Visa Guides
Asia Visa Guides
Entry routes for tourists, remote workers and long-stay residents.
Every country hub we publish — entry routes for tourists, remote workers and long-stay residents, verified against official government sources with a last-verified date on each page.
Thailand Visas in 2026: DTV, Retirement and Long-Stay
DTV five-year nomad visa plus retirement routes (O-A, O-X).
Malaysia Visas in 2026: DE Rantau Nomad Pass and MM2H Long-Stay
DE Rantau Nomad Pass and the MM2H long-stay tiers.
Vietnam Visas in 2026: the 90-Day E-Visa for Tourists and Remote Workers
The 90-day e-visa: costs, timing and the traps that cause rejections.
Indonesia Visas in 2026: the E33G Remote Worker Visa for Bali and Beyond
The E33G Remote Worker Visa: one year in Bali, USD 60k income required.
Philippines Visas in 2026: the SRRV Retirement Visa, Costs and Routes
The SRRV: indefinite residence from a refundable deposit, open at age 40.
Portugal Visas in 2026: the D7 and D8 Routes for Remote Workers and Retirees
The D7 and D8: Europe's remote-work route, with a real path to residency.
Singapore Visas in 2026: Visa-Free Entry, the Employment Pass and Remote Work
No nomad visa — visa-free 30/90 days, with an employer-sponsored Employment Pass for real work.
Cambodia Visas in 2026: the Cheap 30-Day E-Visa and How Nomads Extend It
No nomad visa — a $30/$35 e-visa, then extensions from 1 month to a year for almost nothing.
Japan Visas in 2026: the Digital Nomad Visa, the 10 Million Yen Bar and the 90-Day Rule
A real nomad visa, but a hard one: 6 months, no extension, and a ¥10m income bar.
South Korea Visas in 2026: the F-1-D Workation Visa, the GNI Income Tiers and the Three-Year Cap
The F-1-D workation visa: up to 3 years, with the income bar halved outside Seoul.
Laos Visas in 2026: the $50 Tourist E-Visa, 15 Visa-Free Passports and the Two-Extension Cap
No nomad visa — the $50 tourist e-visa, then two extensions from the immigration office in Vientiane.
Taiwan Visas in 2026: the Digital Nomad Visitor Visa, the USD 40,000 Salary Bar and the Two-Year Cap
A real nomad visa: USD 40k salary bar, two years of extensions — but only for visa-exempt passports.
China Visas in 2026: 30 Days Visa-Free, 240 Hours in Transit, and No Nomad Visa
No nomad visa. 30 days visa-free for 50 passports, 240 hours of transit for 57, and the new K visa for STEM graduates.
Sri Lanka Visas in 2026: the Free 30-Day ETA, the USD 2,000 Digital Nomad Visa and the 270-Day Extension Ceiling
A real nomad visa at USD 2,000/month, and a 30-day ETA that is free for 40 passports since May 2026.
Nepal Visas in 2026: the USD 50 Tourist Visa, the 150-Day Cap and a Nomad Visa That Is Not Open Yet
No nomad visa. The cheapest tourist visa in Asia, then a hard 150-day cap per calendar year.