Retire In These 12 Countries For Under $1,500 A Month

Golden visas too pricey? Retirement visa requirements are far more affordable.

Retired couple on the beach, Van Gogh style painting

(Sorry for the late nature of this post. Things have been crazy busy this week!)

Whether you’re looking to move to a new country or simply want a second residence elsewhere, few methods are as cut and dry as a golden visa. These visas allow you to bypass many of the traditional steps necessary for other long-term visas. However, while picking up residency thanks to purchasing a condo or starting a business in a new country is beneficial, it’s not something just anyone can do. For many, even the more affordable golden visas come with too much of an asking price. 

Thankfully, there are other options. 

One of the best is a retirement visa. These visas often lead to either residency or citizenship, and best of all, they cost a fraction of a golden visa. There are often some additional strings attached to these retirement visas, as some countries will not allow an individual to work (either for a local business or foreign one), and bringing dependents along can also prove more challenging as well. 

Each of these attributes of a retirement visa will vary based on the country in question. However, in terms of affordability, it’s nearly impossible to find anything better. To help get you started on possibly picking out a new destination, here is a list of countries you can receive a visa with under $1,500 in monthly retirement income.