Digital Nomad Visa
Malaysia allows remote workers to live legally while working for foreign employers. Minimum income: $2,000/month. Core 2026 jurisdiction from Passportivity's index. Use the special-rights CSV for true passport-linked exceptions and bilateral mobility privileges.
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Key Details
Stay Requirements
Digital nomad visa: day-count is a maximum permitted stay, not a minimum-presence requirement; no rule mandates X days/yr to retain the status. Set to 0 to match the dataset''s definition (presence required to MAINTAIN status). Flagged for review.
low confidenceHighlights
- Legal residence for remote workers
- Minimum income of $2,000/month
- No minimum stay requirement
- Processing time of 1 month
- Work for foreign employers
What could change
Changes in government leadership may impact visa availability.
Tax Notes
Malaysia's tax system is territorial; foreign income is not subject to tax.