Southeast Asia Visa Center

Southeast Asia Visa Comparison

Compare remote-work options, validity, income requirements, and official sources across 9 Southeast Asian countries.

This information is not immigration advice.

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Country	Remote/Nomad Visa	Visa Name	Validity	Max Stay	Renewable	Income Req.	Savings Req.	Remote Work	Local Employment	Family	Apply	Status
🇸🇬 Singapore	No — work-pass / employment-based system	Employment Pass / Tech.Pass (no nomad visa)	Varies by pass (1–5 years)	Per pass validity	Yes, per pass terms	Employment Pass: SGD 5,000+/mo (varies by sector/age); Tech.Pass: high income	None for standard employment passes	No — any work requires an appropriate work pass	Any work requires a valid work pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower	Dependant's Pass for eligible pass holders	Ministry of Manpower (MOM) / ICA	No dedicated digital-nomad visa
🇵🇭 Philippines	No dedicated nomad visa — SRRV for retirees/long-stay	Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)	Indefinite (while the deposit is maintained)	Indefinite residency	Maintained by keeping the required deposit	Pension of $800/mo ($1,000 couples) for 50+ pensioner; deposit-based otherwise	Deposit from $1,500 to $50,000 depending on age and tier	SRRV does not authorize local employment; remote work for foreign clients generally tolerated	Local employment requires an Alien Employment Permit (AEP)	Dependents can be included (extra deposit per dependent beyond two)	Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA)	Possible remote-work route — verify
🇮🇩 Indonesia	No dedicated nomad visa — B211A / Second Home pathways	B211A Social/Cultural Visit Visa (remote-work use)	Up to 180 days (B211A)	Up to 180 days	Limited extensions via Indonesian immigration	Some remote-work pathways require ~USD 60,000/year income proof	Second Home visa requires substantial funds (verify with Imigrasi)	Remote work tolerated under B211A; not an explicit work authorization	Local employment requires a work permit (KITAS/IMTA)	Dependents can apply for their own visas	Indonesian embassy/consulate or online via Imigrasi	Possible remote-work route — verify
🇯🇵 Japan	Yes — Digital Nomad (Designated Activities)	Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)	Up to 6 months	6 months — no extensions	No — extensions are not granted under this category	JPY 10,000,000/year (~$65,000)	None specified	Yes — for eligible nationals of 49 designated countries (incl. the US)	Local employment not permitted	A spouse or child of a digital nomad can accompany under a related designation	Japanese embassy / consulate (MoFA)	Dedicated remote-work option
🇰🇷 South Korea	Yes — Digital Nomad (Workation) Visa (F-1)	Digital Nomad Visa (Workation)	1 year, extendable	Up to 3 years total	Yes — 1-year extensions up to a 3-year maximum	1–2× Korea GNI (~KRW 52.4M–104.8M), varies by age and region	None specified	Yes — for qualifying overseas remote workers	Local employment not permitted	Spouse and children can accompany the applicant	Korea Immigration Service	Dedicated remote-work option
🇹🇼 Taiwan	Yes — Digital Nomad Visitor Visa	Digital Nomad Visitor Visa	Up to 6 months	6 months, renewable up to 2 years total	Yes — renewable up to a total stay of 2 years	Verify current threshold with the Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA)	Verify current requirement with BOCA	Yes — for nationals of visa-exempt countries	Not authorized for local employment	Verify dependent options with BOCA	Bureau of Consular Affairs (BOCA) / overseas Taiwan mission	Dedicated remote-work option
🇲🇾 Malaysia	Yes — DE Rantau Nomad Pass	DE Rantau Nomad Pass (Professional Visit Pass)	3–12 months, renewable up to 24 months	Up to 12 months per pass (renewable)	Yes — renewable up to 24 months total	USD 24,000/year gross from non-Malaysian sources	None specified	Yes — for qualifying digital professionals	No Malaysian-sourced income or clients permitted	Dependents can be included on the application	Online via the MDEC DE Rantau portal	Dedicated remote-work option
🇹🇭 Thailand	Yes — Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)	Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)	5 years (multiple entry)	180 days per entry (extendable once for 180 more)	Multiple entries over 5 years; each stay up to 180 days	No income floor; bank balance of 500,000 THB (~$16,000) held 3+ months	500,000 THB (~$16,000) in liquid funds	Yes — explicitly for remote workers, freelancers, and workcation	Local employment not permitted under the DTV	Spouse and dependents can apply under the same category	Thai embassy/consulate (e.g. Washington DC) or e-visa pathway	Dedicated remote-work option
🇻🇳 Vietnam	No dedicated digital-nomad visa — e-visa up to 90 days	Vietnam E-Visa (Tourist / Business)	Up to 90 days	Up to 90 days per entry	No renewal from inside Vietnam — apply for a new e-visa for the next stay	None for the e-visa	None	No dedicated remote-work authorization. The e-visa is issued for tourism or short business visits.	Local employment requires a Vietnamese work permit arranged by an employer.	Each traveler applies for their own e-visa; there is no dependent add-on.	Online via the official e-visa portal	Possible remote-work route — verify
🇺🇸 United States	US citizen service	Passport Renewal (Online)	Per passport validity	Up to 10 yrs (adult)	Renewable online	—	—	N/A	N/A	N/A	Online portal	U.S. Gov

Tourist entry and authorization to work are separate concepts. A tourist visa does not automatically authorize local employment. For countries without a dedicated digital-nomad visa, verify current rules with the official immigration authority.

🇸🇬No dedicated digital-nomad visa