Thanks so much for this! The main thing preventing us from coming right now is our pets. Cats coming from Australia have to do 14 days quarantine to allow testing for Hendra virus, even though cats don't get Hendra, there isn't even a test for it. And their quarantine is caged rooms where animals can hear each other instead of private rooms like you see in places like Changi. Two weeks of that is incredibly stressful for an animal. They really need to improve animal quarantine infrastructure if they want to appeal to highly paid professionals - pets are one of the first luxuries people typically indulge when their finances allow.
Was chatting with a gent from NZ, and he thought this program is a fabulous idea too! It’s such a growing issue with more ppl going/staying 100% remote
A Malaysian Statutory Declaration is the equivalent of a US affidavit. EDIT: For derantau staffers updating the FAQ • What does a local Malaysian organization or company need to do to sponsor a nomad? Specifically which documents and fees are involved? • When we will hear more about the Rantau Hub ecosystem? • Do you intend to establish an online community for nomads to interact and share experiences? If yes could I please recommend AVOIDING proprietary platforms like facebook and instead creating a traditional PHPBB2/3 forum? • For nomads interested in volunteering or helping develop Malaysia's deep tech capability, will there be organizational support for planning and scheduling events? • Once you have the work pass can you also apply for MACS to get stamp-free entry on the passport?
To those people who are not aware. Airasia and grab are malaysia origin companies. Grab is now headquartered in singapore. Airasia wanted to move to jakarta but not sure what will happen after covid19 pandemic.
Do you know any Facebook groups or any other channels where people could discuss about DE Rentau Digital Nomad Pass? It may be very useful for a community and Malaysian government as well.👍
Hi Kensho Quest! You are doing such a great job with your informative videos! Thanks to you I was able to complete mysejahtera application back in may and visit Malaysia. I want to apply for the digital nomad pass but I am currently waiting for my daughter's passport to be issued so that I can continue with my application. As this will take a while do you know where I can find the complete list of documents requested to be uploaded so that we can prepare them until her passport is ready? Thank you!
HI, So glad to know our videos have been helpful! Have you started the application? Once you have you can jump around and see all the required information. We have been very busy lately but will have an updated video on De Rantau very soon that will apply to you since you are a family. Please let us know if you have any other specific questions.
Thank you for the issue on Health Insurance, I reached out to some of the Malaysian Health Insurance about Digital Nomad but they refused of not having any plans for Digital Nomads, I think if you can suggest some Health Insurances best for a Family with 2 kids that would be great.
Hi, we use SafetyWing travel health insurance ( affiliate link): kenshoquest.com/safetywing They offer a nomad plan where each parent's plan covers one child. It's great but keep in mind this is not a full coverage insurance. Though they do offer a different plan that is more comprehensive.
Have there been any cases of successful applications? We need those much more than talk about the hubs and meetups... Really they should make the application and visa process easy and hassle free first, before even thinking about hubs and meetups for nomads. So far it looks like it will take around 3 months to apply with tons of papers and troublesome entrance process with getting an additional single entry visa.
So can someone actually summarise, the benefits of DE RANTAU Digital Nomad Pass - is there a tax exemption ? - is there a subsidy on housing? - anything else I am missing.
Thanks for the helpful video guys i'm in the process of applying for this. I'm just wondering do your bank statements need to be originals sent out from the bank or can you download E statements from a place like transferwise and will these suffice? Thanks
Hi, great question. We did exactly as you asked. We downloaded E statements. Just make sure you document everything. I suggest adding an extra page to each statement you add with details explaining what you are showing them. Even highlight and number items if you feel it will help. This will save you a lot of back and forth with MDEC. Good luck!
You guys have done an incredible job of following up with this video after video. The junket is well-deserved and I hope you enjoyed Langkawi! I'm aiming to apply in June '23 and move September '23 with extension for 2 years
Yes, absolutely! I have to finish some work in the US over the next few months but definitely plan to apply by the end of the year. Do you know if there's a limit on the number of passes they will issue? Thank you guys for staying on top of this opportunity and explaining the changes to all of us - it is very much appreciated!!
Hey there.. do you know if you definitely need to stay in one of the De Rantau hubs? I’ve started the application process and I’ve got family in Melaka so I would like to stay with them. Thanks
Thanks for the informative videos! I understand that the De Rantau pass must be used within 6 months of approval. So if you apply for the De Rantau pass and get approved, can you first enter Malaysia as a tourist for 90 days (for Americans and others where this applies) and then activate the De Rantau pass (12 months) just before the 90 days is up? In essence, you would be staying in Malaysia for 15 months total.
As far as i know, if two countries signed a double taxation avoidance law (ADTA), then you are taxed in 1 country. Very likely the place you are residing. So it is case by case because not all countries signed such agreement with malaysia. I was hoping those can be partially answered in the CPTPP agreement (comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-pacific partnership) but after donald trump, joe biden continued not to participate although it was obama who proposed it. I counted only 19 countries have signed with malaysia including some cptpp members.
Thank you for making this video! It answered some of the questions that I had. I have couple other questions. Do you know whether an American applicant who is already in Malaysia on a 3 months stamp would need to leave Malaysia and go to a Malaysian embassy to get a Reference Visa in order to enter Malaysia once approved? This is what needs to be done, according to what MDEC wrote to me in my email communication with them. But I'm not 100% sure whether this is true. It just doesn't make sense. Which Malaysian embassy did you choose in their list of places where one can pick up the Reference visa? It is a required field, so I am curious how you solved it knowing that you already are in Malaysia. And also what did you do, as an American, for the yearly income statement? The field says latest 3-months bank statements and yearly income statement. Thank you! 🙂
Hi, I do not think you need to leave Malaysia at all if you don't have to. I do not think I fully understand your question. Can you rephrase your question? You can choose to pick up your visa from within Malaysia. As for income statement, you do need to upload the 3 bank statements and for income you can upload parts of your 1040 tax return from the previous year. I hope this helps!
Hi, this is an excellent question! We will let you know as soon as we find out as this is a work in progress. Also, keep an eye out for updates on the mdec.my/derantau/ pages.
Hi, not rejected. It means that your application is being processed and may need more information. Please be on the lookout for an email from them for more information. Good luck!
Hi, May I ask a question? Do you know the specific standards of MDEC for careers? I read the information on the website in detail and also sent an email to MDEC. But they just repeated the information of website, so I doubt if I met the requirements. I work for an online automotive media, As an editor of the automotive industry, my job is to write original articles to attract visitors to read and increase subscriptions. I think it belongs to the digital industry.
@@KenshoQuest Thank you for your reply. I'm a remote worker, MDEC website show one sentence"All digital domain related work", It's a broad concept, so I think I qualify. MDEC staff couldn't answer this question accurately, which made me a little worried.
@@KenshoQuest thanks for your reply. Really appreciate it. Initially when submitted the status showed submitted and then changed to KIV as they asked for additional documents and now for some applicants it changed from KIV to inprogress. Even after in progress, it would take weeks?
@@hakimuddinajabshah1378 I applied on the day the programme went live and it says KIV.. Do you know of anyone that has an application approved? Also any more information about the KL Hub or when it would be announced as that is the one i'm interested in staying.. Need to workout the costs etc..
Thanks so much for this! The main thing preventing us from coming right now is our pets. Cats coming from Australia have to do 14 days quarantine to allow testing for Hendra virus, even though cats don't get Hendra, there isn't even a test for it. And their quarantine is caged rooms where animals can hear each other instead of private rooms like you see in places like Changi. Two weeks of that is incredibly stressful for an animal. They really need to improve animal quarantine infrastructure if they want to appeal to highly paid professionals - pets are one of the first luxuries people typically indulge when their finances allow.
Thank you for sharing this valuable information!
👍👏👏👏this is a good video.. esp for those digital nomads who r interested to relocate to Malaysia.. thanks for sharing
Was chatting with a gent from NZ, and he thought this program is a fabulous idea too! It’s such a growing issue with more ppl going/staying 100% remote
Wowww love all the updates and benefits
Yipee...Langkawi u guys will love...Happy Langkawi ! Malaysia is a place for you and your family...
Thanks for the faq explanations
A Malaysian Statutory Declaration is the equivalent of a US affidavit.
EDIT: For derantau staffers updating the FAQ
• What does a local Malaysian organization or company need to do to sponsor a nomad? Specifically which documents and fees are involved?
• When we will hear more about the Rantau Hub ecosystem?
• Do you intend to establish an online community for nomads to interact and share experiences? If yes could I please recommend AVOIDING proprietary platforms like facebook and instead creating a traditional PHPBB2/3 forum?
• For nomads interested in volunteering or helping develop Malaysia's deep tech capability, will there be organizational support for planning and scheduling events?
• Once you have the work pass can you also apply for MACS to get stamp-free entry on the passport?
To those people who are not aware. Airasia and grab are malaysia origin companies. Grab is now headquartered in singapore. Airasia wanted to move to jakarta but not sure what will happen after covid19 pandemic.
Nice! Thanks for the update 👍
Do you know any Facebook groups or any other channels where people could discuss about DE Rentau Digital Nomad Pass? It may be very useful for a community and Malaysian government as well.👍
There is a FB group De Rantau Nomads Malaysia.
Hi Kensho Quest! You are doing such a great job with your informative videos! Thanks to you I was able to complete mysejahtera application back in may and visit Malaysia. I want to apply for the digital nomad pass but I am currently waiting for my daughter's passport to be issued so that I can continue with my application. As this will take a while do you know where I can find the complete list of documents requested to be uploaded so that we can prepare them until her passport is ready? Thank you!
HI, So glad to know our videos have been helpful! Have you started the application? Once you have you can jump around and see all the required information. We have been very busy lately but will have an updated video on De Rantau very soon that will apply to you since you are a family. Please let us know if you have any other specific questions.
This is super useful!
great infos guys!
Thank you for the issue on Health Insurance, I reached out to some of the Malaysian Health Insurance about Digital Nomad but they refused of not having any plans for Digital Nomads, I think if you can suggest some Health Insurances best for a Family with 2 kids that would be great.
Hi, if you're in Pakistan you can get onw easily from United Insurance Company online. I bought one for 1 year and 13000pkr.
Hi, we use SafetyWing travel health insurance ( affiliate link): kenshoquest.com/safetywing
They offer a nomad plan where each parent's plan covers one child. It's great but keep in mind this is not a full coverage insurance. Though they do offer a different plan that is more comprehensive.
Have there been any cases of successful applications? We need those much more than talk about the hubs and meetups... Really they should make the application and visa process easy and hassle free first, before even thinking about hubs and meetups for nomads.
So far it looks like it will take around 3 months to apply with tons of papers and troublesome entrance process with getting an additional single entry visa.
So can someone actually summarise, the benefits of DE RANTAU Digital Nomad Pass
- is there a tax exemption ?
- is there a subsidy on housing?
- anything else I am missing.
Have they released any information on the KL hub? Also anyone got visa approval or know anyone who has? I applied just waiting at the moment..
Thanks for the helpful video guys i'm in the process of applying for this. I'm just wondering do your bank statements need to be originals sent out from the bank or can you download E statements from a place like transferwise and will these suffice? Thanks
Hi, great question. We did exactly as you asked. We downloaded E statements. Just make sure you document everything. I suggest adding an extra page to each statement you add with details explaining what you are showing them. Even highlight and number items if you feel it will help. This will save you a lot of back and forth with MDEC. Good luck!
@@KenshoQuest Great thanks!
Are you considering applying for the De Rantau Digital Nomad Pass?
Hey Kensho Quest, I have already applied for the DE Rantau Nomad Pass. Hoping to get a positive response. The application is still in KIV.
You guys have done an incredible job of following up with this video after video. The junket is well-deserved and I hope you enjoyed Langkawi! I'm aiming to apply in June '23 and move September '23 with extension for 2 years
Yes, absolutely! I have to finish some work in the US over the next few months but definitely plan to apply by the end of the year. Do you know if there's a limit on the number of passes they will issue? Thank you guys for staying on top of this opportunity and explaining the changes to all of us - it is very much appreciated!!
HI, we do not think there is a limit at this time. Though the program will probably evolve. They are estimating many nomads to join the program!
Hey there.. do you know if you definitely need to stay in one of the De Rantau hubs? I’ve started the application process and I’ve got family in Melaka so I would like to stay with them. Thanks
Thanks for the informative videos! I understand that the De Rantau pass must be used within 6 months of approval. So if you apply for the De Rantau pass and get approved, can you first enter Malaysia as a tourist for 90 days (for Americans and others where this applies) and then activate the De Rantau pass (12 months) just before the 90 days is up? In essence, you would be staying in Malaysia for 15 months total.
Yes, I believe you can use the 90 days first as long as you are within the 6 months, good luck!
As far as i know, if two countries signed a double taxation avoidance law (ADTA), then you are taxed in 1 country. Very likely the place you are residing. So it is case by case because not all countries signed such agreement with malaysia. I was hoping those can be partially answered in the CPTPP agreement (comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-pacific partnership) but after donald trump, joe biden continued not to participate although it was obama who proposed it. I counted only 19 countries have signed with malaysia including some cptpp members.
Genki Desu.
Japan is so nice. Bit curious how you managed to get in the country. I thought it was just for organised tours still
HI, Japan is fully open for fully vaccinated tourists. So it was relatively easy. I think even easier since 15 November.
Thank you for making this video! It answered some of the questions that I had. I have couple other questions.
Do you know whether an American applicant who is already in Malaysia on a 3 months stamp would need to leave Malaysia and go to a Malaysian embassy to get a Reference Visa in order to enter Malaysia once approved? This is what needs to be done, according to what MDEC wrote to me in my email communication with them. But I'm not 100% sure whether this is true. It just doesn't make sense. Which Malaysian embassy did you choose in their list of places where one can pick up the Reference visa? It is a required field, so I am curious how you solved it knowing that you already are in Malaysia.
And also what did you do, as an American, for the yearly income statement? The field says latest 3-months bank statements and yearly income statement.
Thank you! 🙂
Hi, I do not think you need to leave Malaysia at all if you don't have to. I do not think I fully understand your question. Can you rephrase your question? You can choose to pick up your visa from within Malaysia.
As for income statement, you do need to upload the 3 bank statements and for income you can upload parts of your 1040 tax return from the previous year.
I hope this helps!
Do you know where can one take a look at the prices for renting apartments in De Rantau hubs?
Hi, this is an excellent question! We will let you know as soon as we find out as this is a work in progress. Also, keep an eye out for updates on the mdec.my/derantau/ pages.
@@KenshoQuest btw hubs are not a must place to stay if you get De Rantau visa right ?
Try iproperty or property guru
Has anyone gotten their nomad pass yet since launch? Just curious how long the processing time is in reality.
I still haven't heard of anyone who has received the De Rantau Pass.
if im a local sarawakian and have my own fitness event, what benefit can i get as a malaysian? i am confused with this programme
HI, I suggest you contact MDEC to see if there is an opportunity for you.
My Derantau application status has changed to KIV. Does that mean it is rejected?
Hi, not rejected. It means that your application is being processed and may need more information. Please be on the lookout for an email from them for more information. Good luck!
Does you US card work in Malaysia? Can you withdraw from the atms and/or pay in shops?
Absolutely. Not a problem.
Hi, May I ask a question? Do you know the specific standards of MDEC for careers? I read the information on the website in detail and also sent an email to MDEC. But they just repeated the information of website, so I doubt if I met the requirements. I work for an online automotive media, As an editor of the automotive industry, my job is to write original articles to attract visitors to read and increase subscriptions. I think it belongs to the digital industry.
Do you work remotely? If so, you may qualify under that category. Please review that.
@@KenshoQuest Thank you for your reply. I'm a remote worker, MDEC website show one sentence"All digital domain related work", It's a broad concept, so I think I qualify. MDEC staff couldn't answer this question accurately, which made me a little worried.
You qualify. You'll need a contract and it should mention that you are allowed to work remote full time
@@mhnGGs That's great! Thank you very much!
Would parents over the age of 70, with homeland medical insurance, qualify as a Dependant?
Currently I do not believe parents are eligible as dependents. Please contact MDEC for more information.
Can anyone please let me know how much time they take to process the application?
Applications are getting processed quickly ( couple of weeks ), however many are experiencing some issues with their paperwork. Good luck.
@@KenshoQuest thanks for your reply. Really appreciate it. Initially when submitted the status showed submitted and then changed to KIV as they asked for additional documents and now for some applicants it changed from KIV to inprogress. Even after in progress, it would take weeks?
@@hakimuddinajabshah1378 I applied on the day the programme went live and it says KIV.. Do you know of anyone that has an application approved? Also any more information about the KL Hub or when it would be announced as that is the one i'm interested in staying.. Need to workout the costs etc..
Are you obligated to live i those hubs? Or can you get your own apartment? Thanks!
Of course can get your own apartment or in any other province.
It's not required to live in one if the De Rantau hubs.