Which countries have a retirement or pension visa?

20 countries are listed with a retirement or pension visa, including Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador. The full list, grouped by region and linked to each country page, is further down this page.

Which regions have a retirement or pension visa?

The 20 countries span 4 regions: Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe.

What is the retirement or pension visa called in Argentina?

In Argentina the route is listed as Pensionado / Rentista Residency. Each country page shows the official name of its visa.

How long can I stay and what do I need to qualify?

Stay length, income or funds requirements and application steps differ for every country and change over time, so each country page sets them out and links to the official government source. Open a country from the list and check that source before you apply.

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Where your pension goes furthest

These countries offer a retirement or pension visa — a legal, renewable way to settle abroad on a fixed income, often with a clear path to permanent residency. Each card shows the income you need, how long you can stay, and links to the official source. Not immigration advice — always verify before you move.

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Every country with a retirement or pension visa

By region, with the name of each country's retiree route.

Americas (10)

Argentina · Pensionado / Rentista Residency
Belize · Qualified Retirement Program (QRP)
Colombia · Migrant (M) Pensioner Visa
Costa Rica · Pensionado (Retirement) Residency
Ecuador · Pensioner (Rentista/Jubilado) Visa
Mexico · Temporary Resident Visa (Retirement / Financial Solvency)
Nicaragua · Pensionado / Rentista Residency
Panama · Pensionado Visa
Peru · Rentista Visa
Uruguay · Rentista / Pensioner Residency

Asia (3)

Malaysia · Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
Philippines · Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
Thailand · Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement) Visa

Caribbean (1)

Dominican Republic · Pensionado / Rentista Residency

Europe (6)

Cyprus · Category F (Self-Sufficient / Retirement) Residence
Greece · Financially Independent Person (FIP) Visa
Italy · Elective Residence Visa
Malta · Malta Retirement Programme
Portugal · D7 Passive Income / Retirement Visa
Spain · Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV)

Quick answers

Which countries have a retirement or pension visa?: 20 countries are listed with a retirement or pension visa, including Argentina, Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador. The full list, grouped by region and linked to each country page, is further down this page.
Which regions have a retirement or pension visa?: The 20 countries span 4 regions: Americas, Asia, Caribbean, Europe.
What is the retirement or pension visa called in Argentina?: In Argentina the route is listed as Pensionado / Rentista Residency. Each country page shows the official name of its visa.
How long can I stay and what do I need to qualify?: Stay length, income or funds requirements and application steps differ for every country and change over time, so each country page sets them out and links to the official government source. Open a country from the list and check that source before you apply.