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

Thailand ranks #1 for passport hunters in Southeast Asia with a budget of under $2,000/month, scoring 93/100 on a persona-weighted composite of the metrics that matter most for this lifestyle.

3 countries ranked

Country rankings

#1🇹🇭

Thailand

Score: 93/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
70
Visa Accessibility
78
View Thailand guideThailand vs Vietnam
#2🇻🇳

Vietnam

Score: 90/100
Path to Citizenship
67
Path to PR
70
Visa Accessibility
44
View Vietnam guideThailand vs Vietnam
#3🇸🇬

Singapore

Score: 69/100
Path to Citizenship
87
Path to PR
50
Visa Accessibility
78
View Singapore guideSingapore vs Thailand

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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