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PortugalPortugal D7A well-known Portugal residency route in 2026 for people who earn steady money from outside the country. Retirees, landlords, and remote workers often use it if they can show regular bank deposits or payments.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
IrelandIreland Stamp 0Ireland’s Stamp 0 is a limited stay for people who are not from the EU or EEA. You do not work or run a business in Ireland. You show high, lasting passive income and full private health insurance. It is temporary registration, not a full work residence route.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
SingaporeSingapore Global Investor ProgrammeSingapore’s Global Investor Programme offers permanent residence to experienced business owners and investors who commit large qualifying investments and meet strict track-record tests. It is not a low-cost retiree or remote-work visa.ResidencyCheck requirements →
Czech RepublicCzech Republic Long-Term StayCzech long stays require a stated purpose. A long-term visa over 90 days can use an “other” purpose when you explain why you will be there steadily (often with a host letter or detailed affidavit). It lasts up to one year. A long-term residence permit usually continues the same purpose after lawful entry. Visa lump-sum funds use the published existential minimum. Residence extensions often need steady monthly income and housing proof, not just one big bank balance.ResidencyCheck requirements →
BarbadosBarbados Welcome Stamp VisaBarbados Welcome Stamp is a long-stay visa for people who earn from outside Barbados. You need to meet the published annual income level and carry private health insurance.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
BrazilBrazil Digital nomad visaBrazil’s VITEM XIV visa is for remote employees and freelancers who work online for employers or clients outside Brazil. You need minimum income or savings, then register with the Federal Police after you arrive.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
HungaryHungary White CardHungary’s White Card lets non-EU citizens work remotely from Hungary for a foreign employer or run a profitable foreign company online. You must meet a fixed net income test. The permit lasts up to two years in total.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
TaiwanTaiwan Employment Gold CardTaiwan’s Employment Gold Card combines open work rights, residence, re-entry, and dependent rules for qualified foreign professionals in listed fields (for example science, digital economy, education, culture, sports). You are not tied to one employer like a classic work visa, but you must fit a published field and meet salary, points, or other criteria for that stream.ResidencyCheck requirements →
ArgentinaArgentina RentistaArgentina’s Rentista visa gives one-year renewable residence if steady income comes from assets abroad, such as investments, rent, or company shares. Salary and freelance work do not count.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
UruguayUruguay Permanent ResidenceUruguay’s permanent residence for people living on foreign money is often filed with rentista-style proof (steady passive income or pension) or similar own-funds packages, often after legal temporary stay and tax setup. It is not a tourist visit with a bank printout. Migration expects clear proof that life is funded from abroad without unauthorized local work, plus health cover and a real address.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
EstoniaEstonia digital nomad visaEstonia’s digital nomad visa in 2026 fits remote employees and freelancers who meet a fixed gross income threshold in euros and want a Schengen base with strong online government services.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
GreeceGreece financially independent person visaGreece’s FIP route in 2026 is for people who are not EU citizens and can show steady lawful money from abroad (pension, rent, dividends, savings, or similar) without working or running a business in Greece.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
MauritiusMauritius Premium VisaMauritius Premium Visa in 2026 allows long stays, often up to one year and renewable, for tourists, retirees, and remote workers. You show income earned outside Mauritius, insurance, and where you will live.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
United StatesUnited States B-2 Long StayA planning track for repeated or long U.S. visits on B-2 rules (tourism, family, medical care). This is not a residence visa and you may not work in the U.S.ResidencyCheck requirements →
Costa RicaCosta Rica rentista residencyCosta Rica rentista in 2026 is for people with steady income from outside the country. Many show $2,500 per month for two years or use a $60,000 deposit option. Local employment is usually not allowed.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
LiechtensteinLiechtenstein residence permitLiechtenstein allows some people to live without a local job if they can pay their own way, hold proper health insurance, and (for most non-EU passports) show the country will benefit from their stay. Costs are very high and slots are limited.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
SpainSpain golden visaSpain’s former golden visa is treated as a legacy route in this 2026 model. New applications are being closed, while people already approved may still renew under transitional rules.ResidencyCheck requirements →
AustriaAustria Settlement PermitAustria’s settlement permit without local work is the main capped route for people who are not EU citizens. You live on pensions, foreign business income, or investments and do not take a job in Austria. You need set monthly income, basic German (A1) before the first permit, and years of lawful stay can lead to long-term EU residence.Passive incomeCheck requirements →- UruguayUruguay financially independent residencyUruguay residency in 2026 is relatively approachable. You show enough steady income to live without welfare and a real address. There is no single published dollar minimum; each case is judged on its facts.ResidencyCheck requirements →
BulgariaBulgaria Live on pension or savingsIf you have steady pension or savings and will not work in Bulgaria, you can apply for a Type D long-stay visa at the embassy, then a residence permit after you arrive. Income rules often follow the minimum wage or pension level.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
IndonesiaIndonesia Second Home visaIndonesia’s Second Home visa lets you stay for several years if you place a large deposit with an Indonesian bank. It is for living in the country, not for taking a local job.ResidencyCheck requirements →
SwitzerlandSwitzerland Residence PermitSwitzerland allows long stays for people who are not EU citizens, will not work in Switzerland, and can show enough stable private money, full health insurance, and housing in the canton where they apply. Rules are set mainly by each canton’s migration office (often using social-assistance cost references), with federal categories from SEM. This is not a simple retiree visa label. It is discretionary, needs strong proof, and many cantons expect German, French, or Italian after the first permit.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
PhilippinesPhilippines SRRVThe Philippines SRRV is a retiree-oriented residence visa in 2026 built around a time-deposit (amount depends on age and whether you have a pension). It is marketed as a long-stay / indefinite residence option with multiple-entry privileges.ResidencyCheck requirements →
ItalyItaly elective residence visaItaly elective residence in 2026 is for people who live on pensions, rent, dividends, or similar income from outside Italy. It is not for remote workers or local jobs. You need steady passive money and a place to live.Passive incomeCheck requirements →- SpainSpain non-lucrative residence visaSpain’s non-lucrative visa in 2026 is for people who are not EU citizens and want to live in Spain without working there. You show steady passive income or enough savings using official IPREM multiples, buy private health insurance, and agree not to take a job in Spain.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
- GreeceGreece digital nomad visaGreece’s digital nomad route in 2026 is for remote employees and freelancers who are not EU or EEA citizens. You show steady net income from abroad, a Greek address, health insurance, and meet a published monthly net income floor in euros.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
ChinaChina permanent residenceChina’s permanent residence card is not a simple move-abroad visa. It is granted in selective cases: large long-term investment, government-recognized talent, many years of lawful contribution, or close family ties. Most people live on work or talent stay permits for years before they qualify.ResidencyCheck requirements →
LatviaLatvia Remote work long-stay visaLatvia offers a long-stay visa for remote employees and freelancers linked to OECD countries who meet a high income test based on Latvian average wages. You cannot work for Latvian clients or employers.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
FinlandFinland Residence PermitFinland’s paper-only OLE_MUU form is for stay reasons without their own Migri form. Examples include a serious dating relationship with a Finnish citizen or permit holder, plans to marry, or some humanitarian cases. It is not a retiree or digital nomad visa. Tourism does not qualify. If approved, you show enough net income for your region and work in Finland is mostly not allowed except in narrow listed cases.ResidencyCheck requirements →
NorwayNorway independent means residenceNorway does not run a simple retirement visa for people who are not EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens. If you are from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, you can usually register to live in Norway without a job when you have enough pension or savings and private health cover. Everyone else needs another legal basis such as work, family, or study.Passive incomeCheck requirements →- GreeceGreece golden visaGreece’s golden visa stays active in 2026 for investors who are not EU citizens. Property minimums vary by area and have risen in many places. Fund investments and strategic projects follow separate rules.ResidencyCheck requirements →
PeruPeru Rentista residentePeru’s rentista residente status is for foreigners who live on steady passive income from abroad, such as pensions, rent, or annuities, at published monthly minimums. It is not based on a salary or remote job.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
BelgiumBelgium Self-Sufficient ResidenceBelgium has no single “independent means” visa like Austria’s quota card. People who are not EU citizens usually get a national long-stay (Type D) visa and residence card for a stated purpose (for example retirement). Officials check that income is steady and high enough that you will not need public welfare.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
South KoreaSouth Korea F-2-7 Points-Based ResidenceA selective route to Korean resident status for eligible foreigners who score enough on a government points system (age, income, education, language, and related factors), usually after time in another qualifying stay category.ResidencyCheck requirements →
MaltaMalta permanent residence programmeMalta’s MPRP in 2026 is permanent residence through investment for people who are not EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens. It relies on background checks, a government fee, a property commitment, and proof of capital rather than monthly salary.ResidencyCheck requirements →
ParaguayParaguay Permanent ResidenceParaguay is often easier to qualify for than many countries. Permanent residence is available through MERCOSUR routes, upgrading from temporary stay, and investor channels under national migration law.ResidencyCheck requirements →
ThailandThailand LTR visaThailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa in 2026 has several tracks. The work-from-Thailand track is for high-earning remote workers whose employer meets size or revenue rules.Tax-friendlyCheck requirements →
MexicoMexico Permanent resident visaIf you can show high savings at a Mexican consulate, you may qualify for permanent resident status. After the visa is approved, you finish your resident card with INM in Mexico. Retirees and people living off savings or passive income often use this route.ResidencyCheck requirements →- ItalyItaly digital nomad visaItaly digital nomad visa in 2026 is for non-EU remote workers and freelancers with skilled profiles, income from outside Italy, housing, insurance, and a clear remote-work story.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
- MexicoMexico temporary resident visaMexico temporary resident visa in 2026 gives one-year residence you can renew. Remote workers and retirees often use it. You prove enough money through monthly income or savings. Each consulate sets its own dollar examples.ResidencyCheck requirements →
Dominican RepublicDominican Republic Pensionado / RentistaLaw 171-07 offers retiree-style residency in two tracks. Pensionado is for a foreign pension. Rentista is for steady private passive income. Each track has a monthly minimum, consular RS visa steps, and final steps with migration after you arrive.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
ChileChile Pensionado / rentistaChile’s temporary residence for retirees and rentistas is for people who live on pensions or steady passive income from abroad, such as rent, dividends, or interest. There is no single published income table; officers review your file case by case.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
CroatiaCroatia digital nomad permitCroatia digital nomad permit in 2026 lets non-EU remote workers stay temporarily while working for employers or clients outside Croatia. Income must meet a monthly floor tied to average local wages.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
JapanJapan digital nomad visaJapan digital nomad visa in 2026 lets qualifying remote workers stay up to six months. You need high yearly income, insurance, and work only for employers or clients outside Japan.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
Sri LankaSri Lanka Digital Nomad VisaSri Lanka’s Digital Nomad Visa lets remote workers and freelancers live in the country for one year while serving employers or clients outside Sri Lanka. You need about USD 2,000 monthly remittance, insurance, background checks, and a Ministry of Digital Economy recommendation letter.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina Temporary residenceBosnia and Herzegovina grants temporary residence for up to 12 months, renewable, if you have a lawful basis and enough money to live without welfare. Buying residential or commercial property is common, but ownership alone is usually not enough. You also need a real link to the country, such as family living there, children in local schools, pension activity, or similar ties. Apply at the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs office for your property area with insurance, police certificates, and proof of funds.ResidencyCheck requirements →- PortugalPortugal Golden VisaPortugal Golden Visa in 2026 focuses on regulated investment funds, cultural projects, and business routes. Buying a home for a new Golden Visa application is largely no longer an option.ResidencyCheck requirements →
- Costa RicaCosta Rica pensionado visaCosta Rica pensionado in 2026 is for retirees with a lifetime pension. You need proof of permanent pension pay, usually at least $1,000 per month, with a path toward permanent residence after compliant years.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
LithuaniaLithuania temporary residence permit for remote workersLithuania lets some third-country nationals live in the country while working remotely for a foreign employer. You apply through MIGRIS, show a full-time contract of at least six months, and meet salary or experience rules tied to Lithuanian wage statistics.Remote workCheck requirements →
United Arab EmiratesUAE remote work and freelance-style residenceIn 2026 the UAE still routes remote workers through employment visas, freelance permits, and green-style residence options. Each path has different sponsors, income floors, and rules in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and other emirates.Remote workCheck requirements →- United Arab EmiratesUAE property investor residencyBuying qualifying UAE property can unlock investor residency in 2026. In Dubai, sole owners may qualify for the two-year property investor visa without the old AED 750,000 floor. Joint owners still need at least AED 400,000 per investor share. Longer golden-style stays usually need much more. Rules differ by emirate.Tax-friendlyCheck requirements →
AndorraAndorra Passive ResidenceAndorra’s passive residence (no self-employed work) is investment-linked and low-activity. You commit capital to approved Andorran options (for example government debt, qualifying funds, or shares in an active resident company), plus a blocked deposit and private medical cover, while meeting minimum time in the country that immigration enforces. It is not a remote-work visa. Keeping investments valid and renewals clean defines success.Passive incomeCheck requirements →- MauritiusMauritius Retired Non-Citizen Residence PermitMauritius’s Retired Non-Citizen permit targets older long-stay applicants who send steady pension-style income into a local bank, hold compliant medical insurance, and rent or own qualifying housing. It is a dedicated retiree track (usually with a minimum age), not the Premium Visa aimed at remote workers. Expect income transfer rules, insurance, and renewals stricter than a tourist extension.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
SwedenSweden residence permitSweden does not offer one simple “financial visa” for every passport. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens usually register when they can support themselves. Many others need a listed ground such as long-term EU residence elsewhere and pension-level funds. You must show maintenance, housing, and health cover.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
DenmarkDenmark residence permit for financially independent personsIn 2026 the closest match to a “financially independent” stay in Denmark is EU, EEA, or Swiss self-support: you prove monthly income or savings, arrange housing and health cover, and register without taking Danish welfare. Most people who are not from the EU, EEA, or Switzerland cannot use this route and need work, study, or family permits instead.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
Cape VerdeCape Verde Remote Working ProgramCabo Verde’s Remote Working Program gives a temporary visa for remote workers and freelancers, often six months with a possible six-month extension. Fees are modest. You need insurance, lodging, and proof you can support yourself.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
SerbiaSerbia Temporary residenceSerbia grants temporary residence ("boravak") if you own residential property or can show enough foreign income or savings. You apply through the Foreigners Portal and renew yearly. Foreign buyers face reciprocity checks on property.ResidencyCheck requirements →- IndonesiaIndonesia retirement KITASIndonesia’s retirement KITAS (E33F) is for people aged 55 and up who live on pension or other passive income and do not work locally. You apply through Indonesia’s eVisa system with a licensed sponsor, not as a remote worker visa.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
PanamaPanama pensionado visaPanama’s pensionado route in 2026 is permanent residence for people with a qualifying lifetime pension. You may qualify with a lower pension if you also own qualifying property in Panama.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
New ZealandNew Zealand Parent Retirement Resident VisaThis resident visa is for parents of adult New Zealand citizens or residents who can invest NZD 1 million in New Zealand for four years, hold NZD 500,000 settlement funds, and show at least NZD 60,000 annual income. After four years of compliant investments you may apply for permanent residence.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
CanadaCanada Express EntryExpress Entry in 2026 is Canada’s main points system for skilled workers. You enter the ranking pool (CRS), wait for invitation rounds from immigration authorities (IRCC), and if invited you apply for permanent residence. It is not a remote-work visa. It is a long-term move for skilled workers.ResidencyCheck requirements →
SeychellesSeychelles Workation RetreatSeychelles’ Workation Retreat Program issues a workcation permit for up to one year if you work remotely for employers or clients outside Seychelles. You apply online and need insurance, lodging, and proof you can support yourself.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
MonacoMonaco ResidenceMonaco’s self-sufficient resident route is for people who truly live in Monaco without a salaried job there, backed by very large assets and/or documented passive income, a registered lease, and a clean record. Many non-EU citizens still need a French long-stay visa before Monaco issues the residence card. Plan immigration and Monaco tax residence as one coordinated file, not a bank-balance shortcut.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
CyprusCyprus Category FCyprus Category F is a slower permit for people who are not EU citizens and live on steady income from abroad without working in Cyprus. It can lead to a permanent immigration permit if you keep meeting the rules.Passive incomeCheck requirements →- United Arab EmiratesUAE retirement visaThe UAE retirement visa in 2026 is a renewable five-year permit for people aged 55 and up who are not working locally. You qualify through property, a bank deposit, or steady income under federal or Dubai rules.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
- MaltaMalta nomad residence permitMalta’s nomad residence permit in 2026 lasts one year and renews if you qualify. It is for people who are not in the EU or EEA, work remotely for employers or clients outside Malta, and meet a published minimum gross yearly income in euros.Digital nomadCheck requirements →
EcuadorEcuador Rentista / pensionerEcuador grants two-year temporary residence if you show stable monthly income from abroad (often pension or passive income) at least 3 times the basic salary (SBU), plus health insurance that covers Ecuador.Passive incomeCheck requirements →
GeorgiaGeorgia remote-friendly stay and permitsGeorgia stays one of the easiest bases in 2026 for many passport holders. Long visa-free visits, simple tax signup for small businesses, and clear ways to move into tax-resident or permit status when a tourist stay is not enough.ResidencyCheck requirements →- SpainSpain digital nomad visaSpain’s digital nomad route under the Startup Law in 2026 is for remote workers and freelancers whose clients or employers are mostly outside Spain. Income must meet published multiples of Spain’s minimum wage (SMI).Digital nomadCheck requirements →
TurkeyTurkey property-based residence permitTurkey in 2026 still offers residence for many foreigners who own property. You apply using your title deed. Real rules depend on which districts allow foreign registration, how the property is valued, and local migration office practice.ResidencyCheck requirements →
FranceFrance long-stay visitor visaFrance long-stay visitor visa in 2026 is for people who will not work in France. Retirees and people living on savings or passive income often use it. You need enough money, health insurance for the full stay, and a signed promise not to work locally.Passive incomeCheck requirements →- PanamaPanama Friendly Nations visaIn 2026 Panama’s Friendly Nations route still requires citizenship of a country on the official list plus a real tie to Panama. Common ties are a job with a Panamanian company, a qualifying bank deposit, or registered property. You usually get temporary residence first, then permanent status later.ResidencyCheck requirements →
- JapanJapan long stay for sightseeingJapan long-stay sightseeing route in 2026 is for visa-waiver nationals aged 18+ with more than 30 million yen in liquid savings (spouse rules differ). You can stay about six months, extend once toward about one year total, for leisure only. No paid work in Japan. You need strong travel medical insurance. It is not a work or permanent residence visa.ResidencyCheck requirements →
- New ZealandNew Zealand visitor visaNew Zealand visitor visas under post-2025 rules can allow remote work for employers or clients outside New Zealand in 2026. You still cannot work for New Zealand employers or sell services to New Zealand customers.Remote workCheck requirements →
MalaysiaMalaysia MM2HMalaysia My Second Home (MM2H) offers multi-year residence if you meet tiered deposit and often property rules. Dependants can join. Whether you may work locally depends on which tier you choose.ResidencyCheck requirements →