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Residency Programs

Find the right residency visa for your lifestyle - from digital nomad visas to retirement programs

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5

Digital Nomad Visas

5

Retirement Visas

24

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Family(2)
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All Residency Programs

Greece Digital Nomad Visa

🇬🇷Greece

DIGITAL NOMAD

Remote work visa for digital nomads and remote workers. Requires minimum monthly income of €3,500 (€4,200 for families). Those who transfer tax residency to Greece may qualify for a 50% income tax reduction for the first 7 years under the non-dom incentive regime.

Income: $3,500/year
1-2 months
Valid: 2 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (7 years)

Understanding Residency Programs

Types of Residency

  • • Digital Nomad Visas - For remote workers
  • • Retirement Visas - For retirees with passive income
  • • Investment Residency - Property or business investment
  • • Work Permits - Employment-based residency
  • • Student Visas - For education purposes

Common Requirements

  • • Proof of income or savings
  • • Health insurance coverage
  • • Clean criminal record
  • • Valid passport
  • • Local address registration

Path to Citizenship

  • • Some residency leads to permanent residency
  • • Permanent residency may lead to citizenship
  • • Timelines vary by country (2-10+ years)
  • • Language and integration requirements may apply

Benefits

  • • Legal right to live in the country
  • • Access to local services
  • • Potential tax benefits
  • • Freedom to travel in/out
  • • Stability for long-term planning

South Africa Remote Work Visa

🇿🇦South Africa

REMOTE WORKER

New visa allowing remote workers to live and work from South Africa while employed abroad.

Income: $2,500/year
4-8 weeks
Valid: 1 year, renewable
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Brazil Digital Nomad Visa

🇧🇷Brazil

REMOTE WORKER

Work remotely from Brazil for up to 1 year with proof of remote employment and income.

Income: $1,500/year
2-4 weeks
Valid: 1 year
Path to citizenship (4 years)

Colombia Digital Nomad Visa

🇨🇴Colombia

REMOTE WORKER

Remote work visa for location-independent workers earning at least 3x Colombian minimum wage. Income threshold adjusts annually with minimum wage increases (approximately $1,000-1,200/mo USD as of 2025/2026).

Income: $1,050/year
1-2 months
Valid: 2 years
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Australia Partner Visa

🇦🇺Australia

FAMILY

Visa for partners of Australian citizens or permanent residents to live in Australia permanently.

0
18-24 months
Valid: Permanent after 2 years
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (4 years)

US Family-Based Green Card

🇺🇸United States

FAMILY

Permanent residence for immediate relatives of US citizens including spouses, children, and parents.

0
12-24 months
Valid: Permanent
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Canada Study Permit

🇨🇦Canada

STUDENT

Study in Canada with pathway to permanent residence through Post-Graduation Work Permit.

Investment: $10,000
8-12 weeks
Valid: Duration of studies
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Germany Student Visa

🇩🇪Germany

STUDENT

Study at world-class German universities with free or low-cost tuition and post-study work rights.

Investment: $11,208
4-8 weeks
Valid: Duration of studies
Path to citizenship (8 years)

Singapore Employment Pass

🇸🇬Singapore

EMPLOYMENT

Work visa for foreign professionals, managers, and executives with job offer in Singapore.

Income: $5,000/year
3-8 weeks
Valid: 2 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (10 years)

Netherlands Highly Skilled Migrant

🇳🇱Netherlands

EMPLOYMENT

Fast-track work visa with 30% tax ruling benefit for skilled workers.

Income: $46,107/year
2-4 weeks
Valid: 5 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Germany EU Blue Card

🇩🇪Germany

EMPLOYMENT

Work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a job offer meeting salary threshold.

Income: $56,800/year
4-8 weeks
Valid: 4 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (8 years)

Czech Republic Zivno Visa

🇨🇿Czech Republic

SELF EMPLOYED

Trade license visa for freelancers and self-employed individuals in Czech Republic.

0
2-4 months
Valid: 2 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (10 years)

Spain Self-Employed Visa (Autonomo)

🇪🇸Spain

SELF EMPLOYED

For freelancers and self-employed professionals wanting to work independently in Spain.

0
3-4 months
Valid: 1 year, renewable to 2 years
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (10 years)

Germany Freelancer Visa

🇩🇪Germany

ENTREPRENEUR

Self-employment visa for freelancers and entrepreneurs with clients in Germany or internationally.

0
3-6 months
Valid: 3 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (8 years)

Netherlands Startup Visa

🇳🇱Netherlands

ENTREPRENEUR

For innovative entrepreneurs wanting to launch their startup in the Netherlands with a facilitator.

0
2-3 months
Valid: 1 year, extendable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Estonia Startup Visa

🇪🇪Estonia

ENTREPRENEUR

Startup visa for entrepreneurs wanting to build companies in Estonia. Note: e-Residency is a SEPARATE program — it provides a digital identity to manage an Estonian business remotely but does NOT grant the right to live in or move to Estonia. e-Residency costs ~€100-120 and is not a visa or residency permit.

0
2-3 months
Valid: 1 year, renewable to 5 years
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (8 years)

Mauritius Premium Visa

🇲🇺Mauritius

INVESTMENT

Long-stay visa for remote workers and retirees wanting to enjoy Mauritius lifestyle with low taxes.

Income: $1,500/year
1-2 months
Valid: 1 year, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (7 years)

Greece Golden Visa Residency

🇬🇷Greece

INVESTMENT

Residency through real estate investment. Tiered pricing: €800,000 in prime areas (Athens center, Thessaloniki, Mykonos, Santorini), €400,000 in other high-demand areas, €250,000 for specialized projects or less popular regions. No minimum stay requirement for renewal. Family members included.

Investment: $250,000
2-3 months
Valid: 5 years, renewable
Path to citizenship (7 years)

Ecuador Pensioner Visa

🇪🇨Ecuador

RETIREMENT

Low-cost retirement visa with only $450/month income requirement and access to affordable healthcare.

Income: $450/year
1-2 months
Valid: 2 years, renewable
Path to citizenship (3 years)

Panama Pensionado Visa

🇵🇦Panama

RETIREMENT

One of the world's best retirement visa programs with extensive benefits and low income requirement.

Income: $1,000/year
3-4 months
Valid: Permanent
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Indonesia Digital Nomad Visa

🇮🇩Indonesia

DIGITAL NOMAD

New second home visa for remote workers wanting to live in Bali or other Indonesian islands.

Income: $5,000/year
1-2 months
Valid: 5 years

Croatia Digital Nomad Visa

🇭🇷Croatia

DIGITAL NOMAD

Stay in Croatia for up to 1 year while working remotely for companies or clients outside Croatia.

Income: $2,540/year
1-2 months
Valid: 1 year, not renewable immediately

Portugal Digital Nomad Visa

🇵🇹Portugal

DIGITAL NOMAD

Remote work visa for digital nomads earning at least 4x Portuguese minimum wage from foreign sources.

Income: $3,500/year
2-3 months
Valid: 1 year, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (5 years)

Costa Rica Rentista Visa

🇨🇷Costa Rica

RETIREMENT

Residency for those with stable passive income of at least $2,500/month from sources outside Costa Rica.

Income: $2,500/year
3-6 months
Valid: 2 years, renewable
Path to citizenship (7 years)

Thailand Elite Visa

🇹🇭Thailand

RETIREMENT

Long-term visa program offering 5-20 year memberships with VIP services and fast-track immigration.

Investment: $16,000
1-2 months
Valid: 5-20 years

UAE Golden Visa

🇦🇪United Arab Emirates

INVESTMENT

Long-term residence visa for investors, entrepreneurs, specialized talents, and outstanding students. Validity: 10 years for fund/business investors (AED 2M+); 5 years for real estate investors (AED 2M+ property); 5 years for entrepreneurs (AED 500K+ project).

Investment: $2,000,000
1-2 months
Valid: 5-10 years (varies by category)
Work permit included

Spain Digital Nomad Visa

🇪🇸Spain

DIGITAL NOMAD

Visa for remote workers employed by companies outside Spain or freelancers with international clients. Income requirement is approximately 200% of IPREM (annual ~€27,000, subject to annual IPREM updates). Varies by autonomous community.

Income: $27,000/year
1-2 months
Valid: 3 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (10 years)

Portugal D7 Visa (Passive Income)

🇵🇹Portugal

RETIREMENT

Residency visa for retirees and those with passive income from investments, pensions, or rental income.

Income: $9,120/year
2-4 months
Valid: 2 years, renewable
Work permit included
Path to citizenship (5 years)