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 wks–26 wks
Difficulty
Easy
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
$2,500/mo
Processing
~52 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Mauritius
Africa
Mauritius Retirement Permit
Min Income
$24,000/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
60 mo
Paraguay
Latin America
Paraguay Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
9 wks–26 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,446/mo
Processing
16 wks–24 wks
Difficulty
Not rated
Duration
24 mo
Guatemala
Latin America
Guatemala Pensionado
Min Income
$700/mo
Processing
~26 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
24 mo
Uruguay
Latin America
Uruguay Retirement Visa
Min Income
$500/mo
Processing
1 wks–13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
3 mo
Philippines
Asia
Philippines SRRV Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
—
Indonesia
Asia
Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS)
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Dominican Republic Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
3 wks–4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Panama
Latin America
Panama Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
12 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
—
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,382/mo
Processing
1 wks–4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
36 mo
Italy
Europe
Italy 7% Flat Tax for Retirees (Southern Italy)
Min Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
120 mo
Peru
Latin America
Peru Retirement Visa (Rentista)
Min Income
$1,000/mo
Processing
4 wks–6 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
—
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Retired Person Visa
Min Income
$2,050/mo
Processing
4 wks–13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
30 mo
Nicaragua
Latin America
Nicaragua Pensionado
Min Income
$600/mo
Processing
~4 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
Morocco
Africa
Morocco Retirement Visa
Min Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Thailand
Asia
Thailand Retirement Visa (Non-OA)
Min Income
$30,000/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Canada
North America
Canada Super Visa (Parents & Grandparents)
Min Income
—
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
60 mo
Mexico
Latin America
Mexico Retirement Visa
Min Income
$4,393/mo
Processing
1 wks–2 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo