DE Rantau Nomad Pass (Professional Visit Pass / Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)
Qualified foreign digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers (tech and eligible non-tech roles) who want to live in Malaysia while working remotely for foreign income.
- ValidityOften 3 to 12 months, renewable
- Processing42–56 days
- RenewableYes
Fees are confirmed in your personal quote.
The DE Rantau Nomad Pass is a Professional Visit Pass that allows qualified foreign digital nomads to travel and work remotely in Malaysia.
- Who it is for
- Qualified foreign digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers (tech and eligible non-tech roles) who want to live in Malaysia while working remotely for foreign income.
- Validity
- Often 3 to 12 months, renewable
- Processing time
- 42–56 days
- Renewal
- Renewable
- Official remote-work pass for eligible foreign income. Not a generic Malaysia Digital Nomad title.
Who this is for
Qualified foreign digital nomads, remote workers, and freelancers (tech and eligible non-tech roles) who want to live in Malaysia while working remotely for foreign income.
- What you need to show
- Active remote/freelance contracts with income evidence passport validity more than 14 months at submission health insurance covering Malaysia may be required during endorsement not convertible from a tourist pass.
- Minimum age
- Main pass holder must be over 18 years old.
- Nationality
- Open to all nationalities except citizens of Israel (MDEC DE Rantau FAQ).
DE Rantau Nomad Pass (Professional Visit Pass / Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas)