You can travel and maintain a high standard of living at a reasonable cost. This 700 year old miniature state in the French Pyrenees is the choice of those who enjoy a mild alpine climate, winter sports, and political and economic stability. Immigration permits have become a little harder to get now, but are still relatively easy to obtain. Andorra has zero tax liability and maintains absolute discretion with foreign tax authorities. Few people know that this small country in the Alps offers to foreign retirees near-zero tax status, making it one of the world's desirable retirement havens.
Residence permits are easy to obtain.
The banking system is confidential, unemployment and crime rates are low, and the country is one of the most politically and economically stable in the world. If you are thinking of retiring in Switzerland, think again. The mild south is especially attractive as a retirement haven, and for a select group like writers and painters, it is a zero tax haven. If you lack artistic talent, there are other ways to qualify and receive your pension or social security check at zero tax rate. These are just a few of the possibilities.