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title: "Residence / Long-stay Visa Approval Odds by Country (2026)"
description: "Residence / Long-stay visa odds by country — compare destinations on published refusal rates, and check your own chances free and privately (2026)."
url: "https://getvisaodds.com/residence-visa-odds"
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Residence / Long-stay visa

# Residence / Long-stay visa approval odds by country

Wondering about residence / long-stay visa approval odds? Long-stay national visas for living abroad on passive income, a pension or savings (e.g. Portugal D7, Spain Non-Lucrative). Officers focus on stable, sufficient income and a clean background — not discretionary ties. Odds vary by destination and by your personal profile — compare destinations below, or estimate your personal odds for free.

Last reviewed July 2026.

## Approximate base approval by destination

[Portugal 88%](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/residence-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/residence-visa-odds)

[Spain 85%](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/residence-visa-odds)

[See odds & estimate](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/residence-visa-odds)

Approximate educational base rates for a moderate-profile applicant — your personal odds can differ substantially.

## Estimate your personal odds

Free, private, and done in a couple of minutes.

## Frequently asked questions

What matters most for a residence / long-stay visa?

Officers assess long-stay national visas for living abroad on passive income, a pension or savings (e.g. portugal d7, spain non-lucrative). officers focus on stable, sufficient income and a clean background — not discretionary ties. Documenting the core requirement clearly is the single biggest lever. The estimator shows the exact factors for your route.

Which country has the best residence visa odds?

Base rates differ by destination (see the list above), but your personal profile usually matters more than the destination. Compare a couple of routes with the estimator to see the difference.

Is this free and private?

Yes — free, no sign-up, and it runs entirely in your browser.

## Explore related visa odds

### Residence / Long-stay visa odds by destination

- [Portugal](https://getvisaodds.com/portugal/residence-visa-odds)
- [Spain](https://getvisaodds.com/spain/residence-visa-odds)

## Helpful guides

[Cheapest and fastest EU residency by investment (2026) → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/cheapest-fastest-eu-residency)[How to read visa approval and refusal rates → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/understanding-refusal-rates)[How to prove strong ties to your home country → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/prove-strong-ties)[How to document your finances for a visa → ](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/document-your-finances)[What to do after a visa refusal →](https://getvisaodds.com/guides/after-a-visa-refusal)

This is an educational estimate for planning only — not legal advice and not a guarantee. Only a consular or immigration officer can decide your application.