Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) vs Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone)
A field-by-field visa comparison built from each route's published requirements.
One of these visas has limited data on file, so some rows read Not specified. Compare the published fields only.
- Duration
- 24 months
- Processing
- 2-2 weeks
Next steps
Malaysia Sarawak Digital
Philippines SEZ
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Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo)
Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone)
Visa type
Status
Initial duration, months
Renewable
Built for
Nationality restrictions
Processing time, minimum (weeks)
Processing time, maximum (weeks)
Interview required
Medical exam required
Minimum investment, one time
Investment types
Income sources accepted
Employment types accepted
Social Security counts as income
Pension income recognized
Local work permitted
Health insurance required
Local bank account required
Apostille required
US FBI background check required
Certificate of coverage required
Leads to permanent residency
Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization
US tax treaty
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| Visa type | Digital nomad | Digital nomad |
| Status | Active | Active |
| Initial duration, months | Not specified | 24 |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes |
| Built for | Digital nomads | Remote employees |
| Nationality restrictions | Open to all nationalities | Open to all nationalities |
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum investment, one time | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Investment types | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| Income sources accepted | Remote work | Not specified |
| Employment types accepted | 1099 contractor, Self-employed, Business owner, W-2 employee | W-2 employee |
| Social Security counts as income | No | No |
| Pension income recognized | No | No |
| Local work permitted | No | Not specified |
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing time, minimum (weeks) | Not specified | 2 weeks |
| Processing time, maximum (weeks) | Not specified | 2 weeks |
| Interview required | No | No |
| Medical exam required | No | No |
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| Leads to permanent residency | No | No |
| Years to citizenship, PR plus naturalization | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| US tax treaty | Not specified | Not specified |
| Field | Sarawak Digital Nomad Programme (Malaysian Borneo) | Philippines SEZ Remote Work Visa (PEZA Zone) |
|---|---|---|
| Health insurance required | Yes | Yes |
| Local bank account required | No | No |
| Apostille required | No | No |
| US FBI background check required | No | No |
| Certificate of coverage required | No | No |