Guides and documents
Resources
Know before you go.
Plain-English guides to the DE Rantau Nomad Pass — eligibility, documents, costs, process, renewals and tax. Updated for MDEC's Enhanced Framework.
Eligibility guide — passport and documents
Eligibility
Do You Qualify for the DE Rantau Nomad Pass?
The income thresholds (updated for 1 December 2026), professions, and rules that decide it.
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Policy update
The Enhanced DE Rantau Framework: What's Changing
Up to 4 years, USD 36k for tech, and the pause on new applications.
Read →Documents guide
Documents
The Complete DE Rantau Document Checklist
Remote worker vs freelancer, line by line.
Read →Costs guide
Costs
What the DE Rantau Nomad Pass Really Costs
Every fee, plus the refundable bond by nationality.
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Process
The Application Process, Step by Step
From online form to e-Pass, with timelines.
Read →Taxes guide
Taxes
Taxes for Digital Nomads in Malaysia
Residency, thresholds, and what US citizens should know.
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