Malaysia digital nomad visa: requirements
Malaysia's DE Rantau Nomad Pass (Professional Visit Pass) has no income amount stated on the official pages we read. It is granted for 12 months, and it can be renewed.
The official pages we read do not state whether family can join. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | Not stated | — |
| Who can apply | Not stated The page says only that digital nomads can apply, without saying which kinds of work are accepted. | — |
| Stay granted | 12 months Up to 12 months Official wordingThe DE Rantau Nomad Pass allows qualified foreign digital nomads to work remotely from Malaysia for up to 12 months, with the option to renew for an additional 12 months. | rai.malaysia.gov.my read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes Option to renew for an additional 12 months Official wordingwith the option to renew for an additional 12 months. | rai.malaysia.gov.my read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | MYR 1,000 Main applicant; dependent RM500 per person Official wordingMain applicant: RM1,000, Dependent: RM500 per person. | rai.malaysia.gov.my read 2026-10-02 |
| Processing time | 4–8 weeks Service duration 4 to 8 weeks. Official wordingService Duration 4 to 8 weeks | rai.malaysia.gov.my read 2026-10-02 |
| Family can join | Not stated The page lists a fee for dependants but does not state that family can join. | — |
| Where to apply | Online Online application, MDEC approval recommendation, then visa/e-VISA before entering Malaysia, passport endorsement by Immigration Official wordingService Channels Online | rai.malaysia.gov.my read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Not stated | — |