How to Get a Digital Nomad Visa in Malaysia

Documents for Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa

The list of documents for remote workers and for freelancers is almost identical. All of them must be translated into English:

• A copy of all passport pages. It must be valid for at least 14 months, with at least six blank pages.
• Resume.
• Diploma of higher education.
• Bank statement for the last three months.
• Income statement for the last three months.
• A valid employment contract for a period of three months or more - for remote workers, a contract for project work for a period of three months or more - for freelancers.
• Criminal record certificate issued in the country of citizenship or residence.
• Medical insurance.
• Letter of Good Conduct or Statutory Declaration Form. The competent authority will issue a letter of good conduct in your country of residence or current place of residence; it usually takes 2 to 3 months to receive it. Therefore, it is recommended to download the mandatory declaration form. You can download the form from the official website; it must be notarized in your country.
• Personal bond form. A personal surety form is a declaration that you will abide by the terms of your visa and the laws of Malaysia. You can download the form here.

Step-by-step guide to get Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa

To apply for a digital nomad visa in Malaysia, you must visit the Rantau Digital Nomad Pass website. You have to follow the following steps:

1. Prepare a checklist of documents.
2. Register on the De Rantau Digital Nomad Pass website. You will need a personal email address to register. You will then receive a verification code to enter. Once logged in, you will need to select whether you are applying as a foreigner or a local resident.
3. Select your occupation. You have to choose between two options: digital freelancer/independent contractor or remote worker. If you work remotely, without a company or location, choose the first option. You will choose the second option if you work for a company with flexible working conditions.
4. Fill out the application form.
5. Upload the required documents. All documents must be in English. All pages of any document must be uploaded as a single file. They must also be in PDF format and 20MB in size.
6. Pay the registration fee. The registration fee is $225. In addition, you will have to pay an additional fee of $112, for each accompanying dependent.
7. Wait for confirmation. The processing time is about four weeks. You will receive a decision on your visa application by email.

Official website of the program.