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
Honduras Rentista Visa
Min Income
$2,500/mo
Processing
4-39 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
6 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
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Rentista Visa
Min Income
$1,446/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Italy
Europe
Italy Elective Residence Visa
Min Income
$2,895/mo
Processing
~6 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
12 mo
Costa Rica
Latin America
Costa Rica Rentista Visa
Min Income
$2,500/mo
Processing
24-52 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Turkey
Middle East
Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit
Min Income
$773/mo
Processing
13-104 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Portugal
Europe
Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa
Min Income
$1,031/mo
Processing
13-17 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Ireland
Europe
Ireland Stamp 0 (Financially Independent)
Min Income
$4,350/mo
Processing
~26 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Uruguay
Latin America
Uruguay Temporary Residency
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
~12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Spain
Europe
Spain Non-Lucrative Visa
Min Income
$2,600/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Greece
Europe
Greece Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Ghana
Africa
Ghana Right of Abode / Extended Residency
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
52-104 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Switzerland
Europe
Switzerland Lump Sum Taxation Residence
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
2-4 wks
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
12 mo
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
Greece
Europe
Greece Type D Long-Stay Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Andorra
Europe
Andorra Passive Residency
Min Income
$3,658/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
24 mo
Italy
Europe
Italy Flat Tax Residency
Min Income
$28,547/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
180 mo
France
Europe
France Long-Stay Visitor Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Malaysia
Asia
Malaysia Premium Visa Programme (PVIP)
Min Income
$3,333/mo
Processing
16 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
240 mo
Mexico
Latin America
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa
Min Income
$3,738/mo
Processing
~4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
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.
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Financially Independent Person Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
48 mo
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Dominican Republic Rentista / Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
~5 days
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
Greece
Europe
Greece Non-Dom Flat Tax Regime
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
180 mo