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Asia visas

191 immigration and residence routes across 32 Asia destinations. Every route links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date. We never give legal advice.

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🇸🇬Republic of Singapore· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Employment Pass (EP)

    Work pass for foreign professionals, managers, and executives earning above the qualifying salary, issued to employers.

  • S Pass

    Work pass for mid-level skilled foreign workers earning above the S Pass qualifying salary, subject to employer quota and levy.

  • Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)

    Premium 5-year pass for top-earning professionals, business leaders, and outstanding achievers — not tied to a single employer.

  • EntrePass

    Work pass for foreign entrepreneurs starting and operating a venture-capital-backed or innovative business in Singapore.

  • Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

    Non-employer-tied work pass for high-earning EP holders or overseas professionals earning above SGD 22,500 per month.

  • Dependant's Pass (DP)

    Pass for spouses and children of EP, S Pass, EntrePass, or PEP holders meeting the minimum salary threshold.

All 7 Singapore routes

🇯🇵Japan· 5 routes

Country overview
  • Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visa

    Points-based visa for highly skilled foreign professionals — the fastest route to Japanese permanent residence (1–3 years).

  • Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

    Japan's most common work visa for knowledge workers — engineers, IT professionals, translators, designers, and business staff.

  • Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 (SSW-1 / 特定技能1号)

    Work visa for skilled workers in designated industries — requires passing a skills test and Japanese language test (JLPT N4+).

  • Business Manager Visa (経営・管理)

    Visa for foreign nationals starting or managing a business in Japan — now requires a physical office, at least ¥30 million in capital or business funds, and at least one qualifying full-time employee.

  • Student Visa (留学)

    Visa for international students at Japanese universities, language schools, and vocational institutions — includes part-time work rights.

🇰🇷Republic of Korea· 5 routes

Country overview
  • E-7 Designated Activities Visa

    Work visa for foreign professionals in specialised occupations — Korea's primary employer-sponsored route for skilled workers.

  • F-2-7 Points-Based Long-Term Residence

    Points-based long-term residence for skilled professionals scoring 80+ points — the bridge between work visas and permanent residence in Korea.

  • D-8 Corporate Investment Visa

    Visa for foreign nationals investing in or managing a Korean corporation — requires minimum investment and creates a pathway to long-term residence.

  • Student Visa (D-2)

    Visa for international students at Korean universities — includes part-time work rights and a post-graduation job-seeking extension.

  • F-1 Family Visitation / F-3 Dependent Family

    Residence permits for family members of work-visa and student-visa holders in Korea — F-3 for dependents of E-series workers, F-1 for extended family visits.

🇭🇰Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China· 8 routes

Country overview
  • General Employment Policy (GEP)

    Hong Kong's main employer-sponsored route for non-local professionals with a confirmed job offer that cannot be readily filled locally.

  • Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

    Points-based talent route for highly skilled or talented people to settle in Hong Kong without first securing a job offer.

  • Top Talent Pass Scheme (TTPS)

    Talent route for high earners and graduates of top-ranked universities to enter Hong Kong without a prior job offer.

  • Immigration Arrangements for Non-local Graduates (IANG)

    Route for non-local graduates of Hong Kong institutions (and eligible Greater Bay Area campuses) to stay and work after graduation.

  • Technology Talent Admission Scheme (TechTAS)

    Fast-track scheme for eligible technology companies to admit non-local R&D talent against a quota allotted by the Innovation and Technology Commission.

  • Entry for Investment as Entrepreneurs

    Route under the General Employment Policy for people establishing or joining a business in Hong Kong as entrepreneurs.

All 8 Hong Kong routes

🇹🇼Taiwan (Republic of China)· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Taiwan Employment Gold Card

    A combined open work permit, resident visa, ARC and re-entry permit for foreign special professionals in designated fields, not tied to any single employer.

  • Work Permit for Specialized or Technical Work + ARC

    The standard employer-sponsored route for foreign professionals: the employer obtains a work permit from the Workforce Development Agency, then the worker applies for a resident visa and Alien Resident Certificate.

  • Foreign Special Professional Work Permit

    An enhanced work-permit route under the Foreign Professionals Act for designated special professionals, allowing employment permits of up to five years and additional incentives.

  • Entrepreneur Resident Visa

    A resident visa for foreign entrepreneurs starting or running an innovative business in Taiwan, reviewed against the Entrepreneur visa qualification directions.

  • Visitor Visa for Employment-Seeking Purpose

    A visitor visa allowing qualifying professionals and recent top-university graduates to enter Taiwan to look for professional work before securing a work permit.

  • Permanent Residence (Alien Permanent Resident Certificate, APRC)

    Permanent residence for foreign nationals who have legally resided in Taiwan continuously for five years, granted by the National Immigration Agency under the Immigration Act.

🇲🇾Malaysia· 5 routes

Country overview
  • Employment Pass (EP)

    Employer-sponsored work pass for expatriate professionals, issued in Categories I, II and III with a tiered minimum-salary structure, processed via the Expatriate Services Division.

  • Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)

    A ten-year renewable pass for highly skilled expatriates already established in Malaysia, allowing them to change employers without reapplying.

  • Professional Visit Pass (PVP)

    A short-term pass for foreign professionals providing services or undergoing training in Malaysia while remaining employed by an overseas company.

  • DE Rantau Nomad Pass

    A Professional Visit Pass variant for foreign digital nomads and remote workers serving non-Malaysian clients, administered by MDEC.

  • Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

    A long-stay social visit pass programme for foreigners meeting financial criteria, offered in Platinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ categories.

🇹🇭Kingdom of Thailand· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Non-Immigrant Visa "B" + Work Permit

    Thailand's standard employment route: a Non-Immigrant "B" visa from a Thai mission plus a separate work permit issued by the Department of Employment.

  • Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa

    A 10-year BOI-administered visa for high-potential foreigners across four categories, with a digital work permit and tax and re-entry benefits.

  • SMART Visa

    A BOI visa for talent, investors, executives and startup founders in targeted industries, granting up to four years of stay with no separate work permit required.

  • Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

    A five-year multiple-entry visa launched in 2024 for remote workers (workcation) and Thai soft-power activities, allowing 180-day stays per entry.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa "O-A" (Retirement / Long Stay)

    A long-stay retirement visa for applicants aged 50 and over with the required savings or pension income; employment of any kind is prohibited.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa "O" (Family / Spouse of Thai National)

    A family visa for foreigners married to Thai nationals or accompanying close family, with an initial 90-day stay extendable yearly; it does not grant the right to work.

🇮🇳Republic of India· 7 routes

Country overview
  • India Employment Visa

    Visa for highly skilled foreign professionals engaged by an Indian or foreign company to work in India.

  • India Business Visa

    Visa for foreign nationals visiting India for business, trade and commercial activity short of taking up employment.

  • India e-Visa

    Electronic visa applied for online for tourism, business, medical and conference visits under defined sub-categories.

  • India Project Visa

    Sector-specific work visa for foreign nationals executing projects in the power and steel sectors.

  • India Intern Visa

    Visa for foreign nationals undertaking an internship with an Indian company, institution, NGO or media organisation.

  • India Student Visa

    Visa for foreign nationals pursuing full-time study or internships at recognised institutions in India.

All 7 India routes

🇮🇩Republic of Indonesia· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Work KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)

    Employer-sponsored limited stay permit (ITAS/KITAS) that lets a foreign professional live and work for a registered Indonesian company.

  • Investor KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Investors)

    Limited stay permit for foreign shareholders or directors of a PT PMA (foreign-investment company) in Indonesia.

  • Golden Visa (5 and 10-year)

    Long-stay investor and talent visa granting 5 or 10 years of residence to qualifying investors, corporate figures and selected individuals.

  • Second Home Visa

    Long-stay visa for self-funded foreigners and retirees who can show substantial funds or qualifying property in Indonesia.

  • Family / Spouse KITAS

    Limited stay permit for the foreign spouse or dependent family of an Indonesian citizen or of a KITAS/KITAP holder.

  • Student KITAS (Limited Stay Permit for Study)

    Limited stay permit for foreign students enrolled at an accredited Indonesian educational institution.

All 7 Indonesia routes

🇵🇭Republic of the Philippines· 8 routes

Country overview
  • 9(G) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa

    The main employer-sponsored work visa for foreign nationals taking up pre-arranged employment in the Philippines.

  • 13(A) Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage

    Permanent-residence immigrant visa for a foreign national married to a Filipino citizen.

  • Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)

    Special resident visa for retirees, administered by the Philippine Retirement Authority, offering indefinite multiple-entry stay.

  • Special Investor's Resident Visa (SIRV)

    Resident visa for foreign investors who place qualifying capital in an eligible Philippine enterprise, endorsed by the Board of Investments.

  • Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)

    Special resident visa for foreign nationals who run a sustainable enterprise that employs a qualifying number of Filipino workers.

  • Digital Nomad Visa

    Visa for foreign remote workers earning from foreign employers or clients, established by Executive Order in 2025.

All 8 Philippines routes

🇻🇳Socialist Republic of Vietnam· 8 routes

Country overview
  • Work Visa (LD) and Work Permit

    Employer-sponsored work visa (LD) paired with a MoLISA work permit, the standard route for foreign employees in Vietnam.

  • Investor Visa (DT1-DT4)

    Tiered investor visa (DT1 to DT4) for foreign investors and representatives, graded by the amount of capital contributed.

  • Temporary Residence Card (TRC)

    Residence card that lets eligible visa holders live in Vietnam for a multi-year period without repeated visa renewals.

  • Permanent Residence Card

    Vietnam's permanent residence status for qualifying long-term residents, including certain family of Vietnamese citizens and contributors.

  • Family / Dependent Visa (TT)

    Dependent visa for the spouse, children or parents of certain visa holders or of Vietnamese citizens.

  • E-visa

    Online single or multiple-entry visa for short tourism or business visits, issued through Vietnam's national e-visa system.

All 8 Vietnam routes

🇨🇳People's Republic of China· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Z Work Visa (with Foreigner Work Permit and Residence Permit)

    For you if a Chinese employer has offered you a job: the Z visa is the standard route into paid work in mainland China, used together with a Foreigner Work Permit and, after arrival, a residence permit.

  • K Visa (young science and technology talent)

    For you if you are a young scientist, engineer or technologist: the K visa is a new route (effective 1 October 2025) that lets eligible STEM talent enter China without a domestic employer first inviting you - but read the honesty note below: its work-authorisation status is still being clarified.

  • R Talent Visa (high-level and urgently needed talent)

    For you if you are a recognised high-level expert or have skills China urgently needs: the R visa is the talent route, normally used alongside a top-tier Foreigner Work Permit and, after arrival, a residence permit.

  • Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card (Five-Star Card)

    For you if you want to settle in China long term: the Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card - nicknamed the Five-Star Card - is China's actual permanent residence document, issued by the National Immigration Administration once your permanent-residence application is approved.

  • Q Family Reunion Visa (Q1 and Q2)

    For you if you are family of a Chinese citizen or a permanent resident of China: the Q visa is the family-reunion route, with a long-stay Q1 (leading to a residence permit) and a short-stay Q2 for visits.

  • X Student Visa (X1 and X2)

    For you if you have been accepted to study in mainland China: the X visa is the student route, with X1 for longer courses (over six months, leading to a residence permit) and X2 for shorter study.

All 7 China routes

🇱🇰Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Residence Visa (Employment Category)

    For you if a Sri Lankan employer or approved project needs your services: the employment-category residence visa lets foreign professionals live and work in Sri Lanka, usually a year at a time and renewable.

  • Digital Nomad Visa

    For you if you work remotely for clients or a company based outside Sri Lanka: this brand-new visa (launched February 2026) lets you live in Sri Lanka while you keep earning from abroad.

  • My Dream Home Visa Programme (retirement / long-stay residence)

    For you if you are an older applicant who wants to retire or live long term in Sri Lanka: the My Dream Home programme grants a renewable residence visa to people who can support themselves from abroad.

  • Residence Visa (Investor Category)

    For you if you are putting capital into a business or venture in Sri Lanka: the investor-category residence visa lets you reside in the country while you set up and run your approved investment.

  • Residence Visa (Approved-Project / BOI Professional)

    For you if you are a professional whose services are needed on a government-approved or Board of Investment project: this residence visa lets you (and your dependents) live in Sri Lanka for the life of the project.

  • Visit Visa (Business Purpose)

    For you if you are visiting Sri Lanka for short business activities like meetings or conferences: the business-purpose visit visa covers commercial trips - but it is not for taking up employment.

🇰🇿Republic of Kazakhstan· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Work Permit and Residence (employer-sponsored)

    For you if a Kazakhstani employer has offered you a job: this is the standard route into paid work in Kazakhstan, where your employer secures a work permit for you and you then hold a temporary residence permit to live there.

  • Neo Nomad Visa (B12-1)

    For you if you work remotely for clients or an employer outside Kazakhstan: the Neo Nomad Visa (category B12-1) lets you live in Kazakhstan while keeping your foreign income - but please read the honesty note, because this one does not lead to permanent residence.

  • Digital Nomad Residency (IT specialists, via Astana Hub)

    For you if you are a foreign IT specialist: the Digital Nomad Residency is a route, run through Astana Hub, that can lead to a permanent residence permit in Kazakhstan - and that is the key difference from the Neo Nomad Visa.

  • Temporary Residence Permit

    For you if you are staying in Kazakhstan for more than the short visa-free window: the temporary residence permit is the document that lets you live there for a defined purpose such as work, study, family or business.

  • Permanent Residence Permit

    For you if you want to settle in Kazakhstan long term: the permanent residence permit confirms your right to live there indefinitely, and a central requirement is showing that you can financially support yourself.

  • Study Residence (foreign students)

    For you if you have a place to study in Kazakhstan: this is the route that lets you live there for the length of your course, normally on a temporary residence permit linked to your enrolment.

All 7 Kazakhstan routes

🇰🇭Kingdom of Cambodia· 5 routes

Country overview
  • EB Business Visa (E-class ordinary visa, business/employment)

    For you if you are coming to Cambodia to work or do business: the EB is the most common long-stay visa, an extension of the E-class ordinary visa - but please read the honesty note, because working also needs a separate Work Permit.

  • EP Employment Visa (E-class qualified-worker sub-class)

    For you if you are taking up employment in Cambodia: the EP is an E-class extension oriented towards qualified workers and employees - and, like the EB, it still needs a separate Work Permit before you can legally work.

  • ER Retirement Visa (E-class retirement sub-class)

    For you if you are retired and aged 55 or over: the ER is the E-class retirement sub-class that lets you live in Cambodia long term by renewing the visa - though it does not lead to permanent residence.

  • EG Job-Seeking Visa (E-class job-seeking sub-class)

    For you if you are coming to Cambodia to look for work or get set up before a job starts: the EG is the E-class general sub-class often used while you are job-seeking - and it does not, on its own, let you work.

  • ES Student Visa (E-class student sub-class)

    For you if you are studying in Cambodia: the ES is the E-class student sub-class, letting you stay for your studies by renewing the visa with a letter from a registered school.

🇺🇿Republic of Uzbekistan· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Work Visa (E) with work-permit confirmation

    For you if an Uzbekistani employer has offered you a job: the work visa is the standard employment route, used together with a work-permit confirmation that authorises you to work.

  • Golden Visa (5-year residence for investment)

    For you if you want longer-term residence in Uzbekistan through a significant investment or contribution: the Golden Visa is a newer route offering a five-year residence permit under a simplified procedure.

  • IT Visa (IT Park founders and specialists)

    For you if you are an IT founder or specialist: Uzbekistan's IT Visa, linked to IT Park, lets you live and work in the country without needing a separate work permit - a real simplification over the standard work route.

  • Residence through Qualifying Property Purchase

    For you if you are buying qualifying property in Uzbekistan: this route ties a residence permit to a property purchase at or above a set value, which varies by region.

  • Residence Permit (long-term, vid na zhitelstvo)

    For you if you want to live in Uzbekistan long term: the residence permit (vid na zhitelstvo) gives you a settled legal basis with rights close to those of a citizen, short of voting.

  • Student Visa and Residence

    For you if you have a place to study in Uzbekistan: the student route lets you live there for your course, issued at the request of your educational institution.

All 7 Uzbekistan routes

🇳🇵Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Working (Non-Tourist) Visa

    For you if you are taking up employment in Nepal: the Working Visa is the only visa that allows you to work, and it depends on a separate labour permit plus a recommendation from the relevant government ministry.

  • Business Visa (foreign investors and representatives)

    For you if you are an approved foreign investor or business representative in Nepal: the Business Visa is the long-stay route for people investing in or running an approved business, granted on a recommendation from the relevant authority.

  • Residential Visa (long-stay, proof of income)

    For you if you want to live in Nepal long term without doing business: the Residential Visa is a long-stay route that requires proof of income - but please read the honesty note, because it is not a settled-status or citizenship pathway.

  • Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) Visa

    For you if you are of Nepali origin and hold an NRN identity card: the NRN Visa is a long-stay route for the Nepali diaspora, and recent law changes have made it more generous - including free issuance.

  • Study Visa (foreign students)

    For you if you are studying in Nepal: the Study Visa lets you live there for your course, issued by the Department of Immigration on a recommendation from the Ministry of Education.

  • Relation (Dependent) Visa

    For you if you have a close family member in Nepal: the Relation Visa lets relatives of a Nepali citizen, or dependents of certain visa holders, stay on the basis of the family relationship.

🇲🇳Mongolia· 5 routes

Country overview
  • Work Permit and Residence (HG employment)

    For you if a Mongolian employer has offered you a job: this is the standard employment route, where you work under an HG-type permission and hold a residence permit that runs for the same duration as your work permit.

  • Investor Residence (foreign-invested company)

    For you if you are a foreign investor in, or a senior representative of, a foreign-invested company in Mongolia: this route gives you a residence permit on the basis of that investment or role, rather than a local employment contract.

  • Private and Family Residence (H-series)

    For you if you have close family in Mongolia or are joining a relative there: this route gives you a residence permit on private or family grounds, supported by an invitation and proof of your relationship.

  • Student Residence (foreign students)

    For you if you have a place to study in Mongolia: this route lets you live in the country for the length of your course, on a residence permit linked to your enrolment at a recognised institution.

  • Permanent Residence

    For you if you have built up several years of residence in Mongolia and want to settle for good: permanent residence confirms a long-term right to live there - but please read the honesty note, because it does not lead to citizenship.

🇧🇳Brunei Darussalam· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Work Pass (employer-sponsored employment)

    For you if a Brunei employer has offered you a job: the Work Pass is the standard, employer-sponsored route into paid employment, handled by the immigration department's Foreign Work Pass division alongside a valid visa.

  • Long-Term Pass (social, business or professional)

    For you if you want a multi-year basis to stay in Brunei: the Long-Term Pass is a newer route with social, business and professional sub-categories - but please read the dated note, because it only took effect at the end of 2024.

  • Entry Permit (route toward permanent resident status)

    For you if you are working toward settling in Brunei: the Entry Permit is the document the immigration department processes for permanent resident status, so this is the formal route toward becoming a permanent resident.

  • Permanent Residence (discretionary, long-term)

    For you if you intend to settle in Brunei for life: permanent residence confirms a long-term right to live there - but please read the honesty note, because it is discretionary and typically takes around fifteen years.

  • Dependent Pass (family of pass holders)

    For you if your spouse or parent holds a Brunei work pass: the Dependent Pass lets close family live in Brunei for the validity of the main holder's pass - though it does not, by itself, let you work.

  • Student Pass (foreign students)

    For you if you have a place to study in Brunei: the Student Pass lets you live in the country for the length of your course, linked to your enrolment at a recognised institution.

🇵🇰Islamic Republic of Pakistan· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist/Visit Visa

    Pakistan visitor route for tourism, with online entry applications and in-country extensions for eligible applicants.

  • Business Visa

    Pakistan business route for qualifying business visitors, with multiple-entry validity possible up to five years.

  • Business Investor Visa

    Pakistan investor route for foreign citizens intending to do business or invest in Pakistan.

  • Work - General Visa

    Pakistan work route for foreign citizens with a valid job offer who meet the official requirements.

  • Student Visa

    Pakistan route for prospective students pursuing higher education in Pakistan.

  • Family Visit Visa

    Pakistan family route for foreign citizens of Pakistani origin and their spouses visiting and staying with family members.

🇧🇩People's Republic of Bangladesh· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist Visa

    Bangladesh visitor route for tourism, casual visits, seminars, study tours and similar short non-work purposes.

  • Business Visa

    Bangladesh route for businesspeople visiting for trade, commerce and investment-related business activity.

  • Investor Visa

    Bangladesh route for investors in existing, new, under-construction or upcoming private-sector industrial or commercial entities.

  • Work permit/Employment Visa

    Bangladesh work route for appointed experts, advisers, employees, contractors and qualifying NGO honorary workers.

  • Student Visa

    Bangladesh study route for regular students, admission seekers and researchers at government-approved educational institutions.

  • Visa on Arrival

    Bangladesh on-arrival route for eligible government, tourism, business, investment, Bangladesh-origin and official travellers.

All 7 Bangladesh routes

🇲🇻Republic of Maldives· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Work Visa

    Digital Maldives work e-Visa for expatriates authorised to reside and work in the Maldives.

  • Business Visa

    Business route initiated through the Maldives Business Portal and verified by Maldives Immigration.

  • Meeting Visa

    Fourteen-day on-arrival visa for eligible meeting, conference or convention visitors.

  • Marriage Visa

    Visa for a foreign national married to a Maldivian to remain in the Maldives.

  • Resident Visa

    Residence route for a foreign national married to a Maldivian citizen.

  • Dependent Visa

    Visa for immediate family members of expatriates in professional categories working in the Maldives.

All 7 Maldives routes

🇧🇹Kingdom of Bhutan· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist Visa / eVisa

    Bhutan tourist visa route for visitors arranging leisure travel and the required tourism payments before arrival.

  • Business Visa

    Short business-visit route for Bhutan trips connected to meetings, trade or official business activity.

  • Work Permit

    Employer- or sponsor-supported Bhutan work permission for foreign nationals taking up local work.

  • Student Visa

    Bhutan student visa route for foreign students admitted to an approved institution or study programme.

  • Dependent Permit

    Family or dependant permission for eligible dependants connected to an approved Bhutan-based sponsor.

  • Residence Permit

    General Bhutan residence permission for foreign nationals whose stay is approved beyond a short visit.

🇰🇬Kyrgyz Republic· 4 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist eVisa

    Official Kyrgyz Republic electronic visa route for eligible tourist travellers.

  • Business eVisa

    Official Kyrgyz Republic electronic visa route for eligible short business visitors.

  • eVisa Transfer to New Passport

    Official portal service for transferring a Kyrgyz Republic eVisa to a new passport.

  • Speed Up eVisa Application Review

    Official portal service for requesting faster review of a Kyrgyz Republic eVisa application.

🇹🇱Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste· 9 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist Visa

    Timor-Leste tourist visa for foreign visitors travelling for tourism.

  • Transit Visa

    Timor-Leste transit visa for travellers entering the national territory while travelling onward.

  • Airport Transit Visa

    Airport transit route for travellers using Timor-Leste airport international zone for onward travel.

  • Work Visa

    Timor-Leste work visa for employment, service contract work and longer volunteer activity.

  • Business Visa

    Timor-Leste business visa for business activity, prospecting and investment purposes.

  • Temporary Stay Visa

    Timor-Leste temporary stay visa covering study, specialized activity, short volunteering and dependants.

All 9 Timor-Leste routes

🇱🇦Lao People's Democratic Republic· 6 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist eVisa

    Official Lao eVisa route for eligible tourism visitors applying online before travel.

  • Business Investor Visa (NI-B2)

    Lao business visa route for foreign investors approved for investment in Lao PDR.

  • Foreign Technical Worker Visa (LA-B2)

    Lao business visa route for foreign technical officers and employees attached to approved projects or companies.

  • Stay Permit Card for Investors and Family

    Stay Permit Card route for foreign investors and qualifying family after entry on the correct Lao business visa.

  • Multiple Entry-Exit Visa for Investors

    Lao multiple entry-exit visa service for investors who already hold the required business visa and stay permit card.

  • eVisa Status Enquiry

    Official Lao eVisa portal service for checking an existing eVisa application status.

🇲🇴Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China· 5 routes

Country overview
  • Non-resident Entry Clearance / Authorization to Stay

    Macao entry-clearance and authorization-to-stay route for non-residents entering for permitted short-stay purposes.

  • Change of Entry Purpose

    Public Security Police Force service for a non-resident who needs to request a change to the purpose recorded after entering Macao.

  • Reissue of Slip of Authorization to Stay / Residence Authorization

    Macao service to reissue a stay or residence authorization slip for inbound visitors, non-resident workers, non-resident students and persons with residence authorization.

  • Amendments to the Authorization to Stay granted upon entry

    Macao service for amending an authorization to stay that was granted upon entry.

  • Automated Passenger Clearance Registration for Non-residents

    Registration service allowing eligible non-residents to use Macao automated passenger clearance channels.

🇹🇯Republic of Tajikistan· 7 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist e-Visa

    Official electronic tourist visa route for eligible visitors to Tajikistan.

  • Tourism and Private Visit Visa

    Consular route covering tourist category T and private-visit categories XC1, XC2, XC3 and ID.

  • Business Visa Category K

    Business-visit visa for negotiations, meetings, conferences, tenders, exhibitions, market research, contracts and similar commercial activities.

  • Work Visa Category M

    Tajikistan work visa category for foreign citizens and stateless persons entering or staying for labour activity, plus family members.

  • Study Visa Categories O1 and O2

    Study route for academic students, postgraduate students and doctoral candidates in Tajikistan.

  • Investor Visa Categories C and MOI

    Investor and free-economic-zone visa route for major investors, company leaders and eligible free economic zone activity.

All 7 Tajikistan routes

🇹🇲Turkmenistan· 4 routes

Country overview
  • Visa and Invitation

    Turkmenistan visa route where foreign citizens generally enter and stay on a visa, supported by invitation handling.

  • Work Permit for Foreign Citizens

    Turkmenistan work-permit route for employers inviting foreign citizens or stateless persons for temporary work.

  • Residence Permit

    Turkmenistan residence permit route for qualifying foreign citizens and stateless persons.

  • Border Registration and Migration Control

    Official Turkmenistan migration-control guidance for border crossings, stay registration fee and foreigner registration.

🇦🇫Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan· 3 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist e-Visa

    Afghanistan single-entry tourist e-visa route through the official E-Afghans online visa portal.

  • Afghan-Origin Entry Permit

    Afghanistan entry-permit route for Afghans who hold passports other than Afghan passports.

  • Work, Study or Residence Authority Check

    Afghanistan cautious authority-check route for work, study, residence or non-tourist cases not covered by the public tourist e-visa page.

🇲🇲Republic of the Union of Myanmar· 3 routes

Country overview
  • Tourist eVisa

    Myanmar tourist eVisa route through the official Ministry of Immigration and Population eVisa system.

  • Business eVisa

    Myanmar business eVisa route requiring a registered Myanmar company or registered Chamber of Commerce Association invitation.

  • Work, Study or Residence Authority Check

    Myanmar cautious authority-check route for work, study, residence or non-eVisa cases outside the public tourist and business eVisa notices.

🇰🇵Democratic People's Republic of Korea· 3 routes

Country overview
  • Organised Tourism Authority Check

    North Korea tourism authority-check route based on the official National Tourism Administration site and Korea International Travel Company contact listings.

  • Official, Diplomatic or Institutional Authority Check

    North Korea authority-check route for diplomatic, official, institutional, delegation or mission-linked travel.

  • Work, Study or Residence Authority Check

    North Korea high-caveat authority-check route for work, study, residence, family, media, NGO or local-status cases.

Frequently asked questions

How many Asia destinations does Visa Atlas cover?+−

Visa Atlas covers 32 Asia destinations and 191 immigration and residence routes between them. Every route links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.

Is Visa Atlas official, and is this legal advice?+−

No. Visa Atlas is a free, independent encyclopaedia. The authoritative source is always the government link on each page, and we never give legal advice — for your specific case, consult a regulated adviser.