Best Retirement Visa Countries 2026

The best countries to retire abroad, ranked by how accessible their retirement visa programmes are. Lower income thresholds, longer permitted stays, and faster processing push a country higher up this list.

Scored by income threshold, stay duration, and application ease · scored out of 10

1. #1
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   Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Pensionado Residency — Law 171-07 (USD 1,500/month pension; major tax and cost benefits)

   9.0 / 10

   Stay3650 days

   Processing~60 days

   FeeUSD 1000

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2. #2
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   JamaicaJamaica Retirement Permanent Residence — PICA Retired-Persons Category (proof of pension / independent means; no published minimum)

   8.5 / 10

   Stay3650 days

   Processing~90 days

   FeeUSD 0

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3. #3
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   BahrainBahrain Golden Residency Visa

   8.4 / 10

   Processing~14 days

   FeeBHD 200

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4. #4
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   TurkeyTurkey Short-Term Residence Permit

   8.3 / 10

   Processing~20 days

   FeeUSD 250

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5. #5
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   MexicoMexico Temporary Resident Visa

   8.2 / 10

   Processing~7 days

   FeeMXN 5038

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6. #6
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   JordanJordan Retirement / Long-Stay Residence

   8.1 / 10

   Processing~30 days

   FeeJOD 180

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7. #7
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   OmanOman Integrated Residency Visa (Long-Stay)

   8.1 / 10

   Processing~25 days

   FeeOMR 500

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8. #8
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   BotswanaBotswana Residence Permit — retirees, self-funded, investors & dependants; up to 5 years

   7.4 / 10

   Stay1825 days

   Processing~60 days

   FeeUSD 110

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9. #9
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   EcuadorEcuador Pensionado (Jubilado) Retirement Visa — USD 1,446/month pension minimum (3× the 2026 basic salary)

   6.9 / 10

   Stay730 days

   Processing~30 days

   FeeUSD 450

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10. #10
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    TunisiaTunisia Retirement / Long-Stay Visa — Passive Income; 12 months renewable; Mediterranean retirement

    6.8 / 10

    Stay365 days

    Processing~21 days

    FeeUSD 0

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