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Belize Qualified Retired Persons (QRP) Program — $2,000 USD/month from approved source (pension, annuity, investment income), Annual renewal; lifetime tax + duty exemption while QRP validity, Zero tax on QRP foreign income; duty-free import of personal goods + 1 vehicle.

Uruguay Residencia Legal — No formal income minimum — must show sufficient means (commonly $1,500+/month), Permanent residency from grant (initial ‘residente legal’) validity, 11 years tax-free on foreign income under tax holiday for new residents.

Chile Temporary Residence Visa (Sujeción a Contrato or Pensioner) — No fixed amount — must demonstrate sufficient means, 1 year (renewable), PR after 2 years validity, Chilean resident if 183+ days/yr or 6 months/2 yrs; progressive 0-40%.

Paraguay Rentista Permanent Residency — $1,500 USD/month passive income OR fixed deposit ~$5,500 at BCP/Banco Itaú, Permanent residence from grant (no renewals) validity, Territorial — foreign income NOT taxed by Paraguay.

Ecuador Pensioner Visa (Jubilado) — 3x Ecuadorian minimum wage (~$1,425 USD/month), 2 years initial, renewable; PR after 21 months continuous validity, Ecuadorian resident if 183+ days; world income taxed but foreign tax credits applied.

Panama Pensionado Visa — $1,000 USD/month lifetime pension (+ $250/dependent), Indefinite (no renewal required) validity, Territorial — foreign income NOT taxed by Panama.

Costa Rica Rentista Residency — $2,500 USD/month for 2 years (= $60,000 USD bank deposit), 2 years (renewable); PR after 3 years; citizenship after 7 validity, Costa Rican tax only on Costa Rican-source income (territorial); no tax on foreign income.

Colombia Migrante (M) Retirement / Pension Visa — 3x Colombian minimum wage (~$1,000 USD/month) — among the lowest globally, 3 years (renewable), PR after 5 years validity, Colombian resident if 183+ days; progressive 0-39%.

Argentina Rentista Visa — $2,000 USD/month passive income (or equivalent ARS), 1 year renewable; PR after 3 years; citizenship after 2 years (one of world’s fastest) validity, Argentine tax residency triggered at 12+ months; 27% top rate but inflation-related complications.

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Switzerland L Permit (short-term) and B Permit (annual residence) — No fixed nomad/freelance category — must be sponsored by employer or qualify under highly-skilled / investor routes, L = up to 1 year, B = 1 year renewable, C (PR) after 5-10 years validity, Cantonal — varies wildly (Zug 11%, Geneva 35%+).

Belgium Professional Card (Self-Employed Permit) — No fixed minimum — must demonstrate viable business + reserves €10K+, 2 years (renewable), PR after 5 years validity, Progressive 25-50% + social security ~21%.