Georgia might be a bit too close for comfort to Putin and his imperial ambitions. But that is a very interesting choice to make, certainly a country rich with culture.
I know a guy who lived there for a while and he said he liked it there. He's interested in Russian culture, and you get it in Georgia, but without Vladimir Putin.
@atlas-pn6jv, yes! Different countries have different requirements to qualify for visas, however there are some very accessible options. Please reach out to us at info@startabroad.com if you'd like more information!
Now that the United States is a formal dictatorship under Trump I think a lot of people are thinking of leaving the us but I also think that a lot of countries are going to say no way you're coming in here. You created your mess you stay there and deal with it
Well my husband is Costa Rican being there many times it's beautiful we were planning to retire there but I think now is a good time, the only think if you request resident visa you have two stay in the country for 2 years at least. My son is already polishing his Spanish ( he sounds soo gringo).
Off-topic: a couple of the sites I read, said that Bermuda was the most expensive place in the world to live. Who knew? Very high tariffs because they only grow carrots and anything with sugar gets hit hard. High tarrifs. Hmm… Now where have I heard that recently?
I'm surprised, regarding Costa Rica, that you did not mention the problem of legal squatting. There are lots of scary stories about this happening there. When you buy a house, you must have a Costa Rican co-sign for it. They are the legal owner. This is a measure that Costa Rican has taken to prevent their country from being bought up by richer foreigners. Also, when you are not in your house, and you will probably want to not be there during the majority of the year when it rains a lot every day, Costa Ricans can legally squat in your house, and they may pretend to be caring for your house in your absense, but good luck getting your house back. Buyer beware.
Hi David, you actually don't need to have a Costa Rican co-sign to own a house. You are the legal owner of property here. (Personally, I bought a house last year and recently went through the process myself). But squatters rights are important to be aware of. You need to check on your property regularly in Costa Rica once you're an owner - people have had problems when they haven't visited or checked on their properties for over a year.
We have had 3 properties. Two of them fincas (farms). We had a 24/7 caretaker. You have to have help with a farm! I highly recommend renting at least a year before buying. Make sure. Then go dance the ¡Cumbia!
@@startabroad4592dont we have squatter problems here too??? It's a beautiful country being there many times never had an issue with anyone they are very friendly and polite, my husband and I have being planning for a while to move there,I was there in September it's true when it rains it rains but usually it's in the afternoon and evening end of October is summer season until maybe June after that is rain season, we are going back on January to buy a house and retire.
So i can go to Costa Rica for 180 days with no income requirements, then go to Panama for 180 days... then can i go back to Costa Rica for another 180 days? Any other countries in Central America offer that 180 day deal?
In many cases, you can access healthcare in your local area regardless of whether you are a citizen or not. You see, in civilized countries, we don't punish people for being sick. We care for them instead.
You buy private insurance. Countries with good healthcare have 2-level systems. Universal care provided by the govt + best care through private insurance. Spain has one of the best national HC systems in the world. Look at life expectancy. Compared to Spain, America is pathetically low. Moving to Spain or Portugal is no-brainer if you have sufficient income. You will also find better HC in Columbia or Ecuador. Romance languages are the easiest to learn.
@@kassistwisted Thank you. Not used to that attitude but it would be nice! Healthcare here in the US has become a disaster and often the stress from the system adds to the ill health.
@@taterkaze9428 Thank you. Spain and/or Portugal sound very inviting. Here we are so used to needing healthcare as a burden. The stress of simply having access to coverage has been unhealthy, and then accessing it when needed is another debacle.
For the first time in my life, I am now understanding something about WWII: To sell what little you own, travel to a strange land, without knowing anyone, not knowing the language, ...it is just absolutely terrifying. I don't know where to go, and really don't have much money. I'm watching a lot of TH-cam videos on this all of a sudden.
In 2016, people thought that maybe he would do an okay job and maga wasn't so crazy. At this point, people know him and things are crazier than before.
You're recommending Georgia, while it is at considerable risk of political unrest. Georgia is occasionally subject to invasion from Russia. So I have to wonder whether you know anything beyond visa requirements. Seems like maybe we retirees and remote workers should turn to someone other than you for relocation advice.
The USA has basically the worst health care on Earth. Unless you are moving to some country in Africa no one has heard of, the care will be better. The caveat being many places do require you to pay some cash for care, so if you're on US Medicare as a person who will never be able to pay Medicare back (which is a lot of people in the US) then you are better off in the US until Trump cancels Medicare in mid 2025. [Europe has free / almost free care for everyone, so Spain / Portugal are always better]
While I did vote, I had happily moved to the Mediterranean in 2007. Most likely, there have been changes in the process but it was very straight forward and didn't take long. If you really want it, you can make it happen. Bonne chance et au revoir
Why? So we can keep paying that asshole our tax money without getting any benefit? no thanks I think I’ll wait until he leaves office…..either on a stretcher or by impeachment.
But you can stay for 180 days no questions asked on a US passport (except "when will you be leaving"). That is about as long as one would want to stay there anyway due to their cold rainy snowy climate. then, you could go to Panama no questions asked during the winter. could be perfect!
Probably won’t be as easy if you don’t speak the language fluently. Or even a good level of fluency might not be enough to fully understand legal documents, etc. written at a formal and professional level when you have to pay bills, get health care, residence, etc. when you move there.
Bucket list is a retirement in Greece. A bit more income is needed for the residency visa, I think. I've got a retirement and coming up on Social Security and maybe a second retirement so that should cover it.
@misteritchy. I'm a Naturalized US Citizen born in Athens. Adopted from an orphanage at 3 months old in 1956. Never been back since. What would be my chances of living there on $2200 a month SS Retirement Benefits? I would have to sell my house here though
I was thinking of Australia (hopefully it’s far enough away) , Germany, or Sweden. I heard they have or had some special fast lane programmes for people who meet certain requirements like ancestry or language speaking ability. Edit: I have great grandparents who were born Swedes.
My grandma was born here but her parents are from Germany. Germany says I need a grandparent from there, though. 😢 If anyone has more insight, PLEASE respond. Ich spreche auch Deutsch.
What if you are young or not retired and looking to leave the U.S. for good? I want to move give up my U.S. citizenship and become a citizen of the country I move to.
I'm surprised Mexico isn't mentioned, there are many different levels of visas (with less monetary requirements than many on the list above) but you can easily come for 6 months and obviously one of the easiest countries to relocate to due to the proximity to the US.
Unfortunately, I'm on disability. My understanding is you lose it if you leave the country. However, I think you still get S.S. benefits. So, I have to wait a few years for it to change over. But, been thinking about leaving long before the election, and even before I was disabled. have investments too. But they do not yet draw enough dividends to live without my disability.
SCHD (Schwab index fund) pays a lot in dividends and keeps increasing it... I'm looking at getting that plus the ~4% draw down from it and it's a game changer. There are a few great ones but I keep moving $ into SCHD because it's better. You could plan on 7% of the balance contributing to your retirement instead of just 3-4%. It really makes the total account balance needed much smaller.
Look into the medical care situation for non citizens. It may be different from the citizens price but it may still be cheaper than the USA medical costs. It's important because Medicare and Medicaid don't pay if you aren't in the country.
Kamala Harris was a GREAT candidate and superior in every way to Trump. I'm going to have such a great feeling of schadenfreude when Trump and the GOPs Project 2025 policies negatively impacts all the people who voted for him.
I didn't vote for Trump the Traitor, but I don't see any joy coming from the negative impacts of Project 2025. What impacts the idiot Trumpflakes, will also impact me. Bad example, happykt.
Hahahah! You guys drank the koolaid! Trump has said MANY times he disavows project 2025! But you live in a lying echo chamber 🤷♂️. I bet you still think he is a Russian agent and the Clinton paid for Steele dossier is real! 🤣 Or the Hunter laptop is bogus…. Or Trump called for assassinaton of a warmonger. This is a VERY short list of continuous lies from your echo chamber. And a small percentage of jerks that were violent (most were just invited in) at the infamous Jan6. Yes, let’s overthrow the government. We won’t have guns on us but we will defeat EVERYONE who stands in our way to take control of the government. An insurrection! 😂😂😂😂 absolutely hilarious! American has OVERWHELMINGLY told you idiots to stop this madness.
@@gplus1000 It's just the desperate hope that *some* might learn from their mistake when they see the consequences. But then again, I'm not sure how you change the mind of a voter who chose a person who simulated fellating a microphone as leader of the free world.
Tried for the NLV in Spain using an immigrant lawyer there. $5000 later, I gave up. The government gave no help to me or the lawyer, changing requirements constantly and just saying "We don't explain the requirements, it's all on the website", and it wasn't. And no, I had to be in the US to apply.
I'm sorry, that sounds like a really frustrating process. If you end up deciding to try again in the future, we're happy to help. For the NLV you have to apply in your current country of residency. It's for the digital nomad visa that you can apply from inside Spain (and it's advantageous to do so).
Don't even think about it....just a warning, Americans will be greeted with anything but warmth, in fact your greeting will positively frigid. You're really not at all popular or wanted in Europe right now
Well, thank you. I was watching this other video by a woman with a pretty face, who went on and on...without saying very much ( I was ready to strangle her, had to click out). You covered a fair amount of ground pretty quickly, I appreciate that. You may want to inject some screen shots of Google maps as you talk about countries. As a typical yank with sucky geography I got Albania mixed up with Armenia. I will probably reach out for the free consultation. Time to leave the USA.
Agreed, it’s time! It would be great if someone started a business to network people serious about leaving. They could match people up to share housing or just connect people who are interested in the same country so they can share information and learn from each other.
I'm pretty sure 90% of Harris voters know that and 90% of Trump voters don't. Hell, the GOP literally put a picture of Georgia (the country) on a website for Georgia (the state)
forget doing this, kids! if your learning this from a YT-channel, you do NOT have "what it takes" to make a comfortable relocation, for LOTS of good reasons. no disrespect, that's just how it IS. YW
Sadly you need a TON of money to move. I have looked into it. I have friends in Europe but I cant imagine moving ALL My stuff and leaving what family I have left but its been tempting even before half the country destroyed democracy this week. But you still have to file income tax, estate tax and pay other taxes though as if you still lived here......
More important is what you get for the taxes you pay. In the US, it tends to be a huge and expensive military. In most civilized countries, taxes pay for health care.
@@startabroad4592And pets? Do the countries allow dogs and cats? I recall years ago that Australia had a fairly long quarantine period for dogs. I didn't check into cats then and haven't rechecked about dogs. Not sure those things would've changed, but it has been 20+ years.
WHY would I want to leave? I don't jump the proverbial ship when waters get choppy. I don't say that the hole is on your side of the boat and head for the nearest island. I do what I can to stay with it and move forward. Been through hard times before and am still here.
This reminds me of all the Australians enquiring about moving to New Zealand after Tony-bloody-Abbott got elected as our Prime Minister! (A great victory for collective ignorance.)
As a Canadian I think I speak for all of us - we would prefer that US citizens don't try to pass themselves off as Canadians. I have seen this in Europe - it's embarasing and makes you look even worse.
@@gerardmackay8909 Umm, that’s "oot" and "aboot" eh. How’d I do? I have a heavy Boston accent and I think I could pass. 👍 The rest of the world must think Americans are idiots.
Before actually moving to his countries, or even visiting the crazy suggestions such as Georgia or albania, take a look at the entry for the country and the CIA world Factbook.
I need to leave this shat show But my wife said.. It's got to be warm it's got to be wet and it's got to be hard. Seems like we're going to the Gulf of Mexico
There's no guarantee these programs will continue indefinitely. In fact, if they see things starting to happen next year depending on what Trump does, they might decide the heck with this stuff and start deporting. There could be many reasons for this.
If you have any trouble getting into the UK, simply arrive at Dover on an inflatable boat. Dump all your ID/passport, etc and you'll get free accommodation, phone, and travel.
Yes, that could happen now that many Americans will leave the USA to escape the Trump chaos. The country will miss out on a lot of good workers, but that's what they wanted.
I would like to hear about Where Americans can get dual citizenship in case it turns into Gilead from the Handmaid's tale. I don't want to be the mother who cannot get into Canada because I have a bad visa. I want Canada to make it possible to get a just in case emergency visa. I am scared especially with all the militant fundamentalist Christians Trump is going to put in charge who believe we should be a theocracy.
@ryanb7186 And yes, this also concerns me. The parallels are scary Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. This is, undoubtedly, one reason why Trump loves the uneducated.
Trump will make America a hellhole for everyone who is not a billionaire. I hope you remember this comment in four years, and I hope you never forgive yourself for selling America to the oligarchs.
Have lived in Japan since '03, and it's brilliant. Great people, national healthcare system. It was largely due to too many drives into DC, seeing protests in Lafayette Square against a (potential, at that time) Iraq war, with *zero* news coverage. Not the only reason, but one of them.
Going to be a POPULAR channel!
dam, you beat me too it..
😂
@stevefisher2553
Hopefully - for daft progressives who teased us all last time with emigration
@@bikebudha01 me too
You beat me to it. This and every other "move out of the USA" channel.
I have to be honest, this is hilarious that this popped up in my feed the day after the American election 😂
Same
The algorithm knows! And your matching profile viewers are searching / clicking / watching this.
Not hilarious at all. Damn sad
Good algorithim
Perfect timing that this channel pops up on my feed right after the election. I may need this information in the near future.
Best to look at it as if you will do it. Better to have your plan ready and not need it than to have no plan and need to get out.
Or you could stay and undermine their efforts.
Well done! Personally, I'm not going to be pushed out of my country by a mob boss. But maybe someday, on my own terms, I may try one of these options!
I'm with you. Stand and fight for the country we should have.
I'm in New Jersey. I'm not going to be pushed out of my mob bosses by a mob boss!
@@duncreg 🤣
Georgia might be a bit too close for comfort to Putin and his imperial ambitions. But that is a very interesting choice to make, certainly a country rich with culture.
Russia has invaded Georgia in the past. Maybe not the safest choice.
Also, good wine.
@@sharonannelarkin9534You may need to research US involvement there. Same as Ukraine. US wants a military base there.
I know a guy who lived there for a while and he said he liked it there. He's interested in Russian culture, and you get it in Georgia, but without Vladimir Putin.
But will anyone take us?
@atlas-pn6jv, yes! Different countries have different requirements to qualify for visas, however there are some very accessible options. Please reach out to us at info@startabroad.com if you'd like more information!
Excellent question.
@@startabroad4592I think you misunderstood the sarcasm in the question.
@@focusedeye I wouldn't.
Now that the United States is a formal dictatorship under Trump I think a lot of people are thinking of leaving the us but I also think that a lot of countries are going to say no way you're coming in here. You created your mess you stay there and deal with it
I'm going to be getting my Spanish in good shape!
As tempting as it is to move, I urge you to stay and help us in the resistance that's sure to come.
I agree with you.
There’s no point. His little secret was…. CHEATING. It worked. You can’t win a fair fight against somebody who cheats.
Resisting against the majority of people in a country is futile.
@@Drualeaf Exactly. Something stinks.
@@relefunt It worked in Europe last century, eventually. "The mills of God grind slow but exceedingly fine...".
My husband and I have been talking about relocating. Thanks for the info!
Not Georgia! Read the news.
Certainly on my mind too. Brilliant!
Well my husband is Costa Rican being there many times it's beautiful we were planning to retire there but I think now is a good time, the only think if you request resident visa you have two stay in the country for 2 years at least.
My son is already polishing his Spanish ( he sounds soo gringo).
Gringo? Is there much bigotry against foreigners in Costa Rica?
After yesterdays vote Im sure there are LOTs of people looking to move out of the USA.
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Whichsoever way it went, that was going to be true.
Not sure I will move full time but I did make sure to book my flights so I am out of the country for the January 20 sheet show.
I’ve learned a lot about Canada, the Bahamas and Bermuda in the last two days. Just saying.
Off-topic: a couple of the sites I read, said that Bermuda was the most expensive place in the world to live. Who knew? Very high tariffs because they only grow carrots and anything with sugar gets hit hard. High tarrifs. Hmm… Now where have I heard that recently?
@ canada too cold. The Bahamas and Bermuda are islands and you are at the mercy of hurricanes.
Great information! Thanks!
Good timing.
I'm surprised, regarding Costa Rica, that you did not mention the problem of legal squatting. There are lots of scary stories about this happening there. When you buy a house, you must have a Costa Rican co-sign for it. They are the legal owner. This is a measure that Costa Rican has taken to prevent their country from being bought up by richer foreigners. Also, when you are not in your house, and you will probably want to not be there during the majority of the year when it rains a lot every day, Costa Ricans can legally squat in your house, and they may pretend to be caring for your house in your absense, but good luck getting your house back. Buyer beware.
Hi David, you actually don't need to have a Costa Rican co-sign to own a house. You are the legal owner of property here. (Personally, I bought a house last year and recently went through the process myself). But squatters rights are important to be aware of. You need to check on your property regularly in Costa Rica once you're an owner - people have had problems when they haven't visited or checked on their properties for over a year.
why would i want to miss out on all that glorious rain? i LOVE rain!
We have had 3 properties. Two of them fincas (farms).
We had a 24/7 caretaker.
You have to have help with a farm!
I highly recommend renting at least a year before buying.
Make sure.
Then go dance the ¡Cumbia!
@@startabroad4592dont we have squatter problems here too???
It's a beautiful country being there many times never had an issue with anyone they are very friendly and polite, my husband and I have being planning for a while to move there,I was there in September it's true when it rains it rains but usually it's in the afternoon and evening end of October is summer season until maybe June after that is rain season, we are going back on January to buy a house and retire.
So i can go to Costa Rica for 180 days with no income requirements, then go to Panama for 180 days... then can i go back to Costa Rica for another 180 days? Any other countries in Central America offer that 180 day deal?
You just cross the border back and forth 😊
Did that for 15 years😂
Dude , you’re acting like the “Actual UGLY American” that other countries despises about us!
This is such an important video.... I'm ready to flee to Italy LOL!
What do retired people on Social Security do about health insurance in these scenarios?
Very good question.
In many cases, you can access healthcare in your local area regardless of whether you are a citizen or not. You see, in civilized countries, we don't punish people for being sick. We care for them instead.
You buy private insurance. Countries with good healthcare have 2-level systems. Universal care provided by the govt + best care through private insurance. Spain has one of the best national HC systems in the world. Look at life expectancy. Compared to Spain, America is pathetically low. Moving to Spain or Portugal is no-brainer if you have sufficient income. You will also find better HC in Columbia or Ecuador. Romance languages are the easiest to learn.
@@kassistwisted Thank you. Not used to that attitude but it would be nice! Healthcare here in the US has become a disaster and often the stress from the system adds to the ill health.
@@taterkaze9428 Thank you. Spain and/or Portugal sound very inviting. Here we are so used to needing healthcare as a burden. The stress of simply having access to coverage has been unhealthy, and then accessing it when needed is another debacle.
You seriously think Georgia is a good idea when bordered by Russia??!!
Right? I think southern hemisphere would a be better option.
@Bessintheworld2.
Right ? 👍
It is my understanding that she is ranking them according to their popularity with those leaving the USA, rather than her opinion about each country.
No
if I had the loot I'd be gone now!
This happened the last time around and 99.9% of people who wanted to leave didn't. It is not financially viable for most people to just up and leave.
@vontrap6942 For some people it may end up being necessary this time.
For the first time in my life, I am now understanding something about WWII: To sell what little you own, travel to a strange land, without knowing anyone, not knowing the language, ...it is just absolutely terrifying. I don't know where to go, and really don't have much money. I'm watching a lot of TH-cam videos on this all of a sudden.
In 2016, people thought that maybe he would do an okay job and maga wasn't so crazy. At this point, people know him and things are crazier than before.
You're recommending Georgia, while it is at considerable risk of political unrest. Georgia is occasionally subject to invasion from Russia. So I have to wonder whether you know anything beyond visa requirements. Seems like maybe we retirees and remote workers should turn to someone other than you for relocation advice.
I have my Mexican Permanent Residency. I planned ahead.
What part of Mexico? We've checked out Campeche
Not gonna lie, this is a great choice for most Americans.
How about medical care? Necessary for us older people.
The USA has basically the worst health care on Earth. Unless you are moving to some country in Africa no one has heard of, the care will be better. The caveat being many places do require you to pay some cash for care, so if you're on US Medicare as a person who will never be able to pay Medicare back (which is a lot of people in the US) then you are better off in the US until Trump cancels Medicare in mid 2025. [Europe has free / almost free care for everyone, so Spain / Portugal are always better]
In many countries their “Universal Healthcare” isn’t available for ex pats. Check it out carefully.
I've been looking into Belize. English is the primary language and cost of living comfortably is about $2400 including utilities food housing.
But it’s hot! And how stable is it?
Terribly corrupt government and too much crime. Also super expensive.
If you like black people, it's a place for you
VERY high murder rate.
What about the Portugal requirement to have a lease on a habitation?
While I did vote, I had happily moved to the Mediterranean in 2007. Most likely, there have been changes in the process but it was very straight forward and didn't take long. If you really want it, you can make it happen. Bonne chance et au revoir
What about the Phillipines? I've heard many people talk about how great it is there for ex pats. Lots of Americans there.
It's easy to move there, but you can't own property there. Big downside.
Costa Rica is wonderful. My neighbor has property there so I'm to look into this.
Hola, amigos!! practicing my spanish. 😆
Welcome to fascism, go usa
And you're still happy about how pathetic you are.
Leave Trumpland now !
Trumpistan
@@stevebiloschaetzke779MAGALAND
The divided states of MAGA
The undivided states of MAGA.
Why? So we can keep paying that asshole our tax money without getting any benefit? no thanks I think I’ll wait until he leaves office…..either on a stretcher or by impeachment.
I heard the grass greener in Canada.
The grass is currently brown in Canada. It's COLD MauiBoy!!
And the snow is whiter. 🥶
Canada is very competitive and costly to get into. The process is very lengthy as well.
But you can stay for 180 days no questions asked on a US passport (except "when will you be leaving"). That is about as long as one would want to stay there anyway due to their cold rainy snowy climate. then, you could go to Panama no questions asked during the winter. could be perfect!
@@phatmonkey11 love it, thanks!
Can my husband qualify based on my income? For Portugal
Probably won’t be as easy if you don’t speak the language fluently. Or even a good level of fluency might not be enough to fully understand legal documents, etc. written at a formal and professional level when you have to pay bills, get health care, residence, etc. when you move there.
Courtesy Bump... Thanks!
Just sane... :^) Saint
Bucket list is a retirement in Greece. A bit more income is needed for the residency visa, I think. I've got a retirement and coming up on Social Security and maybe a second retirement so that should cover it.
Greece is beautiful...but beware... generally speaking, Greeks don't like Americans
@misteritchy. I'm a Naturalized US Citizen born in Athens. Adopted from an orphanage at 3 months old in 1956. Never been back since. What would be my chances of living there on $2200 a month SS Retirement Benefits? I would have to sell my house here though
I was thinking of Australia (hopefully it’s far enough away) , Germany, or Sweden. I heard they have or had some special fast lane programmes for people who meet certain requirements like ancestry or language speaking ability.
Edit: I have great grandparents who were born Swedes.
Australia has very restrictive immigration rules.
@ they do? Oh well, they were only on the list because it’s very far away from whatever the US is going to become.
@@stephenwalters8061 We need certain professions so it's easy if you are medical or trades
And it's expensive.
My grandma was born here but her parents are from Germany. Germany says I need a grandparent from there, though. 😢
If anyone has more insight, PLEASE respond. Ich spreche auch Deutsch.
Can you own a vacation home in Spain?
What if you are young or not retired and looking to leave the U.S. for good? I want to move give up my U.S. citizenship and become a citizen of the country I move to.
What about health care? Medicare doesn't pay for health care outside of the US.
Timestamps
0:25 #6 Spain
1:57 #5 Portugal
3:33 #4 Georgia
4:15 #3 Panama
5:00 #2 Albania
5:44 #1 Costa Rica
I'm surprised Mexico isn't mentioned, there are many different levels of visas (with less monetary requirements than many on the list above) but you can easily come for 6 months and obviously one of the easiest countries to relocate to due to the proximity to the US.
Unfortunately, I'm on disability. My understanding is you lose it if you leave the country. However, I think you still get S.S. benefits. So, I have to wait a few years for it to change over. But, been thinking about leaving long before the election, and even before I was disabled. have investments too. But they do not yet draw enough dividends to live without my disability.
SCHD (Schwab index fund) pays a lot in dividends and keeps increasing it...
I'm looking at getting that plus the ~4% draw down from it and it's a game changer.
There are a few great ones but I keep moving $ into SCHD because it's better.
You could plan on 7% of the balance contributing to your retirement instead of just 3-4%. It really makes the total account balance needed much smaller.
I think the new form of government we are about to be under will do away with social security in short order. Probably medicare too.
Look into the medical care situation for non citizens. It may be different from the citizens price but it may still be cheaper than the USA medical costs.
It's important because Medicare and Medicaid don't pay if you aren't in the country.
What about Brazil??
I would imagine a number of people in the DC area will take advantage of this information.
I'm thinking Guam. There's no passport needed, since it's a US territory, but Trump likely doesn't know that.
LOL
Have you ever been to Guam?
@@geod3589 My daughter has. She travels a lot for work.
I hope you like snakes, hot, humid weather, and almost nothing to do. Don't move to Guam.
Kamala Harris was a GREAT candidate and superior in every way to Trump. I'm going to have such a great feeling of schadenfreude when Trump and the GOPs Project 2025 policies negatively impacts all the people who voted for him.
I didn't vote for Trump the Traitor, but I don't see any joy coming from the negative impacts of Project 2025. What impacts the idiot Trumpflakes, will also impact me. Bad example, happykt.
Hahahah! You guys drank the koolaid! Trump has said MANY times he disavows project 2025! But you live in a lying echo chamber 🤷♂️. I bet you still think he is a Russian agent and the Clinton paid for Steele dossier is real! 🤣 Or the Hunter laptop is bogus…. Or Trump called for assassinaton of a warmonger. This is a VERY short list of continuous lies from your echo chamber. And a small percentage of jerks that were violent (most were just invited in) at the infamous Jan6. Yes, let’s overthrow the government. We won’t have guns on us but we will defeat EVERYONE who stands in our way to take control of the government. An insurrection! 😂😂😂😂 absolutely hilarious! American has OVERWHELMINGLY told you idiots to stop this madness.
Ed Koch said, "The People Have Spoken … and They Must Be Punished" ;)
@@gplus1000 It's just the desperate hope that *some* might learn from their mistake when they see the consequences. But then again, I'm not sure how you change the mind of a voter who chose a person who simulated fellating a microphone as leader of the free world.
Hypocrite hillbilly gullible sucker magats
What about English speaking countries?
I heard no mention of healthcare
@watajob There's a concept... somewhere.
Tried for the NLV in Spain using an immigrant lawyer there. $5000 later, I gave up. The government gave no help to me or the lawyer, changing requirements constantly and just saying "We don't explain the requirements, it's all on the website", and it wasn't. And no, I had to be in the US to apply.
I'm sorry, that sounds like a really frustrating process. If you end up deciding to try again in the future, we're happy to help. For the NLV you have to apply in your current country of residency. It's for the digital nomad visa that you can apply from inside Spain (and it's advantageous to do so).
What's the world come to, that we are even considering this!
I am considering Canada. Not far, english-speaking…why isn’t Canada on the list?
They don’t want us sweetie.
What about Ecuador?
It used to be attractive. Too violent lately.
Don't even think about it....just a warning, Americans will be greeted with anything but warmth, in fact your greeting will positively frigid. You're really not at all popular or wanted in Europe right now
I would definitely include Poland - very pro-American country where one can find beautiful and affordable places to settle.
Surprised Montenegro didn't make the list.
Well, thank you. I was watching this other video by a woman with a pretty face, who went on and on...without saying very much ( I was ready to strangle her, had to click out). You covered a fair amount of ground pretty quickly, I appreciate that. You may want to inject some screen shots of Google maps as you talk about countries. As a typical yank with sucky geography I got Albania mixed up with Armenia. I will probably reach out for the free consultation. Time to leave the USA.
Agreed, it’s time! It would be great if someone started a business to network people serious about leaving. They could match people up to share housing or just connect people who are interested in the same country so they can share information and learn from each other.
Ah, what a charmer you are.
@@ellengrace4609 I have not checked ( I intend to) I would not be surprised if there are Facebook Groups of USA expats in many countries.
Looks like costa rica for me and my wife.
Most Americans don’t know there’s another Georgia.
It's the state -they actually got independence back in 1863. It's not in the history books because they burned all of the books.
Don't go to Georgia if you're gay they literally will kill you for being gay
I'm pretty sure 90% of Harris voters know that and 90% of Trump voters don't. Hell, the GOP literally put a picture of Georgia (the country) on a website for Georgia (the state)
The ones who didn't vote for tRump do.
Yeah, Trump voters 😂
Spiders are way too big for me in Costa Rica.
Strange, who forgot the healthy, clean, organized, safe northern European Scandinavian countries?
forget doing this, kids! if your learning this from a YT-channel, you do NOT have "what it takes" to make a comfortable relocation, for LOTS of good reasons. no disrespect, that's just how it IS. YW
Sadly you need a TON of money to move. I have looked into it. I have friends in Europe but I cant imagine moving ALL My stuff and leaving what family I have left but its been tempting even before half the country destroyed democracy this week. But you still have to file income tax, estate tax and pay other taxes though as if you still lived here......
Talk about the taxes
Great thought! We can publish a video on this soon - thanks for the suggestion.
More important is what you get for the taxes you pay. In the US, it tends to be a huge and expensive military. In most civilized countries, taxes pay for health care.
@@startabroad4592And pets? Do the countries allow dogs and cats? I recall years ago that Australia had a fairly long quarantine period for dogs. I didn't check into cats then and haven't rechecked about dogs. Not sure those things would've changed, but it has been 20+ years.
WHY would I want to leave? I don't jump the proverbial ship when waters get choppy. I don't say that the hole is on your side of the boat and head for the nearest island. I do what I can to stay with it and move forward. Been through hard times before and am still here.
Wow a rational response. I bet less that 5% of these people actually move to another country. Those that do may be in for some unpleasant surprises.
Would you have left Germany when the Nazi's gained power and you weren't Aryan?
Taxes?
All countries have taxes
Yup, and you might need to pay both local *and* US taxes.
Canada
Yep jumping from the burning ship
This reminds me of all the Australians enquiring about moving to New Zealand after Tony-bloody-Abbott got elected as our Prime Minister! (A great victory for collective ignorance.)
Keep in mind that wherever you go you’re going to be the laughingstock. 😂 Tell the people you meet you’re Canadian. 👍
And remember to sound Canadian (practise ‘oat and aboat’ rather than out and about)
As a Canadian I think I speak for all of us - we would prefer that US citizens don't try to pass themselves off as Canadians. I have seen this in Europe - it's embarasing and makes you look even worse.
@@tedscott7344 rather self aggrandising to be the spokesperson for 41 million people. There are 66million Brits and I speak only for myself
@@gerardmackay8909 Umm, that’s "oot" and "aboot" eh. How’d I do? I have a heavy Boston accent and I think I could pass. 👍 The rest of the world must think Americans are idiots.
Before actually moving to his countries, or even visiting the crazy suggestions such as Georgia or albania, take a look at the entry for the country and the CIA world Factbook.
Costa Rica is VERY expensive.
Que viva Espana!
Belize is much easier than Georgia.
Spain. Where even tourists are getting sprayed with water and heckled by the natives.
Well thank God I'm bilingual in Spanish lol
And who is willing to take retirees with health issues? No one!
And all there countries have zero Trumps!!!
Not helpful. I have pets i need to take with me.
All smart people leaving the US is probably the best idea ever...
But as we could see lately, there ain't many of them 🤣
No, thanks!!! I'd rather be somewhere in Europe!!!
new zealand
I need to leave this shat show
But my wife said..
It's got to be warm it's got to be wet and it's got to be hard.
Seems like we're going to the Gulf of Mexico
Albania is beautiful, but I'd be concerned about earthquakes and corruption. Maybe I'm being silly.... but I think of these things
There's no guarantee these programs will continue indefinitely. In fact, if they see things starting to happen next year depending on what Trump does, they might decide the heck with this stuff and start deporting. There could be many reasons for this.
If you have any trouble getting into the UK, simply arrive at Dover on an inflatable boat. Dump all your ID/passport, etc and you'll get free accommodation, phone,
and travel.
Seriously? If you all voted for TRUMP, you should stay there
Please dont come with Trump elected your life will be miserable!
Yes, that could happen now that many Americans will leave the USA to escape the Trump chaos. The country will miss out on a lot of good workers, but that's what they wanted.
Please, please, will all of the rich cowards LEAVE!
I would like to hear about Where Americans can get dual citizenship in case it turns into Gilead from the Handmaid's tale. I don't want to be the mother who cannot get into Canada because I have a bad visa. I want Canada to make it possible to get a just in case emergency visa. I am scared especially with all the militant fundamentalist Christians Trump is going to put in charge who believe we should be a theocracy.
.Please stay away!
It was cringe when Republicans did it. Still cringe when Democrats talk about leaving.
Stand up for your home.
Take your money and run don’t pay for those rednecks on welfare down south that voted for tRump.
What’s cringe is cheating. If you seriously think this was a fair election. You’re clearly not paying attention.
Read up on 1930s Germany. One of my grandmothers lived through it. It was not pretty.
@ryanb7186 And yes, this also concerns me. The parallels are scary Those who don't learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. This is, undoubtedly, one reason why Trump loves the uneducated.
Now you can all stay now, everything should be back to normal soon with the wokies out.
Trump will make America a hellhole for everyone who is not a billionaire. I hope you remember this comment in four years, and I hope you never forgive yourself for selling America to the oligarchs.
you are a fool. You will pay the price.
Use of "woke" as a pejorative = low IQ.
WTF is a wokie? Must be some new kinda racist, bigot, fascist rapist word I'm not familiar with.
Hahahaha
Have lived in Japan since '03, and it's brilliant. Great people, national healthcare system.
It was largely due to too many drives into DC, seeing protests in Lafayette Square against a (potential, at that time) Iraq war, with *zero* news coverage. Not the only reason, but one of them.