MY · Asia
Malaysia for digital nomads
Street food, glass towers and rainforest an hour from Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia offers the DE Rantau Nomad Pass, a professional visit pass for digital nomads of any nationality except Israel. It requires an annual income of at least USD 24,000 if you work in tech or digital content, and USD 60,000 for other roles. It lasts 3 to 12 months, renewable to a total of 24, and you apply online through MDEC.
Kuala Lumpur · Penang · Langkawi
Photo: Minh Nguyen · Unsplash
Overview
- Financial reference
- USD 24,000 a year (tech)
- Duration
- 3 to 12 months · up to 24
- Family
- Partner, children and parents
- Currency
- MYR
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Visa
Malaysia digital nomad visa
Requirements, application routes, documents and points to keep in mind.
Malaysia digital nomad visa: requirements and how to applyTaxes
Taxes and tax residence: Malaysia
Remote work can be taxed. Tax residence, special regimes and questions for your adviser.
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Prepare your move to Malaysia
Travel and health insurance
Medical cover for long stays.
- SafetyWingOfficial site
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Banking and money transfers
Get paid, convert and spend abroad.
- WiseOfficial site
- RevolutOfficial site
eSIM and internet
Data from the moment you land.
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Tax advisers and gestorías
Tax residence and paperwork with a professional.
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