Ticket to paradise: Special visas offered to foreigners in South-east Asia

With tropical weather and a largely low cost of living, South-east Asia is a popular destination for foreigners looking for a place to retire in or work remotely from. Countries are also making it more attractive for them to come by offering special visas.

South-east Asian countries are making it more attractive for foreigners to work or retire with special visas.

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Who is eligible?

Those with a monthly gross salary of $30,000 and above from one employer.

Applicants with no recent employment history in Singapore need to show they have worked, or will be working, for an established company with a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million (S$671 million) or an annual revenue of US$200 million. Those deemed to hold outstanding achievements in arts and culture, sports, and research and academia can qualify even if they do not meet the salary criterion.

Ticket to paradise: Special visas offered to foreigners in South-east Asia

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