Sarawak MM2H
Minimum age: 30.21
Mandatory fixed deposit: RM500,000 for the main applicant in a SMM2H panel local bank in Sarawak.21
In addition to the FD: pension or offshore income of RM10,000 monthly for an individual, or RM15,000 with dependants; alternatively savings of RM100,000 / RM200,000 respectively, evidenced over the latest three months and subject to panel approval for the savings route.21
One-time non-refundable processing fee: RM5,000.21
Main participants must stay at least 30 days every year in Sarawak for extension and renewal consideration.21
Property purchase is optional; a purchased residence must be at least RM600,000 in Kuching Division or RM500,000 in other divisions, subject to the cited land rules.21
Full-time work is not permitted. Professional part-time work requires approval in specified sectors through MTCP, with a maximum of 20 hours per week; applications must be made to the State Authority.21
Pass: 5+5 years, with extension subject to passport validity and updated medical documents; continuation after ten years requires a new application.21
Up to 50% of FD may be withdrawn after one year for a house, car, medical expenses or children’s education in Sarawak. Maintain RM250,000 in the FD.21
Applications use MOAS and require a Sarawak sponsor or a registered SMM2H licensed agent; personal sponsors are restricted to immediate family and one applicant at a time.21
The SMM2H application guide is amended 31 July 2025.21
Federal Silver
Silver fixed deposit: USD150,000.13
Silver one-off participation fee: RM1,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee.13
Silver: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants.13
Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass.14
Federal Gold
Gold fixed deposit: USD500,000.11
Gold one-off participation fee: RM3,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee.11
Gold: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants.11
Gold and Silver do not permit working or doing business; participants need another relevant pass.14
Federal Platinum
Platinum fixed deposit: USD1 million.12
Platinum one-off participation fee: RM200,000 per principal application; no dependant participation fee.12
Platinum permits employment and business/investment activities.14
Platinum: 90 cumulative days in Malaysia per year; ages 25–49 may fulfil this through the principal and/or dependants.12
Sabah MM2H (Silver)
Sabah Silver: minimum age 25 and 30 cumulative days per year in Sabah.16
Sabah Silver: fixed deposit RM500,000 in a Sabah MM2H panel bank; purchase and own a high-rise property in Sabah after approval, minimum RM600,000.16
Sabah Silver: monthly income RM10,000 for a single applicant or RM15,000 with dependants.16
Sabah Silver: RM3,000 non-refundable application processing fee; RM1,500 subsequent renewal fee.16
Sabah Silver career opportunities are not permitted under this pass; a relevant pass must be requested.16
PVIP
Income evidence: RM40,000 monthly or RM480,000 annually, covering onshore and offshore income; alternatively net worth of at least RM1 billion. Latest three months’ statements must reflect the required amount.24
Fixed savings account: at least RM1 million.24
Entry fee: RM200,000 principal and RM100,000 per dependant; participation fee is non-refundable. Pass fee: RM2,000 per year.24
Participants may work and carry out legal business activities in accordance with Malaysian law.23
There is no minimum stay requirement.23
DE Rantau
See DE Rantau route details.
For the general DE Rantau income requirements and their application to your evidence, see the official source.9
For the separate Sarawak DE Rantau programme, see the official source.10