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Policy update

MDEC has temporarily closed new DE Rantau applications while it rolls out the Enhanced Framework. From 1 December 2026: stay up to 4 years, and Tech Talent income rises to USD 36,000.New applications paused. Up to 4 years & USD 36k tech income from 1 Dec 2026.

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The Nomad Visa Desk

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We get remote workers and freelancers onto the right nomad visa — eligibility, documents, and endorsement, done for you. First stop: Malaysia's DE Rantau Pass — now for stays of up to four years.

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12 mo
Initial pass, + up to 3 renewals
4 yrs
Maximum stay (from 1 Dec 2026)
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Typical processing
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Spouse, children and parents can join
New applications temporarily closedEffective 1 December 2026

The Enhanced DE Rantau Framework

MDEC has paused new applications while it rolls out the changes. When the framework takes effect:

  • Up to 4 years12-month pass + up to three 12-month renewals
  • USD 36,000/yrTech Talent minimum (up from USD 24,000)
  • USD 60,000/yrNon-Tech Talent minimum (unchanged)

Already on the pass? First renewals continue for passes expiring on or before 31 January 2027. Second and third renewals open from 1 December 2026.

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Roshintha Perera, founder of NomadsVisa
Roshintha PereraFounder · DE Rantau pass holder, Kuala Lumpur

From the founder

I've been through this process myself.

I'm Roshintha Perera, and I live in Kuala Lumpur on the DE Rantau Nomad Pass. I applied on a Sri Lankan passport and went through every step you're about to: the documents, proving remote income and the wait for approval. I was approved in two months on my first try, and renewed in two and a half weeks.

NomadsVisa is the desk I wished I'd had. You get help from someone who's done it, not just read about it.

  • DE Rantau Nomad Pass holder
  • Lives in Kuala Lumpur
  • Applied on a Sri Lankan passport
  • Approved in 2 months, first try
  • Renewed in 2.5 weeks
  • Founder & CEO, Rope Digital
  • MBA, UWE Bristol · CIM Level 7

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The process

How it works: three steps, and we do the heavy lifting.

Every country's nomad visa has its own thresholds, documents and timelines. We start with the one we know best, Malaysia's DE Rantau Pass, and stay with you through every renewal.

  1. 01

    Check if you qualify

    We match your profile, income, and pathway against the official criteria — before you spend a cent.

  2. 02

    We prepare everything

    Paperwork is where applications die. We build the file and format every piece to MDEC's standard.

  3. 03

    Get endorsed & land

    We lodge it, track it, and stay with you through approval and endorsement to your e-Pass.

Who we help

Who we help: the files that are hard to get right.

A salaried remote worker with clean payslips may only need our $150 document audit. We earn our keep where documents get complicated.

  • Re-applying after a rejection

    There are no appeals any more, so the way back is a stronger new file built around what went wrong.

  • Freelancers with uneven income

    Several clients and lumpy months need contracts, invoices, payments and statements that tell one story.

  • Families

    40% of holders bring family. Every dependant is assessed separately, with their own documents.

  • Passports that need an eVisa or VDR

    Nationalities such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have extra steps between approval and entry.

  • Founders and senior non-tech roles

    The USD 60,000 lane means proving your role and income from your own company.

  • Renewals, up to four years

    Year three needs a Renewal Eligibility Report covering your first two years.

The difference

NomadsVisa vs. applying on your own.

What you getNomadsVisaOn your own
Eligibility checked before you payoften guessed
Documents formatted to MDEC standard
Sponsorship & personal bond handled
One point of contact, start to stamp
File checked before the non-refundable RM 1,080 fee
Rejection risk from paperwork errors (no appeals)LowHigh

Clients

Client stories: people who made the move.

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★★★★★
They told me I qualified before I paid anything, then handled the whole document set. I just showed up and landed.
Michele CastagnaGame Developer
★★★★★
The bond and sponsorship part terrified me. NomadsVisa made it a non-event. Clear fees, one contact throughout.
Alex HousticSoftware Engineer
★★★★★
Six weeks from eligibility check to e-Pass. Everything was formatted exactly how MDEC wanted it.
Hamza AmirInsurance Company Founder

Resources

Malaysia digital nomad visa guides.

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Eligibility

Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Requirements

The income thresholds, professions, and rules that decide it.

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Costs

How Much the Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Costs

Every fee, plus the refundable bond by nationality.

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Process

How to Apply, Step by Step

From online form to e-Pass, with timelines.

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Questions

Digital nomad visa FAQ

Still not sure? Tell us about your situation and we'll give you a straight answer.

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A Professional Visit Pass (PLIK) for qualified foreign digital nomads to live and work remotely in Malaysia. It's a temporary pass — it doesn't lead to Permanent Residency or citizenship.
Not for a new pass. MDEC has temporarily closed new applications during the transition to the Enhanced Framework. First renewals are still being accepted for passes expiring on or before 31 January 2027. We can check your eligibility and prepare your file now so it's ready when new submissions reopen.
From 1 December 2026: USD 36,000/yr for Tech Talent (up from USD 24,000) and USD 60,000/yr for Non-Tech Talent (unchanged). The new figure applies to both new and renewal applications submitted on or after that date.
Under the Enhanced Framework (from 1 December 2026): an initial pass of up to 12 months, plus up to three renewals of up to 12 months each — a maximum of four years in total. Renewal isn't automatic; each one is assessed separately.
You can stay until your current pass expires on its existing conditions. Any renewal submitted from 1 December 2026 is assessed under the new rules — including USD 36,000 for Tech Talent. If you've already used the old 24-month maximum, you can apply for up to two more renewals from 1 December 2026.
No — apply from anywhere.
Yes — spouse/partner, children under 18 (biological, adopted or step), a child with special needs of any age, and parents. They can't work. Dependants can also be added at renewal, including a newborn.
No.

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