Antigua and Barbuda 
Cayman Islands 
Cyprus 
Georgia 
Greece 
Portugal 
Romania 
Spain 
Switzerland 
Turkey 
Argentina 
Colombia 
Mexico 
Panama 
United Arab Emirates 
Cambodia 
Indonesia 
Malaysia 
Singapore 
Thailand 
Vietnam 
American Samoa 
Guam 
Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) 
Puerto Rico 
US Virgin Islands 
Asia
East and South Asia — from China's mega-cities and Taiwan's Gold Card to Sri Lanka's surf coast. High-infrastructure density, deep arbitrage, and a spectrum of long-stay visa angles.
Jurisdiction Matrix
| Jurisdiction | Tax Strategy | Primary Visa | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Worldwide income only from the 7th year of residence (the six-year rule; resets with a >30-day absence); GFW makes a reliable VPN essential | Visa-Free Transit (144h) | N/A |
| Sri Lanka | Residents taxed on worldwide income (183-day rule) | ETA Tourist Visa | N/A |
| Taiwan | Gold Card grants a 50% income-tax reduction on income above NT$3M for the first 5 years | Visa-Exempt Entry (90 days) | N/A |
Tax Strategy
Worldwide income only from the 7th year of residence (the six-year rule; resets with a >30-day absence); GFW makes a reliable VPN essential
Primary Visa
Visa-Free Transit (144h)Verified Ground Operations 3 Hubs
Tax Strategy
Residents taxed on worldwide income (183-day rule)
Primary Visa
ETA Tourist VisaVerified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Tax Strategy
Gold Card grants a 50% income-tax reduction on income above NT$3M for the first 5 years
Primary Visa
Visa-Exempt Entry (90 days)Verified Ground Operations 1 Hubs
Blueprints across Asia
China's Visa-Free Revolution
China now offers 30-day visa-free entry for 50+ countries including the US, UK, and EU. Here's the tactical playbook for leveraging the new policy — from the 240-hour transit hack to full 30-day stays in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.
Sri Lanka Digital Nomad Visa
How remote workers use Sri Lanka's 1-year digital nomad visa to live on the tropical coast for under $1,000/month.
Taiwan Entrepreneur Visa
Secure 1-year residency via a startup accelerator. Tap into Taiwan's hardware supply chain and execute the 180-day pet titer.
Taiwan Gold Card
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Taiwan Gold Card
How tech professionals use Taiwan's Gold Card to secure a 3-year open work permit with tax benefits and access to Asia's most livable city.