Person of independent means, investor, or retiree — the complete guide to visas and permits for residents without local employment across 16 destinations, from Europe to Asia-Pacific.
Your country of residence determines your tax residence. The Swiss lump-sum regime, Luxembourg's inpatriate scheme — plan with a wealth advisor before filing anything.
An essential strategic prerequisiteEvery destination requires income or wealth sufficient to support yourself without working locally. Prepare bank statements and documented passive income.
Account statements, investment portfolio, rental income, dividends, foreign pensions — every source must be documented and translated.
Complete application availableTimelines are generally shorter than for employee visas — 4 to 10 weeks depending on the country. Our assessment identifies the optimal visa for your profile.
Click a country to see timelines, costs, and required documents.
We present here the main residence permits we support, covering the vast majority of situations. This list is not exhaustive: other specific visas exist with each country's official authorities.
The complete, personalized list is generated by our assessment.
Find the guide that matches your new relocation project.
International student
Relocating employee
Freelancerr & self-employed
Digital nomad