MY · Remote Work Residency

DE Rantau Nomad Pass

Malaysia's 2022 nomad pass. Up to 2 years, foreign income tax exempt, English-friendly bureaucracy.

Min income

$24,000/yr

Processing

30-60 days

Duration

24 months

Leads to residency

Citizenship eligible

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Requirements

What you'll need

01Remote work or freelance
02Min $24k/yr
03Health insurance
04Clean record

Where you can use it

Cities in MY

Kuala Lumpur

English widely spoken, world-class infrastructure, and the DE Rantau nomad visa — most underrated SE Asia option.

George Town (Penang)

UNESCO heritage food capital of Asia. Slower-paced than KL with a strong expat retiree community.

Source

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation — DE Rantau

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Last verified Jun 18, 2026View official page →

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