Malaysia
Digital nomad visas let remote workers live and work in another country for a limited time while staying with their current job or company. This page is designed to help inform and facilitate the process to apply to this type of visa by consolidating information, resources, and related links.
Malaysia has offered the DE Rantau programme since October 2022. Official link found here.
Who can apply?: Citizens of all countries other than Israel who fall under either of two categories: Tech Talent and Non-Tech Talent
Tech Talent/Profession: Digital freelancer, independent contractor, and remote worker who are IT & digital professionals in various domains i.e. software engineers, backend engineers, UX, UI, cloud, cybersecurity, blockchain, AI (Artificial Intelligence), machine learning, data-related etc.), digital marketing, digital creative content, digital content development etc.
Non-Tech Talent/Profession: Chief Executive Officer (Founder/ Managing Director/ President), Chief Operations Officer, Business Development (Growth Manager), Marketing Manager, Chief Financial Officer , Finance Manager/Accountant, Sales Manager, Customer Success Manager, Human Resources Manager, Legal Counsel, Public Relation Manager, Consultant, Customer Service Manager/ Customer Service Representative/ Customer Success Specialist, Communications & Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Technical Writer, Tax Specialist, Tax Accountant, Production Manager, Supply Chain Manager or any related position equivalent to the above positions
Duration: 3-12 months, renewable for another 12 months
Cost: MYR 1,000 (~$225 USD)
Anything else?: CAN sponsor dependents
💰 Requirements
Tech Talent/Profession: $24,000+ USD per year
Non-Tech Talent/Profession: $60,000+ USD per year
☑️ Checklist
Passport with 6+ blank pages and 14+ months remaining validity
Latest CV
(Most recent 3 months) Bank statement
(Most recent 3 months) Income or tax returns
Project contract(s) (digital freelancer/independent contractor) or an employment contract (remote worker)
Letter of good conduct - submitted online here
Proof of health insurance
Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia tax registration slip - register here
