Malaysia

A 12-month renewable nomad visa in a country where English is the working language, hospital visits cost $30, and rent is half what you'd pay in Bangkok. Not the longest option in Asia, but maybe the most quietly livable one.

MM2H lets foreign retirees with real savings settle in Malaysia for 5, 10, or 20 years at a stretch. Since the 2024 overhaul, the program splits into Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, so you pick the lane that matches your wealth, not the other way round.