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Philippines Special Resident Retiree Visa (SRRV) — $10,000-$50,000 deposit depending on tier (age + pension status), Permanent multiple-entry (no expiry) validity, Philippine resident if 180+ days; territorial-style for foreign-source pension income.
Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Visa + Startup Visa — HSP: points-based (70+ points); Startup: business plan + JPY 5M (~$33K) capital, HSP 1-5 years; Startup 1 year (extendable) validity, Japanese resident if 1+ year stay; progressive 5-45%.
Taiwan Employment Gold Card — USD 6,000+/month salary OR specialized professional credentials, 1-3 years (renewable) validity, Resident if 183+ days; 5-40% progressive; first 3 years special low-tax treatment for foreign specialists.
South Korea F-1-3 / F-2-7 / D-7-1 long-stay visas + Workation visa — Varies by visa — Workation visa requires KRW 85M (~$62K USD) annual income, Workation 1-2 years; D-7 multiple years validity, Korean resident if 183+ days; progressive 6-45%.
Singapore Employment Pass (EP) and Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass — SGD 5,000-10,500/month for EP (varies by experience) — SGD 30,000+/month for ONE Pass, EP up to 2 years; ONE Pass 5 years validity, Progressive 0-22% (one of Asia’s lowest); foreign income remitted not taxed for non-residents.
Malaysia Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) — RM 1.5M (~$320K USD) liquid + RM 40K/month income (~$8,500), 5 years (renewable indefinitely) validity, Foreign income exempt; Malaysian-source taxed.
Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass — $24,000 USD/year (~$2,000/month), 12 months + 12 month extension (24 months max) validity, Malaysian tax-exempt on foreign income earned while on DE Rantau (special carve-out).
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Mexico Permanent Resident (Residente Permanente) — $5,000 USD/month income OR $200,000 USD savings, Indefinite (lifetime PR) validity, Mexican resident if 183+ days OR if main home in Mexico; progressive 1.92-35%.
Peru Rentista Visa — $1,000 USD/month passive income, 1-year residence renewable; PR after 3 years validity, Peruvian resident if 183+ days; foreign source taxable but with credits.
Guatemala Rentista Residency — $1,250 USD/month for 5 years documentable, Temporary 2 years, permanent after 5 validity, Territorial — foreign income exempt.
Belize Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Program — $2,000 USD/month from approved source (pension, annuity, investment income), Annual renewal; lifetime tax + duty exemption while QRP validity, Zero tax on QRP foreign income; duty-free import of personal goods + 1 vehicle.
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