Retirement visas
32 programs in 25 countries · investment, income, tax and path to permanent residency
Retirement visas let retirees live abroad with proof of pension or passive income. Compare income requirements, healthcare access, tax benefits, and local discounts.
All programs (32)
| Program | Type | Duration | Min investment / income | Tax | PR | Citizenship | Status |
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Retirement | — | $1,200/mo BRL 6,000 | Worldwide | Yes | Yes · 4 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 1 yr | $1,700/mo | Worldwide | Yes · 3 yrs | Yes · 2 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | — | $7,560/mo | Worldwide | Yes | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 1 yr | $4,049/mo | Worldwide | Yes · 4 yrs | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 1 yr | $3,000/mo | Territorial | Yes · 5 yrs | No | Active |
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Passive income | 1 yr | $1,000/mo | Territorial | Yes · 2 yrs | Yes · 2 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 4 yr | $2,000/mo ZAR 37,000 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 10 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 3 yr | $1,382/mo COP 5,252,715 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 1 yr | $1,000/mo | Special | Yes · 2 yrs | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 1 yr | $2,096/mo EUR 1,823 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 1 yr | $2,760/mo EUR 2,400 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 10 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 1 yr | $3,067/mo EUR 2,667 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 10 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | — | $1,500 | Worldwide | Yes | No | Active |
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Retirement | — | $20,000 | Worldwide | Yes | No | Active |
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Retirement | — | $15,000 | Worldwide | Yes | No | Active |
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Retirement | 2 yr | $1,446/mo | Territorial | Yes · 2 yrs | Yes · 3 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 2 yr | $1,446/mo | Territorial | Yes · 2 yrs | Yes · 3 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | — | $1,500/mo | Special | Yes | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 3 yr | $4,025/mo EUR 3,500 | Special | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 7 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 5 yr | $600/mo | Exempt | Yes · 3 yrs | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | — | $1,500/mo | Territorial | Yes | Yes · 3 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | — | $2,500/mo | Territorial | Yes | Yes · 3 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | — | $1,250/mo | Territorial | Yes | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 2 yr | $1,058/mo EUR 920 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 1 yr | $2,930/mo EUR 2,548 | Worldwide | Yes · 5 yrs | Yes · 10 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | — | $1,000/mo | Territorial | Yes | Yes · 5 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 2 yr | $1,000/mo | Territorial | Yes · 3 yrs | Yes · 7 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 2 yr | $2,500/mo | Territorial | Yes · 3 yrs | Yes · 7 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 1 yr | $2,000/mo | Exempt | Yes · 1 yrs | Yes · 2 yrs | Active |
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Retirement | 1 yr | $1,500/mo | Exempt | Yes · 1 yrs | Yes · 2 yrs | Active |
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Passive income | 1 yr | — | Territorial | Yes · 3 yrs | No | Active |
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Passive income | 2 yr | $920,000 EUR 800,000 | Special | Yes · 10 yrs | Yes · 20 yrs | Active |
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BR BrazilActive Retirement Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $1,200/mo (BRL 6,000)
- PR
- Yes
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AR ArgentinaActive Rentista Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,700/mo
- PR
- Yes · 3 yrs
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MX MexicoActive Permanent Resident Visa (Retired)
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $7,560/mo
- PR
- Yes
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MX MexicoActive Temporary Resident Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $4,049/mo
- PR
- Yes · 4 yrs
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ID IndonesiaActive Indonesia Retirement KITAS
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $3,000/mo
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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PE PeruActive Peru Rentista Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,000/mo
- PR
- Yes · 2 yrs
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ZA South AfricaActive South Africa Retired Persons Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 4 yr
- Min investment / income
- $2,000/mo (ZAR 37,000)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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CO ColombiaActive Retirement Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 3 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,382/mo (COP 5,252,715)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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CL ChileActive Jubilado/Rentista Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,000/mo
- PR
- Yes · 2 yrs
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FR FranceActive France Visitor Visa (Retirement)
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $2,096/mo (EUR 1,823)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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ES SpainActive Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $2,760/mo (EUR 2,400)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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IT ItalyActive Italy Elective Residency Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $3,067/mo (EUR 2,667)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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PH PhilippinesActive Philippines SRRV Courtesy
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $1,500
- PR
- Yes
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PH PhilippinesActive Philippines SRRV Smile
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $20,000
- PR
- Yes
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PH PhilippinesActive Philippines SRRV Classic
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $15,000
- PR
- Yes
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EC EcuadorActive Jubilado Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 2 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,446/mo
- PR
- Yes · 2 yrs
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EC EcuadorActive Rentista Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 2 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,446/mo
- PR
- Yes · 2 yrs
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UY UruguayActive Rentista Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $1,500/mo
- PR
- Yes
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GR GreeceActive Greece Financially Independent Person Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 3 yr
- Min investment / income
- $4,025/mo (EUR 3,500)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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NI NicaraguaActive Pensionado Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 5 yr
- Min investment / income
- $600/mo
- PR
- Yes · 3 yrs
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HN HondurasActive Pensionado Residency
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $1,500/mo
- PR
- Yes
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HN HondurasActive Rentista Residency
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $2,500/mo
- PR
- Yes
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GT GuatemalaActive Rentista or Pensionado Permanent Residence
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $1,250/mo
- PR
- Yes
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PT PortugalActive Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 2 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,058/mo (EUR 920)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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AT AustriaActive Austria Settlement Permit (Gainful Employment Excepted)
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $2,930/mo (EUR 2,548)
- PR
- Yes · 5 yrs
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PA PanamaActive Pensionado Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- —
- Min investment / income
- $1,000/mo
- PR
- Yes
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CR Costa RicaActive Pensionado Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 2 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,000/mo
- PR
- Yes · 3 yrs
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CR Costa RicaActive Rentista Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 2 yr
- Min investment / income
- $2,500/mo
- PR
- Yes · 3 yrs
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DO Dominican RepublicActive Rentista Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $2,000/mo
- PR
- Yes · 1 yrs
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DO Dominican RepublicActive Pensionado Visa
- Type
- Retirement
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- $1,500/mo
- PR
- Yes · 1 yrs
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MU MauritiusActive Mauritius Premium Visa
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 1 yr
- Min investment / income
- —
- PR
- Yes · 3 yrs
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AD AndorraActive Andorra Passive Residency
- Type
- Passive income
- Duration
- 2 yr
- Min investment / income
- $920,000 (EUR 800,000)
- PR
- Yes · 10 yrs