Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Eligibility Check

Do you want to live and work remotely in Malaysia for up to two years with your family? Take this free Malaysia digital nomad visa eligibility check to see if you can!

Simply answer the questions below to see if you are eligible for Malaysia’s digital nomad visa.

By using this tool, you understand that it is not a legal assessment and the outcome is based on the answers that you have provided.

Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for Malaysia’s digital nomad visa, you must meet the following criteria:

Digital Domain Industry Digital Nomad Requirements

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for at least 14 months at the time of applying
• Work Remotely – You must work remotely as an employee, business owner, or freelancer for companies or clients located outside of Malaysia for at least three months
• Work in the Digital Domain – You must work in the digital space of IT, digital content creation, digital marketing, and other digital domain work
• Earn $24,000/year – You must meet the minimum income requirement
• Clean Criminal Record – Your criminal record must be clean
• Health or Travel Insurance – You must have insurance coverage for the duration of your time in Malaysia

Non-Tech Industry Digital Nomad Requirements (Introduced June 2024)

• Valid Passport – Your passport must be valid for at least 14 months at the time of applying
• Work Remotely – You must work remotely as an employee, business owner, or freelancer for companies or clients located outside of Malaysia for at least three months
• Work in One of the Following Positions – You must hold one of the following approved positions: CEO, Founder, Managing Director, COO, Business Development, Marketing Manager, CFO, Finance Manager, Accountant, Sales Manager, Customer Success Manager, Human Resources Manager, Consultant, Customer Service Manager/Representative, Communications & Public Relations Manager, Administration Manager, Technical Writer, Tax Specialist or Accountant, Production Manager, Supply Chain Manager, or a related position equivalent to the above
• Earn $60,000 per year – You must prove that you meet the income requirement
• Clean Criminal Record – Your criminal record must be clean
• Health or Travel Insurance – You must have insurance coverage for the duration of your time in Malaysia

Additional Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Resources

Below, you’ll find some additional resources to help you prepare and submit your Malaysia digital nomad visa application.

Find accommodations in Malaysia with the help of our digital nomad accommodations partners.

Get comprehensive international health insurance from our digital nomad insurance partners.

If you’re gathering documents that originate in the US and need an apostille, check out our fast-track apostille partners. (You can even request apostilles from abroad!)

Preparing Your Malaysia Digital Nomad Visa Application

Read through our helpful blog posts about the application process and how to prepare your application.