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Malaysia

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Overview

Capital

Kuala Lumpur

Currency

MYR

Continent

Asia

Entry requirements

Check if your passport needs a visa for Malaysia.

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Popular passport access to Malaysia

Passport Status Max Stay
India Evisa 30 days
Austria Visa Free 90 days
Belgium Visa Free 90 days
Bulgaria Visa Free 90 days
Croatia Visa Free 90 days
Cyprus Visa Free 90 days
Czechia Visa Free 90 days
Denmark Visa Free 90 days
Estonia Visa Free 90 days
Finland Visa Free 90 days

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Monthly costs

Kuala Lumpur

Rent (center)

2,500 MYR/mo

Groceries

800 MYR/mo

Transport

100 MYR/mo

Est. Monthly Total

3,650 MYR/mo

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Work Permits

Malaysia offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.

  • DE Rantau (Digital Nomad Pass)

    Duration: 3-12 months, renewable

    IT freelancers and remote workers with minimum income of 24,000 USD/year

  • Employment Pass (EP)

    Duration: Up to 5 years, renewable

    Foreign professionals with a contract from a Malaysian employer, minimum salary MYR 5,000/month

  • Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

    Duration: 5-15 years, renewable

    Foreign nationals meeting financial requirements (fixed deposit and income proof)

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 30%

Social Security (Employee)

0.11%

Annual thresholds in MYR. DE Rantau digital nomad pass available. Low SST 6%.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in MYR with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

Travel and health insurance for your move to Malaysia.

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