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Living Long-Term in Southeast Asia, from Visas to Living Costs

Practical guides for foreigners moving to or already living in Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, and Laos. Compare long-stay and retirement visas, see what daily life costs, and find the residency route that fits your situation.

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One research-backed guide per country covering every legal long-stay option, visas, residency pathways, and what each route actually requires. Start here if you're deciding where to go and stay long term.

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Recently published and updated guides across all six countries. These cover new visa rules, practical living topics, and procedures that have changed.

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Compare Countries

A quick side-by-side snapshot of the six long-stay destinations.

Vietnam

Comfortable budget: $1,700-2,400/mo

Vietnam Guides

Long-Stay Path

Work, investor, or spouse TRC - no retirement visa

Healthcare

Strong private hospitals in Hanoi and HCMC; thinner outside major cities

Property

Condo ownership possible in approved projects; land ownership not available

Best Fit

“Workers, spouses, and investors who want low costs with strong city infrastructure”

Snapshot ranges are directional for 2026 planning and assume a single long-stay foreigner; city choice and lifestyle can shift totals materially.