Malaysia digital nomad visa (2026)
DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Income requirement
$2,000 / month
as of November 2025Source: mdec.my
How this figure is worked out
The official source states $24,000 a year. Over twelve months that is $2,000, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison.
- How long it lasts
- 3 to 12 months, renewable for a further 12 months, up to three renewals
- What it costs
- RM 1,080.00 processing fee per applicant including 8% SST, RM 540.00 per dependant, non-refundable including on rejection
- Tax treatment
- Depends on your situation
The official source does not set out the tax treatment. Confirm it with a cross-border tax professional.
What you need to qualify
- Remote work for a company registered outside Malaysia, or freelance and independent contract work
- Eligible professions cover IT and digital talent plus a wider professional list including founders, executives, accountants, legal counsel and technical writers
- An employment contract or client contracts stating remote status, duration and income
- Bank statements reflecting regular monthly income above the threshold
Worth knowing. Two income bands apply. The comparison figure here uses the lower USD 24,000 tech-talent band; other professions are held to USD 60,000.
Do you qualify for the DE Rantau Nomad Pass?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $2,000 a month. This program has more than one income band and this is the lowest one, so check which band applies to your profession.
Common questions
- Does Malaysia have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. Malaysia offers the DE Rantau Nomad Pass. The official source states $24,000 a year, which is about $2,000 a month. How long it lasts: 3 to 12 months, renewable for a further 12 months, up to three renewals. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the DE Rantau Nomad Pass?
- The official source states $24,000 a year. Over twelve months that is $2,000, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison. This program publishes more than one income band; the figure here is the lowest, and other applicants face a higher one.
- Will you pay tax in Malaysia on the DE Rantau Nomad Pass?
- The official source for this program does not set out the tax treatment. Tax depends on your residency and your own situation, so confirm it with a cross-border tax professional before you commit.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.