Malaysia Passport

Nomad Capitalist Passport Index Ranking

The Malaysia Passport is currently ranked Number 38T in the Nomad Capitalist Passport Index with a total score of 102. This ranking, relative to other passports, has been calculated by considering the government of Malaysia’s approach not just to travel, but to international taxation laws, global perception, dual citizenship and personal freedom.

Travel 174 Taxation 30 Perception 40 Dual Citizenship 10 Freedom 40

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Travel Destinations from Malaysia ^{50% in total score}

For the Malaysia Travel Score calculation, we relied on government travel data from 199 passport-issuing countries and territories, combined with real-time intelligence and proprietary research. This factor includes a Mobility Score (MS) measuring ease of travel, which focuses on visa-free (VF) travel, visa on arrival (VOA), eTA and eVisa (if issued within three days). Based on that data, we assigned Malaysia a Travel Score of 174 which means that Malaysia passport holders can enter a total of 174 destinations — either without a visa, through a visa on arrival or via an eTA.

Taxation in Malaysia ^{20% in total score}

For the Malaysia Taxation Score calculation, we relied on data from our network of tax vendors, news sources and tax authorities. Based on that data, we assigned Malaysia a Taxation Score of 30, meaning that Malaysia allows citizens to relocate to avoid tax.

Perception ^{10% in total score}

For the Malaysia Perception Score calculation, we relied on the World Happiness Report, the Human Development Index and subjective factors from our networks’ experience to determine how each country’s citizens are perceived and recognised. Based on that data, we assigned Malaysia a Perception Score of 40, meaning that Malaysia citizens experience intermediate hostility.

Dual Citizenship ^{10% in total score}

For the Malaysia Dual Citizenship Score calculation, we relied on embassy data and our experience to assess the ability to hold dual citizenship. Based on that data, we assigned Malaysia a Dual Citizenship Score of 10, meaning that Malaysia citizens are strictly forbidden to hold other citizenships.

Freedom ^{10% in total score}

For the Malaysia Freedom Score calculation, we relied on data and news reports on mandatory military service, government surveillance, press freedom and other factors to determine the personal freedom of citizens and expats. Based on that data, we assigned Malaysia a Freedom Score of 40, meaning that Malaysia citizens have intermediate freedom.