What's Happening?
Global Citizen Solutions has published its Global Retirement Report for 2025, ranking Portugal as the best country to retire abroad. The report examined 44 passive income and retirement visa programs, evaluating 20 targeted indicators grouped into six sub-indices: procedure, citizenship and mobility, economics, tax optimization, quality of life, and safety and integration. The United States was not included on the list due to the lack of an official retirement visa program. The report found that many of the top-ranked countries were located in the Americas and Europe, offering a high quality of life.
Why It's Important?
The report highlights the growing trend of retirees seeking destinations with better quality of life and favorable visa programs. Portugal's ranking as the top country for retirement abroad underscores its appeal to retirees, offering a combination of economic stability, safety, and integration. The exclusion of the U.S. from the list may prompt discussions about the country's retirement policies and the need for an official retirement visa program. The broader implications for global retirement trends and the ability to attract retirees will be significant, as stakeholders assess the impact of the report.
What's Next?
Countries ranked in the top 10 may continue to attract retirees seeking better quality of life and favorable visa programs. The U.S. may face pressure to revisit its retirement policies and consider the introduction of an official retirement visa program. The long-term impact on global retirement trends and the ability to attract retirees will be closely monitored.
Beyond the Headlines
The report highlights the complexities of retirement policies and their impact on global retirement trends. The exclusion of the U.S. from the list may prompt discussions about the country's retirement policies and the need for an official retirement visa program. The broader implications for global retirement trends and the ability to attract retirees will be significant, as stakeholders evaluate the report's findings.
