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Tired of America? Here are 10 great countries in which to retire in 2025

A good citizenship process, safety and taxes make these nations great for retirees, according to a report

Porto’ s housing stock spans the centuries, and housing costs are lower than in other developed countries, but tourists and people seeking residency are changing the nature of neighborhoods as apartments are turned into short-term Airbnbs. (Porto Convention and Visitors Bureau/TNS/TNS)
Porto’ s housing stock spans the centuries, and housing costs are lower than in other developed countries, but tourists and people seeking residency are changing the nature of neighborhoods as apartments are turned into short-term Airbnbs. (Porto Convention and Visitors Bureau/TNS/TNS)
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Ready to make a and leave the U.S. in the rearview mirror, forever?

Great – now it’s time to find a country to move to and ultimately retire. Here to help is Global Citizen Solutions, a company that helps people relocate abroad. Using metrics like quality of life, safety, taxes and ease of the citizenship process, it has with retirement-visa programs. (Note that many of these countries require proof of steady passive income.)

“In an era of unprecedented mobility, retirement is no longer defined by national borders — it has become an international journey,” . “The pursuit of a fulfilling, secure and globally connected retirement is shaping new trends in migration and redefining what it means to age with dignity, purpose and opportunity.”

Perhaps not surprisingly, the U.S. does not make the list. But here are nations that scored high across all metrics.

Best countries to retire in 2025, according to Global Citizen Solutions

1 Portugal

2 Mauritius

3 Spain

4 Uruguay

5 Austria

6 Italy

Slovenia's Vipava Valley attracts wine lovers who want to get off thebeaten track and explore a less-traveled wine country. (Mny-Jhee/Getty Images)
Slovenia’s Vipava Valley attracts wine lovers who want to get off the beaten track and explore a less-traveled wine country. (Mny-Jhee/Getty Images)

7 Slovenia

8 Malta

9 Latvia

10 Chile

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