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Retiring Abroad on a Modest Income

Residency programs for retirees with pension-level income (~$1,500–$3,000/mo)

You have a stable pension or passive income but not six figures a year. These programs set thresholds that real retirees can meet. Think Portugal D7, Costa Rica pensionado, Mexico temporary resident, Greece retirement visa, Colombia pensionado.

Programs Matched to This Profile

13 programs

Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa

Portugal PRT

Passive Income

Processing

2mo

Min. Income

$820/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-04-20

France Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur)

France FRA

Passive Income

Processing

3mo

Min. Income

$1,640/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-04-20

South Africa Retired Persons Visa

South Africa ZAF

Retirement

Processing

6mo

Min. Income

$2,000/mo

Citizenship

10y

Verified 2026-04-20

Panama Pensionado Visa

Panama PAN

Retirement

Processing

3mo

Min. Income

$1,000/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-04-20

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Retirement)

Mexico MEX

Retirement

Processing

2mo

Min. Income

$2,800/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-04-20

Greece Financial Independence Visa (Type D)

Greece GRC

Retirement

Processing

3mo

Min. Income

$2,200/mo

Citizenship

7y

Verified 2026-04-20

Costa Rica Pensionado Visa

Costa Rica CRI

Retirement

Processing

5mo

Min. Income

$1,000/mo

Citizenship

7y

Verified 2026-04-20

Colombia Pensionado / Retirement Visa (M-10)

Colombia COL

Retirement

Processing

2mo

Min. Income

$900/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-04-20

Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)

Philippines PHL

Retirement

Processing

2mo

Min. Income

Citizenship

No

Verified 2026-04-20

Chile Rentista Visa

Chile CHL

Passive Income

Processing

2mo

Min. Income

$1,500/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-06-01

India e-Tourist Visa (eTV)

India IND

Digital Nomad

Processing

0mo

Min. Income

Citizenship

No

Verified 2026-06-01

India Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card

India IND

Family

Processing

3mo

Min. Income

Citizenship

No

Verified 2026-06-01

Uruguay Ordinary Residence Permit (Residencia Permanente)

Uruguay URY

Passive Income

Processing

4mo

Min. Income

$1,500/mo

Citizenship

5y

Verified 2026-06-01

These programs are grouped by how they are typically marketed and which applicants they practically suit — not by endorsement. Verify every detail on the program page and with official sources before acting.

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