For personnel who do not require physical presence in an office, freelancers, and remote workers, the Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa is an excellent opportunity. This tool will be very helpful to those who are digital nomads—people who use computers or smartphones to work from anyplace. This article will walk you through the steps of applying for a Malaysian Digital Nomad Visa, including requirements, costs, and length of stay.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), which welcomes digital experts from all over the world to join the DE Rantau program, offers the Digital Nomad program in Malaysia. Malaysia is a reasonably priced country that provides lots of chances for leisure travel to places like Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, and Langkawi.
You are exempt from paying taxes in Malaysia as a digital nomad on money earned from labour done outside the nation. On the other hand, income tax is due if you work for an organisation or clients that are headquartered in Malaysia. More information is given below.
Details of the Digital Nomad Visa for Malaysia
- Visa Fee: MYR1,000.00
- Validity: Three to Twenty-four Months
- Move on. Sort: Visit Pass for Professionals
What is the Nomad Pass for DE Rantau?
Digital nomads can live and work in Malaysia with the DE Rantau Nomad Pass, a type of Professional Visit Pass.
Digital Nomad Types:
- Digital Freelancer
- Independent Contractor
- Remote Worker (employed by a company but working from home).
Expert Domains
One of the following professional domains must you be a part of:
IT (including digital marketing, digital content development, digital creative content production, cloud computing, cybersecurity, blockchain, AI, machine learning, and data-related subjects), UX/UI design, software development, and cloud computing (all digital-related professional domains).
Income Requirements:
In order to qualify for the Malaysia Digital Nomad program, your annual salary must be $24,000 or above.
Required Documents:
- Digital independent contractors and freelancers who are not affiliated with any particular business or place are need to provide the following paperwork:
- Passport (with all pages)
- latest bank statements for the previous three months on a CV
- The last three months’ income statements
- legitimate documentation of the job or agreement
- filled-out personal bond form
- A letter of excellent behaviour (provided by an official organisation in the nation where the recipient currently resides)
- highest qualification qualification
- Enrollment certificate for medical insurance. Medical insurance with a minimum three-month validity period may be submitted following application acceptance or prior to the pass sticker’s issuing.
- Tax registration slip from the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board.
Note: If you have any tax-related questions, it’s best to speak with a tax attorney or find out if Malaysia and your nation have a tax treaty that prevents double taxation on income. As an alternative, you can email clic@mdec.com to the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation.To find out about tax obligations according to your income and length of stay in Malaysia, please contact me.
Visa requirements for digital nomads
- Proof of work from a digital nomad.
- submission of all necessary paperwork, such as pay stubs and evidence of income.
- Non-citizens must make $24,000 per year in order to qualify.
How to Apply for a Digital Nomad Visa in Malaysia
Citizens of all nations are able to apply for visas. Use the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation website to submit an online application. The official website’s link can be found below.
