21+ Retirement Visas Compared (2026)
Retirement visas are designed for older expats who want to live abroad on a fixed pension or social security income. Requirements usually include a minimum age (often 50+), a monthly pension threshold, and proof of comprehensive health insurance. Several also offer a path to permanent residency.
Showing 21 retirement visas
Costa Rica
Latin America
Costa Rica Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
12-26 wks
Duration
24 mo
Belize
Latin America
Belize Qualified Retired Persons Program
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
Not specified
Duration
12 mo
Honduras
Latin America
Honduras Pensionado
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
~52 wks
Duration
6 mo
Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius Retirement Permit
Min Income
$24,000/mo
Processing
Not specified
Duration
60 mo
Paraguay
Latin America
Paraguay Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,300/mo
Processing
1-104 wks
Duration
6 mo
Guatemala
Latin America
Guatemala Pensionado
Min Income
$1,250/mo
Processing
4-52 wks
Duration
24 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,446/mo
Processing
16-24 wks
Duration
24 mo
Uruguay
Latin America
Uruguay Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
1-13 wks
Duration
3 mo
Indonesia
Asia
Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS)
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
3-4 wks
Duration
12 mo
Philippines
Asia
Philippines SRRV Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
Not specified
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Dominican Republic Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
3-4 wks
Duration
12 mo
Panama
Latin America
Panama Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
12 wks
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,382/mo
Processing
1-4 wks
Duration
36 mo
Peru
Latin America
Peru Retirement Visa (Rentista)
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
6-14 wks
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Italy
Europe
Italy 7% Flat Tax for Retirees (Southern Italy)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Not specified
Duration
120 mo
Nicaragua
Latin America
Nicaragua Pensionado
Min Income
$1,200/mo
Processing
26-35 wks
Duration
12 mo
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Retired Person Visa
Min Income
$2,050/mo
Processing
4-13 wks
Duration
30 mo
Morocco
Africa
Morocco Retirement Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Not specified
Duration
12 mo
Thailand
Asia
Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-OA)
Min Income
$30,000/mo
Processing
Not specified
Duration
12 mo