Best Countries for Passport Hunters in East Asia (Under $2,000/month, 2026)

China ranks #1 for passport hunters in East Asia with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 86/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

5 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇨🇳

China

Score: 86/100
Path to Citizenship
50
Path to PR
60
Visa Accessibility
67
View China guideChina vs Taiwan
#2🇹🇼

Taiwan

Score: 85/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
78
View Taiwan guideChina vs Taiwan
#3🇰🇷

South Korea

Score: 69/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
78
View South Korea guideChina vs South Korea
#4🇯🇵

Japan

Score: 68/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
0
Visa Accessibility
67
View Japan guideChina vs Japan
#5🇭🇰

Hong Kong SAR China

Score: 57/100
Path to Citizenship
50
Path to PR
30
Visa Accessibility
67
View Hong Kong SAR China guideChina vs Hong Kong SAR China

How we rank

Countries ranked by weighted composite score factoring visa accessibility, cost of living, salary potential, expat satisfaction, language requirements, and path to residency. Weights vary by persona.

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