Ministry of Tourism, Culture
and Environment, Sabah (KePKAS)
TERMS & CONDITIONS
SILVER CATEGORY
WHO CAN APPLY
Open to individuals from countries that have diplomatic relations with Malaysia except Israel, Nigeria and Bangladesh.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must be at least 25 years of age.
PROCESSING FEE (ONE-OFF)
RM3,000 for every application (non-refundable). RM1,500 for subsequent renewal.
DEPENDENTS
Spouse (husband/wife), parents, parents in-laws and children*.
Age of children
-Below 21 years old or still a full time student without any form of employment.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
Required
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
RM 500,000.00 Fixed Deposit (FD) to be placed in any SABAH-MM2H Panel of Banks in Sabah.
Maximum withdrawal of 50% is allowed on the principal FD value after 1 year of participation in the program for the purposes of purchasing a residence, education and medical activities in Malaysia.
MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY
Minimum cumulative stay period of 30 days per year in Sabah.
MEDICAL CHECKUP
Applicant must show proof of medical check up after obtaining conditional pass.
(PROOF OF MONTHLY INCOME)
Single applicant: RM10,000 per month
Applicant with dependent(s): RM15,000 per month
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Not allowed. The relevant pass must be requested.
SABAH-MM2H PASS
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Multiple Entry Visa (MEV) for principal and dependents for a period of 5+ 5 years.
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Renewable.
PURCHASE OF RESIDENCE
All applicants must purchase and own a high rise property in Sabah after obtaining the approval as SABAH-MM2H participant with minimum purchase price of RM600,000.
CHANGE OF PRINCIPAL
In the event of death of the principal, the Sabah MM2H Pass of the deceased is transferable to the spouse until the end of ten (10) years term.
EXISTING MM2H HOLDERS
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MM2H pass will indicate SABAH only. All existing holders of MM2H in Sabah to only reside in SABAH.
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Sabah MM2H can only reside in Sabah.
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Renewal will be approved based on previous criteria.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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Sabah MM2H can only reside in SABAH. Travelling to Peninsular states will need approval from Immigration. Such application will be facilitated by Immigration (simple application and quick approval – same day approval).
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Applicants can bring maids based on current practice.
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Selling of property is not allowed for 10 years. However, the house can be sold after 5 years with a new purchase of a value equivalent to the minimum as specified above or higher.