The MM2H and DE Rantau programmes offer long-term visas for remote workers and investors. English is everywhere, the climate is tropical, and the infrastructure is world-class.
Cities in Malaysia
About the country
Climate
Equatorial: hot and humid year-round at +27-32°C. Two rainy seasons bring short tropical downpours.
Mentality
A multicultural society (Malays, Chinese, Indians). Tolerance and a baseline of politeness. Muslim traditions are central to public life.
Language
Malay is the official language, but English is in effect the language of business, schools, healthcare and most services.
Visa
Up to 30 days without a visa. DE Rantau is a one-year visa for nomads (income from $24,000). MM2H is a long-term visa for investors (a deposit from 1 million ringgit).
Overall difficulty of moving
An average score across all cities of the country — from 1 (easy) to 5 (hard).