Remote work on tourist / visa-free stay: unclear
unclear
| Nomad visa | DE Rantau / Digital Nomad Pass |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | USD 24000/yr (tech) or USD 60000/yr (non-tech) |
| Length of stay | Up to 12 months + 12-month renewal (Budget 2027 announced holders at the 2-year limit may stay on; criteria not yet published) |
| Application cost | RM 1080 processing (RM 540/dependant) + immigration pass fees |
Verification
Partly verified- income=verified
- stay=verified
- fee=verified
- tourist_rule=unverified
- Budget 2027 speech (9 Oct 2026): DE Rantau holders reaching the two-year limit to be allowed to continue staying, subject to prescribed criteria
Official sources
- https://rai.malaysia.gov.my/digital-services/apply---de-rantau-nomad-pass
- https://www.mdec.my/api/media/file/DE-Rantau_Pass_FAQ_v10.pdf
- https://mof.gov.my/portal/en/news/speech/speech-the-fifth-madani-budget-2027
Secondary reference: https://wiki.private.law/en/asia-nomad-visas
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