Malaysia
Southeast Asia's most under-rated long-stay country: excellent English, world-class food, fast internet, modern infrastructure and a generous 90-day entry for many passports, at prices well below Singapore next door.
Entrée et visas
Citizens of many countries, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and Japan, receive a 90-day social visit pass on arrival without a visa. All arrivals must complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online beforehand. The DE Rantau Nomad Pass offers a renewable 12-month stay for qualifying remote workers.
| Passeport | Catégorie | Nombre de jours maximum | Vérifié |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free (social visit pass) 90 days on arrival; complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arrival. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free (social visit pass) 90 days on arrival; complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arrival. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free (social visit pass) 90 days on arrival; complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arrival. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free (social visit pass) 90 days on arrival; complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arrival. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free (social visit pass) 90 days on arrival; complete the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within three days before arrival. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
Travail à distance et longs séjours
DE Rantau Nomad Pass (jusqu'à 365 jours): Twelve-month renewable pass for digital freelancers, remote workers and independent contractors in approved fields; annual income threshold (around USD 24,000, higher for non-tech roles) and proof of contracts. source officielle ↗ Vérification officielle de l'éligibilité requise
Dernière vérification Oct 19, 2026
Programmes de vacances-travail et de résidence
- Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass · âges 18+ · 12 mois · vérifier
Les règles d'entrée sont des résumés de recherche avec leur source officielle et la date de notre dernière vérification ; elles ne constituent pas des décisions d'éligibilité. Consultez la page officielle avant de voyager. Ouvrir le Visa & Work Finder →
Sécurité
Low crime by regional standards; bag snatching from motorbikes in Kuala Lumpur is the usual complaint. The east coast of Sabah carries long-standing government warnings about kidnapping risk near the Philippine border.
Avis officiel: Malaysia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (Département d'État américain, ). Conseils du FCDO britannique ↗
Santé
Dengue is the main concern, especially in urban Selangor and Johor. Healthcare is high quality and inexpensive; Kuala Lumpur and Penang are medical tourism hubs.
Argent
Cards and Touch 'n Go e-wallet are accepted almost everywhere in cities. ATMs are plentiful and fees are modest. Mamak stalls and hawker centres are cash or QR.
Pourboires: Not customary; a 10 percent service charge appears on many bills · Eau du robinet: Generally treated but most residents filter or boil it
Se déplacer
ETS trains link Kuala Lumpur with Ipoh and Penang; buses cover everything else cheaply. AirAsia's home base means domestic and regional flights are among the cheapest in the world. Grab is ubiquitous.
Cartes SIM et connectivité
Maxis (Hotlink), CelcomDigi and U Mobile all sell cheap tourist SIMs and eSIMs; speeds are among the best in the region.
