Asia immigration pathways

Armenia Residence by Armenian Origin: 2026 Guide

Residence options in Armenia for foreign nationals of Armenian origin in 2026, including temporary residence, direct permanent residence, special status and proof requirements.

Armenia Business Residence Permit: 2026 Entrepreneur Guide

Armenia residence for entrepreneurs in 2026: current business basis, no universal current minimum investment, temporary and permanent options, fees and November reform.

Armenia Family Residence Permit: 2026 Reunification Guide

Armenia family-based temporary residence in 2026: eligible relatives, sponsor status, fee exemptions, work rights, documents and November reform changes.

Armenia Permanent Residence: 2026 Eligibility and Five-Year Card Guide

Current Armenia permanent residence rules in 2026: qualifying family, Armenian origin and entrepreneurship, five-year validity, AMD 140,000 fee and November reform.

Armenia Special Residence Status: 2026 Ten-Year Permit Guide

Armenia's current 10-year special residence status in 2026: eligibility for Armenian-origin and qualifying economic/cultural applicants, fee, documents, timing and November transition.

Armenia Student Residence Permit: 2026 Study Guide

Armenia temporary residence for students in 2026: enrollment evidence, documents, fee exemptions, one-year validity, processing and current work-permit exemption.

Armenia Work Residence Permit: 2026 Employer and Work Permit Guide

How Armenia's employment-based temporary residence process works in 2026, including employer filing, work-permit exemptions, EAEU rules, fees and processing.

Azerbaijan Bank Deposit and Securities Residence: 2026 Guide

Guide to temporary and permanent residence based on qualifying Azerbaijani term deposits or specified securities.

Azerbaijan Employment and Work Permit: 2026 Guide

Current guide to employer-sponsored work permits and the related temporary residence process in Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan Entrepreneur and Company-Founder Residence: 2026 Guide

Guide to Azerbaijan residence for individual entrepreneurs and qualifying heads or 51% founders of foreign-invested legal entities.

Azerbaijan Family Reunification Residence: 2026 Guide

Guide to Azerbaijan temporary residence through close relationship with a citizen or family membership of a foreign resident.

Azerbaijan Highly Skilled Specialist Residence: 2026 Guide

Current guide to Azerbaijan's Highly Skilled Migrant Program and the separate highly qualified specialist residence grounds.

Azerbaijan Investment Residence Permit: 2026 Guide

Guide to Azerbaijan residence based on an investment of at least AZN 500,000 in the national economy.

Azerbaijan Permanent Residence Permit: 2026 Guide

Current guide to Azerbaijan permanent residence: qualifying temporary residence, continuity, official-language test, thresholds and five-year card.

Azerbaijan Property Owner Residence Permit: 2026 Guide

Current Azerbaijan property-based residence thresholds and the distinction between temporary and permanent residence.

Azerbaijan Student Residence Permit: 2026 Guide

Guide to temporary residence for qualifying full-time foreign students in Azerbaijan and the separate rules for paid work.

Bangladesh Business Visa (B Visa) in 2026

Bangladesh B visa guidance for trade, commerce and investment visits, including sponsor documents, post-specific validity and the prohibition on employment.

Bangladesh Employment Visa and Work Permit in 2026

How Bangladesh employment visas interact with BIDA work permits, including E/E2/E3/E-1 terminology, staffing ratios, documents, fees and extensions.

Bangladesh Family and Dependant Visas in 2026

Guide to Bangladesh family/dependant categories including FE, FPI and FS, relationship documents, principal-visa linkage and work restrictions.

Bangladesh PI/P1 Investor Visa in 2026

A practical guide to Bangladesh's PI private-investor visa, authority recommendations, work-permit distinction, family category and investment-threshold cautions.

Bangladesh No Visa Required (NVR) in 2026

Guide to Bangladesh NVR endorsements for eligible Bangladesh-origin foreign citizens and family, plus the current USD 5 million investor eligibility rule.

Bangladesh Student Visa (S Visa) in 2026

Bangladesh S student visa requirements for approved institutions, financial evidence, FS dependants, work restrictions and DIP extensions.

Bhutan Business Guest Visa Guide

Current guide to Bhutan business and business-guest entry for approved commercial visits, including the line between business visits and activities that require a work permit.

Bhutan Dependent Visa and Family Permit Guide

Current guide to Bhutan dependent visas and permits for eligible spouses and children, including which principal categories can sponsor family members.

Bhutan Digital Nomad Visa and Remote Work Rules

Bhutan does not publish a dedicated digital nomad visa. This guide explains the lawful alternatives and why tourist or business entry should not be treated as remote-work authorization.

Bhutan Employment Visa and Work Permit Guide

Current 2026 guide to Bhutan employer-sponsored employment visas and work permits, including the 2024 permit categories and May 2026 bank-account rule.

Bhutan Immigration Card for Foreign Spouses

Current guide to Bhutan's Immigration Card for foreign nationals married to Bhutanese citizens, including the separate work-approval rule and eligibility cautions.

Bhutan FDI Investor Card and Investor Residence Guide

Current guide to Bhutan's 2025 FDI Investor Card residence mechanism, including the Nu. 15 million threshold, three-year residence term and family/work distinctions.

Bhutan Student Visa and Student Permit Guide

Current guide to Bhutan student visas and student permits for approved courses, including duration, immigration purpose and the boundary with employment.

Brunei Employment Work Pass and Foreign Worker Licence in 2026

Guide to Brunei's ordinary foreign-employment process, including Labour Work Pass Recommendation, Foreign Worker Licence requirements, Immigration endorsement and medical documents.

Brunei Entrepreneur and Investor Long-Term Business Pass in 2026

Guide to Brunei's Long-Term Business Visit Pass for qualifying foreign company owners and investors, including company-registration limits and startup-visa misconceptions.

Brunei Freelancer and Self-Employment Immigration in 2026

Guide to Brunei options for freelancers and self-employed foreigners, including the absence of a standalone freelancer visa and restrictions on sole proprietorships and partnerships.

Brunei Long-Term Professional Visit Pass in 2026

Guide to Brunei's Long-Term Professional Visit Pass for foreign experts and specialists whose expertise is beneficial and needed for national development.

Brunei Permanent Residence and Entry Permit in 2026

Guide to Brunei's category-based permanent-residence and Entry Permit system, including the updated 31 December 2024 eligibility guidance and why work passes do not automatically convert.

Brunei Professional Visit Visa and Project Work Pass in 2026

Guide to Brunei project-based professional work, including the less-than-3-month Professional Visit Visa and employer-based Special Authorisation Work Pass for projects under one year.

Brunei Digital Nomad and Remote Work Rules in 2026

Current Brunei remote-work analysis explaining why there is no dedicated digital-nomad visa and when employment, professional-project or business-owner routes may apply.

Cambodia Business Registration and Investor Setup: 2026 Immigration Guide

How foreign entrepreneurs register a Cambodian company, separate business/tax/QIP steps from immigration, and connect company setup to the E/EB and work-permit framework.

Cambodia EB Business Extension: 2026 Guide for Workers, Founders and Freelancers

How Cambodia's EB business extension fits foreign workers, people starting businesses and freelancers, and why work-permit evidence matters for longer stays.

Cambodia Foreign Work Permit and Employment Card: 2026 Guide

Current guide to Cambodia's foreign work permit and employment card requirement, including the separation between immigration status and labour authorization.

Cambodia Ordinary Type E Business Visa: 2026 Entry Guide

Current guide to Cambodia's Type E ordinary/business entry visa, including the 2026 e-Visa expansion, current fee, validity, stay period and how it differs from EB extensions.

Cambodia QIP Investor Temporary Long-Term Stay: 2026 Guide

How Cambodia's Law on Investment supports temporary long-term stay and work authorization for qualifying registered-project investors, families and foreign employees.

Cambodia Remote Worker and Freelancer Visa Options in 2026

What remote workers and freelancers can actually use in Cambodia in 2026, including the absence of a dedicated digital-nomad visa and the E/EB/work-permit framework.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship Residence Permit — China January 2025

Restricted entrepreneurship residence facilitation for qualifying foreign graduates and innovation or startup-team members.

Investor Permanent Residence — China January 2025

Permanent-residence eligibility for qualifying foreign nationals with stable direct investment and good tax records.

M Visa for Commercial and Trade Visits — China January 2025

Temporary entry category for commercial and trade activities, distinct from permission to work or reside long term.

R Visa and High-Level Talent Residence — China January 2025

High-level-talent entry and residence pathway for foreign experts and specialists China identifies as urgently needed.

Senior Employee Permanent Residence — China January 2025

Permanent-residence route for qualifying senior managers and senior professionals meeting work, residence and tax conditions.

Z Visa, Foreigner's Work Permit and Work Residence — China January 2025

Employer-linked work pathway combining the Foreigner's Work Permit, Z visa and work-type residence permit.

Georgia Family Reunification Residence 2026

Official-source guide to Georgia's D4 family-reunification visa and residence permit for family members of residence holders.

Georgia Freelancer and Self-Employed Options 2026

Current guide to Georgia's D2 freelancer category, self-employed right-to-work rules and residence options.

Georgia Investment Residence Permit 2026

Official-source guide to Georgia's USD 300,000 investment residence route and its five-year path to indefinite residence.

Georgia IT Residence Permit 2026

Official-source guide to Georgia's dedicated IT residence permit for qualifying employees, small-business entrepreneurs and international-company representatives.

Georgia Permanent and Indefinite Residence 2026

Current guide to Georgia's ten-year permanent-residence rule and the separate investor route to indefinite stay.

Georgia Property Short-Term Residence 2026

Current guide to Georgia's short-term residence route for qualifying non-agricultural property worth more than USD 150,000 equivalent in GEL.

Georgia C5 Remote Work and Digital Nomad Options 2026

Current guide to Georgia's C5 short-term category for qualifying foreign remote work and the limits of digital-nomad status.

Georgia Study Residence Permit 2026

Official-source guide to Georgia's D3 study visa and study residence permit for authorised educational institutions.

Georgia Work Residence and Right to Work 2026

Current guide to Georgia's 2026 right-to-work system, D1 visa follow-up and work residence permit.

Dependant Visa / Residence — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong dependant-residence guide covering eligible family members, sponsor status, work rights and linked stay.

General Employment Policy — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong GEP guide covering professional job offers, qualifications, local labour availability, remuneration and extensions.

Investment as Entrepreneurs — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong entrepreneur admission guide covering economic contribution, business plans, investment, jobs and innovation factors.

Admission Scheme for Mainland Talents and Professionals — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong ASMTP guide for Mainland professionals with qualifying employment, expertise and market-level remuneration.

New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong New CIES guide covering the HK$30 million net-asset and investment framework, InvestHK assessment and residence.

Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong IANG guide for recent and non-recent non-local graduates and eligible GBA campus graduates.

Quality Migrant Admission Scheme — Hong Kong 2026

Current QMAS guide to prerequisites, the 12-criterion General Points Test, Achievement-based route and settlement expectations.

Second Generation of Chinese Hong Kong Permanent Residents Scheme — Hong Kong 2026

ASSG guide for eligible overseas-born children of Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents, including age and family-link criteria.

Study Visa / Entry Permit — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong study entry guide covering full-time programmes, sponsorship, work restrictions and graduate transition.

Technical Professionals Stream — Hong Kong 2026

Guide to Hong Kong's quota-based Technical Professionals Stream for eight specified skilled trades under GEP/ASMTP.

Technology Talent Admission Scheme — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong TechTAS guide covering company quota sponsorship, qualifying R&D roles, STEM credentials and market remuneration.

Top Talent Pass Scheme — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong TTPS guide covering Category A high-income applicants, eligible-university Categories B/C, quotas and initial stay.

Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme — Hong Kong 2026

Hong Kong VPAS guide for eligible non-local VTC Higher Diploma graduates entering skilled-trade employment.

Business Visa — India January 2025

Business route for establishing or exploring an industrial/business venture, directors, partners, investors and other qualifying commercial activity.

e-Business Visa — India January 2025

Electronic business-visit facility for eligible nationalities and qualifying business purposes; not a work visa.

Employment Visa — India January 2025

Work route for highly skilled or qualified foreign professionals and certain lawful independent consultants.

Permanent Residency Status for Foreign Investors — India January 2025

High-threshold permanent-residency status for qualifying FDI investors who also meet resident-Indian employment conditions.

Project Visa — India January 2025

Project-specific work route for skilled and highly skilled foreign personnel executing qualifying power and steel sector projects.

Indonesia Business Visa: C2, D2 and Pre-Investment Visitor Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia business visitor visas, centered on C2 for meetings and negotiations, with D2 multiple-entry and C12 pre-investment alternatives.

Indonesia Golden Visa: 5- and 10-Year Investor Residence Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia's Golden Visa investor categories, including E28C capital-market thresholds and company-establishment variants.

Indonesia Investor KITAS: E28A Investor Visa Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia's E28A investor temporary-stay route, including the IDR10 billion share threshold, sponsor company and director rights.

Indonesia Remote Worker Visa: E33G Digital Nomad Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia's E33G Remote Worker Special Residency Visa for employees of companies outside Indonesia.

Indonesia Retirement Visa: E33E 5-Year Retiree Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia's E33E five-year retiree special residency visa for applicants aged 55+, including deposit and monthly-income evidence.

Indonesia Second Home Visa: E33 5- and 10-Year Residence Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia's E33 Second Home / Special Residency Visa, including USD130,000 deposit or USD1m property commitment.

Indonesia Work Visa and KITAS: Employer-Sponsored Guide

Current 2026 guide to Indonesia's employer-sponsored work-visa system, role-specific E23/E25 indexes, RPTKA approval and ITAS terminology.

Japan Business Manager Visa 2026

Current 2026 guide to Japan's Business Manager status after the October 2025 reform, including capital, employee, office, language and experience requirements.

Japan Digital Nomad Visa 2026

Current official guide to Japan's Designated Activities status for digital nomads, including the JPY 10 million income rule, insurance and six-month limit.

Japan Engineer / Humanities / International Services Visa 2026

Current guide to Japan's Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status for professional employment.

Japan Highly Skilled Professional and J-Skip 2026

Current guide to Japan's points-based Highly Skilled Professional status and the J-Skip special highly skilled pathway.

Japan Intra-company Transferee Visa 2026

Current guide to Japan's Intra-company Transferee status for qualifying temporary transfers from an overseas office to a related Japanese office.

Japan J-Find Visa 2026

Current guide to Japan's J-Find Future Creation Individual status for eligible recent graduates seeking work or preparing a startup.

Japan Permanent Residence for Highly Skilled Professionals 2026

Current guide to Japan's accelerated permanent-residence framework for highly skilled applicants with 70 points, 80 points or J-Skip eligibility.

Japan Startup Visa 2026

Current guide to Japan's Startup Visa / foreign-entrepreneur preparation framework and its relationship to the Business Manager status.

Japan Student to Work Visa 2026

Current guide to changing from Student status to a qualifying Japanese work status after graduation, including continued job-hunting options.

Business Immigrant Visa (C5) — Kazakhstan

Entrepreneurship-focused visa for adult business immigrants carrying out genuine business activity in Kazakhstan.

Digital Nomad IT Visa (B9-1) — Kazakhstan

Permanent-residence-oriented visa route for qualifying IT specialists supported by the authorized digital body or Astana Hub.

Employment Visa (C3) — Kazakhstan

Employer-linked work visa for foreign employees and qualifying family members, with work-permit requirements where applicable.

In-Demand Profession PR Visa (B9) — Kazakhstan

Permanent-residence entry route for foreign specialists whose education matches Kazakhstan's official in-demand-profession list.

Investor Visa (A5) — Kazakhstan

Investor visa for qualifying executives and officials of entities engaged in investment activity, plus specified AIFC investment-residency participants.

Investor Visa (A6) — Kazakhstan

Long-duration investor visa for foreign businesspersons meeting the official investment threshold in Kazakhstan's economy.

Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1) — Kazakhstan

Remote-work tourist visa for people earning stable foreign-source income while living temporarily in Kazakhstan.

Qualified Self-Employment Visa (C4) — Kazakhstan

Restricted self-employment route for qualified foreigners in in-demand professions within priority economic sectors.

South Korea Corporate Investor D-8 Visa 2026

Current overview of Korea's D-8 corporate investor framework for foreign-invested companies, qualifying investors and essential professionals.

South Korea Dependent Family F-3 Visa 2026

Guide to Korea's F-3 dependent-family status for qualifying spouses and minor children of long-term principal visa holders.

South Korea Digital Nomad Visa 2026

Current guide to Korea's F-1-D Digital Nomad / Workation framework after formal operation began in June 2026.

South Korea Job Seeker D-10 Visa 2026

Current guide to Korea's D-10 job-seeking framework, including the three-year graduate reform and startup-preparation D-10-2 distinction.

South Korea Permanent Residence F-5 2026

Overview of Korea's F-5 permanent-residence framework, including general long-stay, talent, investor and family categories.

South Korea Professional Work E-7 Visa 2026

Guide to Korea's E-7 professional employment framework, including the 2026 general E-7-1 wage criterion and occupation-specific eligibility.

South Korea Startup Visa D-8-4 and D-8-4(S) 2026

Guide to Korea's Technology Startup D-8-4 and Startup Korea Special Visa D-8-4(S), including OASIS and recommendation pathways.

South Korea Student to Work Route 2026

Guide to the immigration transition from D-2 study to D-10 job seeking and qualifying Korean employment such as E-7.

South Korea Top-Tier Talent F-2-T Visa 2026

Current guide to Korea's F-2-T Top-Tier residence route for exceptional advanced-industry and science/technology talent.

Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass: Digital Nomad and Remote Work Guide

Current 2026 guide to Malaysia's DE Rantau Nomad Pass for remote workers and freelancers, including income evidence, pass structure, dependants and tax cautions.

Malaysia Employment Pass: 2026 Salary Categories and Work Rules

Current guide to Malaysia's Employment Pass after the 1 June 2026 salary reform, including categories, employer sponsorship, duration, dependants and work restrictions.

Malaysia Investor Pass: 2026 Eligibility, Duration and Work Limits

Current 2026 guide to Malaysia's Investor Pass for New Investors and Investors in Pipeline, including the March 2026 category change, duration, fees and work limits.

Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H): Silver, Gold, Platinum and SEZ Guide

Current 2026 guide to Malaysia My Second Home, comparing Silver, Gold, Platinum and SEZ/SFZ fixed deposits, property, stay rules, family and work rights.

Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP): Founder Visa Guide

Current 2026 guide to Malaysia's MTEP for foreign technology founders, covering New and Established Entrepreneur passes, sponsors, duration, family and fees.

Digital Nomad Visa (47(a)(2)) — Philippines 2026

Special non-immigrant route for eligible remote workers serving foreign employers or clients while temporarily staying in the Philippines.

Immigrant Visa by Marriage (13(a)) — Philippines 2026

Family immigration route for a foreign national based on a valid marriage to a Philippine citizen, with probationary and permanent-amendment processes.

Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9(g)) + AEP — Philippines 2026

Main employer-sponsored work-visa route for foreign nationals taking compensated employment in the Philippines, alongside labor authorization rules.

Quota Immigrant Visa (Section 13) — Philippines 2026

Limited immigrant visa for qualifying reciprocal nationalities, subject to an annual cap of no more than fifty for any one nationality.

Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Visa (13(g)) — Philippines 2026

Non-quota immigrant route for a former natural-born Filipino who became a naturalized foreign citizen and intends to return for permanent residence.

Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV) — Philippines 2026

BOI investor-residence program requiring at least US$75,000 in an eligible investment and continued maintenance of the qualifying investment.

Special Non-Immigrant Employment Visa (47(a)(2)) — Philippines 2026

Special employment category used for qualifying foreign personnel connected with BOI-registered or other covered enterprises and government-linked projects.

Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) — Philippines 2026

PRA special non-immigrant retirement program offering multiple entry and indefinite stay to qualifying retirees who meet current age and deposit rules.

Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) — Philippines 2026

Special non-immigrant route for a qualifying foreign entrepreneur who actually employs and maintains at least ten Filipino workers.

Student Visa (9(f)) — Philippines 2026

Student visa route for foreign nationals aged at least 18 undertaking post-secondary study at an accredited Philippine institution.

Temporary Visitor Visa (9(a)) — Philippines 2026

Visitor status for tourism, business and other temporary purposes, with extension rules that do not create work or residence rights.

Treaty Trader or Treaty Investor Visa (9(d)) — Philippines 2026

Treaty-based business route limited to qualifying nationals carrying on trade or developing and directing an enterprise in the Philippines.

Singapore Employment Pass 2026

Current Singapore Employment Pass guide covering 2026 salary floors, age progression, COMPASS, employer sponsorship and duration.

Singapore EntrePass 2026

Current guide to Singapore's EntrePass for qualifying venture-backed or innovative founders.

Singapore Global Investor Programme 2026

Current guide to Singapore's EDB Global Investor Programme for qualifying investors seeking permanent residence.

Singapore ONE Pass 2026

Current guide to Singapore's Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, including the S$30,000 framework, achievement route, five-year validity and multi-company flexibility.

Singapore Permanent Residence 2026

Current overview of Singapore PR eligibility categories and the discretionary ICA assessment.

Singapore Personalised Employment Pass 2026

Current guide to Singapore's Personalised Employment Pass.

Singapore Remote Work Options 2026

Current Singapore remote-work immigration overview.

Singapore S Pass 2026

Current Singapore S Pass guide covering 2026 salary thresholds, age progression, employer quota, levy, duration and family rules.

Singapore Work Permit 2026

Current guide to Singapore's sector-specific Work Permit for migrant workers.

Business Visit Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Short-stay visit visa for meetings, negotiations, conferences, workshops and other specified business-purpose activities.

Colombo Port City Visas — Sri Lanka 2026

Preferential investor, business, employment and resident visa categories tied specifically to Colombo Port City.

Digital Nomad Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Official residence route for foreign-source remote employees, freelancers and overseas business owners.

Employment Residence Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Residence route for qualifying foreign personnel working in approved projects, BOI companies, banks and registered private-sector employers.

Ex-Sri Lankan Residence Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Renewable residence category for former Sri Lankan citizens and qualifying dependants.

Golden Paradise Residence Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Separate long-term investor residence program administered by Sri Lanka Immigration.

Investor Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Current investor residence route with five- and ten-year thresholds tied to qualifying investments.

Permanent Residence Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Permanent residence status for defined Sri Lankan-descent, former-citizen and qualifying family categories.

Spouse and Family Residence Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Residence route for qualifying foreign spouses and dependants of Sri Lankan citizens.

Student Residence Visa — Sri Lanka 2026

Education-category residence visa for university students, approved institutions, volunteers and internship holders.

Digital Nomad Visa — Taiwan 2026

Six-month multiple-entry visitor visa for qualifying remote professionals, extendable in six-month blocks up to two years total.

Employment Gold Card — Taiwan 2026

Employer-independent four-in-one work and residence status for qualifying foreign special professionals.

Employment-Seeking Visa — Taiwan 2026

Multiple-entry visitor visa for qualified foreign professionals seeking professional work in Taiwan, with up to six months total stay.

Entrepreneur Visa — Taiwan 2026

Founder residence route for qualifying innovative entrepreneurs and startup teams under Taiwan's entrepreneur-visa framework.

Family Residence and Spouse Work — Taiwan 2026

Dependent residence is linked to the principal's status, while spouses of special professionals can apply for their own flexible work permit.

Foreign Professional Work and Residence — Taiwan 2026

Employer-sponsored professional work normally requires a work permit, followed by the appropriate residence process.

Freelance and Self-Employment Options — Taiwan 2026

Decision guide for freelancers and self-employed professionals across Gold Card, Entrepreneur, digital-nomad and individual-work-permit frameworks.

Investment Resident Visa — Taiwan 2026

Investor residence basis for qualifying foreign investment, distinct from the startup-focused Entrepreneur Visa.

Permanent Residence (APRC) — Taiwan 2026

APRC timing differs for general professionals, special professionals and investment immigration; residence and presence tests must not be conflated.

Student and Graduate Work Options — Taiwan 2026

2026 rules let qualifying Taiwan graduates work during a post-graduation residence extension without a separate work permit.

Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): Requirements, Work Rules and Extensions

Current 2026 guide to Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa for digital nomads, remote workers and freelancers, including THB 500,000 evidence, 180-day stays, extension rules and Thai-work restrictions.

Thailand Investor Visa Options

2026 guide to Thailand investor immigration programs.

Thailand LTR Work-from-Thailand Professional Visa

2026 guide to Thailand's LTR Work-from-Thailand Professional category.

Thailand Non-Immigrant B Visa and Work Permit

2026 guide to Thailand's Non-Immigrant B visa and work authorization process.

Thailand Smart S Startup Visa

2026 guide to Thailand's BOI Smart S visa for qualifying technology and innovation startup founders.

Business Visa (B-2) — Uzbekistan

Temporary business-entry visa for representatives of business circles; not a local employment or permanent-residence route.

Employment Work Visa — Uzbekistan

Employer-linked route combining the work-entry visa framework with confirmation of the right to work.

Investment Visa (INV) — Uzbekistan

Up-to-three-year multiple-entry INV visa for qualifying investors in enterprises with foreign investment.

Investor Residence Permit — Uzbekistan

Simplified long-term residence-permit pathway for qualifying high-value foreign investors and eligible family members.

IT Visa for IT Park Founders — Uzbekistan

IT Visa pathway for qualifying founders or participants of companies holding IT Park resident status.

IT Visa for IT Investors — Uzbekistan

IT Visa route for qualifying foreign investors in Uzbekistan's information-technology sector.

IT Visa for Specialists — Uzbekistan

Three-year multiple-entry IT Visa framework for qualifying foreign IT specialists.

Business Visa DN1 — Viet Nam 2026

DN1 visa route for foreigners working with enterprises and other legal entities established under Vietnamese law.

Commercial Visa DN2 — Viet Nam 2026

DN2 commercial-entry route for service offering, commercial-presence establishment and treaty-based activities.

Electronic Visa (EV) — Viet Nam 2026

Official Viet Nam electronic visa route for eligible foreign passport holders applying from outside the country.

Family Visa and Residence (TT) — Viet Nam 2026

TT family visa route for specified relatives of qualifying foreign visa holders and close relatives of Vietnamese citizens.

Family Visit Visa (VR) — Viet Nam 2026

VR visit visa for family visits or other qualifying visit purposes under Viet Nam's immigration law.

Investor Visas ĐT1–ĐT4 — Viet Nam 2026

Four-tier investor visa framework with ĐT1, ĐT2, ĐT3 and ĐT4 categories tied to investment value and qualifying sectors.

Permanent Residence — Viet Nam 2026

Narrow permanent-residence framework for contributors, experts, qualifying Vietnamese-family cases and certain stateless persons.

Preferential Visas UĐ1 and UĐ2 — Viet Nam 2026

New 2026 preferential categories for high-quality digital-technology personnel, other legally preferential cases and qualifying family.

Specialist, Official, NGO and Media Visas — Viet Nam 2026

Reference guide to specialist and official visa symbols that are not general migration products.

Study and Internship Visa (DH) — Viet Nam 2026

DH visa route for foreigners entering Viet Nam for study or internship, with temporary-residence-card eligibility.

Tourist Visa (DL) — Viet Nam 2026

DL tourist-visa category under Viet Nam's current immigration law, distinct from work and residence permission.

Work-Permit-Exempt Employment (LĐ1) — Viet Nam 2026

LĐ1 immigration route for qualifying foreign workers confirmed as outside the work-permit requirement.