Asia Countries
Explore countries in Asia for US expats. Compare visa options, cost of living, and quality of life.
Countries in Asia
Japan
Asia
Ultra-safe, with world-class affordable healthcare and a below-US cost of living — but limited English and no easy long-stay visa for retirees.
Singapore
Asia
One of Asia's safest, most English-friendly hubs — world-class but among the planet's priciest cities, with no retirement or digital-nomad visa.
Oman
Asia
Oman is the Gulf's most affordable country, with very low crime and a relaunched Golden Visa — but a current U.S. State Dept Level 3 advisory tied to 2026 regional tensions warrants caution.
South Korea
Asia
South Korea pairs world-class healthcare and high safety with living costs well below US big cities — but English is only moderately spoken and there is no retirement visa.
Thailand
Asia
Low-cost living and world-class private healthcare make Thailand a top expat pick, balanced against a steep language barrier and visas that don't lead directly to permanent residency.
Vietnam
Asia
Repeatedly ranked the world's most affordable expat destination, Vietnam pairs very low living costs and a Level 1 safety rating with improving (now 'moderate') English and big expat hubs in HCMC, Hanoi and Da Nang.
Philippines
Asia
Affordable, overwhelmingly English-speaking, and visa-friendly for retirees and remote workers — with a State Dept Level 2 advisory that makes location choice matter.
Malaysia
Asia
Affordable, English-friendly, and safe—Malaysia pairs world-class private healthcare and flexible long-stay visas with a cost of living about half that of the US.
Indonesia
Asia
Indonesia offers among Southeast Asia's lowest costs of living and expanding long-stay visas, balanced against 'Low' English proficiency and a Level 2 U.S. travel advisory.