Retirement Visa Guide 2026
Retire abroad on your pension: compare retirement visa requirements, minimum income thresholds, fees, and how to apply in 127 countries.
🌍 127 Countries💰 Min Income Guides📋 Step-by-Step✅ Updated 2026
Most Popular Retirement Destinations 2026
PortugalImmigration Fee: EUR 600
Processing: 3-12 months
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SpainImmigration Fee: EUR 500
Processing: 3-6 months
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MexicoImmigration Fee: MXN 55
Processing: 3-12 months
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Costa RicaImmigration Fee: CRC 250
Processing: 6-18 months
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ThailandImmigration Fee: THB 500
Processing: 3-12 months
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MalaysiaImmigration Fee: MYR 500
Processing: 3-12 months
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PanamaImmigration Fee: USD 250
Processing: 3-12 months
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ColombiaImmigration Fee: COP 280
Processing: 6-18 months
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GreeceImmigration Fee: EUR 2000
Processing: 3-12 months
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ItalyImmigration Fee: EUR 300
Processing: 6-18 months
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MaltaImmigration Fee: EUR 6000
Processing: 4-12 months
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CyprusImmigration Fee: EUR 500
Processing: 3-12 months
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GeorgiaImmigration Fee: GEL 300
Processing: 4-12 weeks
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EcuadorImmigration Fee: USD 300
Processing: 6-12 months
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PeruImmigration Fee: PEN 300
Processing: 6-18 months
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PhilippinesImmigration Fee: PHP 1400
Processing: 4-12 weeks
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All Countries — Lowest Retirement Visa Fee First
| Country | Region | Immigration Fee | Processing | Difficulty | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | North America | MXN 55 | 3-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Germany | Europe | EUR 135 | 3-6 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Albania | Europe | ALL 150 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina | Europe | BAM 150 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Moldova | Europe | MDL 150 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Kyrgyzstan | Asia | KGS 150 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Tajikistan | Asia | TJS 150 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Malawi | Africa | MWK 150 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Kosovo | Europe | EUR 150 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Pakistan | South Asia | PKR 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Argentina | South America | ARS 200 | 6-18 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Morocco | Africa | MAD 200 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Bangladesh | South Asia | BDT 200 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Nepal | South Asia | NPR 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 North Macedonia | Europe | MKD 200 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Montenegro | Europe | EUR 200 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Armenia | Asia | AMD 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Uzbekistan | Asia | UZS 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Mongolia | Asia | MNT 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Myanmar | Asia | MMK 200 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Laos | Asia | LAK 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Rwanda | Africa | RWF 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Uganda | Africa | UGX 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Senegal | Africa | XOF 200 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Mozambique | Africa | MZN 200 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Madagascar | Africa | MGA 200 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Tunisia | Africa | TND 200 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Paraguay | South America | PYG 200 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Guatemala | Central America | GTQ 200 | 3-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Lebanon | Middle East | LBP 200 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Honduras | Central America | HNL 200 | 3-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Haiti | Caribbean | HTG 200 | 4-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Serbia | Europe | RSD 250 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Cameroon | Africa | XAF 250 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Costa Rica | Central America | CRC 250 | 6-18 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Panama | Central America | USD 250 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Zambia | Africa | ZMW 250 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 France | Europe | EUR 260 | 6-18 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Colombia | South America | COP 280 | 6-18 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Turkey | Europe/Asia | TRY 300 | 2-6 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Italy | Europe | EUR 300 | 6-18 months | Complex | Guide → |
 South Korea | Asia | KRW 300 | 6-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Austria | Europe | EUR 300 | 3-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Jordan | Middle East | JOD 300 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Egypt | Africa | EGP 300 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Brazil | South America | BRL 300 | 6-18 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Vietnam | Asia | VND 300 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Ukraine | Europe | UAH 300 | 3-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Sri Lanka | South Asia | LKR 300 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Chile | South America | CLP 300 | 6-18 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Israel | Middle East | ILS 300 | 6-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Luxembourg | Europe | EUR 300 | 3-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Estonia | Europe | EUR 300 | 3-12 months | Easy | Guide → |
 Croatia | Europe | EUR 300 | 6-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Slovenia | Europe | EUR 300 | 6-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Latvia | Europe | EUR 300 | 6-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Lithuania | Europe | EUR 300 | 6-12 months | Moderate | Guide → |
 Georgia | Asia/Europe | GEL 300 | 4-12 weeks | Easy | Guide → |
 Azerbaijan | Asia | AZN 300 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |
 Kazakhstan | Asia | KZT 300 | 4-12 weeks | Moderate | Guide → |