Global Citizen Solutions, an advisory firm specializing in investment migration, has released findings from its comprehensive 2025 Global Retirement Report (GRR), which ranks 44 countries and their corresponding passive income visa options for retirees. The report evaluates opportunities for enhanced quality of life, tax optimization and global mobility, presenting the most comprehensive, data-driven and up-to-date overview of retirement migration pathways for those seeking to retire abroad. This analysis, produced by the firm’s Global Intelligence Unit, reveals Portugal, Mauritius and Spain are the top three destinations for international retirees in 2025. In addition, the findings highlight that retirement visa opportunities are now truly global, with the Americas and Europe leading the landscape.
“The global retirement landscape has evolved dramatically, with retirees no longer confined to traditional domestic retirement plans. Today’s retirees are seeking internatio