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Français | Criteria | Georgia Remote | 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 | 1 year | 1 year |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum total stay | No fixed limit | 2 years |
| Path to permanent residence | Indirect (switch required) | No |
| Path to citizenship | No | No |
| Family inclusion | Yes | Yes |
| Working for local clients | Limited | Allowed |
| Tax treatment | Territorial taxation (Individual Entrepreneur (Small Business Status, 1% turnover tax)) | Territorial taxation |
| Health insurance | Required in practice | Required (explicit) |
| Insurance duration required | Full visa period | Not specified |
| Application fee | — | ≈ €202 |
| Where to apply | Online, In country | Online |
| Processing time | — | 6–8 weeks |
Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.
Full guide
Georgia Remote →
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 List of visa-free countries (Government Ordinance No 255, consolidated) (opens in a new tab) accessed 2026-06-15
- Government Revenue Service of Georgia — Small Business (Special Tax Statuses) (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