50 Visa Options in Latin America (2026)
Latin American countries consistently rank among the easiest for visa access, with low income requirements, straightforward applications, and territorial tax systems that exempt foreign income. Panama, Costa Rica, and Colombia are popular choices for retirees and remote workers.
Showing 50 visa options in Latin America
Panama
Latin America
Panama Friendly Nations Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
24 mo
Honduras
Latin America
Honduras Rentista Visa
Min Income
$2,500/mo
Processing
4-39 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
6 mo
Paraguay
Latin America
Paraguay Digital Nomad / Remote Work Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
26-104 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Costa Rica
Latin America
Costa Rica Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
12-26 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
24 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$548/mo
Processing
9-17 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Belize
Latin America
Belize Qualified Retired Persons Program
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
Honduras
Latin America
Honduras Pensionado
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
~52 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Bahamas
Latin America
Bahamas BEATS Extended Access Travel Stay
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
~5 days
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
Paraguay
Latin America
Paraguay Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,300/mo
Processing
1-104 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Costa Rica
Latin America
Costa Rica Inversionista (Investor) Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
65 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Argentina
Latin America
Argentina Rentista Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Barbados
Latin America
Barbados Welcome Stamp Visa
Min Income
$4,167/mo
Processing
1 wk
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
El Salvador
Latin America
El Salvador Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$1,636/mo
Processing
13-26 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,446/mo
Processing
16-24 wks
Difficulty
Not rated
Duration
24 mo
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-6 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Guatemala
Latin America
Guatemala Pensionado
Min Income
$1,250/mo
Processing
4-52 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Rentista Visa
Min Income
$1,446/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Uruguay
Latin America
Uruguay Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
1-13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
3 mo
Mexico
Latin America
Mexico Digital Nomad / Remote Worker Visa
Min Income
$2,600/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Antigua and Barbuda
Latin America
Antigua and Barbuda Nomad Digital Residence
Min Income
$4,166.67/mo
Processing
1-2 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
24 mo
Panama
Latin America
Panama Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Guatemala
Latin America
Guatemala Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$1,200/mo
Processing
4-17 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3 mo
Costa Rica
Latin America
Costa Rica Rentista Visa
Min Income
$2,500/mo
Processing
24-52 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Grenada
Latin America
Grenada Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$3,083.33/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Grenada
Latin America
Grenada Citizenship by Investment
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
12-16 wks
Difficulty
Easy
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
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Investor Visa
Min Income
$482/mo
Processing
1-52 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Brazil
Latin America
Brazil Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
2-4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Panama
Latin America
Panama Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Chile
Latin America
Chile Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
4-13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Panama
Latin America
Panama Self-Employed / Remote Worker Permit
Min Income
$3,000/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
9 mo
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,382/mo
Processing
1-4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
36 mo
Peru
Latin America
Peru Retirement Visa (Rentista)
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
1-6 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Paraguay
Latin America
Paraguay Investor Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-39 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
120 mo
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Business Investor Visa (M-6)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-6 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
36 mo
Costa Rica
Latin America
Costa Rica Digital Nomad Visa
Min Income
$3,000/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Nicaragua
Latin America
Nicaragua Pensionado
Min Income
$600/mo
Processing
4-6 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
El Salvador
Latin America
El Salvador Golden Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
9-17 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Panama
Latin America
Panama Golden Visa
Min Income
$734/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Uruguay
Latin America
Uruguay Temporary Residency
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
~12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Dominica
Latin America
Dominica Citizenship by Investment
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
24-39 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Saint Lucia
Latin America
Saint Lucia Citizenship by Investment
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
13-39 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Latin America
Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
6-17 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Belize
Latin America
Belize Work Where You Vacation Program
Min Income
$6,250/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
6 mo
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Real Estate Investor Visa (M-10)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-104 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
36 mo
Argentina
Latin America
Argentina Self-Employed Residency (Trabajador Independiente)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Antigua and Barbuda
Latin America
Antigua and Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
12-17 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Paraguay
Latin America
Paraguay Temporary Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
6-17 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Panama
Latin America
Panama Rentista Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Brazil
Latin America
Brazil Self-Employed (Autônomo) Long-Term Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Not rated
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.