24+ Passive Income Visas Compared (2026)

Passive income visas, also called independent means or self-sufficiency visas, are for people living off dividends, rental income, capital gains, or savings. Unlike digital nomad visas, they do not permit active local or remote work. Income thresholds vary widely by country.

Showing 24 passive income visas

Honduras

Latin America

Passive Income

Honduras Rentista Visa

Our score
4.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$2,500/mo

Processing

4-39 wks

Duration

6 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Argentina

Latin America

Passive Income

Argentina Rentista Visa

Our score
3.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

12 mo

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Ecuador

Latin America

Passive Income

Ecuador Rentista Visa

Our score
3.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$1,446/mo

Processing

Not specified

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 1.75yrRenewableDependents OK
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Italy

Europe

Passive Income

Italy Elective Residence Visa

Our score
3.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$2,895/mo

Processing

~6 wks

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Costa Rica

Latin America

Passive Income

Costa Rica Rentista Visa

Our score
3.0out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$2,500/mo

Processing

24-52 wks

Duration

24 mo

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Turkey

Middle East

Passive Income

Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit

Our score
2.8out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$773/mo

Processing

13-104 wks

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 8yrRenewableDependents OK
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Portugal

Europe

Passive Income

Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa

Our score
2.8out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$1,031/mo

Processing

13-17 wks

Duration

24 mo

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Ireland

Europe

Passive Income

Ireland Stamp 0 (Financially Independent)

Our score
2.6out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$4,350/mo

Processing

~26 wks

Duration

12 mo

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Uruguay

Latin America

Passive Income

Uruguay Temporary Residency

Our score
2.5out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

~12 wks

Duration

24 mo

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Spain

Europe

Passive Income

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa

Our score
2.5out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$2,600/mo

Processing

Not specified

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Greece

Europe

Passive Income

Greece Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa

Our score
2.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

24 mo

Renewable
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Ghana

Africa

Passive Income

Ghana Right of Abode / Extended Residency

Our score
2.3out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

52-104 wks

Duration

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

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Switzerland

Europe

Passive Income

Switzerland Lump Sum Taxation Residence

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

2-4 wks

Duration

12 mo

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Paraguay

Latin America

Passive Income

Paraguay Temporary Residency

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

6-17 wks

Duration

24 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Greece

Europe

Passive Income

Greece Type D Long-Stay Visa

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Andorra

Europe

Passive Income

Andorra Passive Residency

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

9 wks

Duration

24 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Italy

Europe

Passive Income

Italy Flat Tax Residency

Our score
2.2out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$28,547/mo

Processing

Not specified

Duration

180 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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France

Europe

Passive Income

France Long-Stay Visitor Visa

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

Not specified

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Malaysia

Asia

Passive Income

Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$3,333/mo

Processing

16 wks

Duration

240 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Mexico

Latin America

Passive Income

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$3,738/mo

Processing

~4 wks

Duration

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Renewable
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Panama

Latin America

Passive Income

Panama Rentista Visa

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

RenewableDependents OK
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South Africa

Africa

Passive Income

South Africa Financially Independent Person Visa

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

48 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Dominican Republic

Latin America

Passive Income

Dominican Republic Rentista / Pensionado Visa

Our score
2.1out of 5
Friction

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

~5 days

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Greece

Europe

Passive Income

Greece Non-Dom Flat Tax Regime

Our score
1.9out of 5
Friction

Min Income

Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.

Processing

Not specified

Duration

180 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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