Best residency visas in 2026

Portugal

Portugal D7 Passive Income Visa

Residence visa for retirees and those with stable passive income.

from $870/mo

Peru

Peru Rentista Visa

Residency for those with stable lifetime income.

from $1,000/mo

Ecuador

Ecuador Rentista Visa

Residency for those with stable passive income (~3x minimum wage).

from $1,350/mo

Uruguay

Uruguay Residency

Straightforward residency path with proof of regular income.

from $1,500/mo

Spain

Spain Non-Lucrative Visa

Residency for those with sufficient passive income who won't work in Spain.

from $2,400/mo

Costa Rica

Costa Rica Rentista

Residency for those with stable income or a qualifying deposit.

from $2,500/mo

Mexico

Mexico Temporary Resident Visa

Up to 4-year residency popular with nomads; based on income or savings.

from $4,350/mo

Thailand

Thailand LTR (Long-Term Resident)

10-year visa for wealthy/skilled professionals and remote workers.

from $6,700/mo

Andorra

Andorra Passive Residency

Residency for self-sufficient individuals via a government bond and investment.

Australia

Australia Skilled Independent Visa (189)

Points-tested permanent visa for skilled workers not sponsored by an employer, state or family.

Bahrain

Bahrain Golden Residency

10-year renewable residency for investors, talent and long-term residents.

Canada

Canada Express Entry (Skilled Worker)

Points-based system for skilled workers leading directly to Canadian permanent residency.

Chile

Chile Temporary Residence

Renewable residence for workers, investors and those with ties to Chile.

Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Residency

Residency via investment, retirement income or family ties.

Hong Kong SAR China

Hong Kong QMAS

Quality Migrant Admission Scheme — points-based entry for talent without a job offer.

Indonesia

Indonesia Second Home Visa

5–10 year residency for those holding savings in an Indonesian account.

Montenegro

Montenegro Residence Permit

Renewable residence via property ownership or employment.

New Zealand

New Zealand Skilled Migrant Category

Points-based residence visa for skilled workers meeting the threshold; direct path to residency.

Panama

Panama Friendly Nations Visa

Residency for nationals of ~50 friendly nations via economic ties.

Paraguay

Paraguay Permanent Residency

One of the simplest permanent-residency routes, via a modest bank deposit.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Premium Residency

Saudi Arabia's 'green card' — long-term residency for investors and talent without a local sponsor.

Serbia

Serbia Temporary Residence

Renewable residence for property owners, workers and remote workers.

Türkiye

Turkey Short-Term Residence Permit

Renewable residence permit for property owners and long-stay foreigners.