Visas

Retirement visas: where pensioners can settle

Long-stay residence permits for retirees with pension or passive income, often with tax advantages.

01 EG Egypt · Retirement Visa Self-funded retirees with stable passive income. · 8–16w processing · path to PR No floor 02 FR France · VLS-TS Visitor (long-stay visa acting as residence permit) Self-funded movers (retirees, passive-income earners) not working in France. · 2–6w processing · path to PR EUR 21,600 03 ES Spain · Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV / Residencia No Lucrativa) Self-funded non-EEA movers (retirees, passive-income earners) not working in Spain. · 6–12w processing · path to PR EUR 2,400 04 PT Portugal · D7 Passive Income / Retirement Visa Retirees and those with stable passive income (pensions, dividends, rent) · 8–20w processing · path to PR EUR 870 05 BR Brazil · VITEM XV Rentista (Retiree / Passive-Income) Self-funded retirees and passive-income earners. · 4–12w processing · path to PR BRL 6,000 06 MA Morocco · Retirement Residence (via Long-Stay Card) Foreign retirees with pension income. · 4–10w processing · path to PR MAD 15,000 07 BR Brazil · VITEM VI — Retirement Visa Retirees with stable foreign pension income. · 6–12w processing · path to PR No floor 08 EG Egypt · Retirement Residence Permit Retirees with foreign pensions seeking to settle in Egypt. · 4–10w processing No floor 09 ZA South Africa · Retired Person Visa Self-funded retirees and individuals with substantial passive income. · 12–24w processing · path to PR ZAR 37,000 10 ZA South Africa · Retired Person Visa Retirees with stable foreign income or capital. · 8–20w processing · path to PR ZAR 37,000 11 MX Mexico · Temporary Resident — Financial Solvency (Solvencia Económica) Remote workers, retirees, passive-income earners meeting financial-solvency thresholds. · 3–8w processing · path to PR No floor 12 MX Mexico · Residente Permanente (Permanent Resident) Retirees, long-term residents, and family-reunion applicants. · 3–10w processing · path to PR No floor

Frequently asked

What's the typical income requirement?
Retirement visas typically require €1,500–€3,000/month in passive or pension income. Costa Rica Pensionado is lower (~$1,000/month); Portugal D7 is around €820/month (current IAS).
Are there tax advantages for retirees?
Yes in several countries: Portugal's IFICI (former NHR) offers reduced rates on foreign pension income for 10 years; Italy's Southern Italy 7% flat regime taxes pensions at 7% for 9 years in qualifying towns.