Malaysia (Asia)

Remote workers can apply for the new Malaysia digital nomad visa and call the Southeast Asian country home. The Malaysian government introduced legislation for a new digital nomad visa allowing remote workers to live in the country for three to 12 months with the ability to renew for a second year.

Known as the Professional Visit Pass, the visa is released by DE Rantau Nomad Pass. The application process is done all online, making it one of the easiest digital nomad visas to apply.

Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for at least 14 months at the time of applying

• Work Remotely – You must work remotely as an employee, business owner, or freelancer for companies or clients located outside of Malaysia for at least three months

• Work in the Digital Domain – You must work in the digital space of IT, digital content creation, digital marketing, and other digital domain work

• Earn $24,000/year – You must meet the minimum income requirement

• Clean Criminal Record – Your criminal record must be clean

• Health or Travel Insurance – You must have insurance coverage for the duration of your time in Malaysia

• Non-Tech Industry Digital Nomad Requirements (Introduced June 2024). Work in One of the Following Positions – You must hold one of the following approved positions: CEO, Founder, Managing Director, COO, Business Development, Marketing Manager, CFO, Finance Manager, Accountant, Sales Manager, Customer Success Manager, Human Resources Manager, Consultant, Customer Service Manager/Representative, Communications & Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Technical Writer, Tax Specialist or Accountant, Production Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or a related position equivalent to the above

• Earn $60,000 per year – You must prove that you meet the income requirement

• Processing Time – 3-6 months

• Visa Fee – $220 ($110 for each family member)

• Visa Duration – 12 months (can renew for another 12 months)

• Tax – Yes

• Permanent Residency - No

Steps to Apply

The entire application process is done online in just 15 minutes.

Step 1: Gather Documents

• Copy of Passport (all pages with at least six empty ones)

• Digital Passport Photo

• Proof of Remote Work (current, past, or future contracts)

• Proof of Income (Bank statements from last three months and yearly income statement)

• Current Resume

• Certified Criminal Background Check

• Health or Travel Insurance Policy

• Proof of Relationship with Dependents (if applicable)

• All of these documents must be digitized and submitted in English.

Step 2: Submit Application

You will register your account here and begin the process after receiving a verification code to your email. Make sure to choose the option for “DE Rantau Digital Nomad Visa” option.

Application consists of numerous questions and places where you can upload your and your dependents’ documents. You must also pay a visa fee of MYR 1,000 (about $220 USD) for individual applicants and MYR 500 (about $110 USD) per dependent.

Step 3: Wait for Approval

It will take up to three months to receive an answer about your Malaysia digital nomad visa application. The program will notify you via email.

After receiving approval, you have six months to enter the country on your digital nomad visa.

If you require an e-visa to enter the country along with the digital nomad visa, you will have three months to enter Malaysia.

The visa term will commence at the time of entry into Malaysia.