SBH MM2H - Sabah

Sabah has its own version of the MM2H visa for people who would like to live there. There are three tiers – Silver, Gold and Platinum with the last one permitting holders to work. Where the requirements for each tier are different, it is stated below

1. Age

• 30 years old and above.

2. Dependents

• Spouse (husband/wife) ; biological children/stepchildren/adopted children below 21 years old.; parents and parents-in-law.

3. Property Purchase in Sabah

• Must buy a high-rise property with a minimum price of RM600,000 (Minium for Silver tier is RM1 million and Platinum is RM2 million.

• Required to retain property for ten years but can exchange property.

4. Monthly Income from offshore (the latest 3 months)

• Single: RM10,000 and above.

• Couple/Family: RM15,000 and above.

5. Fixed Deposit (FD) - Any banks in Sabah

• Silver RM500,000 (Gold – US$500,000; Platinum – US$1 million)

6. Minimum Stay (per year)

• At least 30 days in Sabah.

7. Working in Malaysia

• Not allowed except with the Platinum tier

8. Requirement for FD Withdrawal

• Maximum up to 40% after 2 years to buy property, education, or medical treatment

9. MM2H Visa Duration

• Silver – 5 years; Gold – 10 years; Platinum – 20 years (all tiers are renewable)

10. Change of Principal

• Can transfer to spouse until the end of visa term