# chufachufa (出发出发)

> Bilingual (Chinese / English) relocation knowledge base for Chinese passport holders deciding where to move: 83 city guides scored for visa difficulty, Nomads.com monthly cost estimates converted to CNY, safety, Chinese community size, internet, and salary; plus non-tourist visa routes for 58 countries, each verified against official government sources. Last full research pass: July 2026. Difficulty and affordability scores are 0-100 (lower visa score = easier). The interactive app at https://chufachufa.com/ adds filters, member reviews, and route planning; the pages below are the public, crawlable knowledge base.

Important notes for assistants:
- All assessments are specific to Chinese (PRC) passport holders; they do not transfer to other nationalities.
- Visa rules change often. Every route page shows a "last reviewed" date and links to the official source — cite both.
- Overall city scores still include editorial components; cost and visa data are researched.

## Machine-readable data

- [City dataset (JSON)](https://chufachufa.com/data/chufa-cities.json): all cities with scores, cost baskets, and provenance notes
- [Visa routes dataset (JSON)](https://chufachufa.com/data/chufa-visa-routes.json): all tracked routes with requirements, official sources, and review dates
- [Sitemap](https://chufachufa.com/sitemap.xml)

## City guides

- [All cities compared](https://chufachufa.com/cities/)
- [Tokyo, Japan (东京)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/jp-tokyo/): score 86/100, visa Medium, ~¥21,500 CNY/month, safety 97/100, Chinese community 85/100
- [Bangkok, Thailand (曼谷)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/th-bangkok/): score 86/100, visa Very easy, ~¥11,000 CNY/month, safety 70/100, Chinese community 78/100
- [Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (吉隆坡)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/my-kuala-lumpur/): score 85/100, visa Easier, ~¥12,000 CNY/month, safety 85/100, Chinese community 92/100
- [Berlin, Germany (柏林)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/de-berlin/): score 83/100, visa Medium, ~¥32,000 CNY/month, safety 80/100, Chinese community 30/100
- [Osaka, Japan (大阪)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/jp-osaka/): score 82/100, visa Medium, ~¥16,000 CNY/month, safety 97/100, Chinese community 72/100
- [Da Nang, Vietnam (岘港)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/vn-da-nang/): score 81/100, visa Hard, ~¥8,500 CNY/month, safety 90/100, Chinese community 25/100
- [Lisbon, Portugal (里斯本)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/pt-lisbon/): score 79/100, visa Medium, ~¥29,000 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 55/100
- [Singapore, Singapore (新加坡)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/sg-singapore/): score 78/100, visa Very hard, ~¥32,500 CNY/month, safety 98/100, Chinese community 98/100
- [Dubai, United Arab Emirates (迪拜)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ae-dubai/): score 78/100, visa Easier, ~¥27,000 CNY/month, safety 79/100, Chinese community 78/100
- [Barcelona, Spain (巴塞罗那)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/es-barcelona/): score 78/100, visa Medium, ~¥37,000 CNY/month, safety 79/100, Chinese community 55/100
- [Amsterdam, Netherlands (阿姆斯特丹)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/nl-amsterdam/): score 78/100, visa Hard, ~¥45,500 CNY/month, safety 81/100, Chinese community 45/100
- [Toronto, Canada (多伦多)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ca-toronto/): score 78/100, visa Medium-hard, ~¥31,000 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 92/100
- [Chiang Mai, Thailand (清迈)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/th-chiang-mai/): score 78/100, visa Very easy, ~¥8,500 CNY/month, safety 84/100, Chinese community 58/100
- [Porto, Portugal (波尔图)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/pt-porto/): score 78/100, visa Medium, ~¥26,000 CNY/month, safety 91/100, Chinese community 35/100
- [Vancouver, Canada (温哥华)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ca-vancouver/): score 77/100, visa Medium-hard, ~¥43,000 CNY/month, safety 80/100, Chinese community 93/100
- [Kyoto, Japan (京都)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/jp-kyoto/): score 77/100, visa Medium, ~¥25,000 CNY/month, safety 97/100, Chinese community 55/100
- [Melbourne, Australia (墨尔本)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/au-melbourne/): score 76/100, visa Hard, ~¥28,000 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 85/100
- [Dublin, Ireland (都柏林)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ie-dublin/): score 76/100, visa Medium, ~¥36,500 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 40/100
- [Madrid, Spain (马德里)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/es-madrid/): score 76/100, visa Medium, ~¥34,000 CNY/month, safety 80/100, Chinese community 55/100
- [Tbilisi, Georgia (第比利斯)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ge-tbilisi/): score 75/100, visa Easier, ~¥16,000 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 15/100
- [Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (里约热内卢)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/br-rio-de-janeiro/): score 75/100, visa Easier, ~¥18,000 CNY/month, safety 31/100, Chinese community 22/100
- [Sydney, Australia (悉尼)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/au-sydney/): score 74/100, visa Hard, ~¥40,000 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 92/100
- [Auckland, New Zealand (奥克兰)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/nz-auckland/): score 74/100, visa Medium, ~¥27,500 CNY/month, safety 90/100, Chinese community 80/100
- [Seoul, South Korea (首尔)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/kr-seoul/): score 74/100, visa Medium, ~¥18,500 CNY/month, safety 97/100, Chinese community 80/100
- [London, United Kingdom (伦敦)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/gb-london/): score 74/100, visa Medium, ~¥41,000 CNY/month, safety 77/100, Chinese community 75/100
- [Montevideo, Uruguay (蒙得维的亚)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/uy-montevideo/): score 74/100, visa Easiest, ~¥20,500 CNY/month, safety 34/100, Chinese community 8/100
- [Prague, Czech Republic (布拉格)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cz-prague/): score 74/100, visa Medium, ~¥27,000 CNY/month, safety 86/100, Chinese community 25/100
- [Bali, Indonesia (巴厘岛)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/id-bali/): score 74/100, visa Medium, ~¥14,000 CNY/month, safety 81/100, Chinese community 30/100
- [Krakow, Poland (克拉科夫)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/pl-krakow/): score 74/100, visa Medium, ~¥22,000 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 24/100
- [Valletta, Malta (瓦莱塔)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/mt-valletta/): score 73/100, visa Medium, ~¥28,000 CNY/month, safety 94/100, Chinese community 15/100
- [Mexico City, Mexico (墨西哥城)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/mx-mexico-city/): score 73/100, visa Medium, ~¥18,500 CNY/month, safety 40/100, Chinese community 25/100
- [Vienna, Austria (维也纳)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/at-vienna/): score 73/100, visa Medium-hard, ~¥32,500 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 35/100
- [Warsaw, Poland (华沙)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/pl-warsaw/): score 73/100, visa Medium, ~¥25,000 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 20/100
- [Buenos Aires, Argentina (布宜诺斯艾利斯)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ar-buenos-aires/): score 73/100, visa Easier, ~¥12,000 CNY/month, safety 63/100, Chinese community 65/100
- [Brisbane, Australia (布里斯班)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/au-brisbane/): score 72/100, visa Hard, ~¥32,500 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 60/100
- [Tallinn, Estonia (塔林)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ee-tallinn/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥21,500 CNY/month, safety 90/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Paris, France (巴黎)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/fr-paris/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥34,000 CNY/month, safety 76/100, Chinese community 70/100
- [Budapest, Hungary (布达佩斯)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/hu-budapest/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥30,000 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 45/100
- [Belgrade, Serbia (贝尔格莱德)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/rs-belgrade/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥17,000 CNY/month, safety 85/100, Chinese community 30/100
- [Medellin, Colombia (麦德林)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/co-medellin/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥16,000 CNY/month, safety 27/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Bucharest, Romania (布加勒斯特)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ro-bucharest/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥16,000 CNY/month, safety 92/100, Chinese community 18/100
- [Zagreb, Croatia (萨格勒布)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/hr-zagreb/): score 72/100, visa Easier, ~¥15,500 CNY/month, safety 94/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Wellington, New Zealand (惠灵顿)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/nz-wellington/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥25,000 CNY/month, safety 90/100, Chinese community 50/100
- [Christchurch, New Zealand (基督城)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/nz-christchurch/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥24,000 CNY/month, safety 92/100, Chinese community 42/100
- [Queenstown, New Zealand (皇后镇)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/nz-queenstown/): score 72/100, visa Medium, ~¥39,500 CNY/month, safety 90/100, Chinese community 45/100
- [Milan, Italy (米兰)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/it-milan/): score 71/100, visa Medium, ~¥40,500 CNY/month, safety 79/100, Chinese community 60/100
- [Athens, Greece (雅典)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/gr-athens/): score 71/100, visa Medium, ~¥24,500 CNY/month, safety 86/100, Chinese community 28/100
- [Santiago, Chile (圣地亚哥)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cl-santiago/): score 71/100, visa Medium, ~¥20,500 CNY/month, safety 51/100, Chinese community 25/100
- [Sofia, Bulgaria (索非亚)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/bg-sofia/): score 71/100, visa Medium, ~¥18,500 CNY/month, safety 85/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Florence, Italy (佛罗伦萨)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/it-florence/): score 71/100, visa Medium, ~¥38,500 CNY/month, safety 79/100, Chinese community 48/100
- [San Francisco, United States (旧金山)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/us-san-francisco/): score 70/100, visa Hard, ~¥50,000 CNY/month, safety 59/100, Chinese community 94/100
- [Istanbul, Turkey (伊斯坦布尔)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/tr-istanbul/): score 70/100, visa Medium, ~¥18,000 CNY/month, safety 67/100, Chinese community 25/100
- [Sao Paulo, Brazil (圣保罗)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/br-sao-paulo/): score 70/100, visa Easier, ~¥15,000 CNY/month, safety 48/100, Chinese community 58/100
- [Helsinki, Finland (赫尔辛基)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/fi-helsinki/): score 70/100, visa Medium, ~¥27,000 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 25/100
- [Stockholm, Sweden (斯德哥尔摩)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/se-stockholm/): score 70/100, visa Hard, ~¥29,000 CNY/month, safety 79/100, Chinese community 32/100
- [San Jose, Costa Rica (圣何塞)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cr-san-jose/): score 70/100, visa Easier, ~¥27,500 CNY/month, safety 37/100, Chinese community 35/100
- [Hong Kong, Hong Kong (香港)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/hk-hong-kong/): score 70/100, visa Medium, ~¥21,000 CNY/month, safety 91/100, Chinese community 95/100
- [Shanghai, China (上海)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cn-shanghai/): score 70/100, visa Hard, ~¥15,000 CNY/month, safety 97/100, Chinese community 100/100
- [Chania, Greece (哈尼亚)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/gr-chania/): score 70/100, visa Medium, ~¥25,500 CNY/month, safety 92/100, Chinese community 18/100
- [Split, Croatia (斯普利特)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/hr-split/): score 70/100, visa Easier, ~¥9,000 CNY/month, safety 92/100, Chinese community 14/100
- [Edinburgh, United Kingdom (爱丁堡)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/gb-edinburgh/): score 70/100, visa Medium, ~¥34,500 CNY/month, safety 86/100, Chinese community 45/100
- [Munich, Germany (慕尼黑)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/de-munich/): score 70/100, visa Medium, ~¥36,500 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 40/100
- [New York City, United States (纽约)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/us-new-york-city/): score 69/100, visa Hard, ~¥57,000 CNY/month, safety 65/100, Chinese community 92/100
- [Copenhagen, Denmark (哥本哈根)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/dk-copenhagen/): score 69/100, visa Hard, ~¥38,500 CNY/month, safety 87/100, Chinese community 28/100
- [Zurich, Switzerland (苏黎世)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ch-zurich/): score 68/100, visa Very hard, ~¥51,000 CNY/month, safety 94/100, Chinese community 30/100
- [Cape Town, South Africa (开普敦)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/za-cape-town/): score 68/100, visa Medium, ~¥19,000 CNY/month, safety 31/100, Chinese community 30/100
- [Manila, Philippines (马尼拉)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ph-manila/): score 68/100, visa Medium, ~¥12,500 CNY/month, safety 58/100, Chinese community 72/100
- [Oslo, Norway (奥斯陆)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/no-oslo/): score 68/100, visa Hard, ~¥36,500 CNY/month, safety 94/100, Chinese community 22/100
- [Brussels, Belgium (布鲁塞尔)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/be-brussels/): score 68/100, visa Medium-hard, ~¥29,000 CNY/month, safety 78/100, Chinese community 30/100
- [Quito, Ecuador (基多)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ec-quito/): score 68/100, visa Easier, ~¥11,000 CNY/month, safety 35/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Shenzhen, China (深圳)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cn-shenzhen/): score 68/100, visa Hard, ~¥15,500 CNY/month, safety 96/100, Chinese community 100/100
- [Bengaluru, India (班加罗尔)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/in-bengaluru/): score 67/100, visa Hard, ~¥8,000 CNY/month, safety 69/100, Chinese community 8/100
- [Casablanca, Morocco (卡萨布兰卡)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ma-casablanca/): score 66/100, visa Medium, ~¥15,000 CNY/month, safety 76/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Lima, Peru (利马)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/pe-lima/): score 66/100, visa Medium, ~¥9,500 CNY/month, safety 45/100, Chinese community 60/100
- [Chengdu, China (成都)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cn-chengdu/): score 66/100, visa Hard, ~¥10,500 CNY/month, safety 95/100, Chinese community 100/100
- [Nairobi, Kenya (内罗毕)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/ke-nairobi/): score 65/100, visa Medium, ~¥14,000 CNY/month, safety 51/100, Chinese community 20/100
- [Doha, Qatar (多哈)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/qa-doha/): score 64/100, visa Hard, ~¥25,500 CNY/month, safety 80/100, Chinese community 18/100
- [Muscat, Oman (马斯喀特)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/om-muscat/): score 64/100, visa Hard, ~¥20,500 CNY/month, safety 80/100, Chinese community 12/100
- [Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (利雅得)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/sa-riyadh/): score 63/100, visa Hard, ~¥19,500 CNY/month, safety 78/100, Chinese community 15/100
- [Cairo, Egypt (开罗)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/eg-cairo/): score 62/100, visa Medium, ~¥18,000 CNY/month, safety 78/100, Chinese community 15/100
- [Beijing, China (北京)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cn-beijing/): score 62/100, visa Hard, ~¥18,500 CNY/month, safety 97/100, Chinese community 100/100
- [Chicago, United States (芝加哥)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/us-chicago/): score 61/100, visa Hard, ~¥39,000 CNY/month, safety 37/100, Chinese community 75/100
- [Kunming, China (昆明)](https://chufachufa.com/cities/cn-kunming/): score 60/100, visa Hard, ~¥14,500 CNY/month, safety 93/100, Chinese community 100/100

## Visa routes by country

- [All countries compared](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/)
- [Argentina visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/): difficulty Easier (34/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Rentista temporary residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/ar-rentista-argentina/): Temporary residence for people supported by qualifying income from assets or other lawful external sources; personal work remuneration is excluded from the rentista category.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/ar-student-argentina/): Use Spanish, university, or postgraduate study as a clearer first landing route.
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/ar-work-argentina/): Requires an Argentine employer and contract, best when an offer is already in hand.
  - [Digital Nomad Visa - TIE Art. 24H temporary/transitory residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/argentina-remote-digital-nomad-visa-tie-art-24h-temporary-transitory-residence-argentina/): For foreign citizens from countries that do not require a tourist visa to enter Argentina; remote work using computer/telecommunications for persons domiciled outside Argentina; application note, CV, passport, photo, proof of activity/contract/company endorsement/income/fees, and reference linked to occupation.
  - [Student visa – 365 days](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/argentina-study-student-visa-365-days-argentina/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Work Visa / Temporary residence for employment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/argentina-skilled-work-visa-temporary-residence-for-employment-argentina/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Rentista / person of independent means temporary residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/argentina/argentina-longterm-rentista-person-of-independent-means-temporary-residence-argentina/): Temporary residence for people supported by qualifying income from assets or other lawful external sources; personal work remuneration is excluded from the rentista category.
- [Australia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/australia/): difficulty Hard (66/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/australia/au-student-500-australia/): Common first route for Chinese applicants, but the official page was updated in July 2026, so fees and document rules should be checked against Home Affairs and the pricing estimator before applying.
  - [Employer-sponsored work](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/australia/au-482-australia/): Needs an employer, eligible occupation, and salary threshold; after July 2026, check current income thresholds, occupation lists, and sponsorship rules carefully.
  - [Skilled migration](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/australia/au-skilled-pr-australia/): Occupation assessment, English, and points matter; the 2026-27 permanent program remains skilled-heavy, but competition and state nomination settings need route-by-route checking.
  - [Student visa (subclass 500)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/australia/australia-study-student-visa-subclass-500-australia/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Skills in Demand visa, subclass 482](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/australia/australia-skilled-skills-in-demand-visa-subclass-482-australia/): Update from older Temporary Skill Shortage wording to Skills in Demand subclass 482 where applicable.
- [Austria visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/austria/): difficulty Medium-hard (56/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/austria/at-student-austria/): A practical way into Austria, but funds and study fit need preparation.
  - [Red-White-Red Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/austria/at-rwr-austria/): For people with credentials, experience, and an Austrian employer.
  - [EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/austria/at-blue-card-austria/): For highly qualified applicants with a higher-salary offer.
  - [Red-White-Red Card for Start-up Founders / Self-employed Key Workers](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/austria/austria-investment-red-white-red-card-for-start-up-founders-self-employed-key-workers-austria/): Use Red-White-Red Card categories rather than generic investor visa.
  - [Settlement Permit – Gainful Employment Excepted](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/austria/austria-longterm-settlement-permit-gainful-employment-excepted-austria/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Belgium visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/belgium/): difficulty Medium-hard (60/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/belgium/be-student-belgium/): A controllable EU landing route through study before work.
  - [Single Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/belgium/be-single-permit-belgium/): Employer-led work and residence route for people with an offer.
  - [EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/belgium/be-blue-card-belgium/): For applicants meeting highly qualified work and salary requirements.
  - [Professional Card + long-stay visa D for self-employed activity](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/belgium/belgium-investment-professional-card-long-stay-visa-d-for-self-employed-activity-belgium/): Use professional card; region-specific approval comes before visa.
  - [Long-stay D visa may include retirement; detailed retiree checklist not fully verified](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/belgium/belgium-longterm-long-stay-d-visa-may-include-retirement-detailed-retiree-checklist-not-f-belgium/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Brazil visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/): difficulty Easier (32/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/br-digital-nomad-brazil/): For people with foreign employer or client income who want remote-work status.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/br-student-brazil/): For Portuguese study, university, or exchange programs.
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/br-work-brazil/): Requires employer and labour approval; best with a local job offer.
  - [Digital Nomad temporary visa / residence permit under Resolution No. 45/2021](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/brazil-remote-digital-nomad-temporary-visa-residence-permit-under-resolution-no-45-202-brazil/): Immigrant without employment relationship in Brazil whose professional activity can be carried out remotely; personal statement certifying ability to work remotely; foreign-source employment/service contract or other foreign-source income proof; passport, health insurance, fees, completed form, criminal record, and digital nomad status documents.
  - [Student Visa (VITEM IV)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/brazil-study-student-visa-vitem-iv-brazil/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Temporary Work Visa VITEM V](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/brazil-skilled-temporary-work-visa-vitem-v-brazil/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Residence permit as real estate investor; residence authorisation for productive/business investment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/brazil-investment-residence-permit-as-real-estate-investor-residence-authorisation-for-pro-brazil/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Temporary visa/residence authorisation for retirees/pensioners](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/brazil/brazil-longterm-temporary-visa-residence-authorisation-for-retirees-pensioners-brazil/): Dedicated retirement/pensioner route exists and official English PDF confirms core requirement.
- [Bulgaria visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/bulgaria/): difficulty Medium (42/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Student D visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/bulgaria/bg-student-bulgaria/): Lower-cost EU study route.
  - [EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/bulgaria/bg-blue-card-bulgaria/): For people with an EU employer offer and qualification/salary fit.
  - [Representative or self-employed](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/bulgaria/bg-business-bulgaria/): For people willing to manage company setup, office, and renewal paperwork.
  - [Visa D / residence for long-term settlement; pensioner route not fully isolated from official source](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/bulgaria/bulgaria-longterm-visa-d-residence-for-long-term-settlement-pensioner-route-not-fully-isol-bulgaria/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Canada visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/): difficulty Medium-hard (62/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Study permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/ca-study-canada/): Good for study-to-work planning, but Canada's 2026-28 targets reduce temporary-resident growth, so school choice, funds, province, and post-graduation eligibility matter more.
  - [Express Entry](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/ca-express-entry-canada/): Best for people with strong language, education, work history, and eligible occupation; 2026 settings favour economic, Francophone, provincial, and in-Canada experience profiles.
  - [Employer work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/ca-work-canada/): Needs an employer and role fit; under tighter temporary-resident targets, shortage sectors, provincial routes, and French ability matter more.
  - [Visitor status for digital nomads](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/canada-remote-visitor-status-for-digital-nomads-canada/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Study permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/canada-study-study-permit-canada/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Employer-specific work permit; open work permit only for special circumstances](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/canada-skilled-employer-specific-work-permit-open-work-permit-only-for-special-circumst-canada/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Parent and Grandparent Super Visa; otherwise no general retiree/passive-income residence route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/canada/canada-longterm-parent-and-grandparent-super-visa-otherwise-no-general-retiree-passive-i-canada/): Only family-linked long-stay visitor route verified; not a general passive-income visa.
- [Chile visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/chile/): difficulty Medium (50/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Temporary residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/chile/cl-temp-chile/): Choose a subcategory based on work, family, study, or income situation.
  - [Work route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/chile/cl-work-chile/): For people with a local employment contract.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/chile/cl-student-chile/): For Spanish or university study as the first landing route.
  - [Temporary Residence Permit - Investors and related personnel](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/chile/chile-investment-temporary-residence-permit-investors-and-related-personnel-chile/): Use SERMIG Investors and related personnel temporary residence subcategory.
  - [Temporary residence for retired persons and rentistas](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/chile/chile-longterm-temporary-residence-for-retired-persons-and-rentistas-chile/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Colombia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/colombia/): difficulty Medium (44/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad V visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/colombia/co-digital-nomad-colombia/): For foreign-income remote workers wanting a low-friction Latin America trial.
  - [M work visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/colombia/co-work-colombia/): For people with Colombian employer or client contracts.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/colombia/co-student-colombia/): For Spanish, university, or research programs.
  - [Visitor Visa V for Digital Nomads](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/colombia/colombia-remote-visitor-visa-v-for-digital-nomads-colombia/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [M Pensioner / pensionado visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/colombia/colombia-longterm-m-pensioner-pensionado-visa-colombia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Costa Rica visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/costa-rica/): difficulty Easier (40/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad stay](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/costa-rica/cr-nomad-costa-rica/): For foreign-income remote workers; income and insurance proof matter.
  - [Rentista residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/costa-rica/cr-rentista-costa-rica/): For applicants with stable funds who do not need local employment.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/costa-rica/cr-student-costa-rica/): For Spanish or formal education as the landing route.
  - [Estancia para Trabajador y Prestador Remoto de Servicios](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/costa-rica/costa-rica-remote-estancia-para-trabajador-y-prestador-remoto-de-servicios-costa-rica/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Special category / temporary worker work authorisation routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/costa-rica/costa-rica-skilled-special-category-temporary-worker-work-authorisation-routes-costa-rica/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
- [Croatia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/): difficulty Easier (38/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad temporary stay](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/hr-nomad-croatia/): Good for foreign-income remote workers wanting a lower-friction EU-edge trial.
  - [Student temporary stay](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/hr-student-croatia/): Use study to enter the EU system and assess work options.
  - [Work or Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/hr-work-croatia/): Requires an employer and role fit; best for skilled or shortage roles.
  - [Temporary stay of digital nomads](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/croatia-remote-temporary-stay-of-digital-nomads-croatia/): Third-country national employed or performing work through communication technology for a company or own company not registered in Croatia; does not work/provide services to Croatian employers; application form/online application; valid passport; health insurance; proof of purpose; proof of subsistence; criminal-record proof; documents in Croatian or English.
  - [Temporary stay for the purpose of study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/croatia-study-temporary-stay-for-the-purpose-of-study-croatia/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Temporary stay and work permit for third-country nationals](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/croatia-skilled-temporary-stay-and-work-permit-for-third-country-nationals-croatia/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Stay and work permit for self-employment/company owner or key personnel; temporary stay linked to business purpose](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/croatia/croatia-investment-stay-and-work-permit-for-self-employment-company-owner-or-key-personnel-croatia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Czech Republic visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/): difficulty Medium (50/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Student long-stay visa/residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/cz-student-czech-republic/): Use study to enter Czechia first, then look at post-study work.
  - [Employee Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/cz-employee-card-czech-republic/): For people with a Czech job offer; employer process is central.
  - [EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/cz-blue-card-czech-republic/): For applicants meeting highly qualified work and salary thresholds.
  - [Digital Nomad Program](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/czech-republic-remote-digital-nomad-program-czech-republic/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Long-term visa / long-term residence permit for purpose of studies](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/czech-republic-study-long-term-visa-long-term-residence-permit-for-purpose-of-studies-czech-republic/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Employee Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/czech-republic-skilled-employee-card-czech-republic/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Long-term visa for purpose of business; long-term residence for business after/alongside lawful stay](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/czech-republic/czech-republic-investment-long-term-visa-for-purpose-of-business-long-term-residence-for-business-czech-republic/): Keep but rename to purpose-business long-term visa.
- [Denmark visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/denmark/): difficulty Hard (64/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Study permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/denmark/dk-study-denmark/): For people with enough budget who want a Nordic study-to-work path.
  - [Pay Limit or Positive List](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/denmark/dk-pay-limit-denmark/): For applicants with salary above threshold or a role on shortage lists.
  - [Startup Denmark](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/denmark/dk-startup-denmark/): For real startup founders rather than ordinary remote work.
  - [Start-up Denmark](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/denmark/denmark-investment-start-up-denmark-denmark/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [EU residence as person with sufficient funds only; no general third-country passive-income route verified](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/denmark/denmark-longterm-eu-residence-as-person-with-sufficient-funds-only-no-general-third-count-denmark/): Adjacent route, not general passive-income visa
- [Ecuador visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/): difficulty Easier (30/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Income-based temporary residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ec-rentista-ecuador/): For people with steady foreign income or funds.
  - [Professional visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ec-professional-ecuador/): For people with recognised qualifications planning longer residence.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ec-student-ecuador/): For Spanish, university, or exchange programs.
  - [Temporary Residence Rentista Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ecuador-remote-temporary-residence-rentista-visa-ecuador/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Temporary residence visa for student](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ecuador-study-temporary-residence-visa-for-student-ecuador/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Temporary residence visa for work](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ecuador-skilled-temporary-residence-visa-for-work-ecuador/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Temporary residence visa for investors](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ecuador-investment-temporary-residence-visa-for-investors-ecuador/): Route confirmed; exact threshold missing.
  - [Temporary residence visa — rentista](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ecuador/ecuador-longterm-temporary-residence-visa-rentista-ecuador/): Dedicated rentista temporary residence route exists.
- [Egypt visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/egypt/): difficulty Medium (50/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/egypt/eg-student-egypt/): For Arabic courses, university, or research programs.
  - [Work permit/residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/egypt/eg-work-egypt/): Needs an employer and labour approvals; best with an offer.
  - [Long-stay residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/egypt/eg-long-stay-egypt/): For people with local ties or a funding plan.
  - [Investor residence permit linked to investment project / GAFI](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/egypt/egypt-investment-investor-residence-permit-linked-to-investment-project-gafi-egypt/): Use GAFI investor residence, not generic entrepreneur visa.
- [Estonia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/): difficulty Medium (48/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Digital Nomad Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/ee-digital-nomad-estonia/): For foreign-income remote workers who want a short-to-medium EU stay.
  - [Startup visa/residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/ee-startup-estonia/): For real startup teams; the business must be accepted.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/ee-student-estonia/): A lower-cost way into the Nordic/Baltic study and work market.
  - [Digital Nomad Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/estonia-remote-digital-nomad-visa-estonia/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Long-stay D visa / temporary residence permit for study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/estonia-study-long-stay-d-visa-temporary-residence-permit-for-study-estonia/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Short-term employment registration or temporary residence permit for employment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/estonia-skilled-short-term-employment-registration-or-temporary-residence-permit-for-emp-estonia/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Estonian Startup Visa / temporary residence permit for startup founder](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/estonia/estonia-investment-estonian-startup-visa-temporary-residence-permit-for-startup-founder-estonia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Finland visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/finland/): difficulty Medium (50/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/finland/fi-student-finland/): Use education to enter Finland, then assess post-study job-search routes.
  - [Specialist work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/finland/fi-specialist-finland/): For IT, specialist, or higher-salary roles; employer and salary are key.
  - [Startup entrepreneur](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/finland/fi-startup-finland/): For genuine founders, with an eligibility statement first.
  - [Residence permit for a start-up entrepreneur / residence permit for an entrepreneur](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/finland/finland-investment-residence-permit-for-a-start-up-entrepreneur-residence-permit-for-an-ent-finland/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [France visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/): difficulty Medium (48/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Long-stay student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/fr-student-france/): Good for French, master’s, or business-school routes into France.
  - [Talent Passport](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/fr-talent-france/): For high-skilled, research, founder, or employer-backed applicants.
  - [Employee work visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/fr-worker-france/): Requires employer and role approval; French helps a lot.
  - [Long-stay student visa / VLS-TS étudiant](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/france-study-long-stay-student-visa-vls-ts-tudiant-france/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Salaried employment long-stay visa / work permit; Talent Passport for qualified categories](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/france-skilled-salaried-employment-long-stay-visa-work-permit-talent-passport-for-quali-france/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Entrepreneur/profession libérale VLS-TS; Passport Talent for economic attractiveness/business creation](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/france-investment-entrepreneur-profession-lib-rale-vls-ts-passport-talent-for-economic-att-france/): Generic route can be published only if split into specific French subroutes.
  - [Long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS visiteur)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/france/france-longterm-long-stay-visitor-visa-vls-ts-visiteur-france/): Dedicated long-stay visitor route exists; not a work route.
- [Georgia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/georgia/): difficulty Easier (34/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Individual entrepreneur / temporary residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/georgia/ge-entrepreneur-georgia/): Friendly to remote earners; good for landing first and planning later.
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/georgia/ge-work-georgia/): For people with local employment or business activity.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/georgia/ge-student-georgia/): For lower-cost study and trial living.
  - [D3 immigration visa for study / residence permit for study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/georgia/georgia-study-d3-immigration-visa-for-study-residence-permit-for-study-georgia/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Visa-free long stay for many nationals; no dedicated passive-income visa identified](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/georgia/georgia-longterm-visa-free-long-stay-for-many-nationals-no-dedicated-passive-income-visa-georgia/): No dedicated route found
- [Germany visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/germany/): difficulty Medium (44/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Opportunity Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/germany/de-opportunity-card-germany/): For people with education, language, or experience who want to job-hunt in Germany.
  - [Skilled worker / EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/germany/de-skilled-germany/): For recognised skilled roles such as engineering, IT, and healthcare.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/germany/de-student-germany/): Use master’s, language, or Ausbildung routes into Germany.
  - [Residence permit/visa for self-employment or freelance work](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/germany/germany-remote-residence-permit-visa-for-self-employment-or-freelance-work-germany/): For setting up a business: economic interest or regional demand, positive economic effect, financing through own capital/loan, pension provision if over 45. For freelancers in liberal professions: sufficient funds to finance projects, required professional licences, pension provision if over 45.
- [Greece visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/): difficulty Medium (44/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/gr-digital-nomad-greece/): For stable foreign-income remote workers wanting a Southern Europe trial.
  - [Financially independent residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/gr-fip-greece/): For people with funds who do not need local employment.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/gr-student-greece/): A lower-cost European study route.
  - [National D visa for digital nomads](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/greece-remote-national-d-visa-for-digital-nomads-greece/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [National visa / residence permit for study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/greece-study-national-visa-residence-permit-for-study-greece/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Residence permit for employment and professional reasons](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/greece-skilled-residence-permit-for-employment-and-professional-reasons-greece/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Permanent residence permit for investors / Golden Visa (Article 20B)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/greece/greece-investment-permanent-residence-permit-for-investors-golden-visa-article-20b-greece/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Hungary visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/hungary/): difficulty Medium (48/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/hungary/hu-student-hungary/): Lower-cost EU study route.
  - [Employment residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/hungary/hu-work-hungary/): For applicants with a local job offer; do not confuse ordinary employment residence with the currently suspended new guest-worker applications.
  - [Guest investor or business route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/hungary/hu-investor-hungary/): For well-funded applicants planning residence long term.
  - [White Card - residence permit for digital nomads](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/hungary/hungary-remote-white-card-residence-permit-for-digital-nomads-hungary/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Residence permit for guest investor / guest self-employment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/hungary/hungary-investment-residence-permit-for-guest-investor-guest-self-employment-hungary/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [India visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/india/): difficulty Hard (62/100), 3 routes with official sources
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/india/in-student-india/): For university, technical training, or long programs.
  - [Employment visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/india/in-employment-india/): Usually needs skilled/specialist work and employer documents.
  - [Business visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/india/in-business-india/): Not an employment visa, but useful for real business activity.
- [Indonesia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/): difficulty Medium (46/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Remote worker visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/id-remote-worker-indonesia/): For foreign-employer income; focus on income proof and no local employment limits.
  - [Second home or investor](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/id-second-home-indonesia/): For well-funded applicants wanting long-term Indonesia residence.
  - [Student stay permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/id-student-indonesia/): For Indonesian language, university, or exchange programs.
  - [E33G Remote Worker visa / limited stay route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/indonesia-remote-e33g-remote-worker-visa-limited-stay-route-indonesia/): Passport valid at least 6 months; bank statement with minimum USD 2,000 or equivalent over last 3 months; recent photo; CV; travel itinerary; bank account proof of salary/income; employment contract with company established outside Indonesia.
  - [Limited stay/eVisa for education activities](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/indonesia-study-limited-stay-evisa-for-education-activities-indonesia/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Limited Stay Visa / ITAS for employment, including E23 work visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/indonesia-skilled-limited-stay-visa-itas-for-employment-including-e23-work-visa-indonesia/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Investor Limited Stay Visa / ITAS, e.g. E28A investor route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/indonesia-investment-investor-limited-stay-visa-itas-e-g-e28a-investor-route-indonesia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Second Home Visa / Second Home Stay Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/indonesia/indonesia-longterm-second-home-visa-second-home-stay-permit-indonesia/): Dedicated second-home route exists; separate from digital nomad E33G and investor routes.
- [Ireland visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/): difficulty Medium (52/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Student permission](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ie-student-ireland/): English-speaking study route; funds and course compliance matter.
  - [Critical Skills Employment Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ie-critical-skills-ireland/): Good for tech, engineering, health and other shortage roles with a clearer long-term path.
  - [General Employment Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ie-general-work-ireland/): For employer-backed roles outside Critical Skills.
  - [Long Stay D Study Visa / immigration registration for study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ireland-study-long-stay-d-study-visa-immigration-registration-for-study-ireland/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Employment permit plus immigration permission / long-stay visa if visa-required](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ireland-skilled-employment-permit-plus-immigration-permission-long-stay-visa-if-visa-req-ireland/): Must split employment permits by type; visa alone is not the work authorisation.
  - [Start-up Entrepreneur Programme (STEP)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ireland-investment-start-up-entrepreneur-programme-step-ireland/): Generic row is misleading without split.
  - [Stamp 0 / retire to Ireland / person of independent means](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/ireland/ireland-longterm-stamp-0-retire-to-ireland-person-of-independent-means-ireland/): Dedicated permission exists, but it is discretionary and limited.
- [Italy visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/): difficulty Medium (45/100), 6 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad / remote worker](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/it-digital-nomad-italy/): For highly skilled remote workers; documents and tax planning need care.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/it-student-italy/): Use master’s, language, art, or design study as the first route.
  - [Work or self-employment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/it-work-italy/): Quotas and employer/self-employment documents matter; timing is less predictable than study. New single-permit rules target issuance within 30 days after entry, but actual handling still depends on the case and authorities.
  - [Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/italy-remote-digital-nomad-remote-worker-visa-italy/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Investor Visa for Italy / Italia Startup Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/italy-investment-investor-visa-for-italy-italia-startup-visa-italy/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Elective Residence Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/italy/italy-longterm-elective-residence-visa-italy/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Japan visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/): difficulty Medium (49/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Student / language school](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/jp-student-japan/): The clearest Japan first route for many Chinese applicants: school obtains COE, then visa.
  - [Specified Skilled Worker](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/jp-ssw-japan/): For sector roles where the applicant can meet skill and Japanese requirements.
  - [Engineer / Humanities / International Services](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/jp-engineer-japan/): For white-collar roles such as IT, operations, translation, and sales.
  - [Specified visa: Designated Activities (Digital Nomad)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/japan-remote-specified-visa-designated-activities-digital-nomad-japan/): Eligible nationality/region; intends to work remotely in Japan for a period not exceeding six months; application form/photo, passport, activity/period documents, proof of annual income, and insurance covering death/injury/illness.
  - [General visa: Student / Status of Residence: Student](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/japan-study-general-visa-student-status-of-residence-student-japan/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Work visa / Status of Residence for employment (e.g., Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Skilled Labor, Intra-company Transferee)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/japan-skilled-work-visa-status-of-residence-for-employment-e-g-engineer-specialist-in-japan/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Designated Activities: Long Stay for sightseeing and recreation](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/japan/japan-longterm-designated-activities-long-stay-for-sightseeing-and-recreation-japan/): Exists for high-net-worth long stay; better fit than generic retirement/passive-income visa.
- [Kenya visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/kenya/): difficulty Medium (48/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/kenya/ke-work-kenya/): Requires employer and role proof; best with a local offer.
  - [Student pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/kenya/ke-student-kenya/): For university, training, or research programs.
  - [Digital nomad work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/kenya/ke-digital-nomad-kenya/): For foreign-income remote workers wanting a Kenya base.
  - [Permit Class G - specific trade, business or consultancy](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/kenya/kenya-investment-permit-class-g-specific-trade-business-or-consultancy-kenya/): Use Permit Class G and include USD 100,000 capital requirement.
  - [Class K Permit – Ordinary Residents](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/kenya/kenya-longterm-class-k-permit-ordinary-residents-kenya/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Malaysia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/): difficulty Easier (34/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [DE Rantau Nomad Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/my-derantau-malaysia/): Friendly for Chinese remote earners, with 3-12 months and one renewal path.
  - [Student Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/my-student-malaysia/): For English courses, university, or later local employment.
  - [Employment Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/my-employment-malaysia/): For people with a Malaysian employer offer; Employment Pass salary thresholds and duration framework changed from 1 June 2026.
  - [Student Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/malaysia-study-student-pass-malaysia/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Employment Pass (EP)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/malaysia-skilled-employment-pass-ep-malaysia/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Investor Pass / Employment Pass or Professional Visit Pass for company directors/active roles](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/malaysia-investment-investor-pass-employment-pass-or-professional-visit-pass-for-company-dir-malaysia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malaysia/malaysia-longterm-malaysia-my-second-home-mm2h-malaysia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Malta visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/): difficulty Medium (44/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Nomad Residence Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/mt-nomad-malta/): For foreign-income remote workers wanting an English-speaking EU base.
  - [Single Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/mt-single-permit-malta/): For local employer offers, especially in in-demand sectors.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/mt-student-malta/): For English courses or higher education.
  - [Nomad Residence Permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/malta-remote-nomad-residence-permit-malta/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Student National Visa / Residence permit for study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/malta-study-student-national-visa-residence-permit-for-study-malta/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Single Permit for third-country nationals](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/malta-skilled-single-permit-for-third-country-nationals-malta/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Malta Startup Residence Programme; separate Malta Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) if using residence-by-investment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/malta-investment-malta-startup-residence-programme-separate-malta-permanent-residence-pro-malta/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Economically self-sufficient residence / programme-specific residence schemes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/malta/malta-longterm-economically-self-sufficient-residence-programme-specific-residence-sche-malta/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Mexico visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/): difficulty Medium (40/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Temporary Resident](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mx-temporary-mexico/): Common first landing route for people with savings, foreign income, or assets.
  - [Residence with work permission](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mx-work-mexico/): Requires a Mexican employer to initiate authorization.
  - [Student temporary resident](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mx-student-mexico/): For Spanish, university, or long study programs.
  - [Temporary Resident Visa via economic solvency (used by some remote workers)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mexico-remote-temporary-resident-visa-via-economic-solvency-used-by-some-remote-worker-mexico/): Completed visa application, passport, photo, legal-status proof if applying outside country of nationality, and economic-solvency evidence. Employment-income route requires employer letter confirming remote-work plans in the Orlando consulate checklist.
  - [Temporary Resident Visa: Student](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mexico-study-temporary-resident-visa-student-mexico/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Temporary Resident Visa with work permit / INM work authorisation](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mexico-skilled-temporary-resident-visa-with-work-permit-inm-work-authorisation-mexico/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Temporary Resident Visa for investors in Mexican companies / economic solvency](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mexico-investment-temporary-resident-visa-for-investors-in-mexican-companies-economic-solv-mexico/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Temporary Resident Visa via economic solvency / Permanent Residence via economic solvency](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/mexico/mexico-longterm-temporary-resident-visa-via-economic-solvency-permanent-residence-via-ec-mexico/): Economic-solvency residence route exists; not a dedicated retirement/digital nomad visa.
- [Morocco visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/morocco/): difficulty Medium (44/100), 3 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/morocco/ma-student-morocco/): For French/Arabic, university, or exchange programs.
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/morocco/ma-work-morocco/): Needs a local employer and labour approval.
  - [Business or self-employed residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/morocco/ma-business-morocco/): For people with a real business plan and local address.
- [Netherlands visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/netherlands/): difficulty Hard (64/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/netherlands/nl-student-netherlands/): Good for higher education; the institution usually sponsors.
  - [Highly skilled migrant](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/netherlands/nl-hsm-netherlands/): For high-salary skilled roles with a recognised sponsor employer; salary thresholds and income tables are updated periodically.
  - [Startup or self-employed](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/netherlands/nl-startup-netherlands/): For genuine founders; requirements are higher than ordinary remote work.
  - [Residence permit for foreign startups / self-employed residence permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/netherlands/netherlands-investment-residence-permit-for-foreign-startups-self-employed-residence-permit-netherlands/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Economically inactive long-term EU resident route only; not a general third-country retirement visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/netherlands/netherlands-longterm-economically-inactive-long-term-eu-resident-route-only-not-a-general-thi-netherlands/): Adjacent route, not a general passive-income visa
- [New Zealand visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/): difficulty Medium (50/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/nz-student-new-zealand/): Study first, then assess post-study work and skilled residence; from November 2026 some graduates gain a new 6-month Short-term Graduate Work Visa and some Level 7 graduate diplomas can qualify for Post Study Work Visa.
  - [Accredited Employer Work Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/nz-aewv-new-zealand/): Needs an accredited employer and role fit; the new short graduate route can act as a bridge for finding an AEWV employer.
  - [Skilled Migrant Category](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/nz-smc-new-zealand/): For people who can meet skill, salary, registration, or New Zealand work-experience thresholds; after August 2026 check updated Skilled Migrant and work-to-residence details.
  - [Visitor visa remote-work condition](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/new-zealand-remote-visitor-visa-remote-work-condition-new-zealand/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Fee Paying Student Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/new-zealand-study-fee-paying-student-visa-new-zealand/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Accredited Employer Work Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/new-zealand-skilled-accredited-employer-work-visa-new-zealand/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Business Investor Work Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/new-zealand-investment-business-investor-work-visa-new-zealand/): Original route needs major update to new Business Investor route.
  - [Temporary Retirement Visitor Visa; Parent Retirement Resident Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/new-zealand/new-zealand-longterm-temporary-retirement-visitor-visa-parent-retirement-resident-visa-new-zealand/): Dedicated retirement routes exist with clear thresholds.
- [Norway visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/norway/): difficulty Hard (62/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Study permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/norway/no-student-norway/): For people with enough budget for Nordic costs.
  - [Skilled worker residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/norway/no-skilled-norway/): For applicants with qualifications, skills, and an employer.
  - [Self-employed residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/norway/no-self-employed-norway/): For genuine Norway-based business activity; ordinary remote work is different.
  - [Residence permit as skilled worker with own sole proprietorship](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/norway/norway-investment-residence-permit-as-skilled-worker-with-own-sole-proprietorship-norway/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Oman visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/oman/): difficulty Hard (62/100), 3 routes with official sources
  - [Employment residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/oman/om-work-oman/): Main route is local employer sponsorship, best with an offer.
  - [Investor residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/oman/om-investor-oman/): For applicants with clear funds and business plan.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/oman/om-student-oman/): For university or long study programs.
- [Peru visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/peru/): difficulty Medium (46/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Rentista residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/peru/pe-rentista-peru/): For passive or stable foreign income.
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/peru/pe-work-peru/): Needs a local employer and contract.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/peru/pe-student-peru/): For Spanish or university study.
  - [Nómada digital migration status / digital nomad residence category](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/peru/peru-remote-n-mada-digital-migration-status-digital-nomad-residence-category-peru/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Resident Rentista migration status / visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/peru/peru-longterm-resident-rentista-migration-status-visa-peru/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Philippines visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/): difficulty Medium (50/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [9(f) Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/ph-student-philippines/): For English study, university, or training.
  - [9(g) Pre-arranged employment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/ph-work-philippines/): Needs employer, labour documents, and immigration process.
  - [Special residence route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/ph-special-philippines/): For funds-based long stays, though ordinary employment may not be allowed.
  - [Digital Nomad Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/philippines-remote-digital-nomad-visa-philippines/): Keep as digital nomad route but mark status as evolving until official DFA/BI application page is found.
  - [Student Visa 9(f)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/philippines-study-student-visa-9-f-philippines/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/philippines-skilled-9-g-pre-arranged-employment-visa-philippines/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/philippines-investment-special-visa-for-employment-generation-sveg-philippines/): Use SVEG for entrepreneur-style route; optionally add SIRV separately if official BOI source is verified.
  - [Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/philippines/philippines-longterm-special-resident-retiree-s-visa-srrv-philippines/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Poland visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/): difficulty Medium (46/100), 6 routes with official sources
  - [Student visa/residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/pl-student-poland/): A lower-cost EU study-to-work route; most residence applications are now submitted through the MOS electronic system.
  - [Work permit/residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/pl-work-poland/): For applicants with an offer; employer cooperation matters, and residence applications normally use the MOS electronic system.
  - [EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/pl-blue-card-poland/): For applicants meeting EU Blue Card education and salary standards; the application process is also affected by the MOS digital-submission requirement.
  - [D-type National Visa – Study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/poland-study-d-type-national-visa-study-poland/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [National D visa for work plus work permit / work basis](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/poland-skilled-national-d-visa-for-work-plus-work-permit-work-basis-poland/): Do not conflate national visa with work permit; list both visa and work authorisation basis.
  - [Temporary residence permit for purpose of conducting business activity](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/poland/poland-investment-temporary-residence-permit-for-purpose-of-conducting-business-activity-poland/): Rename from investor/entrepreneur visa to business activity temporary residence permit.
- [Portugal visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/): difficulty Medium (45/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [D8 remote work visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/pt-d8-portugal/): For foreign employer, freelance, or company income earners.
  - [D7 income residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/pt-d7-portugal/): For passive or stable foreign income; funds and housing proof matter.
  - [Student or job-seeker route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/pt-student-work-portugal/): For Portuguese, master’s, or local job-search planning.
  - [Remote Work / Digital Nomad temporary-stay visa or residency visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/portugal-remote-remote-work-digital-nomad-temporary-stay-visa-or-residency-visa-portugal/): Portugal national visa taxonomy includes Remote Work/Digital Nomad temporary-stay and residency visas. VFS checklist for temporary-stay remote work requires employment contract/promise/declaration or self-employment/service contract evidence, accommodation, return ticket, and tax residence certificate.
  - [Residence visa for study / residence permit for study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/portugal-study-residence-visa-for-study-residence-permit-for-study-portugal/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [D1 Residence Visa for subordinate work activity](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/portugal-skilled-d1-residence-visa-for-subordinate-work-activity-portugal/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [D2 residence visa for entrepreneurs/independent activity; ARI Residence Permit for Investment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/portugal-investment-d2-residence-visa-for-entrepreneurs-independent-activity-ari-residence-p-portugal/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [D7 residence visa for retirees/passive-income holders](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/portugal/portugal-longterm-d7-residence-visa-for-retirees-passive-income-holders-portugal/): Dedicated passive-income residence route exists.
- [Qatar visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/qatar/): difficulty Hard (68/100), 3 routes with official sources
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/qatar/qa-work-qatar/): Main route is employer sponsorship, best for professionals with offers.
  - [Investor or property residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/qatar/qa-investor-qatar/): For well-funded applicants planning around local rules.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/qatar/qa-student-qatar/): For university, research, or training programs.
- [Romania visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/romania/): difficulty Medium (54/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad long-stay visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/romania/ro-digital-nomad-romania/): For foreign remote workers meeting income thresholds.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/romania/ro-student-romania/): A lower-cost European study route.
  - [Work residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/romania/ro-work-romania/): Needs employer and role approval.
  - [Digital Nomad Visa / long-stay visa for remote workers](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/romania/romania-remote-digital-nomad-visa-long-stay-visa-for-remote-workers-romania/): Keep route but avoid hardcoded EUR threshold unless tied to current official salary/statistical source.
  - [Long-stay visa / residence for commercial activities](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/romania/romania-investment-long-stay-visa-residence-for-commercial-activities-romania/): Use commercial activities route; include investment/job thresholds.
- [Saudi Arabia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/saudi-arabia/): difficulty Hard (68/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Work visa / Iqama](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/saudi-arabia/sa-work-saudi-arabia/): Main route is employer sponsorship, often for energy, engineering, healthcare, and professional roles.
  - [Premium Residency](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/saudi-arabia/sa-premium-saudi-arabia/): For well-funded applicants planning a long-term Saudi base.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/saudi-arabia/sa-student-saudi-arabia/): For university or scholarship programs.
  - [Premium Residency - Business Investor / Entrepreneur Residency; MISA investment registration](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-investment-premium-residency-business-investor-entrepreneur-residency-misa-investme-saudi-arabia/): Use Premium Residency products and MISA investment registration; do not use generic investor visa.
  - [Premium Residency fixed-term/permanent and property owner products; not a classic retiree visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/saudi-arabia/saudi-arabia-longterm-premium-residency-fixed-term-permanent-and-property-owner-products-not-a-saudi-arabia/): Adjacent residence route; not pure passive-income
- [Serbia visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/serbia/): difficulty Medium (42/100), 5 routes with official sources
  - [Temporary residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/serbia/rs-temp-serbia/): Friendly for first landing and self-employment, useful as a non-EU Europe base.
  - [Work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/serbia/rs-work-serbia/): For people with a local employer or company setup.
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/serbia/rs-student-serbia/): For lower-cost European study.
  - [Single permit / temporary residence and work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/serbia/serbia-skilled-single-permit-temporary-residence-and-work-permit-serbia/): Update to single permit / temporary residence based on employment; do not rely on older separate work permit descriptions only.
  - [Temporary residence, purpose-specific; property ownership basis available](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/serbia/serbia-longterm-temporary-residence-purpose-specific-property-ownership-basis-available-serbia/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Singapore visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/singapore/): difficulty Very hard (75/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Employment Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/singapore/sg-ep-singapore/): High bar but clear: salary, credentials, COMPASS, and employer matter; minimum salary thresholds for new applications rise in January 2027.
  - [S Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/singapore/sg-spass-singapore/): For employer-backed roles below EP level; quota-limited, with higher salary thresholds for new applications from January 2027.
  - [Student's Pass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/singapore/sg-student-singapore/): Use education to enter Singapore, but long-term status still depends on work.
  - [EntrePass](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/singapore/singapore-investment-entrepass-singapore/): Use EntrePass, not generic investor visa.
- [South Africa visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/): difficulty Medium (48/100), 6 routes with official sources
  - [Critical Skills work visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/za-critical-skills-south-africa/): For applicants whose occupation is on the critical skills list and documents are strong.
  - [General work visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/za-work-south-africa/): Needs employer and heavier approvals; harder than study.
  - [Study visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/za-study-south-africa/): For university or long courses as the first status.
  - [Remote Work Visa / visitor visa for prescribed activities](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/south-africa-remote-remote-work-visa-visitor-visa-for-prescribed-activities-south-africa/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Business Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/south-africa-investment-business-visa-south-africa/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Retired person / financially independent permanent residence routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-africa/south-africa-longterm-retired-person-financially-independent-permanent-residence-routes-south-africa/): Route exists but route-specific checklist/thresholds need stronger current confirmation
- [South Korea visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/): difficulty Medium (54/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [D-2 / D-4 study](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/kr-student-south-korea/): Good for Korean language, university, or graduate study, close to China.
  - [E-7 professional work](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/kr-e7-south-korea/): Needs eligible occupation, qualifications/experience, and employer fit.
  - [F-1-D workation](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/kr-workation-south-korea/): For higher-income foreign remote workers wanting a short-to-medium Korea stay.
  - [Digital Nomad / Workcation visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/south-korea-remote-digital-nomad-workcation-visa-south-korea/): Overseas business owners or foreigners affiliated with international companies who can work remotely; have worked in same industry at least one year; 18+ except dependent children; medical insurance and criminal record certificate required.
  - [D-2 Student Visa / D-4 Language Trainee Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/south-korea-study-d-2-student-visa-d-4-language-trainee-visa-south-korea/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [E-7 Foreign National of Special Ability / other work visas by occupation](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/south-korea-skilled-e-7-foreign-national-of-special-ability-other-work-visas-by-occupation-south-korea/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [No simple passive-income visa; possible long-term resident F-2 routes require prior eligible status, income/assets/integration](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/south-korea/south-korea-longterm-no-simple-passive-income-visa-possible-long-term-resident-f-2-routes-req-south-korea/): No general passive-income visa is confirmed. The relevant adjacent F-2 routes are status-specific, such as points-based residence after qualifying Korean residence or investment residence.
- [Spain visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/spain/): difficulty Medium (42/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [International telework residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/spain/es-telework-spain/): For foreign employer or client income; a key EU remote-work route.
  - [Student stay](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/spain/es-student-spain/): For Spanish, master’s, or study-first-then-work planning.
  - [Highly qualified professional](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/spain/es-high-qualified-spain/): For high-salary skilled or managerial roles.
  - [International teleworking visa / residence authorization for digital nomads](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/spain/spain-remote-international-teleworking-visa-residence-authorization-for-digital-nomad-spain/): Graduate/postgraduate from recognised institutions or minimum 3 years professional experience; company has real and continued activity; remote work can be carried out remotely; employment/professional relationship existed at least 3 months; visa via consulate or residence authorization via UGE if legally in Spain.
- [Sweden visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/sweden/): difficulty Hard (64/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Residence permit for studies](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/sweden/se-student-sweden/): For Nordic education, with clear funds and insurance requirements.
  - [Work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/sweden/se-work-sweden/): Needs employer, salary, and working conditions to meet rules; from 1 June 2026 salary generally must reach 90% of Sweden's median salary, with comprehensive health insurance required for some short stays.
  - [EU Blue Card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/sweden/se-blue-card-sweden/): For applicants meeting Blue Card salary and qualification thresholds; after the 2026 reform the maximum permit period can reach four years.
  - [Residence permit for self-employed people](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/sweden/sweden-investment-residence-permit-for-self-employed-people-sweden/): Not a passive investor route; it is for running your own business.
- [Switzerland visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/switzerland/): difficulty Very hard (82/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/switzerland/ch-student-switzerland/): For well-funded applicants at strong schools; converting to work remains hard.
  - [Non-EU skilled work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/switzerland/ch-work-switzerland/): Very hard; usually needs senior role, strong employer support, and quota availability.
  - [Business or self-employed case](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/switzerland/ch-business-switzerland/): For applicants with strong funding and economic value; ordinary remote work does not fit.
  - [Residence without gainful employment](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/switzerland/switzerland-longterm-residence-without-gainful-employment-switzerland/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Taiwan visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/taiwan/): difficulty unrated, 3 routes with official sources
  - [Resident Visa for studying Mandarin Chinese / Resident Visa for foreign students](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/taiwan/taiwan-study-resident-visa-for-studying-mandarin-chinese-resident-visa-for-foreign-st-taiwan/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Resident Visa for White Collar Workers + work permit / ARC](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/taiwan/taiwan-skilled-resident-visa-for-white-collar-workers-work-permit-arc-taiwan/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/taiwan/taiwan-investment-taiwan-entrepreneur-visa-taiwan/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Thailand visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/): difficulty Very easy (22/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Destination Thailand Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/th-dtv-thailand/): Currently very friendly for remote earners and low-friction first landing; Thailand approved changes to visa-exemption and visa-on-arrival schemes in May 2026, so recheck entry rules before travel.
  - [Long-Term Resident Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/th-ltr-thailand/): For people meeting income/assets thresholds; longer-term than DTV but higher bar.
  - [ED education visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/th-education-thailand/): For compliant language, Muay Thai, or course-based stays.
  - [Non-Immigrant B visa for employment plus Thai work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/thailand-skilled-non-immigrant-b-visa-for-employment-plus-thai-work-permit-thailand/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) - Workcation category](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/thailand-remote-destination-thailand-visa-dtv-workcation-category-thailand/): Passport biodata page, recent photo, current-location document, financial evidence, and employment contract/certificate or professional portfolio showing digital nomad/remote worker/foreign talent/freelancer status.
  - [Non-Immigrant ED visa / Education visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/thailand-study-non-immigrant-ed-visa-education-visa-thailand/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [SMART Visa: Investor, Executive, Startup Entrepreneur categories; other business/non-immigrant routes may also apply](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/thailand-investment-smart-visa-investor-executive-startup-entrepreneur-categories-other-busi-thailand/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Long-Term Resident (LTR): Wealthy Pensioner / Wealthy Global Citizen](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/thailand/thailand-longterm-long-term-resident-ltr-wealthy-pensioner-wealthy-global-citizen-thailand/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Turkey visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/): difficulty Medium (42/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Student residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/tr-student-turkey/): For lower-cost study and trial living.
  - [Work permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/tr-work-turkey/): Employer applies through labour authorities.
  - [Short-term residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/tr-short-term-turkey/): Can be a first landing status, but renewals and no-work limits need checking.
  - [Digital Nomad Visa / Identification Certificate](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/turkey-remote-digital-nomad-visa-identification-certificate-turkey/): A remote-income route for applicants working for overseas employers, clients, or businesses.
  - [Student residence permit](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/turkey-study-student-residence-permit-turkey/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Work permit and work visa process](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/turkey-skilled-work-permit-and-work-visa-process-turkey/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Short-term residence permit by qualifying investment; separate citizenship-by-investment eligibility](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/turkey-investment-short-term-residence-permit-by-qualifying-investment-separate-citizenshi-turkey/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Short-term residence permit, purpose-specific; no pure retirement/passive-income visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/turkey/turkey-longterm-short-term-residence-permit-purpose-specific-no-pure-retirement-passive-turkey/): Adjacent long-stay route exists; not a dedicated passive-income/retirement visa.
- [United Arab Emirates visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/): difficulty Easier (38/100), 8 routes with official sources
  - [Virtual Work Residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/ae-virtual-work-united-arab-emirates/): Good for remote earners, with mature English and landing services; do not confuse the GCC-resident eVisa rules with Virtual Work Residence.
  - [Green Visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/ae-green-united-arab-emirates/): For freelancers, skilled professionals, or self-employed earners.
  - [Employment residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/ae-employment-united-arab-emirates/): For people with a UAE employer offer.
  - [UAE virtual work residence / Dubai one-year virtual working programme](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-remote-uae-virtual-work-residence-dubai-one-year-virtual-working-programme-united-arab-emirates/): Foreign national may live in UAE while working for an employer/company outside UAE. Dubai programme page confirms one-year virtual working/residency programme; UAE portal confirms virtual work visa concept.
  - [Residence visa for studying in the UAE](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-study-residence-visa-for-studying-in-the-uae-united-arab-emirates/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Residence visa for working in the UAE – standard work visa / Green Visa for skilled employees](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-skilled-residence-visa-for-working-in-the-uae-standard-work-visa-green-visa-for-united-arab-emirates/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Golden Visa for investors/entrepreneurs; Green residence for investors/partners establishing or participating in commercial activity](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-investment-golden-visa-for-investors-entrepreneurs-green-residence-for-investors-pa-united-arab-emirates/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Residence visa for retired foreigners / Dubai retirement route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-arab-emirates/united-arab-emirates-longterm-residence-visa-for-retired-foreigners-dubai-retirement-route-united-arab-emirates/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [United Kingdom visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/): difficulty Medium (58/100), 7 routes with official sources
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/uk-student-united-kingdom/): Good for UK study, but the July 2026 Immigration Rules changes keep the policy direction tight; watch Graduate route, dependant, and settlement rules.
  - [Skilled Worker](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/uk-skilled-united-kingdom/): Needs approved employer, eligible occupation, and salary threshold; after 2026 changes, check current skill level, salary, and settlement timeline rules.
  - [Global Talent](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/uk-global-talent-united-kingdom/): For strong profiles; not employer-tied but high bar. Lower employer-dependence than Skilled Worker, but harder to qualify for.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-study-student-visa-united-kingdom/): A study-based route requiring admission to an eligible education provider.
  - [Skilled Worker visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-skilled-skilled-worker-visa-united-kingdom/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.
  - [Innovator Founder visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-investment-innovator-founder-visa-united-kingdom/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
  - [Retired Person of Independent Means — closed; no general passive-income route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-longterm-retired-person-of-independent-means-closed-no-general-passive-income-rou-united-kingdom/): Closed to new applicants.
- [United States visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-states/): difficulty Hard (66/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [F-1 student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-states/us-f1-united-states/): For quality schools and long-term career planning; interview and funds story matter, while visa-service locations and screening procedures can change.
  - [H-1B specialty occupation](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-states/us-h1b-united-states/): For specialty roles, but lottery and employer dependence make it uncertain; check cap rules, consular procedures, and the Visa Bulletin at the time of application.
  - [O-1 extraordinary ability](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-states/us-o1-united-states/): For strong tech, arts, founder, or academic profiles; consular service and additional screening policies can affect timing.
  - [International Entrepreneur Parole / E-2 Treaty Investor / EB-5 Immigrant Investor](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/united-states/united-states-investment-international-entrepreneur-parole-e-2-treaty-investor-eb-5-immigrant-inv-united-states/): A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.
- [Uruguay visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/uruguay/): difficulty Easiest (18/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Digital nomad provisional identity](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/uruguay/uy-digital-nomad-uruguay/): Low-barrier for remote earners wanting to trial South America.
  - [Temporary or permanent residence](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/uruguay/uy-temporary-uruguay/): For people who want stable long-term residence.
  - [Student or work route](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/uruguay/uy-student-work-uruguay/): For Spanish study or applicants with local work options.
  - [Digital Nomad Permit / provisional identity sheet process](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/uruguay/uruguay-remote-digital-nomad-permit-provisional-identity-sheet-process-uruguay/): After entering as tourist, applicant completes online form with personal details and affidavit that they have means to support themselves; then obtains Uruguayan document. Extension requires clean criminal record for countries lived in >6 months in previous 5 years and vaccination certificate issued in Uruguay.
- [Vietnam visa routes](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/vietnam/): difficulty Hard (64/100), 4 routes with official sources
  - [Work permit + temporary residence card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/vietnam/vn-work-vietnam/): Main non-tourist route is employer sponsorship, best with a Vietnamese company offer.
  - [Investor visa / temporary residence card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/vietnam/vn-investor-vietnam/): For people with real business setup or investment.
  - [Student visa](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/vietnam/vn-student-vietnam/): For Vietnamese language, university, or training programs.
  - [Work permit for foreign employee plus appropriate visa/temporary residence card](https://chufachufa.com/en/visas/vietnam/vietnam-skilled-work-permit-for-foreign-employee-plus-appropriate-visa-temporary-residen-vietnam/): An employer-led or qualification-based work route.