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Malaysia

DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass)

🎉 Zero Tax
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Income req.

$2,000/mo

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Est. monthly cost

~$869

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Visa duration

12 months ↺

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Visa cost

$218

📄 Visa Details

Income requirement
$2,000/mo
Visa cost
$218
Duration
12 months (renewable)
Path to residency
❌ No
Family friendly
✅ Yes
Processing time
2-4 weeks

Eligible passports

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Last verified: 2026-03-23

💸 Tax Reality

🎉 Zero tax on foreign income

Foreign-sourced income generally not taxable for non-tax-residents.

🌍 Life in Malaysia

🌐 Internet

115 Mbps · Good

🔒 Safety

Medium (51.1/100)

🏥 Healthcare

Good (70.3/100)

🗣️ English

High

❄️ January avg.

27°C (81°F)

☀️ July avg.

28°C (82°F)

🕐 Timezone

GMT+8

👥 Nomad community

Large

🌡️ Climate zone

Tropical

Cost of Living Index: 29.7 — full data on Numbeo →

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