Well, I'm a bit older- but not old enough to take social security...I'll be 62 in 2 years. I'll have enough $$ for the D7. But, I wish I could get there a lot sooner. Meantime, I'll be reading/watching all your videos on moving to Eurpoe (Portugal for me.)
@@honeybeejourney thank you so much for watching. Your move to Portugal sounds exciting. It would be great if you could go now, but those 2 years will fly by! Wishing you all the luck on your move over. Thank you again for watching!
For the “non lucrative visa” would someone still be able to make money from TH-cam videos, etc? I know some governments don’t include online income sources against their paperwork while other governments do, so just curious about Spain. Thanks
@@honeybeejourney I'm a bit older than you and have been in/around Europe longer. Lived/worked in Portugal 10 years. Worked my last 8 years, retired and stayed a few more. I found Portugal was filling with too many expats to fit my taste. As English speakers flooded in Portugal became less Portuguese even as I lived in a smaller town in the interior. Too often Americans try to make a foreign country more like America destroying the culture. So, in 2017, I packed up and moved lock, stock and Harley east settling in Serbia. Hopefully I'll get 10-15 years here before I feel the need to move farther east.
Poland is pretty easy to move to. I was able to get a residence permit fairly easily after I got here. Ended up being able to stay much longer due to cv-19. I'll be eligible soon (5 years) for the Pole's Card permanent residency because my great grandparents were from Poland. The language is difficult but it's a beautiful country with great people 🇵🇱
The fact that Jews fleeing pogroms in Western Europe found refuge in the Kingdom of Poland and lived on Polish soil for several hundred years does not make them Poles.
Having moved to Europe myself, you gave some great choices. Other countries keep adding new options to entice expats, so the options just keep increasing
Good to see The Netherlands listed. I was told Germany is the easiest for an American to move to because you can simply just show up and apply for a Visa once you get there. Sounds like you can do the same with The Netherlands based on what you said here. When people say "expensive" - do they mean like buying a house, that kind of thing? Surely, you can find a room in someone's house or a roommate somewhere and live affordably? Especially since you no longer need a car like you do here in the US.
FYI I was granted a D7 visa. You must have a Portuguese bank account with 14 months of minimum wage, funds or about 20,000 euros. Maybe a long time ago 9,000 was the minimum but not anymore.
Beeah! Thank you so much for the info. I'm getting conflicting information from people who have recently gotten their D7 visa and on the official site.
In regards to Portugal, the US & Portugal have a tax treaty and as to social security or government pensions regardless of the NHR they can only be taxed in the US even when a US citizen is a Portuguese resident.
Hi Jeremy, thanks so much! From my understanding since April 2020 the NHR was revised to include a 10% tax on foreign pension income (including social security). Maybe it's been revised again?
@@SheHitRefresh The NHR has it's tax, but that doesn't supercede provisions of the Portugal-USA double tax treaty which like the Portugal-UK tax treaty for example have provisions which mean only the country that provides a social security style or government sponsored pension can tax the pension. In the case of the USA social security is generally untaxed by the US, same goes typically for a VA or US federal and most state employee pensions to a large degree. But under the terms of the tax treaty regardless of the NHR, a person drawing such a pension can generally avoid Portuguese tax on the pension because of the treat provisions which supercede generally applicable tax laws. The tax treaty governs how income sourced from the other treaty country can or cannot be taxed by both countries. The rules vary depending on what type of income is received and where it comes from. The NHR has great benefits, but depending on where the income comes from, the NHR rates might be lower still for some residents.
Great video. You have a nice personality and I hope that you will make many more videos about living Spain and/or moving to Europe. I predict that your TH-cam channel will be very successful. 🙏👏👏👏🍻
I love your page! I live in Texas! Austin actually and I’m looking to move to Europe in my 50’s. I watched this video specifically to see where the easiest place would be for an American to move. Thinking of Portugal or Germany. I’m a barber so it’s probably easy to find work there.
Thanks so much for the information. Ever since I was a teenager, I have dreamed of living in Ireland. Unfortunately, to my utter sadness, I learned there is no direct route for me. Well, I wasn't going to let that stop me. Thankfully, I can still apply for a working holiday visa there, and I will next year. Then after living there, if I still want to pursue it more permanently, I will move to one of these countries and pursue EU citizenship. At first, I looked to the Netherlands, thanks to the DAFT visa. But then I began to have my doubts. It's an expensive country and VERY flat (I love to hike). The south of Limburg is very hilly and very Irish-like, but I'm still not sure. Besides, if I do become a Dutch citizen, I'll most likely have to give up my American citizenship. I've been looking at this D7 visa for Portugal and it seems like an excellent alternative. The more I think about it, the more I like it. Thank you so much again! You give American men like me hope!
Hi Anthony, thanks for watching my video and commenting! That's great that you qualify for the working holiday visa and are going to apply. For long-term living in Europe I think Portugal is a great choice, plus 5 years of residency there and you may qualify for citizenship. Best of luck with your journey!
Big changes now in Portugal... if you are going with simply passive income, it's still very inexpensive. Those with earned income have to pay a LOT more now. Great video though :)
@@Coconut2050ll Wow, how rude can you be? What I said is true and it might depend on where you are coming from but from where I stand Portugal is still a great option and less expensive. If you are going to be rude, donut someplace else!
I wasn't referring to video or it's presenter... it was another person who commented, and I do not see his reply anymore so he must have deleted it. I felt it was rude and attacking, hence my comment.@@davidryle1164
Thank you for stopping by! France is a great option (I include France...and 6 visa options for Americans to move there... in my book I'm Outta Here! An Americans Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe). While France is an easier country to move to I didn't consider it as easy to move to as the 4 countries mentioned in this video. But it's totally possible for an American to move there! Did you happen to move there from the U.S.? I'd love to hear your story!
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for stopping by. I should probably do a whole video on getting Spanish citizenship through ancestry, descent, or having citizenship from an Ibero-American country!
I been looking to get out of America. I was offered an English teaching position in Spain. With that I can get my visa then possibly citizenship. Very informative video, straight to the point no bull 💩. Subbed 👍
Wowwwwww !!! Tell us now the serious things: your monthly salary in Spain and your expenses .... After doing the math feel lucky for living in the US...
@@Ws-tc5jb I’m not going to do it. But my salary would be 700 a month. I was also given the option of Vietnam or Cambodia. I’m going after airline pilot. I refuse to work at a dead end job. But if you want out of the United States that is definitely an option.
As an American, I have lived in three European countries since 2019. I’ll say that I know the American mentality, and 95% of Americans would not last more than a year living in Europe based on several different reasons
damn, such a long video and missed the easiest country 😂 Albania is in Europe and Americans have a 1 year visa free stay and they can apply for permanent residence very easy 😊
Nice video 👏 Thank you for your detailed explanation, I've been living in Atx for 6 years, you don't want to come back here. I have a good job, but living conditions and prices are crazy. It's really bad and getting worse every day. I'm looking for moving to Europe. The Netherlands makes sense.
I’d def investigate healthcare. Even European countries aren’t as wealthy as the USA, and socialized medicine - while free or inexpensive - can feel shabby or not quite up standard. Not horrible, but not great, and if you’re not paying, then the doctor and hospital dictates your care. You’re not a customer. And socialized medicine can mean long waits for non-urgent medical situations. Again, US healthcare has its drawbacks. Absolutely. But there are trade offs when care is free to everyone.
Well all EU countries can be considered as a block. If you get admission to one then you could move on to any other. That's why it's so difficult to get the essential visa. For other EU countries I can only suggest you contact the Embassy closest to you and seek advise.
How hard is it to get dual citizenship? Any info on that? I have Czech heritage through my grandmother. Just not sure how to afford the process and not get taken for a ride.
Hi CJ! Thanks for your comment. Congrats on possibly having an "in" into citizenship in a European country! So the ease or difficulty of getting dual citizenship depends on a few factors. For most countries in Europe if you are a foreigner who has legally lived there for 10 years you can apply for citizenship. But for those whose ancestry comes from certain European countries you may be eligible to apply for citizenship based on that ancestry/descent. You may be able to qualify from your grandmother but that also depends one a few factors, such as if she was born in the Czech Republic vs what is now Slovakia and if she left before 1918. If you qualify the steps would be to consult the Czech Embassy or Consulate for your region to understand which documents you'll need to gather (and possibly have translated and apostilled). Often people submit these kinds of applications on their own so that can cut down costs and you won't get taken advantage of. But it can be easier and less stressful to use a lawyer (I used a lawyer to get my Spanish citizenship and it was money well spent). The best way to find a good lawyer is via word of mouth. Czech expat groups on FB are a great place to start and ask, there you can get first hand accounts from those who may have done what you want to do and they can share if they recommend the lawyer they used (or not). Here's a bit of info I found online that might help a little of someone who was able to acquire Czech citizenship by descent: thepointsguy.com/guide/how-to-get-dual-citizenship/ I hope this helps! Good luck and if you start the process my best piece of advice is to be patient; it may take a few years to finally get citizenship but the wait, and hard work, will pay off!
Ireland. Anyone with an Irish grandparent can get citizenship, or if you have EU, UK or Ukrainian citizenship you can live and work there. English speaking, same legal system as the US, not as much beurocracy as spain. Ok the weather sucks but it does in the Netherlands too. And the housing crisis.
Would renting/buying a piece of property to begin a children's theatre count as starting a new business? Or a private school that offers art, music, acting and other creative classes to youth 17 and under? Wondering if that would be a good plan to move to The Netherlands or to Germany. Thank you!
Hi Kimberlee! Thank you so much for stopping by. I know right?! For the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to autopopulate captions. I used to manage another account years ago and it was so easy, not sure why now I can only locate the manual addition of captions. I think I'm missing something?? Once I figure it out I'll definitely add them and let you know. Thanks again!
Maybe TH-cam is doing that now instead of automated closed captions? It works pretty much the same, the captions just come up underneath instead of on the video. I just tried it and it works great on this video.
Really enjoyed this video 😊 lately my husband and i have been watching different videos on places to move to either in the UK or Germany. We currently live in the New England area of the US.
Hola! Have you become fluent in Spanish? Are there a lot of English speakers in Spain? Is there any particular region in Spain that you would recommend for expats?
I would like to move from TN to Spain next year and get an apartment for a year before buying a home. I have never been there before though. Would you have a recommendation of what coastal city on the Mediterranean would be best to start off in?
Hi Edward! Thank you so much for watching my video and for your question. That's exciting that you'll be moving to this side of the world. There are tons of great coastal cities on the Mediterranean, depending on what size of city you are looking for Malaga and Valencia are probably the most popular right now, Barcelona has been the crown jewel for expats but I think it's been too hard hit by tourism to recommend it. There are smaller cities near Malaga and Valencia that are very popular too. I would suggest staying in one of the two cities (or both if you can) and explore in and around the area to see what best suits you. Best of luck with your move!
as a nurse practioner in the US what do you recommend I can do job wise in europe since that career isn't really a thing there? Is teaching language and then finding a random job the main option? What job did you eventually switch to?
There's definitely cities in the EU that are hurting for nurses. If you're able to learn the local language you would absolutely be able to find work in hospitals. I'm not sure if they'd be willing to sponsor a visa for a nurse from the US, since getting nurses from elsewhere in the EU would be easier, but you're in a field that is in high demand so I would look into it.
Hi Steven! Thanks foe watching my video. Italy and Greece are great options! They didn't make the cut to this video since they aren't as easy for Americans to move to as Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Germany. But saying that, they definitely have viable visa options to make move there happen! Are you planning on moving to Europe? If you have any questions just let me know :)
Excellent video. I am a retired English teacher (EdD) in Ukraine now. However, we are now looking at moving to different countries that offer non-lucrative Visas. We will visit Krakow again, then onto Vienna & Salzburg, Bern, and maybe Paris before heading back to the States. We might sell our home in Portland, Oregon. What American-friendly countries would you recommend?
I think that's might be true, however, I think if you want to live in Portugal, it opens up a whole new way to enjoy Portugal even more, plus it shows respect for the people and their culture.
I've lived/worked in multiple countries in west Africa and Europe over the past 40+ years and I've come to believe you can get by in most any country if you learn how to say 3 things and slowly build from there. Just learn how to say, I have, I need, I want and you can navigate most any country.
So informative! I'm done with Europe as far as living is concerned. I lived in 5 European countries. Europe is not for me but the information you provided is great. I love to visit though. Buena suerte!
Hi Teddy! Thanks for watching my video. That's so cool that you got to live in 5 different European countries! I hope you've found a place in the world that is a better fit. Thanks again for stopping by!
Europe 🇪🇺 is a place to visit, have fun enjoy for awhile AND GET YOUR ASSES BACK PERMANENTLY TO THE USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND if you were born there. Trust me.
You can not do it legally very easy but if you get a tan, throw away your passport, walk over the Balkan route and say you need Asyl they will take you. If you do it legally it takes years with all kind of paperwork. I know people who married, already have a fix job who have to hop in and out the country cause of visa restrictions.
Question: For the digital nomad visa, do you know for the proof of employment and financial means, how many bank statements are needed for proof of financial stability? Is a proof of employment enough for Spain? Thank you!
Looking for a country that is politically stable with good health care, where I can find a job in urban planning/urban design. Any thoughts from your travels? Texas native here too!
Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by. Andorra and Gibraltar are great places but not the easiest to places for an American to aquire a visa to live there long-term.
Question on the Ibero american fast track route: can you hold all 3 citizenships? If born in the US, and then get Mexican citizenship through parents born in Mexico. Can i fast track and still hold all 3 ?
I saw in another video that if your yearly tax you paid was higher in US then Spain waives it. In other words, you only pay it in one of the country's each year, whichever is higher. I wonder your opinion if that would be better to be in Spain for someone living off of savings and some digital nomad work since Portugal requires 10% tax of digital nomad work. ?
How how are you. I watched your video you made a year ago about the 4 easiest European countries to move to. I was born in California my mother is American and my father is from Panamá. I have Panamanian citizenship so I got two passports. In 2years if I want to apply for Spanish citizenship would I have renounce any of my citizenships because I’ve heard Spain doesn’t allow dual citizenship.
Not to give out my personal information: But I was born in Guatemala, I have/had Guatemalan parents. I was adopted and brought to America but have on my passport place of birth:Guatemala, and my birth parent’s name. I hope I could use this information to gain that fast track program you mentioned to gain 2 years citizenship in Spain. That would be amazing, any advice/or feedback on this would be amazing !
You said you want feedback? That's a thin line you are drawing that shows a sense of entitlement (which you will take with you) and somehow trying to game the system to a benefit.
You might want to check out some videos on Albania on other channels. Americans can stay there for 360 days without a visa and the cost of living is very affordable. You could live very well on that income.
good list. just one detail: Germany has not one of the strongest economies in Europe it IS (for over 100 years) the strongest one. It had actually in the past often a head to head race with the USA for the Nr. 1 spot as export nation. Now its Nr. 3 in the world (after China and the USA). The EU as such is the biggest economy in the world if one takes it as single entity ...
Hello, Cepee, enjoying your videos, I been binge watching them, I have a questions, since you mentioned you obtain your citizenship via Colombian Citizenship, I wish to do the same, I'm from PR, live in the US, How would I be able to stay in Spain for 2 years legally? to then apply for citizenship but don't want to teach English , After the first 3 months I would I have to obtain a NLV Visa(30K)? or whats the best path? and get the TIE, NIE , then switch to another Visa till I complete the two consecutive years requirement, then apply for Spainish citizenship? does any type of residency counts towards the Citizenship? so long as its consecutive?
Hi! Thank you so much for watching. That's a a great question. The NLV is a great option to stay in Spain legally for 2-years before applying for Spanish citizenship. This is the route I took. I'm dropping a link to a TikTok video where I answer this question with more options, hope it helps! btw - student visas do NOT count towards the 2-years :/ www.tiktok.com/@shehitrefresh/video/7189299258057608454
@@SheHitRefresh Thank you for all the information you provided, and for the tidbit in the end about the Student Visa, good to know, hopefully in the near future I will be in Spain as well
Do any of these countries, or any others in Europe that you know of, that have a way of gaining residency through having a significant other from any of those countries?
Hi Jason! Thanks for your question. Yes, some countries do offer residency opportunities id your significant other is a citizen of the country you would like to move to. For example, Spain has the pareja de hecho which is a civil union that offers residency to partners. But there are some stipulations like having to have lived together in Spain for X time. Where is your partner from?
@@SheHitRefresh I don't have a partner. Still single as a pringle. Hoping to find a beautiful woman outside the US that will lead to me being able to escape the dumpster fire that is the US now lol.
Great question! Spain does allow dual nationality with certain countries; U.S. nationality does not fall under this umbrella. If you are a U.S. citizen you and want to become a Spanish citizen you will have to take an oath in Spain renouncing your U.S. citizenship. However you do not have to officially renounce your U.S. citizenship to the U.S. so the oath you take in Spain renouncing your citizenship is not recognized in the U.S. I hope that helps!
The D7 is still available, it's the Golden Visa in Portugal that they are doing away with. But that's ok, because the financial requirement for the Golden Visa was WAY higher than the D7. D7 is much more accessible for the average person.
Mi Madre nacimiento Philippines. She got Spanish blood thru Her mother. I am a U.S. Citizen. Can I be a Spanish Citizen in 2 Years? I was born in the Philippines.
It's very possible. If you are a citizen of the Philippines you may qualify. You will first need to live in Spain for 2 years before you can apply for Spanish citizenship. You can learn more in my video here: th-cam.com/video/dC7Drr1kxGk/w-d-xo.html
one point on that fast-track 2-year Spain naturalization for citizens of Latin-America. that Latin-American citizenship must be from birth, like yours - ie you have Colombian citizenship from birth - you simply claimed that citizenship. moving to Ecuador & getting their citizenship in 3 years doesn't qualify you for that fast-track naturalization in Spain.
Best option is to join the U.S. Army and be stationed in Germany or Italy. Germany has already a U.S. occupation force of 30,000. One more does not make much more of a difference.
Spain??? If you're working in healthcare, can have a senior management or engineering job yes. You can also have a spanish husband. Otherwise, you can only visit as a tourist.
For God's sake start talking about real life.this is not gonna be 10 day vacation.speak about the working conditions in EU,salary ,cost of life ,retirement plans...opportunities...if you want to be consider serious...if not lets talk for the nice food,nice views ,nice cafes etc...jesus
Can somebody explain how you guys will adapt a system that pays you 1/4 than US and keeps you steady undeveloped??? Do you think you are ready for european reality except drinking earing outside in nice places ...this is not real life...trust you wont be able to go out as you think...simply because you wont be able to afford this...then youll feel what misery is all about...you dont have idea how things in EU are..stop confusing vacations with real everyday life ...
Thanks for your insights. Many people are moving with remote jobs that have foreign salaries - so local salaries are a non issue. Or they have savings and or passive income. Plus there are many Americans who live off local salaries and make it work. I lived in Spain on a 1/4 of what I made in the US and was not miserable, in fact I was way happier. For many, even despite lower wages in Europe, the benefits still outweigh the daily stress of living in the US.
@SheHitRefresh so start telling the absolute truth about Europe.start saying : come to europe but having money from US or work remotely in US. Still europe is misery for the people that lives here .
@SheHitRefresh you lived in europe with 1/4 salary and it wasn't miserable due to your savings and remote job.i challenge you to live ONLY with your EU salary and then we talk about Quality of life and misery.under safe side you can do anything but telling the truth of a situation is not a bad habit ...start telling true things and not fantasies
@@Ws-tc5jb I did not have a remote job when I moved to Spain. I came to Spain and taught English and then I worked for a Spanish start-up. I made 15k-22k euros a year. I lived a simple life and enjoyed it very much. Was it uncomfortable at times to not have the same disposable income I had in the US - yes, was I miserable - NO.
If u need a certain amount of income 2 live in foreign country, then usa is the cheapest cause u don't need an income 2 live here, and still have a tv and va. On welfare! or live as a nomad.
Serbia is one country that destroys your reason for living in the US. I recently bought a small, old farmhouse w/a couple of acres for €9,000 ($8700 US at today's rate). Buy a "liveable" house and get automatic residency. Health insurance €1,019/yr, land taxes 2,000RSD/yr ($16.59), internet 1,549/mo ($12.85). No welfare required.
what a difference a year makes. France is burning, Belgium is burning, Germany is in recession and probably about to burn. Time for an update. Not taking shots at you, just amazed at the way the shit is hitting the fan in central europe at the moment.
When are you planning on moving to Europe?
Well, I'm a bit older- but not old enough to take social security...I'll be 62 in 2 years. I'll have enough $$ for the D7. But, I wish I could get there a lot sooner. Meantime, I'll be reading/watching all your videos on moving to Eurpoe (Portugal for me.)
@@honeybeejourney thank you so much for watching. Your move to Portugal sounds exciting. It would be great if you could go now, but those 2 years will fly by! Wishing you all the luck on your move over. Thank you again for watching!
For the “non lucrative visa” would someone still be able to make money from TH-cam videos, etc? I know some governments don’t include online income sources against their paperwork while other governments do, so just curious about Spain. Thanks
@@honeybeejourney I'm a bit older than you and have been in/around Europe longer. Lived/worked in Portugal 10 years. Worked my last 8 years, retired and stayed a few more. I found Portugal was filling with too many expats to fit my taste. As English speakers flooded in Portugal became less Portuguese even as I lived in a smaller town in the interior. Too often Americans try to make a foreign country more like America destroying the culture.
So, in 2017, I packed up and moved lock, stock and Harley east settling in Serbia. Hopefully I'll get 10-15 years here before I feel the need to move farther east.
@@europeon2wheels89 how has Serbia been so far?
And don't forget - Portugal beats Spain in offering EU citizenship after only 5 years...
Hi Carrie, thanks for stopping by! I completely forgot to mention that. A huge perk, thanks for reminding me!
Poland is pretty easy to move to. I was able to get a residence permit fairly easily after I got here. Ended up being able to stay much longer due to cv-19. I'll be eligible soon (5 years) for the Pole's Card permanent residency because my great grandparents were from Poland. The language is difficult but it's a beautiful country with great people 🇵🇱
The fact that Jews fleeing pogroms in Western Europe found refuge in the Kingdom of Poland and lived on Polish soil for several hundred years does not make them Poles.
For USA citizens Albania gives great options.. we are privileged there
And, no "guests" from Middle East.
Having moved to Europe myself, you gave some great choices. Other countries keep adding new options to entice expats, so the options just keep increasing
Thanks so much for stopping by! Love your profile name btw. Where did you move from/to?
Such an informative and intelligent presentation. Very well spoken! Thank you 😊
Hi JoBars! Thank you so much for check out my video. I appreciate the kind words!
as a dual US and Brazilian citizen, the 2 year option for Spanish citizenship was eye-opening to hear!
As a Brazilian you may find it much easier to go to Portugal :)
spain is known for flamenco, paella. and a very high unemployment rate.
And many other things... but that is true.
Good to see The Netherlands listed. I was told Germany is the easiest for an American to move to because you can simply just show up and apply for a Visa once you get there. Sounds like you can do the same with The Netherlands based on what you said here.
When people say "expensive" - do they mean like buying a house, that kind of thing? Surely, you can find a room in someone's house or a roommate somewhere and live affordably? Especially since you no longer need a car like you do here in the US.
Yes Nl its easy American and canadian now ı live in germany but NeXT year ı want to move nederland
@@Coconut2050ll really why
Good luck learning Dutch, which is part of residence
Same as in German you have to learn and read and right German c
FYI I was granted a D7 visa. You must have a Portuguese bank account with 14 months of minimum wage, funds or about 20,000 euros. Maybe a long time ago 9,000 was the minimum but not anymore.
Beeah! Thank you so much for the info. I'm getting conflicting information from people who have recently gotten their D7 visa and on the official site.
What if I come in a small boat and claim to be oppressed?
@@PROVOCATEURSK good luck in crossing the Atlantic in your small boat
So much to learn. Ur loaded!
In regards to Portugal, the US & Portugal have a tax treaty and as to social security or government pensions regardless of the NHR they can only be taxed in the US even when a US citizen is a Portuguese resident.
Hi Jeremy, thanks so much! From my understanding since April 2020 the NHR was revised to include a 10% tax on foreign pension income (including social security). Maybe it's been revised again?
@@SheHitRefresh The NHR has it's tax, but that doesn't supercede provisions of the Portugal-USA double tax treaty which like the Portugal-UK tax treaty for example have provisions which mean only the country that provides a social security style or government sponsored pension can tax the pension. In the case of the USA social security is generally untaxed by the US, same goes typically for a VA or US federal and most state employee pensions to a large degree. But under the terms of the tax treaty regardless of the NHR, a person drawing such a pension can generally avoid Portuguese tax on the pension because of the treat provisions which supercede generally applicable tax laws. The tax treaty governs how income sourced from the other treaty country can or cannot be taxed by both countries. The rules vary depending on what type of income is received and where it comes from. The NHR has great benefits, but depending on where the income comes from, the NHR rates might be lower still for some residents.
Great video. You have a nice personality and I hope that you will make many more videos about living Spain and/or moving to Europe. I predict that your TH-cam channel will be very successful. 🙏👏👏👏🍻
Thank you so much for watching Mohammed. I appreciate the support!
What part of Texas???
I’m currently in Houston thinking of moving to Portugal… :)
Hi Tyson! Thanks for watching my video. Portugal is a great choice. I'm from Houston but lived in Austin for a bit. Best of luck on your move!
I love your page! I live in Texas! Austin actually and I’m looking to move to Europe in my 50’s. I watched this video specifically to see where the easiest place would be for an American to move. Thinking of Portugal or Germany. I’m a barber so it’s probably easy to find work there.
Thanks so much for the information. Ever since I was a teenager, I have dreamed of living in Ireland. Unfortunately, to my utter sadness, I learned there is no direct route for me. Well, I wasn't going to let that stop me. Thankfully, I can still apply for a working holiday visa there, and I will next year. Then after living there, if I still want to pursue it more permanently, I will move to one of these countries and pursue EU citizenship. At first, I looked to the Netherlands, thanks to the DAFT visa. But then I began to have my doubts. It's an expensive country and VERY flat (I love to hike). The south of Limburg is very hilly and very Irish-like, but I'm still not sure. Besides, if I do become a Dutch citizen, I'll most likely have to give up my American citizenship. I've been looking at this D7 visa for Portugal and it seems like an excellent alternative. The more I think about it, the more I like it. Thank you so much again! You give American men like me hope!
Hi Anthony, thanks for watching my video and commenting! That's great that you qualify for the working holiday visa and are going to apply. For long-term living in Europe I think Portugal is a great choice, plus 5 years of residency there and you may qualify for citizenship. Best of luck with your journey!
Big changes now in Portugal... if you are going with simply passive income, it's still very inexpensive. Those with earned income have to pay a LOT more now. Great video though :)
@@Coconut2050ll Wow, how rude can you be?
What I said is true and it might depend on where you are coming from but from where I stand Portugal is still a great option and less expensive.
If you are going to be rude, donut someplace else!
I'm not understanding, how exactly, was he rude???
I wasn't referring to video or it's presenter... it was another person who commented, and I do not see his reply anymore so he must have deleted it. I felt it was rude and attacking, hence my comment.@@davidryle1164
Very informative. I’m surprised you didn’t include France.
Thank you for stopping by! France is a great option (I include France...and 6 visa options for Americans to move there... in my book I'm Outta Here! An Americans Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe). While France is an easier country to move to I didn't consider it as easy to move to as the 4 countries mentioned in this video. But it's totally possible for an American to move there! Did you happen to move there from the U.S.? I'd love to hear your story!
Thank you for a little detail about the Spanish descendants. Been trying to find information on that for months!
Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for stopping by. I should probably do a whole video on getting Spanish citizenship through ancestry, descent, or having citizenship from an Ibero-American country!
@@SheHitRefresh yes please is Id love to watch it
@@mensajesdeamorypaz1 here ya go!
th-cam.com/video/dC7Drr1kxGk/w-d-xo.html
@@SheHitRefresh thank you!!
I been looking to get out of America. I was offered an English teaching position in Spain. With that I can get my visa then possibly citizenship. Very informative video, straight to the point no bull 💩. Subbed 👍
Wowwwwww !!!
Tell us now the serious things: your monthly salary in Spain and your expenses ....
After doing the math feel lucky for living in the US...
@@Ws-tc5jb I’m not going to do it. But my salary would be 700 a month. I was also given the option of Vietnam or Cambodia. I’m going after airline pilot. I refuse to work at a dead end job. But if you want out of the United States that is definitely an option.
@@Patsworldbaby are you a pilot ?
@@Ws-tc5jb not yet but I’m going to start school in January. Tired of being a trucker.
@@Patsworldbaby 700 euros !!!! Bingo !!! This is europe my friend...that was exactly what I was talking about...come live and get hungry after a while
As an American, I have lived in three European countries since 2019. I’ll say that I know the American mentality, and 95% of Americans would not last more than a year living in Europe based on several different reasons
Name a few
damn, such a long video and missed the easiest country 😂 Albania is in Europe and Americans have a 1 year visa free stay and they can apply for permanent residence very easy 😊
Nice video 👏
Thank you for your detailed explanation, I've been living in Atx for 6 years, you don't want to come back here. I have a good job, but living conditions and prices are crazy. It's really bad and getting worse every day.
I'm looking for moving to Europe. The Netherlands makes sense.
“Must have a marketable skill”
*me as a youtuber* 😬
Hello there! You know if it were me making the call, in my opinion TH-camr is totally a marketable skill ;)
I’d def investigate healthcare. Even European countries aren’t as wealthy as the USA, and socialized medicine - while free or inexpensive - can feel shabby or not quite up standard. Not horrible, but not great, and if you’re not paying, then the doctor and hospital dictates your care. You’re not a customer.
And socialized medicine can mean long waits for non-urgent medical situations.
Again, US healthcare has its drawbacks.
Absolutely. But there are trade offs when care is free to everyone.
I’ve lived in Germany from June 2006 to November 2007 and I have been wanting to move to Europe since!!
Well all EU countries can be considered as a block. If you get admission to one then you could move on to any other. That's why it's so difficult to get the essential visa. For other EU countries I can only suggest you contact the Embassy closest to you and seek advise.
Great video. Thank you.
Thank you so much for watching!
How hard is it to get dual citizenship? Any info on that? I have Czech heritage through my grandmother. Just not sure how to afford the process and not get taken for a ride.
Hi CJ! Thanks for your comment. Congrats on possibly having an "in" into citizenship in a European country!
So the ease or difficulty of getting dual citizenship depends on a few factors. For most countries in Europe if you are a foreigner who has legally lived there for 10 years you can apply for citizenship.
But for those whose ancestry comes from certain European countries you may be eligible to apply for citizenship based on that ancestry/descent. You may be able to qualify from your grandmother but that also depends one a few factors, such as if she was born in the Czech Republic vs what is now Slovakia and if she left before 1918.
If you qualify the steps would be to consult the Czech Embassy or Consulate for your region to understand which documents you'll need to gather (and possibly have translated and apostilled). Often people submit these kinds of applications on their own so that can cut down costs and you won't get taken advantage of. But it can be easier and less stressful to use a lawyer (I used a lawyer to get my Spanish citizenship and it was money well spent). The best way to find a good lawyer is via word of mouth. Czech expat groups on FB are a great place to start and ask, there you can get first hand accounts from those who may have done what you want to do and they can share if they recommend the lawyer they used (or not).
Here's a bit of info I found online that might help a little of someone who was able to acquire Czech citizenship by descent:
thepointsguy.com/guide/how-to-get-dual-citizenship/
I hope this helps! Good luck and if you start the process my best piece of advice is to be patient; it may take a few years to finally get citizenship but the wait, and hard work, will pay off!
Prior to this video my top choices were, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, Poland and Italy.
Ireland. Anyone with an Irish grandparent can get citizenship, or if you have EU, UK or Ukrainian citizenship you can live and work there. English speaking, same legal system as the US, not as much beurocracy as spain. Ok the weather sucks but it does in the Netherlands too. And the housing crisis.
Ireland is the worst country u can move to believe me
Yes you can live in Ireland. The question is.... live in what?
The are no houses or apartments.
The internet is a liar.
Welllll... To what regards Spain's sunny weather, that is if you don't move to the north.
Very informative info. 🤠
Thank you so much for watching!
Oh please just get to it😮
Would renting/buying a piece of property to begin a children's theatre count as starting a new business? Or a private school that offers art, music, acting and other creative classes to youth 17 and under? Wondering if that would be a good plan to move to The Netherlands or to Germany. Thank you!
Please, please add closed captions. It’s really easy, and kind of rude not to! 🙏🏼 Thank you
Hi Kimberlee! Thank you so much for stopping by. I know right?! For the life of me I can't seem to figure out how to autopopulate captions. I used to manage another account years ago and it was so easy, not sure why now I can only locate the manual addition of captions. I think I'm missing something?? Once I figure it out I'll definitely add them and let you know. Thanks again!
There is an automated transcript option that lets you follow along - it moves at the same rate as the video so you can keep track 🙂
Maybe TH-cam is doing that now instead of automated closed captions? It works pretty much the same, the captions just come up underneath instead of on the video. I just tried it and it works great on this video.
Thank you. Where do I find the transcript option? I don’t see it on my video
@@amymacpherson1680 thank you! I just found it myself. Really helpful, Amy.
Really enjoyed this video 😊 lately my husband and i have been watching different videos on places to move to either in the UK or Germany. We currently live in the New England area of the US.
Hola! Have you become fluent in Spanish? Are there a lot of English speakers in Spain? Is there any particular region in Spain that you would recommend for expats?
I would like to move from TN to Spain next year and get an apartment for a year before buying a home. I have never been there before though. Would you have a recommendation of what coastal city on the Mediterranean would be best to start off in?
Hi Edward! Thank you so much for watching my video and for your question. That's exciting that you'll be moving to this side of the world. There are tons of great coastal cities on the Mediterranean, depending on what size of city you are looking for Malaga and Valencia are probably the most popular right now, Barcelona has been the crown jewel for expats but I think it's been too hard hit by tourism to recommend it. There are smaller cities near Malaga and Valencia that are very popular too. I would suggest staying in one of the two cities (or both if you can) and explore in and around the area to see what best suits you. Best of luck with your move!
@@SheHitRefresh Thank you. I appreciate your advice.
@@edwardsharpe6234 no problem!
as a nurse practioner in the US what do you recommend I can do job wise in europe since that career isn't really a thing there? Is teaching language and then finding a random job the main option? What job did you eventually switch to?
Work in a position as a nurse online !
There's definitely cities in the EU that are hurting for nurses. If you're able to learn the local language you would absolutely be able to find work in hospitals. I'm not sure if they'd be willing to sponsor a visa for a nurse from the US, since getting nurses from elsewhere in the EU would be easier, but you're in a field that is in high demand so I would look into it.
Good for you! I am planning on moving next year from Dallas to Valencia
I moved to Thailand at age 74 (!) after several trials to other countries. Let me know if you want the whole story.
I thought for sure Italy and Greece would be on this list. Those are my first two choices.
Hi Steven! Thanks foe watching my video. Italy and Greece are great options! They didn't make the cut to this video since they aren't as easy for Americans to move to as Spain, Portugal, the Netherlands, and Germany. But saying that, they definitely have viable visa options to make move there happen! Are you planning on moving to Europe? If you have any questions just let me know :)
@@SheHitRefresh in Paris now but returning next week them going to Italian Consulate to apply for resident visa
@@stevenbagley9858 how exciting! So happy to hear you have a path to long-term living in Europe. Best of luck with the Italian resident visa!
Excellent video. I am a retired English teacher (EdD) in Ukraine now. However, we are now looking at moving to different countries that offer non-lucrative Visas. We will visit Krakow again, then onto Vienna & Salzburg, Bern, and maybe Paris before heading back to the States. We might sell our home in Portland, Oregon. What American-friendly countries would you recommend?
In Portugal you can live by with just english but in Spain... hmmm 😀
Hi Rui! Very true, it's much easier to get by in English in Portugal than in Spain.
A lot of Spaniards are learning English now.
No está simple señor
I think that's might be true, however, I think if you want to live in Portugal, it opens up a whole new way to enjoy Portugal even more, plus it shows respect for the people and their culture.
I've lived/worked in multiple countries in west Africa and Europe over the past 40+ years and I've come to believe you can get by in most any country if you learn how to say 3 things and slowly build from there. Just learn how to say, I have, I need, I want and you can navigate most any country.
I was stationed in Germany for Two years and it wasn't that cold. Perhaps for Texans or Floridians.
That's a good point. Cold is relative...coming from Texas if it's under 75 degrees I'm cold :P
So informative! I'm done with Europe as far as living is concerned. I lived in 5 European countries. Europe is not for me but the information you provided is great. I love to visit though. Buena suerte!
Hi Teddy! Thanks for watching my video. That's so cool that you got to live in 5 different European countries! I hope you've found a place in the world that is a better fit. Thanks again for stopping by!
Go home than 😂🤣
@@antoniodasilva1230 I am home. Thank you!
@@teddydavis2339 cool sometimes i feal like going back to long island but yeah PT is just fine
Europe 🇪🇺 is a place to visit, have fun enjoy for awhile AND GET YOUR ASSES BACK PERMANENTLY TO THE USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA OR NEW ZEALAND if you were born there. Trust me.
I am living on social security. I also work part-time. How do Medicare and Social Security work
in another country?
You can not do it legally very easy but if you get a tan, throw away your passport, walk over the Balkan route and say you need Asyl they will take you.
If you do it legally it takes years with all kind of paperwork. I know people who married, already have a fix job who have to hop in and out the country cause of visa restrictions.
Question: For the digital nomad visa, do you know for the proof of employment and financial means, how many bank statements are needed for proof of financial stability? Is a proof of employment enough for Spain? Thank you!
I love Spain❤
Looking for a country that is politically stable with good health care, where I can find a job in urban planning/urban design. Any thoughts from your travels? Texas native here too!
What about Gibraltar and Andorra in Ibérian Península /western Europa, too???
Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by. Andorra and Gibraltar are great places but not the easiest to places for an American to aquire a visa to live there long-term.
there are also Catalonia and the Bask Country...
@@silveriorebelo2920 YES, i agree! And Galiza!
Question on the Ibero american fast track route: can you hold all 3 citizenships? If born in the US, and then get Mexican citizenship through parents born in Mexico. Can i fast track and still hold all 3 ?
If you can handle the cold weather 😅.. the Netherlands is not Alaska, come on !!
I saw in another video that if your yearly tax you paid was higher in US then Spain waives it. In other words, you only pay it in one of the country's each year, whichever is higher. I wonder your opinion if that would be better to be in Spain for someone living off of savings and some digital nomad work since Portugal requires 10% tax of digital nomad work. ?
Spain is off my list due to geckos and the weather not getting colder than 50 degrees.
Thank You
Hi Jewel! Thank you for watching.
How how are you. I watched your video you made a year ago about the 4 easiest European countries to move to. I was born in California my mother is American and my father is from Panamá. I have Panamanian citizenship so I got two passports. In 2years if I want to apply for Spanish citizenship would I have renounce any of my citizenships because I’ve heard Spain doesn’t allow dual citizenship.
Czech Republic hands down is awesome, so
Is
poland.
I wanted to move abroad and start a college education but I only have a GED, is that a feasible thing for me?
Not to give out my personal information: But I was born in Guatemala, I have/had Guatemalan parents. I was adopted and brought to America but have on my passport place of birth:Guatemala, and my birth parent’s name. I hope I could use this information to gain that fast track program you mentioned to gain 2 years citizenship in Spain. That would be amazing, any advice/or feedback on this would be amazing !
You said you want feedback? That's a thin line you are drawing that shows a sense of entitlement (which you will take with you) and somehow trying to game the system to a benefit.
What about the high taxes in Spain if you are on the Non-lucrative visa?
I receive 4100 pension a month from US VA but dont have that much money in the bank. I also reside in TX. Sucks I cant get out.
You might want to check out some videos on Albania on other channels. Americans can stay there for 360 days without a visa and the cost of living is very affordable. You could live very well on that income.
Have anyone experienced anything positive about Greece for minorities and what is it like living in Greece
Hello, In your honest opinion; Is England a difficult country to move to as an American? Would Ireland or Wales be easier?
good list. just one detail: Germany has not one of the strongest economies in Europe it IS (for over 100 years) the strongest one. It had actually in the past often a head to head race with the USA for the Nr. 1 spot as export nation. Now its Nr. 3 in the world (after China and the USA). The EU as such is the biggest economy in the world if one takes it as single entity ...
Thank you so much for watching Michael. I appreciate it insight!
You have such faith in Europe 🇪🇺, a cursed land full of corpses which began with WW1 and WW2 and soon WW3
Hello, Cepee, enjoying your videos, I been binge watching them, I have a questions, since you mentioned you obtain your citizenship via Colombian Citizenship, I wish to do the same, I'm from PR, live in the US, How would I be able to stay in Spain for 2 years legally? to then apply for citizenship but don't want to teach English , After the first 3 months I would I have to obtain a NLV Visa(30K)? or whats the best path? and get the TIE, NIE , then switch to another Visa till I complete the two consecutive years requirement, then apply for Spainish citizenship? does any type of residency counts towards the Citizenship? so long as its consecutive?
Hi! Thank you so much for watching. That's a a great question. The NLV is a great option to stay in Spain legally for 2-years before applying for Spanish citizenship. This is the route I took. I'm dropping a link to a TikTok video where I answer this question with more options, hope it helps!
btw - student visas do NOT count towards the 2-years :/
www.tiktok.com/@shehitrefresh/video/7189299258057608454
@@SheHitRefresh Thank you for all the information you provided, and for the tidbit in the end about the Student Visa, good to know, hopefully in the near future I will be in Spain as well
I'm in Texas and I want to move to Europe so badly. How funny to land on another Texan who left.
Do any of these countries, or any others in Europe that you know of, that have a way of gaining residency through having a significant other from any of those countries?
Hi Jason! Thanks for your question. Yes, some countries do offer residency opportunities id your significant other is a citizen of the country you would like to move to. For example, Spain has the pareja de hecho which is a civil union that offers residency to partners. But there are some stipulations like having to have lived together in Spain for X time. Where is your partner from?
@@SheHitRefresh I don't have a partner. Still single as a pringle. Hoping to find a beautiful woman outside the US that will lead to me being able to escape the dumpster fire that is the US now lol.
How does one deal with Spain not permitting dual nationality?
Great question! Spain does allow dual nationality with certain countries; U.S. nationality does not fall under this umbrella. If you are a U.S. citizen you and want to become a Spanish citizen you will have to take an oath in Spain renouncing your U.S. citizenship. However you do not have to officially renounce your U.S. citizenship to the U.S. so the oath you take in Spain renouncing your citizenship is not recognized in the U.S. I hope that helps!
But what about after collapse of the dollar and living abroad?
I think the D7 visa was just cancelled, wasn’t it?
The D7 is still available, it's the Golden Visa in Portugal that they are doing away with. But that's ok, because the financial requirement for the Golden Visa was WAY higher than the D7. D7 is much more accessible for the average person.
@@SheHitRefresh Ah! My mistake. Thanks!
Anybody know what is looked for with the health certificate? What if you're diabetic or have a heart condition?
Mi Madre nacimiento Philippines. She got Spanish blood thru Her mother. I am a U.S. Citizen. Can I be a Spanish Citizen in 2 Years? I was born in the Philippines.
It's very possible. If you are a citizen of the Philippines you may qualify. You will first need to live in Spain for 2 years before you can apply for Spanish citizenship. You can learn more in my video here: th-cam.com/video/dC7Drr1kxGk/w-d-xo.html
Man imagine wanting to leave the states and you can’t because of the American system makes it hard to save
one point on that fast-track 2-year Spain naturalization for citizens of Latin-America. that Latin-American citizenship must be from birth, like yours - ie you have Colombian citizenship from birth - you simply claimed that citizenship. moving to Ecuador & getting their citizenship in 3 years doesn't qualify you for that fast-track naturalization in Spain.
What about Estonia?
France is the best option of course!
Best option is to join the U.S. Army and be stationed in Germany or Italy. Germany has already a U.S. occupation force of 30,000. One more does not make much more of a difference.
Spain??? If you're working in healthcare, can have a senior management or engineering job yes. You can also have a spanish husband. Otherwise, you can only visit as a tourist.
Leaving Texas was a great decision no matter where you went. LOL
Yea Texas sucks😊
Slow down just a little, you sound like you’re running a race and sometimes it’s hard to follow
Thanks for watching my video and for the feedback. If it's too fast you can slow-down the speed on TH-cam.
Ill never be able to move to Europe :(
When there's a will, there's a way
What if you're American and get a second Latin American citizenship by naturalization (e.g. Peru, Argentina)?
I am ready to get out of the United States 🎉 I am male so I hope it’s ok
please include France
France video is on the list! Thank you for watching.
Your mother is Colombian and your father is?
Hi Faramarz, my father is from Iran 🇮🇷.
@@SheHitRefresh What a good mix!! Congratulations!!
@@volareohoh2413 thank you!
That is crazy. No wonder you are a rootless nomad.
82 million live in germany
I wonder how far back they allow the descendant thing?? Is 200 years ok? Lol kidding but not really
Don’t forget to talk about taxes some of these countries double tax your income. That might be a con when moving to Spain. Thanks
Rxc de lent info my dear
Germany safe? Maybe before they imported so many doctors and scientists.
What if you're a dumb person (me I'm the dumb person) that doesn't have a degree or any sort of extra special skill.
Thank you for watching! I've made a video reply for you: th-cam.com/video/BAOfkMw-m9g/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UajHWbzTClnYMccy
No one is dumb. You can take free online courses on TH-cam.
The Netherlands is full. Please go to Germany!
Anybody else quckly figure that this video is just a promo for her book? It's the only part of the video where she isn't speaking so quickly.😂
THE NETHERLANDS IS THE BEST FOR AMERICANS.
I agree, it's a fabulous choice! Are you Dutch or an American who moved to The Netherlands?
to cold
Please give some examples not just a statement in caps
For potheads 😂🤣😂
It is freezing 🥶 in the winter. But if you are a winter person, kudos to you!
For God's sake start talking about real life.this is not gonna be 10 day vacation.speak about the working conditions in EU,salary ,cost of life ,retirement plans...opportunities...if you want to be consider serious...if not lets talk for the nice food,nice views ,nice cafes etc...jesus
Can somebody explain how you guys will adapt a system that pays you 1/4 than US and keeps you steady undeveloped???
Do you think you are ready for european reality except drinking earing outside in nice places ...this is not real life...trust you wont be able to go out as you think...simply because you wont be able to afford this...then youll feel what misery is all about...you dont have idea how things in EU are..stop confusing vacations with real everyday life ...
Thanks for your insights. Many people are moving with remote jobs that have foreign salaries - so local salaries are a non issue. Or they have savings and or passive income. Plus there are many Americans who live off local salaries and make it work. I lived in Spain on a 1/4 of what I made in the US and was not miserable, in fact I was way happier. For many, even despite lower wages in Europe, the benefits still outweigh the daily stress of living in the US.
@SheHitRefresh so start telling the absolute truth about Europe.start saying : come to europe but having money from US or work remotely in US.
Still europe is misery for the people that lives here .
@SheHitRefresh you lived in europe with 1/4 salary and it wasn't miserable due to your savings and remote job.i challenge you to live ONLY with your EU salary and then we talk about Quality of life and misery.under safe side you can do anything but telling the truth of a situation is not a bad habit ...start telling true things and not fantasies
@@Ws-tc5jb I say this all the time in my videos. Come with a remote job because salaries are low in Europe compared to the US.
@@Ws-tc5jb I did not have a remote job when I moved to Spain. I came to Spain and taught English and then I worked for a Spanish start-up. I made 15k-22k euros a year. I lived a simple life and enjoyed it very much. Was it uncomfortable at times to not have the same disposable income I had in the US - yes, was I miserable - NO.
If u need a certain amount of income 2 live in foreign country, then usa is the cheapest cause u don't need an income 2 live here, and still have a tv and va. On welfare! or live as a nomad.
Serbia is one country that destroys your reason for living in the US. I recently bought a small, old farmhouse w/a couple of acres for €9,000 ($8700 US at today's rate). Buy a "liveable" house and get automatic residency. Health insurance €1,019/yr, land taxes 2,000RSD/yr ($16.59), internet 1,549/mo ($12.85). No welfare required.
What's wrong with the best country of world, not cool anymore, please don't ruin the rest of world, thanks
The “best country”, aside from the Native Americans, is purely made up of immigrants from the rest of the World.🙄
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
what a difference a year makes. France is burning, Belgium is burning, Germany is in recession and probably about to burn. Time for an update. Not taking shots at you, just amazed at the way the shit is hitting the fan in central europe at the moment.
And will continue to get worse when the European 🇪🇺 collapses and WW3 begins in 10-20 years. So enjoy kolo butt-f***** Europe while you can!
Don't believe all the media tis' DISTORTED folks are happy in southern France, Portugal also. Germany is fine....