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Updated April 2026

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Each destination guide covers banking, health insurance, visa options, cost of living and the money transfer corridor in one place. No more hunting across 10 different sites.

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Destination guides

Each guide covers everything you need to set up properly — banking, health, visas, money transfers and what the locals don't tell you.

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Thailand

The most popular Southeast Asian base for Western expats. Strong private healthcare, affordable cost of living, warm climate and improving visa options with the LTR scheme.

Visa
LTR / Non-Imm
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Healthcare
Excellent private
Banking guide Health insurance LTR visa Money transfer
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UAE — Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Zero income tax, world-class infrastructure and a major regional hub. Higher cost of living than Southeast Asia but unmatched for certain industries and lifestyles.

Visa
Golden / Remote
Currency
Dirham (AED)
Tax
0% income tax
Banking guide Golden Visa VPN guide Money transfer
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Portugal

The most popular European destination for post-Brexit UK expats. D7 visa is straightforward, Lisbon and Porto offer urban options, Algarve for the lifestyle. Path to EU citizenship.

Visa
D7 / D8 Digital
Currency
Euro (EUR)
EU citizen
After 5 years
D7 visa guide Banking NHR tax regime Health
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Spain

Non-lucrative visa is the main route for UK nationals. Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and the Costa del Sol all have strong expat communities. EU path after 10 years of legal residency.

Visa
Non-Lucrative
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Climate
Mediterranean
Non-Luc visa Banking Healthcare Cost of living
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Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur is one of the most underrated expat cities. English widely spoken, excellent food, modern infrastructure and the MM2H long-stay programme for those who qualify.

Visa
MM2H / DE Rantau
Currency
Ringgit (MYR)
Language
English spoken
MM2H guide Banking Health Money transfer
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Singapore

The financial hub of Southeast Asia. High salaries, world-class infrastructure, rule of law and a gateway to the region. Employment Pass is the primary route for Western professionals.

Visa
Employment Pass
Currency
SGD
Tax
0% capital gains
Employment Pass Banking Tax guide Money transfer
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Australia

Home to more British expats than anywhere else on earth. Working Holiday visa up to age 35 for UK nationals, employer-sponsored 482 visa, and a pathway to permanent residence. Medicare available to UK nationals under reciprocal agreement.

Visa
417 WHV / 482
Currency
AUD
Healthcare
Medicare (UK reciprocal)
Working Holiday Skilled visas Banking Money transfer
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Indonesia — Bali & Jakarta

Bali is one of the world's most popular remote work destinations. The Second Home Visa (E33B) provides a legal long-stay route for remote workers. Spectacular setting, low cost of living.

Visa
E33B / KITAS
Currency
Rupiah (IDR)
Hub
Bali / Jakarta
Digital nomad visa Banking Health Money transfer
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Hong Kong

A major international financial centre with low capped income tax and no capital gains tax. Employment Pass and QMAS are the main routes for Western professionals.

Visa
Employment / QMAS
Currency
HKD (USD peg)
Tax
Max 15% salary
Employment visa Banking Tax guide Money transfer

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