Long-Stay Guides for Southeast Asia

Cambodia Work Permit for Foreigners and Why Your EB Renewal Now Depends on It

Cambodia work permit rules in 2026. Who needs one, the FWCMS process, fees, the 90-day rule, and why second EB renewals fail without it.

May 18, 2026

What It Takes to Teach English in Vietnam Legally in 2026 (and Who Fits Where)

Vietnam's 2026 rules for foreign English teachers, the documents schools really check, salary by institution type, and which roles fit which teacher.

May 17, 2026

Working Remotely from Vietnam Legally and What Routes Actually Exist

Vietnam has no digital nomad visa. This guide explains when remote work needs a work permit, which narrow legal routes may fit, and why e-visas are not work authorisation.

May 16, 2026

Thailand LTR Visa for Wealthy Pensioners: Should You Switch from a Retirement Visa?

Should you switch from a Thai retirement visa to the LTR Wealthy Pensioner? Income proof, fees, tax exemption, and when the move actually pays off.

May 14, 2026

Vietnam Work Visa Problem: Degree, Experience, or Job Title Does Not Match

If your degree, experience, or job title does not match a Vietnam work permit file, see what can be fixed before the LD2 visa or TRC stalls.

May 14, 2026

Cambodia CM2H Golden Visa: What It Costs, What You Get, and the Approved-Project Filter

Cambodia's CM2H visa in plain English: ~USD 100,000 minimum, approved-project property only, 10-year visa, and the warnings most sales pages skip.

May 13, 2026

Vietnam TRC Still Valid but Work Permit Expired or Passport Changed: What to Do

Your Vietnam TRC still looks valid but your work permit expired, or you just renewed your passport. Two scenarios, two different fixes, explained for 2026.

May 13, 2026

How Foreign Spouses Convert to a Vietnam TT Visa and Apply for a TT TRC

How to convert to a TT visa and get a spouse TRC. Documents, the online submission, and common reasons applications get sent back.

May 12, 2026

How to Apply for the SRRV in the Philippines: Requirements, Process, and What to Expect

SRRV deposit by category, PRA application steps, required documents, and the annual fees after approval. Updated for 2026.

May 12, 2026

Vietnam Work Permit, LD2 Visa, and Labour TRC: From Short-Stay Entry to Residence Card

In Vietnam on an e-visa or business visa with a job offer? See the worker route through work permit, LD2 conversion and labour TRC.

May 12, 2026

Long-Stay Visa Options in Laos for Foreigners: Which Route Actually Fits You

Laos has no retirement or digital nomad visa. Compare LA-B2, NI-B2, SP-B3 and other long-stay routes by who qualifies, cost, and how renewals work in 2026.

May 11, 2026

Thailand Retirement Visa Comparison: O, O-A, and O-X for Long-Stay Retirees

Compare Thailand's Non-O, O-A and O-X retirement routes by stay length, insurance, bank deposit, and who each visa fits.

May 11, 2026

Living InsightsLaos

How Foreigners Actually Stay Long-Term in Laos Without a Job or Investment

No employer, no investment? Agency sponsors, visa runs, costs, and the risks. How foreigners actually stay long-term in Laos.

May 10, 2026

Living InsightsCambodia

Where to Start Renting an Apartment in Phnom Penh as a Foreigner: The Real Search Process, Lease Terms, and First-Month Mistakes

How foreigners actually find, view, and secure long-term apartments in Phnom Penh — from first-night guesthouse to signed lease.

May 09, 2026

Living CostsThailand

Cost of Living in Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani: What Long-Stay Foreigners Actually Spend

Chiang Rai, Khon Kaen, and Udon Thani: 25,000–45,000 THB per month in 2026. Real rent, healthcare tiers, hot-season utilities, and what each city actually costs.

May 08, 2026

Living CostsCambodia

International School Fees in Phnom Penh: A School-by-School Cost Guide

What ISPP, Shrewsbury, Northbridge, CIA and other Phnom Penh schools actually cost. Tuition, capital fees, transport, EAL, and full year-one numbers.

May 08, 2026

Living InsightsPhilippines

School Options for Expat Children in Vietnam: What Every Family Needs to Know

Public school, bilingual, or international? The real options for expat families in Vietnam — named schools, fee ranges, and the timing mistake most parents make.

May 08, 2026

Philippines Condo House Rules Foreign Renters Should Know Before Signing

Daily condo rules in the Philippines: guest registration, deliveries, contractor access, amenities, parking, and what to ask the building before you sign.

May 07, 2026

Philippines Tourist Visa Extension: What the BI Actually Requires and Where Most Foreigners Lose Time

How to extend a tourist visa in the Philippines: BI office steps, online option, fees per increment, ACR I-Card trigger, and the LSVVE shortcut.

May 07, 2026

How to Renew Your KITAS in Indonesia: 2026 Process, Documents, and What Happens If You're Late

Renewing an existing KITAS in Indonesia: 2026 process for Work, Investor, Spouse, Dependent, and Retirement permits. Documents, fees, late-filing options.

May 06, 2026

Living CostsVietnam

Hidden Costs of Renting in Vietnam: What Expats Pay Beyond the Listed Rent

Building fees, electricity markups, deposits, agent fees, and rental tax surprises expats should check before signing.

May 05, 2026

How Foreigners With a TRC Apply for a Criminal Record Certificate in Vietnam

Foreigners with a TRC apply through provincial police under the 2025 Ministry of Public Security route. Forms, fees, timeline, and where to file.

May 05, 2026

Laos NI-B2 Investor Visa: Requirements, Process and What to Expect

How to obtain the NI-B2 investor visa in Laos — enterprise registration, OSS application, stay permit, multiple entry-exit visa and what the full process looks like.

May 05, 2026

Philippines 13(a) Marriage Visa: Requirements, Process, and What Happens After Approval

How to apply for the Philippines 13(a) spouse visa: BI documents, the probationary year, conversion to permanent status, and current 2026 fees.

May 04, 2026

Philippines Digital Nomad Visa: Requirements, Process, and the Reciprocity Rule

The Philippines DNV is only open to nationals of countries that grant a similar visa to Filipinos. USD 24,000 income threshold, BI process, and how to check if your nationality qualifies.

May 04, 2026

Can Foreigners Buy an Apartment in Vietnam? What the Process Actually Looks Like

What it really takes for a foreigner to buy an apartment in Vietnam — ownership rules, the two-track system for foreign spouses, costs, and common pitfalls.

May 03, 2026

Thailand Long-Stay Visa Options: Which Pathway Actually Fits Your Situation

Compare Thailand's six long-stay visa routes: LTR, DTV, Privilege, Retirement, Marriage, and Non-B work. Find which one fits your situation.

May 02, 2026

Living CostsVietnam

Cost of Living in Vietnam 2026: Single Expat Budget

What a single expat really spends in HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang in 2026: $1,200 basic, $1,700–$2,400 comfortable. Insurance and visa baked in.

May 01, 2026

Philippines Long-Stay Visa Options for Foreigners: Every Route and How to Choose

An overview of long-stay visa pathways in the Philippines — SRRV, 13A spouse visa, employment, and investment options. Updated for 2025 PRA changes.

May 01, 2026

Cambodia Long-Stay Visa Options for Foreigners: Routes, Costs, and How to Choose

Compare Cambodia's long-stay visa routes (EB, ER, ES, CM2H, K-class, marriage) by who qualifies, what each costs, and how renewals work in 2026.

Apr 29, 2026

Long-Term Stay Options in Vietnam for Foreigners: Visas, TRC, and the 2026 Route

Work, investor, spouse, and family visa routes plus TRC paths. Fees, documents, and how each process works.

Apr 29, 2026

Living CostsVietnam

Real Cost of Renting as an Expat in Vietnam - Overview of HCMC, Hanoi & Da Nang

What expats actually pay in HCMC, Hanoi, and Da Nang. Rent by neighbourhood and apartment type.

Apr 28, 2026

Vietnam E-Visa to DT Investor Visa: 2026 Conversion Process

From E-visa to legally running a company — ERC, IRC, investor visa conversion, and the 2026 legal changes that affect foreign founders.

Apr 27, 2026

How to Drive Legally in Vietnam as a Foreigner: License Conversion and IDP Rules

Foreign licenses aren't valid in Vietnam. How to convert yours, when an IDP works, and the Decree 168 fines for driving without one.

Apr 26, 2026

How to Register a Marriage in Vietnam as a Foreigner: Documents, Process, and What to Expect

Process changed in July 2025 — now at district level. Documents by nationality, the interview, and how long it takes.

Apr 26, 2026

Living InsightsCambodia

What Jobs Can Foreigners Get in Cambodia in 2026?

Teaching, NGOs, remote work, and small business. Realistic pay, work permit rules, and how Phnom Penh and Siem Reap compare.

Apr 25, 2026

Laos SP-B3 Spouse Visa: Marriage Registration, Application Process, and What to Expect

How to get a Laos spouse visa. Marriage registration, 3-stage SP-B3 process, documents, fees, and work rights for foreigners married to Lao citizens.

Apr 23, 2026

SRRV vs Tourist Visa in the Philippines: Which Long-Stay Path Fits — and When to Switch

Compare the SRRV and the Philippines tourist visa extension track: real costs, the 36-month ceiling, and when conversion starts to make sense.

Apr 21, 2026

Laos LA-B2 Work Visa for Foreign Employees: Requirements, Process, and What Your Employer Needs to Do

Your employer handles the quota and permits. What the LA-B2 costs, what documents you need, and how long the three-step process takes.

Apr 20, 2026

Indonesia's Second Home Visa: Requirements, Costs, and How the Process Actually Works

How to get Indonesia's Second Home Visa. Bank deposit or property route, 90-day proof rules, fees, and what the process actually looks like.

Apr 19, 2026

Cambodia Tourist Visa Extension: One Extension, 60-Day Maximum, and What to Do After That

Cambodia's tourist visa allows one 30-day extension only. Here's how to extend, what it costs, and what to do when 60 days isn't enough.

Apr 18, 2026

Indonesia Long-Stay Visa Options for Foreigners: KITAS, Remote Worker, Second Home and Residency Explained

Compare Indonesia's long-stay visa types: KITAS for work, retirement, investment, spouse, remote worker (E33G), Second Home, and KITAP permanent residency.

Apr 15, 2026

Laos Tourist Visa Extension and Border Run: How Foreigners Stay 90 Days and Beyond

How to extend a Laos tourist visa twice for 90 days, do a border run, and repeat. Costs, offices, Friendship Bridge process, and overstay penalties.

Apr 15, 2026

Thailand DTV Visa: Requirements, Application Process, and Embassy Differences

How to apply for Thailand's DTV visa in 2026, what each embassy expects, the 500K THB funds rule, and why banking remains difficult.

Apr 10, 2026

Vietnam Banking for Foreigners: How to Open an Account and What Each Visa Type Gets You

How foreigners open bank accounts in Vietnam, what access each visa type provides, and how to manage money if your bank won't open one.

Apr 10, 2026

How to Get a Foreign Marriage Recognized in Vietnam: The Ghi Chú Kết Hôn Process

How to record a marriage performed abroad in Vietnam's civil registry. Filing authority, documents, legalization chain, and the 2026 Apostille changes.

Apr 04, 2026

Living InsightsIndonesia

Bali's Conduct Rules for Foreigners: What Can Actually Get You Deported

Bali's official 2025 rules go beyond vague cultural advice. Here's what foreigners actually get deported for — temples, scooters, and social media.

Mar 17, 2026

Living InsightsLaos

Healthcare in Laos for Long-Stay Foreigners: What to Expect and How to Plan

What expats, retirees, and long-stay foreigners in Laos need to know about healthcare — from city clinics and common health risks to insurance

Mar 17, 2026

Indonesia Visa Overstay: Fines, Detention Risks, and Whether You'll Be Blacklisted

Indonesia overstay fines explained: IDR 1M per day, the 60-day deportation threshold, blacklist rules under 2024 law, detention realities, and how to clear your name.

Mar 16, 2026