22 Visas to Retire Abroad globally from Argentina

Inextense, apostilled or legalized Birth Certificate, as appropriate.

Four (4) recent photographs, of the same set: 2 of front and 2 of right profile, size 2×2, white background 

Certificate of No Criminal Record of your country of origin or of the country where you have resided in the last 5 years.

Receipt of the medical examination, approved by the General Directorate of Migration - The medical examination must be carried out within 3 days after payment (including the day of payment), otherwise you must make the payment again. You must wait 10 days to know their results.

All documents deposited in the DGM must be original and must be notarized, legalized and apostilled, as appropriate.

You need to enter the DGM service portal. (https://personal.migracion.gob.do).

Register your username and password in the system. (If you have previously registered, enter your previous username and password).

Retirement (must provide pension statement and monthly incomes from pension).

Letter of application, stating your reasons for seeking residency and personal circumstances. THE MAIN GROUNDS FOR SEEKING RESIDENCY, PREFERABLY IN SPANISH.

Passport valid for a minimum of (18) months. According to the application regulation 631-11.

Provide pension statement and have enough monthly incomes from pension.

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http://www.embajada-honduras.de/index.php?en_visa

An original police report issued by a law enforcement agency in the country of origin. Notarized and apostilled by the state issuing then authenticated by a Honduran Consulate.

An original certification from the institution that issues the monthly income. Notarized and apostilled by the state issuing then authenticated by a Honduran Consulate.

Medical report issued by a physician in your country of origin, and then have it Notarized, apostille by the state it is issued in, then authenticated by a Honduran Consulate.

You need lifetime benefit of at least 1,500 USD per month coming from a private or government institution.

http://www.panama-offshore-services.com/immigration_visas.htm

Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate (if applicable).

Original or Certified copy of Marriage Certificate (if applicable).

A document that confirms your condition as a retiree or pensioner by foreign governments or private companies and you receive a regular monthly income.

If the pension is from a private company, documents evidencing that the company is operating (Certificate of Existence issued by the pertinent authority), with the last five vouchers or receipts of payment of the pension and a letter from the company certifying that you are is receiving permanent pension and total amount.

You need a monthly income of at least US$1,000 for the rest of your life.

Your monthly income source should be pension or annuity by a foreign government, company or insurance.

Or, You need a monthly income of US$750 and a minimum investment of US$100,000 in Panamanian real estate.

Copy of valid passport (first page and all pages with Thai visa stamps)

Health insurance policy covering entire course of stay in Thailand, with coverage for hospitalization treatment of no less than 50,000 USD

Copy of Thai Government Bond in applicant’s name

Shareholder list (not more than 3 months old)

Securities Business License from The Securities and Exchange Commission In case of investing in Venture Company

Copy of the sale and purchase agreement of the condominium unit made by the Applicant and the project owner/company

Copy of certificate of ownership of Apartment in applicant’s name

Evidence showing the incomes in current year e.g. pension

A letter of verification issued from the country of his or her nationality or residence stating that the applicant has no criminal record may be requested on a case-by-case basis.

In case of personal income below USD 80,000/year but no less than USD 40,000/year, applicants must invest at least USD 250,000 in Thai government bonds, foreign direct investment, or Thai property

Health insurance with at least USD 50,000 coverage or social security benefits insuring treatment in Thailand or at least USD 100,000 deposit

Personal income of at least USD 80,000/year at the time of application: Please revise whether the origin of the income is accepted by the Thai government.

http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/types-of-visas

A passport with at least 1 free page for a visa.

2 recent passport size colour photographs.

A photocopy of a valid residential permit (if applicable).

A vaccination certificate (if you have travelled through or intend travelling to the yellow fever belt).

The minimum payment to a foreigner shall be per month, the amount determined from time to time by the Minister, this amount is currently set at R37000,00.

A minimum prescribed net worth currently set at R37000,00.

A police clearance certificate from each country in which you resided for 12 months or longer since the age of 18 years.

The spouse and dependent children accompanying the holder of a retired person visa may be issued with an appropriate visa.

You need a passport valid for 30 days after expiry of the intended visit.

You need monthly payment, the amount determined from time to time by the Minister.

1 photocopy of the last 3 monthly payments of retirement income or pension, duly legalized.

Or, 1 photocopy Certificate from the Consul of the country of origin certifying the pension or retirement income in national currency (Chilean Peso, CLP) or equivalent in US dollars, legalized before a notary.

For person of independent means: Proof of regular passive income, through the presentation of lease contracts held in Chile or abroad, or other similar documents that indicate the periodical obtaining of economic resources. Whatever the document, you must present a photocopy notarized before a notary.

You need a passport valid for at least 6 months.

https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/thailand-elite-visa-application-forms

Filling out the application and Submission of Application.

Being allowed to stay in Thailand in accordance with the immigration laws, which means the applicant has no overstay record in Thailand.

No age limit is required for this program apart from the Elite Ultimate Privilege (Grand Package) which requires to be at least 20 years old. 

Not having been sentenced by a judgment to imprisonment in any countries except for an offense committed to negligence. 

Not having been declared as a person of unsound mind, incompetence, or quasi-incompetence. 

You can apply for the Thailand Elite Visa whether you are in Thailand or abroad. 

Having passport with visa granted by the Embassy or Consular Office abroad or by Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Not having been sentenced to imprisonment by Thai court’s judgment or lawful order, or foreign court’s judgment, except for in case of a petty offence or an offence committed to negligence.

Not being a person against whom arrest warrant has been issued by Thai government or foreign government, nor a person whose name is listed in a watch list of Thai government or foreign government.

Not having been exiled by Thai government or foreign government or deported by the official.

Not being a person considered harmful to the society or likely to disturb the peace or public safety or security of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Not being a person entering into the Kingdom of Thailand and engaged in business against public order or good moral.

Being a person permitted to reside in or enter into the kingdom of Thailand in accordance with the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 or other immigration related laws.

Being a person travelling to or departing the Kingdom of Thailand via the channels, checkpoints, stations, or areas designated in the Immigration Act B.E. 2522 or other immigration related laws.

Being a person travelling to or departing the Kingdom of Thailand and having submitted all particulars in accordance with the forms, methods, and conditions required and having passed immigration checking processes by immigration officer at the underlying checkpoint.

Not being a person involved, directly or indirectly, in bankruptcy or insolvency liquidation.

Not being a person involved, directly or indirectly, in money laundry or financial crime.

I am aware of my duty to conduct 90-day report when I stay 90 days consecutively in Thailand.

I am aware of my duty to present myself to the Immigration Bureau when I stay 365 days consecutively in Thailand irrelevant to the 90-day reports which I accomplish prior to the 365 day consecutive stay.

I am aware of the application condition of which I must not have more than one overstay record in Thailand in the part three years.

I am aware of my duty to keep my residence record in Thailand so called TM30.

http://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/en/services/residence-permits

Copy of passport authenticating nationality and validity of passport (all pages).

Academic certificates and CV (if applicable).

Evidence of retirement benefits and Letter of retirement.

Surrendering of previous Residence Permit.

Any other necessary document as required by Commissioner General of Immigration.

You must have a valid passport/travel document.

You must show sufficient funds for your residency in Tanzania.

You must show the evidence of accommodation.

Additional requirements may be present on case basis.

A document issued by a competent authority that you receive a lifetime pension of an amount of at least USD 1,000.

You need a proof of permanent monthly income of USD 1,000.

You may establish a business or work on your own, but may not work as employee.

You will be required to contribute to La Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (C.C.S.S.) (Social Security Fund), acquiring a seguro voluntario (voluntary insurance).

Original passport and complete photocopy of every page in passport notarized by a lawyer.

A certification of validity of your passport issued by the embassy or consulate of your home country and stamped by Guatemalan authorities.

A clean criminal record from your previous country of residence.

The identity documents and financial statements of a Guatemalan guarantor, which can be either an individual person or an organization.

Certified proof of a guaranteed monthly income of at least US$1,000 for the applicant and US$200 for each dependent; this can be generated from government or private pension or investment income.

Evidence of deposits made to local banks from abroad.

All documents not in Spanish must be translated by sworn translator and the translated copy authorized by the Guatemalan government.

You need monthly income of at least 1,000 USD.

You need financial statements of a Guatemalan guarantor.

You need proof of deposits made to local banks from abroad.

Official bank statements which show the minimum income required.

Portuguese TAX ID Number and bank account.

Proof of accommodation for the intended period of stay.

Health insurance proof with a minimum of €30,000 euros. 

Enough income to stay in Portugal around €22,860 in savings or an income of €665 per month. 

Attend the consular appointment to proceed with the visa obtainance. 

http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php/en/public-services/limited-stay-visa#requirements

A letter that states you will employ a maid, will not be working in Indonesia and that you have secured your accommodation.

In case you are renting, the lease agreement must include the property owner’s name, address of the house, the amount of rent, and you must also attach a copy of the landowner’s identity card (KTP).

Copy of both your health insurance policy and life insurance policy.

Copy of a bank account statement; or a proof that you are holding a pension (and any other documentation that proves you have sufficient funds at your disposal, min. of 18000 USD/year).

Color photo 3cm x 4cm, red background (6 pieces).

You must have a valid passport, min. 18 months from the date of arrival.

You must have a pension/income in your account, min. 18000 USD/year.

You must declare a letter stating of you not working in Indonesia and employing a maid, leasing a house to cover your stay.

You must pay all the required fee and obtain the residence permit according to the procedure.

https://www.consuladovirtual.gob.ec/en/web/guest/visas

Certificate of migratory movement (requirement applicable only within the country).

Regular immigration status (requirement applicable only within the country).

Certificate of criminal record of the country of origin or of the places where you have resided for the last 5 years –apostilled or legalized.

Official documents issued by the institution that pays or grants retirement, pension or income, duly legalized or with its apostille.

In accordance with the Sole Article of Executive Decree No. 310 of January 31, 2018, “The health insurance requirement for the time of stay for foreign persons entering Ecuador, will be required after a ninety (90) day period counted from the date of entry into force of this Executive Decree”. The Executive Decree came into effect on January 31, 2018.

You should not be considered a threat to the Ecuadorian State.

https://www.migob.gob.ni/migracion/tramites/solicitud-de-residencia-permanente/

Residence application letter, addressed to the General Directorate of Migration and Immigration.

Original in good condition and photocopy of the passport (validity no less than 6 months).

2 passport size photographs (4½ high by 3 ½ wide), white background, without glasses, hat, cap, ears and open front.

Birth or Naturalization Certificate, issued by the competent authority of your country of origin, duly apostilled or authenticated as the case may be.

Criminal Record Certificate, issued by the competent authority of the country of origin or residence of the last three years, apostilled or duly authenticated by the Consulate of Nicaragua, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of its country of origin, and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nicaragua. Children under 18 years of age are exempt from this requirement.

Health certificate, issued by the competent authority of your country of origin or previous residence, apostilled or authenticated, or of the Nicaraguan health authorities.

Certification of the origin, annual or monthly amount of the pension or retirement received by the applicant, issued by the competent authority of the country where the pension originates, by the International Organization, Public or Private Company in which he rendered his services or that pays him the pension duly authenticated or apostilled.

Resolution of the Technical Committee of the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism (INTUR) where the status of retired or pensioner is ratified.

This request must be submitted to the Nicaraguan Institute of Tourism (INTUR).

Exceptionally, additional documentation may be requested. (Article 63, numeral 7 of the Regulation to Law 761, General Migration and Aliens Act).

You need income equivalent to at least $600 a month from Social Security or a pension.

https://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/sanfrancisco/index.php/visas-traveling-to-mexico

Proof of investment or bank accounts with an average monthly overall balance equivalent to USD $85,000 (12 months).

Or Proof of monthly income from pensions, bank accounts in the amount of at least USD $2,200 (6 months).

You need a passport valid for at least 6 Months.

You need prove that during the previous six months you have been perceiving USD $2,200.

Or, you need to prove that you have investments or bank accounts an average monthly overall balance equivalent to USD $85,000 during the previous year.

http://www.migraciones.gov.py/index.php/tramites/radicaciones

Original Bank Reference Letter (Not older than 6 month).

Affidavit confirming that the applicant will abide by the laws of the country signed by a Notary Public.

Interpol certificate issued by the regional office in Asuncion, Paraguay.

Life and residence Certificate issued by the jurisdictional police station.

Police or Court Records of the country of your country of origin.

Health Certificate from the country of origin or of last residence.

Documents of monthly income (pension) from government or private companies.

You need a proof monthly income equivalent to 100 wages, currently PYG 7,015,600 (≈ USD 1,300).

You will abide all the laws of the country.

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Proof of sufficient funds like pension certificates, monthly allowances from outside of the country, etc, to sustain in Gambia.

Additional documents might be requested to you based on your retirement status.

You must have sufficient funds, like pension funds, to sustain in Gambia.

You must be of good health and character.

Additonal requirements may be present on case basis.

https://www.migraciones.gob.pe/index.php/solicitud-de-visas-de-residentes/

Application form F-007, filled and signed.

Receipt from the Banco de la Nacion (code 01814) for paid application fee.

Passport and copy of the pages with the personal information and entry stamp (as applicable).

Sworn statement not to record criminal, judicial and police records at national and international level.

Letter from your pension fund or social security stating that you receive a monthly income of at least US $1,000 or the equivalent in any other currency, with an apostille from the respective public institution in the country of origin (or has to be legalized by a Peruvian consulate abroad and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Peru).

Letter issued by a notary in Peru stating that you wish to apply for a rentista visa, confirming that you can fulfill the requirements and don't intend to work.

Interpol clearance - Ficha de canje internacional (as applicable).

In the case of income from a national source, a document certifying the beneficiary's perception.

Affidavit that the money enters the country through a banking institution in case of income from a foreign source.

Proof of an additional income US $500.00 for each family member or dependent.

All documents that are in a foreign language must be translated into Spanish by a Collegiate Translator.

You must have an income of min. US$ 1000 per month or the equivalent in any other currency, from outside source as pension. An addition of US$ 500, each dependent added.

You must be willing to stay indefinitely without any remuneration activity in Peru.

You must share the details of the foreign source, from which money enters to Peru.

You must enter Peru legally (example: on a tourist visa), in case you applying in Peru for this visa.

Additional requirements might be present on case basis.

Certification that recognizes monthly payment of pension in favor of the foreigner applicant of the visa in an amount not less than 3 minimum monthly legal wages in effect, issued by the competent entity or diplomatic or consular mission of the country where the foreigner obtained the pension accredited in Colombia.

Or, certification issued by a public entity or private company, recognized by the government, specifying the income paid in the name of the foreigner applying for the visa, the amount of which may not be less than 10 current monthly legal minimum wages.

You need proof of monthly pension of an amount not less than 3 minimum monthly legal wages in effect, issued by the competent entity or diplomatic or consular mission of the country.

Or, you need proof of monthly pension issued by a public entity or a private company, recognized by the government of an amount of which may not be less than 10 current monthly legal minimum wages.

Letter informing the reason for moving to Brazil.

Declaration from institution detailing monthly retirement income.

Declaration from banking institution that applicant can transfer the funds to Brazil.

Proof of retirement issued by official institution.

All non-Brazilian documents must be notarized by the competent authorities in their country of origin, and by the respective Brazilian consulate and then translated by a sworn Brazilian translator in Brazil.

You need a proof of monthly pension income.

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22 Visas to Retire Abroad globally from Argentina

Dominican Republic

Temporary Residence - Retiree Visa

Honduras

Retirement Visa

Panama

Pensioner Visa (Pensionado)

Thailand

LTR Thailand Visa for Wealthy Pensioners

South Africa

Retired Persons’ Visa

Chile

Rentista Visa (Income-Based or Retiree)

Thailand

Thai Elite Visa

Tanzania

Class C Retirement Resident Permit

Costa Rica

Pension "pensionado" Visa

Guatemala

Retirement Visa

Portugal

D7 - Portugal Visa for Passive Income

Indonesia

Retirement Temporary Stay Permit (ITAS).

Ecuador

TEMPORARY RESIDENT - RETIRED

Nicaragua

Retirement Visa

Mexico

Retirement Visa

Paraguay

Permanent Residency (Retirement) Visa

Gambia

Retirement Resident Permit - Class A

Peru

Rentista Visa - For Retirees

Colombia

M - PENSIONER OR INDEPENDENT INCOME BENEFICIARY

Brazil

Permanent Visa (VIPER)

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