be placed, upon MM2H approval, in a participating Sabah bank. After one year, 50% can be withdrawn for residential, car, medical, or kids' education purposes.
Offshore income RM10,000 for solo applications. RM15,000 for applications with dependents. Documentation required.
Dependents Spouse, children under 21 years old, as well as both parents and parents-in-law
Letter of good conduct Applies to the principal applicant, as well as each of the dependents.
Health screening Principle applicant and all dependents need to undergo and pass basic health screening to be conducted in Sabah.
Visa tenure Initial tenure is 5 years, which can be renewed for an additional 5 years, provided all visa conditions are still met.
Minimum stay per year Principle applicant is required to spend a minimum of a total of 30 days per year in Sabah. In other words, total time spent in Sabah can be with or without interruptions for time spent elsewhere.
Mandatory property purchase Yes: Highrise
Min. property purchase price (MYR) RM600,000. Minimum lock-in period is 5 years, after which the property can be sold
Employment / Business / Private Equity Participants can, upon approval, work part-time in approved sectors. Participants can be "sleeping partner" in joint-venture businesses in approved sectors, with a local partner.
Tax exemptions All funds remitted to Malaysia from overseas are tax-exempt. This applies to pensions, investment gains, rental income, standing orders, etc.
Medical care MM2H can be applicable for medical purposes, i.e. long-term medical treatment in Sabah
Education Permitted with student pass, provided students have local medical insurance coverage.
Government processing fee (MYR) RM5,000 (One-time payment)
Agent fee (MYR) RM15,000 (Per application)



Frequently Asked Questions

That used to be the case. However, since the start of 2024, all MM2H applications need to be submitted by a recognized MM2H agent. More details? Please submit the form at the bottom of this page.
No. The fixed deposit needs to be placed at a local bank.
Yes. After 12 months, you can, upon request, spend a portion of your FD on a property, children's education, or medical expenses. FYI, a minimum of 60% of the FD needs to be retained until the end of the visa's tenure.
Yes, with MM2H, you're free to buy a property. In fact, Malaysia is one of very few countries that allows foreigners, Pakistani citizens included, to buy and own property outright, even freehold property. Sure, some terms and conditions apply, but that's fair enough. Use the form below if you'd like more details on this topic.
The medical includes tests for communicable diseases, including TB, HIV, Malaria and Hepatitis. Yes, all dependents need to undergo and pass the medical. The medical can take place at any certified medical institution, as long as it's in the same jurisdiction as the MM2H application in question. In some cases, applicants that have been denied insurance eligibility, for instance on the basis of their advanced age, can have the medical waived.
Choosing the right medical insurance ensures you're appropriately covered for any medical episodes that may be encountered. As there are several companies in Malaysia, local and international, offering suitable insurance services, we recommenddoing due diligence to whittle your options down to a couple of contenders. Use the form below to let us know if you could use some suggestions.
SMM2H-holders are permitted to own a local business, typically without the restrictions that apply to local business owners. Note: that terms and conditions apply. More details? Please submit the form at the bottom of this page.
It typically takes roughly three months for the visa application to be processed. There are exceptions, however, since the process may involve third-party entities, including authorities located overseas.
Offshore income, including general remittances, rental income and fixed income such as dividends, FD coupon payments, are all not taxable. Any capital appreciation, both offshore and local, is also not taxed. However, locally-derived employment income is taxable. Need more details? By all means let us know with the form below.
Yes. And yes, MM2H holders are eligible for bank loans of up to 80% of the value of the property. More details? Please submit the form at the bottom of this page.
You'll need to present a letter by your government/employer as well as 3/6 months' worth of banks statements that display the amounts in question.
Yes, a bond is payable by the MM2H applicant; the exact amount depends on the applicant's country of birth. More details? Go ahead and use the form at the bottom of this page.
Your kids need to be enrolled first, upon which you can apply for the relevant MM2H Visa.
Foreigners in Malaysia, Pakistani citizens included, are permitted to buy land for residential purposes only.
Sure. As long as you ended up staying the annual minimum number of days required for your MM2H Visa, you've met that condition.
You can simply have your passport renewed, after which you'll be able to add the balance of your MM2H tenure at the immigration office of your MM2H's jurisdiction.
You can take your passport to the immigration office in your jurisdiction, along with all documents required, after which the renewal will be processed. More details? Please use the form below.
Once your visa has expired for the second time, a fresh MM2H application has to be submitted.
If your application is on the basis of your kids' education, their school needs to be in the jurisdiction of the MM2H you're applying for.
Please provide documentation containing details of the medical condition in question, as verified by either a private or a government physician registered with the Malaysia Medical Council.
That used to be the case. However, with the exception of the Sarawak MM2H visa, all latest versions of the MM2H visas require the purchase of a property within that particular jurisdiction, i.e. West Malaysia or Sabah. There are, however, several legal workarounds. For more details on these, click here.
MM2H is a risk-free program and it can be cancelled prematurely quite easily, after which any fixed deposit will be duly returned. The exact steps depend on the circumstances of the MM2H-holder, however. For the full process, please submit the form below.








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