⸻ 25.7 S, 28.2 E SOUTH AFRICA / ZA

South Africa

A diverse destination with vibrant cities, world-class nature, strong private healthcare options, and growing interest from remote earners, retirees, and globally minded families.

C A P I T A L

Pretoria

L A N G U A G E

English + 11 other official languages

C U R R E N C Y

South African Rand

T I M E Z O N E

SAST, UTC +2

The early-retirement window that's narrowing

An affordable, beautiful place to retire, South Africa offers a vast array of natural beauty and it has long offered one of the world's most accessible long-stay options for the financially independent: a Retired Person's visa with no minimum age, issued for up to four years at a time and renewable, with a route to permanent residence.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate around R37,000/month (about $2,000 USD) in passive income from a pension, annuity, or investments.

You'll enjoy vibrant cities, a stunning coastline, world-class private healthcare, and a low cost of living, but you must be able to live off your income—you will not be permitted to work locally.