Licensed SMM2H agent · Sarawak

Move to Malaysia. A Ten-Year Home in Sarawak.

No property purchase required. A licensed agent beside you for every step — from sponsorship and filing to opening your bank account.

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Watch: Nigel Lo explains SMM2H Sarawak — and why no property purchase is required · 23 min

5+5Year visa
30Days a year in Sarawak
30+Minimum age
3Ways to qualify

One Visa, One State. It Is All We Do, and We Do It Properly.

Safe Harbour is a licensed SMM2H agent, registered in Sarawak. Most applications stumble on paperwork rather than money — so yours never leaves our hands. We file it ourselves.

You will always know what is happening, and exactly who to call.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Three conditions. We check all three with you before you spend anything.

Age

30+

You'll need to be 30 or older on the day you apply.

Citizenship

Nearly everywhere

Open to citizens of every country with diplomatic relations with Malaysia — almost certainly yours.

The only exceptions are Israel and North Korea.

Sponsorship

Everyone needs one

A Sarawakian citizen who is immediate family — or a licensed SMM2H agent registered in Sarawak.

That is who we are — licensed, and answerable for you.

Financial proof · Mandatory

Three Ways to Qualify

You only need one, and we will help you pick.

01

Fixed deposit

RM500,000

Placed in a local panel bank in Sarawak. We open it with you.

Half comes back after one year.

02

Pension or offshore income

RM10,000

Every month, earned outside Malaysia.

RM15,000 a month with dependants.

03

Savings

RM100,000

Monthly closing balance, for the three months before you apply.

RM200,000 with dependants.

Nobody does this alone.Sarawak asks every applicant to be bonded by a sponsor — an immediate family member here, or a licensed SMM2H agent. We are licensed, and we take that responsibility seriously.

The programme

The Visa, Your Money, Work and Property

Everything the programme allows, with nothing left out and nothing dressed up.

Duration
5 years, then 5 more. A Social Visit Pass — ten years in total.
Minimum stay
The main applicant must be in Sarawak at least 30 days a year.
Why it matters
That 30 days is the condition for renewal or extension.
Age
30 or older.
Who you can bring
Spouse, parents, and children under 21.
Withdrawing funds
After one year in the programme you may take out up to 50% of the fixed deposit.
What you may spend it on
  • Buying a house or a car in Sarawak
  • Your children's education in Sarawak
  • Medical expenses in Sarawak
What must stay
The balance must never drop below RM250,000.
Part-time work
Up to 20 hours a week in professional sectors — education, banking, manufacturing.
Approval
Subject to state approval.
Owning a business
You can be a minority partner, up to 49%, in a joint venture with a local partner.
Money into the business
Minimum paid-up capital of RM250,000.
Must you buy?
No. Purchasing a house is entirely optional.
If you buy in Kuching
Minimum property value RM600,000.
Other divisions
Minimum property value RM500,000.

You Send Documents. We Do the Rest.

You will always know what is happening, and exactly who to call.

01We sponsor youNothing can be filed without one. We take that on.
02We file the applicationPrepared, lodged and followed up with Sarawak Immigration.
03We open the bank accountBeside you, in person, in a single trip.
04We help you settleA home, a car, schools, doctors, a driving licence.
05We stay with youRenewals, adding family later, work and business permits.
Ready when you are.No obligation, and no pressure.Book a consultation

Quality of life

Why Sarawak

An exceptional quality of life, in one of Malaysia's most desirable states.

Strawberry bananas for sale at a Sarawak market
Low cost of livingSignificantly more affordable than many other regions.
People relaxing by the Sarawak River near Darul Hana Bridge, Kuching
Stability & safetyHigh political stability and a safe, secure environment.
Kuching city skyline at sunset from the Sarawak River
Modern amenitiesAdvanced medical facilities and international-standard schools.
Traditional dancers at the Sarawak Cultural Village
Cultural harmonyA diverse, friendly and multicultural society.
Sandstone rock formations on the beach at Bako National Park
Natural beautyBreathtaking nature, clean environment and rich heritage.

Clients

What Our Clients Say

DA
Four months, start to finish.David & Anne · United Kingdom
HT
I never had to guess what was happening next.Hiroshi T. · Japan
ML
They met us at the bank. That was the whole job, done.Marie L. · France
The Kuching waterfront on the Sarawak River

About Safe Harbour

Where Opportunity Meets Quality of Life.

A straightforward, flexible and secure pathway to make Malaysia your second home.

Licensed SMM2H agent, registered in Sarawak. One visa, one state — it is all we do.

  • Flexible requirements
  • Financial freedom
  • Lifestyle benefits
  • Long-term security

Your questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Five years, then five more — a Social Visit Pass of ten years in total.
The main applicant must be in Sarawak at least 30 days a year. That is the condition for renewal or extension.
Yes — your spouse, parents, and children under 21.
Part-time work of up to 20 hours a week in professional sectors, subject to state approval. You can also be a minority partner, up to 49%, in a joint venture with a local partner, with minimum paid-up capital of RM250,000.
No. Buying a house is entirely optional. If you do, the minimum value is RM600,000 in Kuching and RM500,000 in other divisions.
Sarawak asks every applicant to be bonded by a sponsor — an immediate family member who is Sarawakian, or a licensed SMM2H agent. Safe Harbour is licensed and can sponsor you.

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  • Kuching, Sarawak
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  • legal@glp-lawyers.com
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Figures shown are the published S-MM2H criteria and can change. Sarawak Immigration decides every application.