8. Nicaragua
Forget what you’ve heard on the news. Nicaragua is a beautiful tropical locale with people who will welcome you. Even though there is some rough stuff in its history, Nicaragua currently has the lowest crime rate of any Central American country. Throw in not one, but two, pristine coastlines, and Nicaragua may be hard to beat.
The bar for Nicaragua’s retirement program is surprisingly low, requiring only $600 per month in income. You don’t even technically need to be retired, as Nicaragua issues these visas to people of any age who are self-employed or own a small hotel or restaurant in the country.