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🇲🇾 Malaysia

Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa: requirements and how to apply

Allows digital nomads working in tech, digital marketing, AI, and creative sectors to reside in Malaysia.

Official Malaysia digital nomad visa page

DE Rantau Nomad Pass (Professional Visit Pass)

Allows digital nomads working in tech, digital marketing, AI, and creative sectors to reside in Malaysia.

Typical duration
12 months, renewable for an additional 12 months (total 24 months)
Path to permanent residency
Temporary stay (convertible to Employment Pass)

Main requirements

  • Annual income ≥ $24,000 USD
  • Digital/tech profession
  • Can sponsor spouse and children

Official page

Documents usually needed for Malaysia

  • For DE Rantau Nomad Pass: proof of annual income of at least $24,000 USD in a tech or digital profession (software, UX, marketing, crypto)
  • Remote foreign employment contract or active freelance client contracts (min 3 months validity remaining)
  • Submission via MDEC DE Rantau online portal with police clearance
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months and a compliant photo (make yours here)

Application steps

  1. 1

    MDEC DE Rantau Portal Submission

    Submit digital application on MDEC portal with tax returns, foreign contracts, and bank statements.

    4 - 6 weeks

  2. 2

    In-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter

    Receive official IPA letter from MDEC / Immigration Department of Malaysia.

    1 week

  3. 3

    Passport Endorsement & Pass Sticker

    Visit MDEC / MYXpats Centre in Cyberjaya or Kuala Lumpur to have the physical DE Rantau pass endorsed in passport.

    1 - 2 business days

Other ways to move to Malaysia

Find a licensed adviser

For advice on your own case, use a licensed immigration lawyer or adviser. Always check they are registered before you pay anyone. Imiatlas does not refer or review cases.

Look for a lawyer registered with the national bar association or law society in Malaysia. The official immigration website explains any rules on who may represent applicants.

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) & Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM)

General information to help you research, not legal advice. Rules change often: always confirm with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) & Immigration Department of Malaysia (JIM) on the official website before applying.