Best 12 Countries for Retirement

 If retirering abroad is your goal, this is the video to watch: Best 12 Countries for Retirement in 2025 & 2026

The list differs from the one focusing on a Residency permit, which may appeal also digital nomads. This list is compiled specifically with a non-lucrative visum in mind.

As usual the list is presented ordered 12 to 1, to keep you watching

We have more EU countries and no 'Emerging Europe' countries such as Albania, Serbia or (the transcontinental) Georgia on this list. An 'exclusive' destination for the very wealthy is also included.

Spoiler alert: below you find the list sorted 1 to 12.

1. Panama
2. Costa Rica
3. Spain
4. Bahamas
5. Portugal
6. Greece
7. Mauritius
8. Italy
9. México
10. Fiji
11. Slovenia
12. Malaysia

Note: Several Latin American countries and Malaysia don't tax foreign owned income. Moreover both Italy and Greece have favourable tax schemes. Spain has a high tax rate on worldwide income. But if you are not among the wealthy 10%, that should not keep you away. However, try realizing most capital gains before relocating to Spain, especially those on real-estate.