DE Rantau Nomad Pass Eligibility Checker

At least USD 24,000 a year if you work in a digital or tech role, such as software, data, cybersecurity, digital marketing or content creation. Other roles, such as founders, managers, consultants and legal counsel, need at least USD 60,000 a year.

Remote workers employed by a company outside Malaysia, and freelancers or contractors with foreign clients, aged 18 or over. Your contract must have started at least 3 months before you apply, and you need 3 months of payslips or invoices and bank statements.

You choose 3 to 12 months at first. You can renew it once for another 12 months, so the most you can stay on DE Rantau is 24 months.

A processing fee of RM1,080 for you and RM540 for each dependant (including 8% tax, not refundable), plus an immigration pass fee of RM90 for every 3 months. You may also need a refundable personal bond of RM200 to RM2,000 and a visa fee, depending on your nationality.

Yes: your spouse or partner, children under 18, disabled children of any age, and your parents. Your spouse cannot work in Malaysia on this pass.

Not any more. Since 1 August 2026 MDEC no longer accepts appeals. You can apply again once you meet the requirements.

Tax depends on the days you spend in Malaysia, not on the pass. If you stay 182 days or more in a year you may become a Malaysian tax resident. Use the 182-day tax residency counter on this site to check, and get advice for your own case.