Which visas name Social Security as income?
Of the 30 programs we track, 3 official sources name Social Security. The rest don't name it, so for those it is not yet verified, even where the source accepts government pensions in general.
US Social Security is a government pension. These three sources name it outright. Many other programs accept a government pension in general, but because their sources don't name Social Security we list them as not yet verified. See which visas accept pension income for the wider list.
Verified to accept Social Security (3)
| Country | Program | What the official source says | Floor | Primary source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belize | Qualified Retirement Program (QRP) | Yes. Social Security Benefits are listed as retirement income.Official text: “Retirement Income includes: Pension Annuity Social Security Benefits” (checked 2026-10-26) | US$2,000/month (US$24,000/year) from outside Belize | belizetourismboard.org | 2026-10-26 |
| Spain | Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) | Yes. For retirees, Social Security Benefits are named as a qualifying life annuity or pension.Official text: “In the case of retirees, the applicant may be a beneficiary of a life annuity. It can be Social Security Benefits, Private or Public Retirement pensions” (checked 2026-10-26) | €28,800 (about US$32,220)/year (400% IPREM); +€7,200 (about US$8,060) per dependant | exteriores.gob.es | 2026-10-26 |
| Italy | Elective Residence Visa (ERV) | Named as proof only. The New York consulate lists U.S. Social Security among the bodies whose official letters you can send to prove pension or annuity income.Official text: “Please provide official letters from banks, financial consultants, financial institutions, U.S. Social Security institutes, etc.” (checked 2026-10-26) | At least 3 × the Interior Ministry table A amount; consulates cite about €31,000 (about US$34,680)/year | consnewyork.esteri.it | 2026-10-26 |
Not yet verified (27): Panama Pensionado (Jubilado) permanent residence, Panama Rentista Retirado (retired investor), Panama Friendly Nations (Países Amigos) residence, Costa Rica Pensionado residence, Costa Rica Rentista residence, Mexico Temporary Resident (economic solvency), Colombia Migrant (M) visa – pensioner, Colombia Visitor (V) Rentista, Argentina Temporary residence – Rentista, Uruguay Legal permanent residence, Paraguay Temporary → permanent residence, Ecuador Temporary residence – Rentista, Peru Resident Rentista, Chile Temporary residence – Rentista, Dominican Republic Rentista residence (Ley 171-07), Brazil VITEM XIV – retiree, Portugal D7 passive-income visa, France Long-stay visitor visa (VLS-TS visiteur), Greece Financially Independent Person (FIP), Cyprus Category F permanent residence, Ireland Stamp 0 – person of independent means, UAE Retirement residence visa (55+), Thailand Non-Immigrant O-A (long stay, 50+), Thailand LTR – Wealthy Pensioner, Malaysia MM2H Silver, Philippines SRRV Classic, El Salvador Residency (rentista / Freedom Visa). We won't publish an answer for these until an official source confirms one.
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“About US$” figures are approximate, converted at official reference rates (central banks; for COP, the TRM) for Oct 26, 2026: ECB 1 EUR = 1.1188 USD. The amount in local currency is the official one.