Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Malaysia is challenging for dog owners; many condos and public parks ban dogs.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $220
- Processing
- 4-8 weeks
- Validity
- 1 year (renewable)
- Income
- $2,000/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 2/10
- Tax trigger
- 182 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Low
- Total (est.)
- ~$1,500/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$550/mo
- Coffee
- ~$2.8
- Internet
- 130 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$110/mo
Visa Overview
Malaysia is the 2026 budget king. The DE Rantau pass is specifically geared toward tech professionals and content creators. It provides access to a network of certified 'nomad hubs' with high-speed internet across Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
Pet Entry & Rules
Malaysia is challenging for dog owners; many condos and public parks ban dogs. Cats are much easier. A 7-day mandatory quarantine applies to pets arriving from most countries including the US and UK.
Tax Residency
Malaysia uses a territorial tax system. Foreign-sourced income is generally not taxed unless it is remitted into Malaysia by a tax resident, though specific nomad exemptions often apply.