2022/09/22
The Digital Nomad Visa (DE Rantau Nomad Pass) is a Malaysia long-stay visa for freelancers and remote workers who are active in the IT and digital fields.
DE Rantau programme is managed by the Malaysian government agency called MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) and announced on 1 October 2022.
Residence permission can be granted for 3 - 12 months. It is also renewable for 12 months.
Dependant passes available for spouse and children.
*Children under the age of 18 and disabled children (no age limitation, doctor's report as proof)
The required annual income is USD 24,000 and above.
Age | 18 years old and above |
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Employment Status |
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Industry | The industry following as
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Annual Income | USD 24,000 and above |
1. Passport Copy (All Pages) ...All applicants |
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The validity period of passport must be more than 14 months and at least 6 empty pages. |
2. Resume (English) |
Description of working experience |
3. Annual Income |
The latest 3 months bank statement and income tax are required. |
4. Project / Employment Contract (English) |
Description of contract availability and valid period. Freelancers: The remuneration and the contract period must be stated. Remote workers: The contract must be with a foreign company and state the salary and remote working availability. |
5. Letter of Good Conduct |
6. Personal Bonds |
The particular form must be signed. |
7. Medical Insurance |
Medical treatment protection in Malaysia. It is necessary to cover all applicants. |
8. The highest level education certificate (English) |
9. Professional Certificate |
*Submission is voluntary. |
A. Yes, you can enter and exit Malaysia easily.
A. No, your spouse can't work in Malaysia.
A. Most of the banks do not allow the opening of a Malaysian bank account. Please contact each bank for more details.
A. Requirements may differ depending on the school. Please contact each school for more details.
A. Currently, you can only stay in West Malaysia. Visiting Sabah and Sarawak are permitted enter with a social visit pass.
A. You can apply for renewal 2 months before your Digital Nomad Visa expires.
A. The documents required for renewal are as follows:
1. Copy of passport (all pages)
2. Payment of application fee
3. The documents that show the contract has a remaining duration of 3 months or longer