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.
الدخول والتأشيرات
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.
| جواز السفر | الفئة | الحد الأقصى للأيام | مُحقَّق |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 مصدر رسمي ↗ |
| 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 مصدر رسمي ↗ |
| 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 مصدر رسمي ↗ |
| 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 مصدر رسمي ↗ |
| 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 مصدر رسمي ↗ |
العمل عن بُعد والإقامات الطويلة
DE Rantau Nomad Pass (حتى 365 أيام): 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. مصدر رسمي ↗ يلزم التحقق الرسمي من الأهلية
آخر تحقق Oct 19, 2026
برامج إجازات العمل والإقامة
- Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass · الأعمار 18+ · 12 أشهر · تحقق
قواعد الدخول ملخّصات بحثية تتضمن مصدرها الرسمي وتاريخ آخر مراجعة لها، وليست قرارات تحديد أهلية. تحقق من الصفحة الرسمية قبل سفرك. افتح أداة البحث عن التأشيرات والعمل →
السلامة
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.
التحذير الرسمي: Malaysia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, ). نصيحة UK FCDO ↗
الصحة
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.
المال
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.
البقشيش: Not customary; a 10 percent service charge appears on many bills · ماء الصنبور: Generally treated but most residents filter or boil it
التنقل
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.
شرائح SIM والاتصال بالإنترنت
Maxis (Hotlink), CelcomDigi and U Mobile all sell cheap tourist SIMs and eSIMs; speeds are among the best in the region.