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Japan

Japan

Region: Asia

Permanent Resident Visa
Japan flagJapan

Permanent Resident Visa

Indefinite residence status with unlimited work rights. No time limit on residence. Highest immigration status short of citizenship.

DurationIndefinite
Time60-120 days
Estimated Cost10000 JPY
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Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa
Japan flagJapan

Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa

PR Pathway Available

Visa for spouses and children of Japanese nationals. Allows unlimited residence and work in Japan. Direct pathway to permanent residency.

Duration6 months
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost3000 JPY
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Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident Visa
Japan flagJapan

Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident Visa

PR Pathway Available

Visa for spouses and children of permanent residents. Similar to spouse of Japanese national with unlimited work rights and residency.

Duration6 months
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost3000 JPY
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Cambodia

Cambodia

Region: Asia

Khmer Visa (Type-K)
Cambodia flagCambodia

Khmer Visa (Type-K)

PR Pathway Available

Special visa for ethnic Khmer or those of Cambodian descent holding foreign passports. Free lifetime visa with multiple entries. Duration of stay is permanent.

DurationIndefinite
Time3 days
Estimated CostFree
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Retirement Visa (ER Extension)
Cambodia flagCambodia

Retirement Visa (ER Extension)

Extension of E-class visa for retirees aged 55+ with pension or retirement income. Available for 1, 3, 6, or 12-month periods. Renewable indefinitely for those meeting income requirements.

DurationVaries
Time3-7 days
Estimated CostFree
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Kenya

Kenya

Region: Africa

Class J Permit - Private Income
Kenya flagKenya

Class J Permit - Private Income

Permit for persons with assured annual income from sources outside Kenya (pensions, investments, annuities). Not for employment.

Duration2 years
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost20000 KES
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Class K Permit - Ordinary Residents (Retirement)
Kenya flagKenya

Class K Permit - Ordinary Residents (Retirement)

PR Pathway Available

Retirement visa for persons 35+ with assured annual income of USD 24,000+ from external sources. Allows long-term residence without employment.

Duration1 to 2 years
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost20000 KES
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Class L Permit - Long-Term Residents
Kenya flagKenya

Class L Permit - Long-Term Residents

Permit for persons not in employment with 10+ years continuous residence history in Kenya under previous permit classes.

Duration2 years
Time56-84 days
Estimated Cost20000 KES
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Permanent Residence Permit
Kenya flagKenya

Permanent Residence Permit

Long-term residency status granting indefinite stay and work rights. Multiple pathways available: work permit holders (7+ years), spouses of Kenyans, ex-citizens, and children of Kenyans.

DurationIndefinite
Time1-2 days
Estimated Cost100000 KES
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Kuwait

Kuwait

Region: Asia

Children of Kuwaiti Women Residency Visa
Kuwait flagKuwait

Children of Kuwaiti Women Residency Visa

PR Pathway Available

Residency permit for children of Kuwaiti women. Eligible for 10-year residency. Fee exemption for children of women who are Kuwaiti by birth.

Duration10 years
Time28-56 days
Estimated Cost20 KWD
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Family Residency Visa - Dependent Spouse and Children
Kuwait flagKuwait

Family Residency Visa - Dependent Spouse and Children

Residency permit for dependent spouses and children of qualified foreign residents. Sponsor must have minimum salary KWD 800 and university degree (with exceptions for young children).

DurationUp to 3 years
Time3-5 days
Estimated Cost10 KWD
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Laos

Laos

Region: Asia

Permanent Residence Visa
Laos flagLaos

Permanent Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Visa for approved permanent residents of Laos. Available to those meeting specific criteria including 10+ years residence, investment, or specialist status. Provides indefinite stay.

DurationIndefinite
Time60-180 days
Estimated CostFree
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Lebanon

Lebanon

Region: Asia

Annual Residence Visa
Lebanon flagLebanon

Annual Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residence permit for foreigners living in Lebanon. Available to those with work permits, students, family ties, or significant financial means. Valid for one year and renewable.

Duration1 year
Time5-10 days
Estimated CostFree
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Courtesy Residence
Lebanon flagLebanon

Courtesy Residence

PR Pathway Available

Residence status granted to VIPs, diplomatic personnel, and officials. Available through General Director of General Security discretion. For holders of diplomatic and special passports.

DurationDetermined by General Director
Time48 days
Estimated CostFree
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Family Reunification Visa
Lebanon flagLebanon

Family Reunification Visa

PR Pathway Available

Visa for foreign nationals joining family members in Lebanon. For spouses, children, and dependents of Lebanese citizens or legal residents. Pathway to marriage-based residence.

Duration1 to 3 years
Time14-42 days
Estimated CostFree
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Permanent Residence Visa
Lebanon flagLebanon

Permanent Residence Visa

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residence permit for foreigners settling permanently in Lebanon. Available to those who qualify through work, family, or financial means. Valid for three years and renewable.

Duration3 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated CostFree
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South Korea

South Korea

Region: Asia

Cohabitee Visa (F-1)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Cohabitee Visa (F-1)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for spouses and family members of Korean nationals or permanent residents to live together in Korea.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Dependent Visa (F-3)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Dependent Visa (F-3)

Visa for family dependents of work visa holders and resident visa holders. Must be obtained from abroad as of April 2025.

DurationSame as sponsor
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Marriage Migrant Visa (F-6)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Marriage Migrant Visa (F-6)

PR Pathway Available

Visa for foreign nationals married to Korean citizens or foreign spouse of permanent residents raising minor children.

DurationUp to 3 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Overseas Korean Visa (F-4)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Overseas Korean Visa (F-4)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residence visa for overseas Koreans, Korean descendants, and ethnic Koreans from abroad.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Permanent Resident Visa (F-5)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Permanent Resident Visa (F-5)

PR Pathway Available

Permanent residency visa for foreign nationals who have maintained continuous residence in Korea for 5+ years and meet integration requirements.

Duration10 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost100000 KRW
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Resident Visa (F-2)
South Korea flagSouth Korea

Resident Visa (F-2)

PR Pathway Available

Long-term residency visa for foreign nationals intending to reside in Korea long-term and work. Multiple eligibility pathways available.

Duration2 to 3 years
Time14-28 days
Estimated Cost60000 KRW
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Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Region: Asia

My Dream Home Visa (Retirement Visa)
Sri Lanka flagSri Lanka

My Dream Home Visa (Retirement Visa)

Residence visa for retirees aged 55 and above. Requires monthly remittance of USD 1,500 and fixed deposit of USD 15,000.

Duration2 years
Time28-42 days
Estimated Cost150 USD
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Permanent Residence Visa (Sri Lankan Descent)
Sri Lanka flagSri Lanka

Permanent Residence Visa (Sri Lankan Descent)

PR Pathway Available

New permanent residency scheme for individuals of Sri Lankan descent and their dependents. Allows indefinite residence and work rights.

Duration10 years
Time42-56 days
Estimated Cost1000 USD
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