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 programsPortugal D7 Passive Income Visa
Portugal PRT
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
$820/mo
Citizenship
5y
Verified 2026-04-20
France Long-Stay Visitor Visa (VLS-TS Visiteur)
France FRA
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
$1,640/mo
Citizenship
5y
Verified 2026-04-20
South Africa Retired Persons Visa
South Africa ZAF
Processing
6mo
Min. Income
$2,000/mo
Citizenship
10y
Verified 2026-04-20
Panama Pensionado Visa
Panama PAN
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
$1,000/mo
Citizenship
5y
Verified 2026-04-20
Mexico Temporary Resident Visa (Retirement)
Mexico MEX
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
$2,800/mo
Citizenship
5y
Verified 2026-04-20
Greece Financial Independence Visa (Type D)
Greece GRC
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
$2,200/mo
Citizenship
7y
Verified 2026-04-20
Costa Rica Pensionado Visa
Costa Rica CRI
Processing
5mo
Min. Income
$1,000/mo
Citizenship
7y
Verified 2026-04-20
Colombia Pensionado / Retirement Visa (M-10)
Colombia COL
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
$900/mo
Citizenship
5y
Verified 2026-04-20
Philippines Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV)
Philippines PHL
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
—
Citizenship
No
Verified 2026-04-20
Chile Rentista Visa
Chile CHL
Processing
2mo
Min. Income
$1,500/mo
Citizenship
5y
Verified 2026-06-01
India e-Tourist Visa (eTV)
India IND
Processing
0mo
Min. Income
—
Citizenship
No
Verified 2026-06-01
India Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card
India IND
Processing
3mo
Min. Income
—
Citizenship
No
Verified 2026-06-01
Uruguay Ordinary Residence Permit (Residencia Permanente)
Uruguay URY
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.