Digital Nomad Visa (DE Rantau)
About Digital Nomad Visa (DE Rantau)
| Domain of Profession | IT (Various – Software Development, UX, UI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, Machine Learning, Data-related, etc.) Digital Marketing, Digital Creative Content, Digital Content Development (General digital domain-related work) |
Digital Nomad Visa Application Requirements
Required Documents / Governing body: MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation)
| 1 | Full passport copy (all pages) | At least 6 blank pages remaining |
| 2 | Passport-style ID photo Blue background 35mm × 50mm Chin to forehead: 25mm × 30mm Eyes open, mouth closed No hat, hair not covering face |
2 photos |
| 3 | Resume/CV | English translation + notarization |
| 4 | Project plan / Contract Preferably showing plans for 3+ months |
English translation + notarization |
| 5 | Proof of income (payslips acceptable) USD 24,000+ annually | English translation + notarization |
| 6 | Annual income certificate (withholding tax statement) / Tax return / Municipal tax certificate and 3 months bank statements | English translation + notarization |
| 7 | Police clearance certificate (from country of citizenship) | From prefectural office or home country embassy |
| 8 | Personal Bond | Sign document on website |
| 9 | Medical Insurance | Must provide coverage in Malaysia |
| 10 | Additional (optional): Family register if bringing spouse/children | English translation + notarization |
| 11 | MDEC Application Fee: RM1,000 (principal) / RM500 (dependent) |
* Income from outside Malaysia is not taxable in Malaysia, but work contracted from Malaysian companies is subject to tax
* Visa for nomad workers up to 2 years / Allows residence in Malaysia with spouse and children
* Bank account opening is generally not possible
The police clearance certificate application process differs from MM2H, so please consult us.
For highly specialized translations such as project plans, we will discuss translation methods with you.
Contact: Cosmos Plan Co., Ltd. +81-3-6661-7683
Nihonbashi S&S Building 2FB, 17-14 Nihonbashi Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo