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
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
$1,500/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
$1,300/mo
Processing
1-104 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
6 mo
Ecuador
Latin America
Ecuador Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,446/mo
Processing
16-24 wks
Difficulty
Not rated
Duration
24 mo
Guatemala
Latin America
Guatemala Pensionado
Min Income
$1,250/mo
Processing
4-52 wks
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
Indonesia
Asia
Indonesia Retirement Visa (KITAS)
Min Income
$2,000/mo
Processing
3-4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Philippines
Asia
Philippines SRRV Retirement Visa
Min Income
$1,500/mo
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
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
Colombia
Latin America
Colombia Pensionado Visa
Min Income
$1,382/mo
Processing
1-4 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
36 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.
Italy
Europe
Italy 7% Flat Tax for Retirees (Southern Italy)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
120 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.
Nicaragua
Latin America
Nicaragua Pensionado
Min Income
$600/mo
Processing
4-6 wks
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
12 mo
South Africa
Africa
South Africa Retired Person Visa
Min Income
$2,050/mo
Processing
4-13 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
30 mo
Morocco
Africa
Morocco Retirement Visa
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
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
Mexico
Latin America
Mexico Retirement Visa
Min Income
$4,393/mo
Processing
1-2 wks
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
12 mo
Canada
North America
Canada Super Visa (Parents & Grandparents)
Min Income
Not published. The official source does not publish this figure yet.
Processing
Varies
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
60 mo