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Connect, Create, and Explore,
Malaysia Awaits Digital NomadsDownload DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass FAQ HERE
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Nomad Insurance: Global coverage for unforeseen incidents
Travel & Medical Insurance, by nomads for nomads
Connect, Create, and Explore,
Malaysia Awaits Digital NomadsDownload DE Rantau Digital Nomad Pass FAQ HERE
Work Freely, Live Fully
Experience Malaysia's Digital Nomad Revolution
Tailored Digital Nomad Pass Experience
The exclusive Nomad Pass lets qualified foreign digital professionals stay and work longer in Malaysia — removing tourist visa limits for a more flexible, comfortable work-life experience.
Work-Ready Ecosystem and Curated Lifestyle
Malaysia offers nomad-ready hubs, affordable living, high-speed connectivity, and a safe, productive, comfort, and curated experiences for an ideal work-life balance.
Open Access for Diverse Talents beyond Malaysia
DE Rantau welcomes both tech and non-tech professionals worldwide, offering an easy, globally accessible way to work remotely from Malaysia.
Where work meets wanderlust.
Discover our DE Rantau Malaysia!
DE Rantau is Malaysia's flagship initiative to establish the country as the premier digital nomad hub in Southeast Asia. The programme builds a vibrant ecosystem that enables digital professionals to live, work, and explore Malaysia with access to reliable connectivity, nomad-ready hubs, and tailored services for a productive and fulfilling lifestyle.
At its core is the DE Rantau Nomad Pass, a newly introduced Professional Visit Pass that allows qualified foreign digital nomads to stay and work in Malaysia for up to 12 months. With world-class facilities, curated experiences, and a welcoming community, Malaysia offers the ideal balance of productivity, culture, and adventure for digital nomads from around the globe.
Work, Live & Travel:
Introducing the DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Exclusive pass for inbound digital nomads which eliminates the limitations of a normal tourist pass, so you are free to roam and enjoy your stay while focusing on what matters most – be it your work, content for your channels, places to explore, foods to try, and everything else we can offer here – and trust us, there’s plenty!
Type of Pass:
(Pas Lawatan Ikhtisas (PLIK))
Features:
• Pass renewable for up to additional 12 months
• Able to bring in spouse & child/children
• Able to bring parent/parents for main pass holder only
Fee:
• MYR 500.00 (dependent)
All you need to know: Digital Nomad Pass
Type of Digital Nomad Pass:
Tech Talent/Profession and Non-Tech Talent/Profession are eligible to apply!
- Digital Freelancer, Independent Contractor
- Remote worker (full and part-time) i.e. employee of a company but not required to physically be in the office
Domain of Profession
Tech Talent/Profession:
Digital freelancer, independent contractor, and remote worker who are IT & digital professionals in various domains:
- Software Engineers
- Backend Engineers
- Cloud
- Cybersecurity
- Blockchain
- AI (Artificial Intelligence)
- Machine Learning (data-related, etc.)
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Creative Content
- Digital Content Development
- User Experience
- User Interface
- Other related positions
Non-Tech Talent/Profession:
- Chief Executive Officer (Founder/Managing Director/President)
- Chief Operating Officer
- Business Development (Growth Manager)
- Marketing Manager
- Chief Financial Officer
- Finance Manager/Accountant
- Sales Manager
- Customer Success Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Legal Counsel
- Public Relation Manager
- Consultant
- Customer Service Manager/Customer Service Representative/Customer Success Specialist
- Communications & Public Relations Manager
- Administrative Manager
- Technical Writer
- Tax Specialist
- Tax Accountant
- Production Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Other any related positions
Proof of Work
Digital Freelancer/Independent Contractor:
- Active project contract
- Contract duration > 3 months, can be multiple contracts
- Clients can be both local & foreign companies
Remote Worker:
- Active employment contract
- Contract duration > 3 months
- Employer is foreign/non-Malaysian based companies
Annual Income
Tech Talent/Profession:
More than USD24,000 per year
Non-Tech Talent/Profession:
More than USD60,000 per year
DE Rantau Nomad Pass:
Mandatory Documents
Digital Freelancer or Independent Contractor
Digital freelancers/independent contractors are individuals who perform work remotely on a freelance and project basis, with no attachment to a specific company or location.
Remote Worker
Remote workers are individuals who are employees of a company who have a flexible working arrangement that allows them to work remotely.
We welcome applications from both Tech Talent/Profession and Non-Tech Talent/Profession!
Frequently Asked Questions
To know more, download the full FAQ HERE