"More U.S. retirees are heading overseas for a better quality of life, as countries like Portugal, Mauritius, and Spain offer attractive retirement visa programs. Unlike the U.S., these countries provide clear paths to citizenship and strong support for expats. For those seeking sunshine, safety, and affordability, retiring abroad is more appealing than ever. Baby boomers aren't just flocking down to sunshine states like Florida to kickstart their retirement careers anymore-they're booking a one-way ticket overseas for a better quality of life."
"For expats ready for cobblestone views and sipping coffee on a sunny terrace, the new report ranks 44 passive income and retirement visa programs. It also evaluated 20 key indicators grouped into six main categories: visa procedures, citizenship and mobility, economic factors, tax benefits, quality of life, and safety and social integration. Each country received a score out of 100."
""The countries dominating our rankings understand that successful retirement migration isn't just about letting people in, it's about helping them thrive," Patricia Casaburi, CEO of Global Citizen Solutions, t ells Fortune. Portugal, Mauritius, and Spain top the list, she said, because they truly support new residents with tools to build a life. "They offer language programs, streamlined healthcare registration, and clear pathways from temporary residence to citizenship," Casaburi explained. "Countries that treat retirees as temporary visitors rather than future citizens consistently underperform.""
Many U.S. retirees are relocating overseas seeking sunshine, safety, affordability, and clearer immigration pathways. Global Citizen Solutions' 2025 retirement report ranked 44 passive income and retirement visa programs using 20 indicators across six categories: visa procedures, citizenship and mobility, economic factors, tax benefits, quality of life, and safety and social integration. European and South American countries scored highly, with Portugal first, followed by Mauritius and Spain. Top destinations provide language training, streamlined healthcare registration, and transparent paths from temporary residence to citizenship. Countries that view retirees as future citizens offer stronger social integration and long-term support.
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