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- Malaysia grants a longer initial stay (12 months vs 6), and it is renewable.
| Criteria | Argentina DNV | Malaysia DE Rantau |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income / month | No fixed threshold | €1,725 |
| Income basis | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) | Mixed (salary, freelance or savings) |
| Initial duration | 6 months | 1 year (better) |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | 1 year | 2 years |
| Path to permanent residence | No | No |
| Path to citizenship | No | No |
| Family inclusion | No | Yes (better) |
| Working for local clients | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Tax treatment | Territorial taxation | Territorial taxation |
| Health insurance | Unclear | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | — | Not specified |
| Application fee | — | ≈ €202 |
| Where to apply | Online, Embassy / consulate | Online |
| Processing time | 2–3 weeks | 6–8 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Argentina DNV →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Full guide
Malaysia DE Rantau →
Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.
Don't forget insurance
Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.
Sources
- Official gazette Dirección Nacional de Migraciones — Disposición 758/2022 (Boletín Oficial) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Obtener una residencia transitoria como Nómada Digital (Migraciones) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government DE Rantau | MDEC (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government DE Rantau Nomad Pass FAQ V8 (MDEC) — payments, tax (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Mandatory Documents for Remote Worker (MDEC) — Medical Insurance (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15