About this programme

This program aims at establishing Malaysia as the preferred digital nomad hub in ASEAN while boosting digital adoption and promoting digital professional mobility and tourism across the country.

This program will benefit both local talents and foreign nomads via the creation of a vibrant ecosystem that supports digital nomads. Digital nomads can travel and work remotely across various locations in Malaysia, while having access to stable broadband connectivity and various other facilities and services that support the nomadic lifestyle.

Objectives

  • Make Malaysia the preferred Digital Nomad hub in ASEAN
  • Promote the mobility of digital professionals throughout the country
  • Accelerate digital adoption & economic activities

Target Communities

  • IT domain (all types including software developer, UX, UI, Cloud, cybersecurity, blockchain, AI, machine learning, data-related etc.)
  • Digital domain (digital marketing, digital creative content, digital content development etc.)
  • IT platform service providers

Objectives

  • Make Malaysia the preferred Digital Nomad hub in ASEAN
  • Promote the mobility of digital professionals throughout the country
  • Accelerate digital adoption & economic activities

Target Communities

  • IT domain (all types including software developer, UX, UI, Cloud, cybersecurity, blockchain, AI, machine learning, data-related etc.)
  • Digital domain (digital marketing, digital creative content, digital content development etc.)
  • IT platform service providers

Who can apply for Digital Nomad Visa?

Pilot Locations in Malaysia

Locations are selected based on cities frequented by global digital nomads

2025 Outcomes

Digital Nomad Visa

Exclusively for inbound digital nomad which eliminates the limitations of a normal tourist pass, so you are free to roam and enjoy your stay while focusing what matters most – be it your work, contents for your channels, places to explore and foods to try, and all else that we could offer here – and trust us, it’s a plenty!

Application Procedures

  1. Personalized consultation on document preparation
  2. Document collection, compilation and certification
  3. Application to MDEC Immigration Department
  4. Follow-up on application status
  5. Upon approval, arrange visa endorsement for applicants at MDEC Immigration Department

Professional Package Includes:

  • Complimentary bank account opening in KL/Penang
  • Complimentary 2 nights hotel stay in Kuala Lumpur/Penang
  • Complimentary airport transfer to MDEC Immigration
  • Complimentary 1 DIGI SIM Card

Digital Nomad Visa Fees

Professional Fee:

  • Single Application: RM 7,000
  • Couple Application: RM 8,000
  • Add-on dependent: RM 1,000 per child

Professional Visa Pass Fee (Immigration):

  • Main Applicant: RM 1,000
  • Add-on dependent: RM 500

Security Bond (Immigration):

Varies from RM 200 – RM 2000 depending on country of origin

Ready for Migration to Malaysia?

Contact our helpful agents today for more information about MM2H and Application Procedures