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

4.1
score
Admin ease 2.1/5

Min Income

$2,500/mo

Processing

~52 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

6 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Argentina

Latin America

Passive Income

Argentina Rentista Visa

3.3
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Ecuador

Latin America

Passive Income

Ecuador Rentista Visa

3.2
score
Admin ease 1.6/5

Min Income

$1,446/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 1.75yrRenewableDependents OK
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Italy

Europe

Passive Income

Italy Elective Residence Visa

3.1
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~6 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Costa Rica

Latin America

Passive Income

Costa Rica Rentista Visa

3.0
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

$2,500/mo

Processing

52 wks–24 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 3yrRenewableDependents OK
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Portugal

Europe

Passive Income

Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa

2.8
score
Admin ease 1.7/5

Min Income

—

Processing

16 wks–36 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Turkey

Middle East

Passive Income

Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit

2.8
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

$773/mo

Processing

12 wks–16 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 8yrRenewableDependents OK
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Ireland

Europe

Passive Income

Ireland Stamp 0 (Financially Independent)

2.6
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$4,350/mo

Processing

~26 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

Dependents OK
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Spain

Europe

Passive Income

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.2/5

Min Income

$2,600/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 5yrRenewableDependents OK
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Uruguay

Latin America

Passive Income

Uruguay Temporary Residency

2.5
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

~12 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Ghana

Africa

Passive Income

Ghana Right of Abode / Extended Residency

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

~104 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

—

→ PRRenewableDependents OK
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Greece

Europe

Passive Income

Greece Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa

2.3
score
Admin ease 1.4/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

Dependents OK
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Greece

Europe

Passive Income

Greece Type D Long-Stay Visa

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Switzerland

Europe

Passive Income

Switzerland Lump Sum Taxation Residence

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.5/5

Min Income

—

Processing

4 wks–26 wks

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

12 mo

→ PR in 10yrRenewableDependents OK
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Italy

Europe

Passive Income

Italy Flat Tax Residency

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$28,547/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

180 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Andorra

Europe

Passive Income

Andorra Passive Residency

2.2
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

$3,658/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

24 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Paraguay

Latin America

Passive Income

Paraguay Temporary Residency

2.2
score
Admin ease 3.1/5

Min Income

—

Processing

7 wks–13 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

24 mo

→ PR in 2yrRenewableDependents OK
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Dominican Republic

Latin America

Passive Income

Dominican Republic Rentista / Pensionado Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.6/5

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

~5 days

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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South Africa

Africa

Passive Income

South Africa Financially Independent Person Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

48 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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France

Europe

Passive Income

France Long-Stay Visitor Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$1,500/mo

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

12 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Panama

Latin America

Passive Income

Panama Rentista Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

RenewableDependents OK
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Mexico

Latin America

Passive Income

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

$3,738/mo

Processing

~4 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

—

Renewable
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Malaysia

Asia

Passive Income

Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)

2.1
score
Admin ease 1.3/5

Min Income

$3,333/mo

Processing

16 wks

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

240 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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Greece

Europe

Passive Income

Greece Non-Dom Flat Tax Regime

1.9
score
Admin ease 1.0/5

Min Income

—

Processing

Varies

Difficulty

Difficult

Duration

180 mo

RenewableDependents OK
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