Passive income visas: 14 countries compared
Countries that let you live there on income you don't work for: rent, dividends, savings or a pension.
Sorted by the monthly income asked for, lowest first; countries without a fixed amount come after.
Programme details are shown in English.
| Country | Programme | Income a month | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
 Portugal | Residence visa for retirees and passive income (D7) | $1,070 | Visa valid 4 months; then a residence permit for 2 years, renewable for 3 years |
 Guatemala | Permanent residence for rentiers and pensioners | $1,250 | permanent |
 Argentina | Temporary residence – Rentista | $1,270 | 1 year, extendable |
 Cyprus | Visitor temporary residence permit (autonomous visitor, "pink slip") | $2,320 | 1 year, renewable if the criteria are still met |
 Costa Rica | Temporary Residence – Rentista (stable income) | $2,500 | Temporary residence, renewable |
 Honduras | Residence for rentiers (rentista) | $2,500 | — |
 Spain | Non-lucrative residence visa | $2,780 | Visa for 1 year, then a renewable residence permit |
 Italy | Elective residence visa | $3,000 | Residence permit, renewable |
 Uganda | Entry Permit Class H (ordinary resident with foreign income) | $3,000 | 6, 12, 24 or 36 months |
 Thailand | Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa | $6,667 | 10 years (5 + 5), multiple entry |
 Bulgaria | Long-term residence for pensioners | Not fixed | Up to 1 year at a time |
 Indonesia | Second Home Visa (E33) | Not fixed | Up to 5 years, extendable |
 Luxembourg | Residence for private reasons (own resources) | Not fixed | — |
 Malaysia | MM2H Silver | Not fixed | 5 years, renewable |
| Malaysia | MM2H Gold | Not fixed | 15 years, renewable |
| Malaysia | MM2H Special Economic Zone (Forest City, Johor) | Not fixed | 10 years, renewable in 5-year periods |
Questions
Which country asks for the least income?
In our data, Portugal asks for the least: about $1,070 a month.
How many countries are on this list?
14 countries, each with at least one route of this kind that we have checked against official sources.
Other routes
- Digital nomad visas
- Work permits
- Student visas
- Freelancer and self-employed visas
- Retirement visas
- Investment and golden visas
- Residence permits
This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.