Malaysia DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass
Malaysia MYS
Last verified 2024-09-01Official source
Malaysia's DE Rantau pass is a 12-month digital nomad visa for tech workers, digital entrepreneurs, and freelancers earning at least $2,000/month from non-Malaysian sources. It is priced at just $47 USD and provides access to a growing network of DE Rantau co-working hubs across Malaysia.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $47
- Minimum Income
- $24,000/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Dependent pass available for spouse and children under 18 at no additional income requirement
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- No minimum stay required; initial pass is 3 months, renewable once for another 3 months (maximum 12 months per application cycle)
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- DE Rantau pass holders are not considered tax residents for stays under 182 days per year; foreign-sourced income is generally not taxed in Malaysia
- Renewal Cost
- $47
$24,000/year ($2,000/month) for individual applicants. Freelancers and self-employed may use average monthly income over the past 3 months.
Key Requirements
- ✓Proof of remote employment or digital freelance income of at least $2,000/month
- ✓Employment must be with foreign companies or foreign clients (not Malaysian entities)
- ✓Valid passport with at least 14 months validity
- ✓Health insurance valid in Malaysia
- ✓Application fee of approximately MYR 220 (~$47 USD)
- ✓Application via the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) online portal
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