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.
Binnenkomst en visa
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.
| Paspoort | Categorie | Maximaal aantal dagen | Geverifieerd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
Werken op afstand en langere verblijven
DE Rantau Nomad Pass (tot 365 dagen): 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. officiële bron ↗ Officiële verificatie van eligibiliteit vereist
Laatst geverifieerd Oct 19, 2026
Werkvakantieprogramma's en verblijfsprogramma's
- Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass · leeftijden 18+ · 12 maanden · verifiëren
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Veiligheid
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.
Officieel reisadvies: Malaysia - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-advies ↗
Gezondheid
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.
Geld
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.
Fooi: Not customary; a 10 percent service charge appears on many bills · Kraanwater: Generally treated but most residents filter or boil it
Rondkomen
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.
Simkaarten en connectiviteit
Maxis (Hotlink), CelcomDigi and U Mobile all sell cheap tourist SIMs and eSIMs; speeds are among the best in the region.
