Top 10 Easiest Countries Americans can Emigrate to.

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  • Опубликовано: 25 ноя 2024

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  • @WorldAccordingToBriggs
    @WorldAccordingToBriggs  3 года назад +2124

    Sorry about the New Zealand flag and Mexican flag mix up.

    • @vrimb1
      @vrimb1 3 года назад +39

      yup, lol thats an oopsie

    • @garyofarizona2558
      @garyofarizona2558 3 года назад +13

      Thor ain’t paying attention.

    • @BeyondtheRailz
      @BeyondtheRailz 3 года назад +12

      Thanks for your service Briggs. And being my #1 favorite RUclipsr. I hope you and your family are doing well

    • @sharonz3337
      @sharonz3337 3 года назад +12

      Lol Briggs it was interesting how you described my own country. Canuck here😎😎

    • @raymondmuench3266
      @raymondmuench3266 3 года назад +4

      World According To Briggs Figured others would have spotted this.😊

  • @woodrowcall3269
    @woodrowcall3269 3 года назад +6059

    I don’t need new country, this one is beautiful. What I need is a good government. The corruption and dishonesty is the problem here.

    • @booberry6715
      @booberry6715 3 года назад +629

      So many people want _____ from their government. All I want for my government is for it to leave me alone. Sadly that request seems to be too radical.

    • @andretarvok7122
      @andretarvok7122 3 года назад +106

      good keep you stupid asses in your country no one wants you believe me.

    • @booberry6715
      @booberry6715 3 года назад +289

      @@andretarvok7122 You sure love their money though. 😂

    • @appleblossomxo
      @appleblossomxo 3 года назад +98

      @@booberry6715: The Founding Fathers would give you a pat on the back & handshake, that is what they intended.

    • @booberry6715
      @booberry6715 3 года назад +121

      @@appleblossomxo To be a little more thorough, I believe the founders would agree that the State should be responsible for the national defense and a reasonable level of infrastructure development.
      All else should be at the state or local level.

  • @reenougle
    @reenougle 2 года назад +1333

    I am an American who has lived in Ireland for 20 years and raised my kids here. Easy and cheap medical care and my kids received excellent University degrees for virtually free.

    • @lilmancc35
      @lilmancc35 2 года назад +41

      If i ever move thats where i want to move to, but im a blue collar worker and im not sure where id go or what id be doing there.

    • @FRANKSNAKE71
      @FRANKSNAKE71 2 года назад +14

      Can I ask how much it cost to live there per year? Housing, food, utilities, etc..

    • @BNJA5M1N3
      @BNJA5M1N3 2 года назад +18

      @@lilmancc35 alot of times they have an income minimum for you to emigrate to a country like Ireland. I'm not sure if blue collar working income is within that range.

    • @michaelemmanuel1144
      @michaelemmanuel1144 2 года назад +19

      Good luck with those degrees. They won’t count in America.

    • @BarbMcG.
      @BarbMcG. 2 года назад

      @@BNJA5M1N3 pl

  • @JNF-SATX
    @JNF-SATX 3 года назад +1585

    Answers....you’re welcome!
    0:55 - Panama
    2:39 - Belize
    3:58 - Ecuador
    5:20 - Denmark
    6:23 - Brazil
    7:52 - Mexico
    9:02 - New Zealand
    9:50 - Ireland
    11:06 - Sweden
    12:30 - Canada
    ...sense a pattern here?

  • @Hillary-tp3ir
    @Hillary-tp3ir Год назад +102

    The teachings on this channel are always top notch so informative and easy to understand, it's very hard to find good content online these days.

    • @ryanaustin1400
      @ryanaustin1400 Год назад

      I have been in the financial system for over a decade now, I have never seen anyone as talented as Mr. Alberto Javier, I must confess that he is the only one I trust my investments with.

    • @Hillary-tp3ir
      @Hillary-tp3ir Год назад

      Who exactly is this Mr. Alberto?
      what does he do?
      And how can I take advantage of him?

    • @Hillary-tp3ir
      @Hillary-tp3ir Год назад

      Thanks for the help everyone, I will contact him as soon as possible.

  • @petertimmins6657
    @petertimmins6657 3 года назад +936

    I served almost three decades in the US Army and am a retired Paratrooper and combat veteran. When I retired in 2010 we immediately moved to Panamá. I was stationed here for 2 tours (Dec 92-Jan 99), got married, started a family, and bought a house thinking ahead for retirement. It has been the best decision ever!

    • @WorldAccordingToBriggs
      @WorldAccordingToBriggs  3 года назад +29

      I was there a few years before you. 7th ID.

    • @petertimmins6657
      @petertimmins6657 3 года назад +22

      @@WorldAccordingToBriggs my first time down was for JOTC in Feb 85. We got to go to Panamá City on two of our weekends and that was when I first realized how much I liked it here.

    • @gravitatemortuus1080
      @gravitatemortuus1080 3 года назад +5

      I was station in Panama in 89-90.

    • @rb1054
      @rb1054 3 года назад +7

      Hows the health care system there?

    • @jojowhite9296
      @jojowhite9296 2 года назад +6

      are there a lot of English-speaking people? I'm retired from the federal government and have a decent pension but would just like to see what's out there.

  • @Minuteman75
    @Minuteman75 3 года назад +2671

    We don’t need a new country, but we need a new government “of, by, and for the people”, once again!

    • @schizophrenicunicorn179
      @schizophrenicunicorn179 3 года назад +173

      Tribalism started in the government and has sadly trickled down to the people. Maybe we could do away with political parties entirely and make people do their homework on what a politician says they believe rather that mindlessly hit the party button. While we are at it, maybe outlaw lobbyists and special interest groups. Maybe bills would be restricted to only include items actually pertaining to the bill rather than every pet project every politician ever dreamed ?

    • @theresewalters1696
      @theresewalters1696 3 года назад +29

      Good Luck.

    • @tatertotsmomma8246
      @tatertotsmomma8246 3 года назад +6

      Thank you.

    • @acedogg692005
      @acedogg692005 3 года назад +7

      Maybe some of the views on this video are the "special" people of our country looking for a new place lol. I could only hope. I think I might share this on facebook lol

    • @AJ........
      @AJ........ 3 года назад +5

      Indeed my friend

  • @MessoverOG
    @MessoverOG 3 года назад +1766

    My family left the Middle East when Saddam attacked Kuwait and moved to this great nation. I love this country. My father shipped me off to get married in Pakistan. I fled 21 years ago to land of the brave, home of the once free. I’m tired of running. This is home. I will go down with this ship, but I won’t surrender. I’m a fighter. They will be messing with the wrong person if they come for me. I won’t go alone!

    • @travincal1
      @travincal1 3 года назад +308

      You're more American than most Americans who were born here now and days. You should be proud of that. It's a shame we couldn't live up to our reputation because we have too many Americans sleeping and getting their political opinions from celebrities or tech companies. All of which will tell you they think for themselves and that they're unique little butterflies despite acting, talking, dressing and believing the same shit as everyone else on twitter/facebook.

    • @lmrushing7375
      @lmrushing7375 3 года назад +83

      You will have good companions with whom to fight

    • @jayedwards469
      @jayedwards469 3 года назад +36

      Bless you🙏🏻

    • @mangafq8
      @mangafq8 3 года назад +26

      God bless you. I'm a proud American who had to outsource myself during the Obama administration. I've been living and working in Kuwait since 2009. I'm so grateful to God to be here living on rhe Coast Road with wonderful views. I'll have to leave someday, but smh with the prospect of moving to the States. Actually that is not necessarily what I'll do as I'm also European so I have options. 🙏🙏🙏🇺🇸

    • @willong1000
      @willong1000 3 года назад +66

      Spoken like a TRUE AMERICAN!

  • @justiceLaw0000
    @justiceLaw0000 2 года назад +329

    We don't need a new country. We need new people in power. Better people that truly want to do what's best for the people.

    • @getnmybelee
      @getnmybelee Год назад +8

      Dont hold your breath

    • @l8tapex
      @l8tapex Год назад

      How weak have we become to let socialist ruin the best country, founded on individualism. designed for less government interference on personal freedom.

    • @andrewjones2570
      @andrewjones2570 Год назад

      That boat has sailed.. Corp USA owned and sold by capitalist corporate elites for last 50 yrs.Thats why there no middle class here anymore work as a lave or die on streets without obsurd Healthcare and rental costs all run for profit by capitalism corporate cronies

    • @JAPrice
      @JAPrice Год назад

      Yes! But Americans are so brain washed they've forgotten they have options. They/"we" keep voting in the same tool over and over again and expecting different outcomes. It's ridiculous.

    • @RS-ls7mm
      @RS-ls7mm Год назад

      Too late, the democrats flooded the country with the worst that central and south america were only too happy to get rid of. Most of the southwest US is already a latino slum. Poverty, ignorance, crime, disease, corruption, ... what was the democrat's idea of success here?

  • @emmell6285
    @emmell6285 3 года назад +1140

    I’m 17 and moving to Ireland by myself next year. I’m so excited.

    • @harrison3879
      @harrison3879 3 года назад +65

      You can do it!!!!!!! Good luck to you :)

    • @emmell6285
      @emmell6285 3 года назад +54

      @@harrison3879 exactly just found out I failed my entrance exams. So probably will be offing myself now. Worth the try I guess!

    • @Cwgrlup
      @Cwgrlup 3 года назад +33

      Hoping to retire in Australia. Hopefully they don’t hate Americans too much now.

    • @emmell6285
      @emmell6285 3 года назад +2

      @Cruiser not smart enough I guess lol

    • @anymouse6169
      @anymouse6169 3 года назад +66

      @@emmell6285 screw their dumb tests. you always have more options. don't off yourself. you will miss out.

  • @kennor5227
    @kennor5227 3 года назад +335

    You don't need to give up Citizenship in Ecuador. I've been here 7 years and know lots of people with dual citizenship.

    • @atxdank
      @atxdank 3 года назад +6

      thats awesome! i wanna check it out so bad

    • @nicoleanthoine6046
      @nicoleanthoine6046 3 года назад +4

      That's great to know!!

    • @PoorBoys3_
      @PoorBoys3_ 3 года назад +2

      How’s the crime??

    • @jeffbrewer1580
      @jeffbrewer1580 3 года назад +10

      Just gotta keep paying those taxes ti uncle sam or he'll come after you hard

    • @swedishgirl2506
      @swedishgirl2506 3 года назад

      thanks so much, i was freakin out for a second

  • @ParleyPCat
    @ParleyPCat 3 года назад +439

    That’s it, I’m moving to the moon.

    • @robinbrl
      @robinbrl 3 года назад +14

      Seriously. I'm right there with you.

    • @keith3819
      @keith3819 3 года назад +28

      Very low crime rate on the moon.

    • @sriyasodharmma4021
      @sriyasodharmma4021 3 года назад +12

      @@keith3819 no no, there's lots of crime on the moon. committed by the fringe aliens that live on the darkside of the moon, those that nasa never told you about

    • @mariapierce2707
      @mariapierce2707 3 года назад +5

      @@keith3819 hopefully no covid either

    • @keith3819
      @keith3819 3 года назад +4

      @@sriyasodharmma4021 Then they need to go to moon jail.

  • @russellbarnes7728
    @russellbarnes7728 2 года назад +115

    My wife and I relocated to Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico about a year and a half ago. Haven't seen or heard about any crime, except petty stuff. It's a beautiful city and feels safe to live in. We love it here.
    It was easy to emigrate to. Cost of living is 1/3 that of the US. The best move we ever made.

    • @nickforbrains
      @nickforbrains Год назад +3

      Nice weather too I have heard

    • @davidhill7195
      @davidhill7195 Год назад +1

      My ex-wife's family is from a small town called San Simon (near Zamora) about 40 miles west of Morelia. When we visited it was a lovely and very safe town. Great experience. Minus the scorpions, I'd move in an instant. :)

    • @belle42
      @belle42 Год назад

      But don't they now require quite a bit of passive income for residency?

    • @Sandra8675SecondLife
      @Sandra8675SecondLife Год назад +3

      Are we really saying Morelia is safe and no one ever hears of crime? Come on now.

  • @rynomoron
    @rynomoron 3 года назад +1086

    I've lived abroad for two years now (Japan) and I've really become accustomed to living in this country. I love the US, but there are simply too many problems with the country that only show signs of worsening. It's going downhill real fast. I can go to the hospital for a very affordable price now and I never ever worry about where I walk at night or what part of town I'm in, I'm never in danger even at 2AM in the city. Those are luxuries I'll never have in the states, where healthcare costs a fortune and violence is rampant. That piece of mind is priceless. Maybe I'll try one of these countries in the future, too.

    • @melissahernandez6645
      @melissahernandez6645 3 года назад +92

      I loved Japan and was only there 2½ weeks. I am thinking of moving there in one of those teach English programs. Nervous about giving my US citizenship but the more I think about it living in Texas as a female it does not come with many benefits or freedoms.

    • @rynomoron
      @rynomoron 3 года назад +46

      @@melissahernandez6645 actually, you'll retain your citizenship. I'm currently on the JET programme. It's been amazing for me, but everyone has a different experience. It takes up to about 10 years living and working here to get permanent residency, but you won't be a "citizen" so to speak, as it's bloodlines are still mapped here and directly connected to Japanese citizenship. Ethnic and national identity are directly tied. That said, I know people who have the permanent residency, not hard to get just takes time. I recommend it! Give it a try, if it doesn't work, you can always go back home. I know people who don't know the language, or very little, and get by. That said, I highly suggest working to learn the language because it will make your life not only easier but better in general. Not being able to communicate can be very isolating. But also, I have foreign friends and coworkers. A few, anyways since I live in the countryside.

    • @melissahernandez6645
      @melissahernandez6645 3 года назад +24

      @@rynomoron are you able to take advantage of the Japanese health care as a resident? Thank you for your reply. I got by with knowing a few phrases hello, good morning, thank you, excuse me, please, where is (then act out what), how much? A few numbers, Eigo?. I had a lot of Texas tees on so I got a few howdeeeeez. I never felt isolated as I had my daughter and that help as she did pretty good with Kanji and understood all the train maps. But the people were so friendly 180 from the US where people are most often rude and entitled. Japan is 99.9% courteous of those around them, helpful and pleasant and the .1% are at least of the just stay quite and to themselves. I felt so underdressed though lol especially at Disneyland 🤣

    • @Kozette007
      @Kozette007 3 года назад +2

      Colombia 🇨🇴

    • @Nikybeez
      @Nikybeez 3 года назад +38

      @@melissahernandez6645 I'd double check your info on Japan if female rights are important to you. I think Japan is pretty cool, but they have a long way to go when it comes to the sexist culture involving women and how they handle sex crimes there.

  • @marlenefunk2137
    @marlenefunk2137 3 года назад +286

    I moved to Ecuador 9 years ago from the U.S. I hope your information about other countries is more accurate than your information on Ecuador. But, as you said, things change, which they do. I had a permanent retirement VISA in two weeks. I live at the very center of a tourist town, rarely lock my door and have never been mugged. It is also safe to walk the streets at any time of the day or night. And the cost of living is one quarter of what it was in the U.S. And the people are the nicest in the world. It is always best to check things out yourself.

    • @lindalowney1404
      @lindalowney1404 3 года назад +10

      Where in Ecuador do you live? I have heard good things about living there.

    • @nunyabidness117
      @nunyabidness117 2 года назад +15

      @@lindalowney1404 I've never been have heard Cuenca is popular with expats. In is close to the equator but high in elevation so the weather is great year round. Also good healthcare, university town so smart people, friendly locals, and inexpensive.

    • @Chatta-Ortega
      @Chatta-Ortega 2 года назад +3

      How is the health care system in Ecuador?

    • @JohnDoe-1956
      @JohnDoe-1956 2 года назад +6

      @@Chatta-Ortega Excellent!

    • @elsenorsmith7950
      @elsenorsmith7950 2 года назад +3

      Me encantaría mudarme para Ecuador.

  • @Helen-us1ly
    @Helen-us1ly 3 года назад +536

    The best thing about Ireland is the Irish, the best people in the world. Attentive, intelligent, friendly,genuine, funny.when you go to Ireland you definitely feel like you're coming home. To go there is to find a part of yourself that is missing.

    • @pameladecicco6509
      @pameladecicco6509 3 года назад +35

      Yes indeed. USA citizen here for twenty years!!!💚

    • @mary-tk2is
      @mary-tk2is 3 года назад +24

      I love Ireland! I have been twice & will go again once COVID restrictions ease up. I would like to move there but they don't seem to want to accept nurses from the US :(

    • @ladytezt
      @ladytezt 3 года назад +35

      Agree 100%. I can't believe he said he has no desire to visit Ireland. His loss! Beautiful country, beautiful people.

    • @TrueRetroflection
      @TrueRetroflection 3 года назад +20

      Also looking to move there, myself. Can’t wait to go to the pubs-not even to drink, but to hear endless hilarious pub stories

    • @mimislattery2264
      @mimislattery2264 3 года назад +12

      Yep , my grandfather was born in Ireland so I can apply for dual citizenship.

  • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
    @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 2 года назад +162

    I feel like RUclips read my thoughts. I have been seriously thinking of leaving this country (USA) and wondered where the best place to go would be. Then this video suddenly showed up and I got my foundation for research. Thank you so much!!! 🤗

    • @moxygirlhey
      @moxygirlhey 2 года назад +7

      Bye

    • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
      @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 2 года назад +1

      @@moxygirlhey Do you racist idiots ever get tired of bothering people? It's a shame you have no life of your own. smdh

    • @irelandlynn954
      @irelandlynn954 2 года назад +18

      I’m leaving too. Thanks to the “Moxy Girls” here ⬆️😆

    • @FRANKSNAKE71
      @FRANKSNAKE71 2 года назад

      @@irelandlynn954 There are many brainless twits like “moxy girl” all over the world. Best to just ignore them😎

    • @wandasetzer1469
      @wandasetzer1469 2 года назад +13

      @@irelandlynn954 I have to stay, due to poverty. Maybe soon we'll be able to apply for refugee status.

  • @cameronadkins2310
    @cameronadkins2310 3 года назад +96

    Let me make it easy and less time consuming for you:
    10 - Panama 0:56
    9 - Belize 2:37
    8 - Ecuador 4:14
    7 - Denmark 5:20
    6 - Brazil 6:23
    5 - Mexico 7:49
    4 - New Zealand 9:02
    3 - Ireland 9:50
    2 - Sweden 11:06
    1 - Canada 12:27

    • @shirleypark5587
      @shirleypark5587 3 года назад +2

      Ty

    • @restock_1731
      @restock_1731 3 года назад +2

      Thank you.

    • @marksmith8732
      @marksmith8732 3 года назад +21

      @RottenSpew i don't care about gun laws i care about living in a place where I dont need one.a concept very foreign to some.

    • @Blake-dm8hw
      @Blake-dm8hw 3 года назад +6

      @RottenSpew do you know how to read the video is called 10 easiest countries to move to not best countries for gun loving Americans

    • @blueforest2927
      @blueforest2927 3 года назад +3

      @@marksmith8732 I couldn't agree more...peace ! !

  • @wendijackson8844
    @wendijackson8844 3 года назад +376

    "You're free to leave, but leaving isn't free."

    • @a.d.64
      @a.d.64 3 года назад +12

      So true

    • @chicagotom1643
      @chicagotom1643 3 года назад +5

      I can say that i have all the freshwater i need just a mile north of me

    • @clayton5584
      @clayton5584 3 года назад +9

      You won't be able to leave soon

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 3 года назад +4

      @@browncatwithblurredbackgro2461 How are they going to enforce that?

    • @lisalisavirgowarrior1111
      @lisalisavirgowarrior1111 3 года назад +5

      Your a dem right??? Ha ha ha

  • @timothycook2917
    @timothycook2917 3 года назад +603

    It's very brave of New Zealand to adopt the Mexican flag for their country!!

    • @kevinpitt3014
      @kevinpitt3014 3 года назад +10

      NZ has nothing to do with the Mexican flag, never have, never will.

    • @timothycook2917
      @timothycook2917 3 года назад +131

      @@kevinpitt3014 wow Kevin, you've got a real grasp of the obvious. I guess humor doesn't come into your household

    • @fukkyoutube
      @fukkyoutube 3 года назад +10

      @Ronald 240Bravo na Texas adopts the people not the flag

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 3 года назад +26

      @@kevinpitt3014 Its called a joke based off of a computer edit mess up. Haha hehe. Good joke Timothy I was trying to think of something clever to say too but you beat me to it. Hahaha

    • @BreuckelensFinest
      @BreuckelensFinest 3 года назад +13

      @@fukkyoutube Sounds very Tronald Jenius Dumpish of you. Come on guy's let's laugh for once during these turbulent times. Like homeboy says that makes these video, "be kind to one another." I paraphrasing. Salud & viva Mexico! LMAO

  • @JarlHavi
    @JarlHavi 2 года назад +80

    The timing of this being on my recommendation list after the hole supreme court rulings... it's fantastic

    • @cnhaygood1865
      @cnhaygood1865 2 года назад +13

      You get ready, look me up, I'll help you pack and make a monetary donation. One stipulation, take a few more liberals with you.

    • @moxygirlhey
      @moxygirlhey 2 года назад +10

      *whole

    • @kristieraynor7182
      @kristieraynor7182 2 года назад

      @@cnhaygood1865 Nah bro. We will make abortion a federal right, and you can pack your crap yourself.

    • @wiscgaloot
      @wiscgaloot 2 года назад

      @@cnhaygood1865 We liberals run the economy, when we all leave you'll be up 💩 creek, deplorable.

    • @julietardos5044
      @julietardos5044 2 года назад +2

      @@moxygirlhey Pretty sure hole is correct, but not for the reason you thought.

  • @simonwright9916
    @simonwright9916 3 года назад +167

    One important thing he does not mention is that the 90 day period in European countries is within a rolling 180 day ‘window’. That means you cannot come for 90 days, go on vacation for a few weeks and then return for another 90 - you would need to be out for 90 days before returning.

    • @barbarawarner4645
      @barbarawarner4645 3 года назад +7

      It’s nice to leave Europe for 90 days in the winter and go to say . . . Thailand .

    • @robertrobski1013
      @robertrobski1013 3 года назад +9

      Too expensive for American forget about Europe almost 100 dollars a day to rent apartment

    • @barbarawarner4645
      @barbarawarner4645 3 года назад +20

      @@robertrobski1013 my daughter is CURRENTLY renting a beautiful 2 bedroom apartment overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in Southern Spain for 1,000 a month. Top that in California or Florida.

    • @robertrobski1013
      @robertrobski1013 3 года назад +3

      @@barbarawarner4645 she still got money to pay for camping tent because she is taking covid money given to from old lunatic Biden but remember America is about to collapse and then we see where the money come from to pay

    • @layla2479
      @layla2479 3 года назад +8

      @@robertrobski1013 how are you gonna tell her the money her daughter has and where she’s getting it from as if yk her? lmfao pipe down robert you think yk shit and you’re woke? you’re not.

  • @necroitistherisen2557
    @necroitistherisen2557 3 года назад +186

    I heard Mars is the new place to travel. Land, spacious underground views and not very populated.

    • @Serrano46571
      @Serrano46571 3 года назад +9

      Send all the people who don't like The US there including Demorcrats.

    • @freelancelady
      @freelancelady 3 года назад

      No thank you. There is no oxygen there...

    • @scifibri2376
      @scifibri2376 3 года назад +4

      Elon City is where the nightlife scene is at!

    • @witch798
      @witch798 3 года назад

      OXYGEN is not free and virtually non-existent!! you won't make any friends there, cause they're aint no one there but you and a few germs maybe.. good luck getting potable water!! if any

    • @TONYSESLCAFE
      @TONYSESLCAFE 3 года назад +1

      @@Serrano46571 That would empty the country. Have you known Brazilians? I have.

  • @face.-
    @face.- 3 года назад +60

    Relocation is definitely in the back of my mind!

  • @Randy_S
    @Randy_S 2 года назад +93

    New Zealand is actually a very difficult place to immigrate, and the reasons are in this video. You have to be a highly-skilled worker that they need, marry a citizen, or invest a ton of money in the country. All of those are steep hurdles, my wife and I have been watching the skilled migrant list for 5 years hoping our skillset will someday qualify.

    • @omfug7148
      @omfug7148 2 года назад +5

      I had some friends who are older like me, they tried to immigrate but NZ doesn't want them, too old and not enough dough, same with Australia, I would love to move to Tassie but VERY expensive & difficult to get into.

    • @jksatte
      @jksatte 2 года назад +13

      Dude in 5 years you could have developed new skills. If you really want to move, consider that.

    • @damagecontrol7
      @damagecontrol7 2 года назад +2

      maybe this old dog can yet learn some new tricks.

    • @jksatte
      @jksatte 2 года назад +1

      @@damagecontrol7 We all can and should as the world is changing. We have to keep up.

    • @TedH71
      @TedH71 2 года назад +3

      Age limit to immigrate to NZ is 55. Australia's used to be 50 but has changed to 45 and if you're over 45, you'll have to be considered really special to get that grant that bypasses the age limit. They do not want older people abusing or using up the medical health system and that's why they don't allow elderly people to immigrate. Try Greece if you are an older person. Housing rental or purchasing is very low currently there and health system isn't too bad. Only con is Greece does have corruption.

  • @iamcerridwen
    @iamcerridwen 3 года назад +415

    I’d always heard Canada was hard to move to unless you were in some kind of work that requires significant schooling like the medical field, so it was interesting to hear that it’s actually not as difficult as I’d been made to believe

    • @user-bv7mk8id5t
      @user-bv7mk8id5t 3 года назад +14

      My cousin lives there, moved from Ecuador. He may be citizen by now. Also my spouse has a few cousins living there, moved from DR. Prob for my cousin it was easier because he did go to a university there. But I’m not sure about my spouse’s cousins I think they just moved there and are living and working there with no issues. It seems way easier, compare to the US.

    • @ruttlicker1139
      @ruttlicker1139 3 года назад +37

      I know you can’t even visit Canada if you have been convicted of a DUI in the last like 10 years lol

    • @andreww9513
      @andreww9513 3 года назад +20

      @@ruttlicker1139 I can't find anything to back up your claim, aside from applying with multiple DUI *convictions*. So if you can't step foot in Canada due to DUI, it's no fluke.

    • @ruttlicker1139
      @ruttlicker1139 3 года назад +7

      @@andreww9513 I have a few friends who have tried to enter and couldn’t because of convictions and it wasn’t multiple

    • @korytoombs886
      @korytoombs886 3 года назад +30

      @@ruttlicker1139 I believe that's a lifetime ban. DUI is a serious felony in Canada.

  • @TwoMonkeysInATrenchcoat
    @TwoMonkeysInATrenchcoat 3 года назад +168

    This video bout to blow up

    • @LtGreaseMonkey06
      @LtGreaseMonkey06 3 года назад +6

      Understatement bruh 😪

    • @deanfirnatine7814
      @deanfirnatine7814 3 года назад +8

      Yep creator knows where the wind blows, too bad his cousin gave him mostly really shitty choices if your all about free speech, and other freedoms. List should have been filled with Eastern European countries but that would be countries you should move to not easy to move to.

    • @TwoMonkeysInATrenchcoat
      @TwoMonkeysInATrenchcoat 3 года назад +4

      @@deanfirnatine7814 I want to move to Finland, Sweden or Ireland myself. I didn’t watch it all the way through, I just thought it was funny with the timing of the post haha

    • @sbeerman1919
      @sbeerman1919 3 года назад +3

      Lol

  • @wildheartdestinations4546
    @wildheartdestinations4546 3 года назад +75

    Ireland is so amazing, the first time i visited there i had the feeling I am home!

    • @jaakpotts
      @jaakpotts 3 года назад +6

      Same! I was in Galway for work, and I was just in love. I actually started looking at what housing cost ❤️ I never felt so safe and content in my life.

    • @jaakpotts
      @jaakpotts 3 года назад +3

      @@TH3V1SION just listen and follow any sort of instruction/rules and know most Americans tend to “over share” haha. Also, watch Diane Jennings on RUclips. That will get you up t on speed.

    • @zachryzimmerman4800
      @zachryzimmerman4800 3 года назад +3

      @@TH3V1SION say let’s go Brandon!

    • @lynnettemurphy8243
      @lynnettemurphy8243 3 года назад +1

      @@TH3V1SION Stay at home unless you have somthing worthwhile to offer & can fund your stay.

    • @sdorr
      @sdorr 3 года назад

      Ireland, like the UK, offers much for English speaking yanks, and usually much more culture, and much more affordable housing, if you can stomach the nauseating antisemitism and socialism, and, since its an EU country, don't mind paying twice the US price for essentials such as clothes & food, and aren't a cubicle-dweller expected to pay extraordinarily high income taxes......

  • @flynniejunior838
    @flynniejunior838 2 года назад +75

    i plan on leaving as soon as i get my degree. i don’t know where, but i have to leave. i can’t take it anymore. i want to raise my children in a place where a loud bang doesn’t trigger the immediate response of “get down, call the police, and say goodbye to your family.” i want to raise my children in a place that has a future for everyone.

    • @tommielee8
      @tommielee8 2 года назад +2

      That's not really a healthy attitude when considered a reason to re-locate, in my humble opinion.
      I have the same mentality when it comes to living free of crime.
      I really hate how America is killing itself. Healthcare, crime, corruption, divisive political parties...it does NOT look good for America. Way too much social unrest. But to up and move would be a Huge slap in the face of a country that I love...
      As bad as America is i really can't see myself anywhere else, other than dual citizenship status.
      I would consider England, Panama (for a short stint), Brazil, Philippines, Australia....
      a few others but my heart would always bring me back to wonderful U.S.A

    • @u4riahsc
      @u4riahsc 2 года назад +7

      You’re making the correct decision to get out of the US. If I was younger, I’d do the same. Protecting your family from the gun culture is a good move.

    • @ArtIsDrawing
      @ArtIsDrawing 2 года назад

      Don't have children than!!! You are doing no one favors by having them!!

    • @julienalexander6113
      @julienalexander6113 2 года назад +2

      Same here. As soon as I get my degree I'm gone ✌🏾

  • @coldcrush5921
    @coldcrush5921 3 года назад +1404

    Perfect timing loved the US but I gotta get outta here while I still have that privilege

    • @HioSSilver1999
      @HioSSilver1999 3 года назад +315

      Yup....dems gonna finish turning it into a shithole now.

    • @turbohawk
      @turbohawk 3 года назад +160

      The problem is almost all of the countries that were shown especially in Europe and in the Americas are heavily socialists and that always ends poorly as we are seeing now with our socialists who call themselves Democrats.

    • @silverraider2688
      @silverraider2688 3 года назад +125

      Go ahead and bounce ! Just never come back !

    • @ChineseChicken1
      @ChineseChicken1 3 года назад +53

      HioSSilver1999 I’m Rick James Bitch!

    • @chicagotom1643
      @chicagotom1643 3 года назад +46

      I was thinking about moving into one of those abandoned looking islands in the Keys

  • @jsmith1746
    @jsmith1746 3 года назад +244

    Have to add some corrections about Denmark. I am an American and moved here ten years ago. Denmark has some extremely difficult road blocks to permanent residence and later citizenship that you failed to mention. First of all you have to take a very difficult Danish history exam, one that even most Danes would struggle with. The test is administered in Danish, and must be answered in perfect Danish. Along those lines, citizenship requires a person to pass the Prøve i Dansk 3 language exam, which is EXTREMELY difficult. According to the language school that I attended, the pass rate for people over 40 years old is under 20%. Permanent residence is slightly easier, you can take the Prøve i Dansk 2 exam, and you are not required to take the history exam. But you must work full time in Denmark for something like 3.5 of the previous 5 years, and be actively employed both at the time of application and when the application is approved. In other words a stay at home parent, even if married to a Dane, will not qualify for permanent residency unless they enter the work force full time for at least 3.5 years before applying.

    • @iignorerepliesfrombores4010
      @iignorerepliesfrombores4010 3 года назад +23

      Don't think I could handle the cold and dark, either

    • @sertaki
      @sertaki 3 года назад +20

      @@iignorerepliesfrombores4010 Denmark isn't actually dark, unlike some parts of the other nordic countries, which do go dark for half a year.
      Denmark is similar to Canada in regards to how far north it is located.

    • @popuppete
      @popuppete 3 года назад +14

      @@sertaki Denmark is at 54.8 degrees and above. That’s basically the same as living on Hudsons Bay. While Canada and Denmark overlap in Longitude it isn’t a good representation. Southern Alaska would be a better comparison.
      Almost all Canadians live between 43 and 51 degrees (basically where France is in Europe).
      I’m from southern Canada and had trouble adjusting to the dark winters in southern England.

    • @sertaki
      @sertaki 3 года назад +8

      @@popuppete Thanks for the clarification. I did check on google maps before posting, but to me it looked as if that longitude in Denmark was still quite populated.
      Also, I agree that the winters can get quite dark even below the line of eternal night.

    • @popuppete
      @popuppete 3 года назад +3

      @@sertaki I can see how looking at maps would give that illusion. Because Canada is so large in the maps will often show Northern towns of less than 1 thousand people because there is space to show them. Something like 90% of Canadians live within 160 km of the US boarder.
      From North America we often forget how much further North most of Europe is because we compare the climate. I live roughly in line with Monaco but the climate is similar to southern Sweden. Canadians think of themselves as a Northern people but mainly in comparison to Americans.

  • @AmeliaAndJP
    @AmeliaAndJP 2 года назад +11

    For Ecuador, you need to have valid residency for 5 years (2 temporary and 3 permanent) to apply for citizenship. There is no requirement to give up your US citizenship. Dual citizenship is allowed and we know several people who have done it. We plan to apply next year.

  • @awaywithnina
    @awaywithnina 3 года назад +102

    In Belize you do not need to give up any citizenship to become a Belize citizen.

    • @Saudyization
      @Saudyization 3 года назад +2

      Ha..yea I'm from.Belize🇧🇿 are u..

    • @graciegjj
      @graciegjj 3 года назад +5

      Yeah but how much does a Visa cost to legally work there?

    • @3PaulAnthony
      @3PaulAnthony 3 года назад +2

      But if you don’t give it up you have to pay US taxes

    • @ranger0209
      @ranger0209 3 года назад +1

      Same in Mexico you can have dual citizenship

    • @analeigholdeworlde4178
      @analeigholdeworlde4178 3 года назад +1

      I hear there is a huge likelihood of Americans, especially children and females, being kidnapped there and the surrounding area if you aren't constantly accompanied by a group of people or at least a large male. It is so beautiful there, I wish it weren't so.

  • @bigfontsavant9990
    @bigfontsavant9990 3 года назад +522

    No cartels in Canada? Start a maple syrup business and let me know what happens.

    • @inconnu4961
      @inconnu4961 3 года назад +32

      True story! The US maple producers are terrified to step foot in there! They all just disappear!

    • @coachmen8508
      @coachmen8508 3 года назад +10

      Or try to import some nice European cheeses

    • @thewildcardperson
      @thewildcardperson 3 года назад +21

      wait really lol where can I learn more about the syrup cartels

    • @freddyeltigre2327
      @freddyeltigre2327 3 года назад +8

      The Black flies, Dear Flies, Horse flies , and Mosquitos in Canada in early summer will either eat or carry you away, depending where you live. No. 1 ????????????

    • @georgevavoulis4758
      @georgevavoulis4758 3 года назад +5

      Many corrupt people or tax evaders move to Canada why else is real estate prices soaring through the roof .

  • @lindacabral2237
    @lindacabral2237 3 года назад +50

    correction on Belize - they do not require you to give up other citizenship(s) - many of us have 3 citizenships - I have dual citizenship with Belize and United States

    • @shirleyporter7795
      @shirleyporter7795 3 года назад

      My dream destination to expat to! I loved it there when we visited.

    • @shirleyporter7795
      @shirleyporter7795 3 года назад +3

      @@TravelingCloud We snorkeled there. It was Amazing! We tripped with 2 other people (4 total) and Steven was a personal guide who snorkeled with us! In the US there are upwards of 40 people, with no interaction with the crew. I'd move there in a minute if I could afford the move! Leaning towards San Ignacio or Teakettle. Working towards the goal! I should set up a Go Fund Me. Maybe the conservatives would be happy to donate to get rid of a couple of liberals! LOL

    • @shirleyporter7795
      @shirleyporter7795 2 года назад

      @AJ I can't see this country overcome the gerrymandering and cheating, voting rights, crazy anti vaxers. Like slo mo watching the fall of Rome. Husband has health issues so we can't have a life here. Mostly the Mennonites in Belize are anti vax, easy to avoid. 🤔🤔Maybe we Should try go fund me...they gave ta rump money!

    • @shirleyporter7795
      @shirleyporter7795 2 года назад +1

      @AJ Hey! I'm a Florida native too! We're endangered species now! Miami originally but in Summerfield now. Too cold for me!! There's no where left to go in this country. First opportunity we're out (ie. enough $$!)

    • @pyramidlake7124
      @pyramidlake7124 2 года назад +1

      @@shirleyporter7795 that's your problem, always looking for a hand out!
      Hahahah

  • @lisaspikes4291
    @lisaspikes4291 2 года назад +5

    I never wanted to go to Ireland either. But then I went. My brother and SIL got remarried there, so I went. It’s now one of my favorite places! Just lovely!

  • @kinja73
    @kinja73 3 года назад +39

    Speaking from experience: If you're over 40 it is nearly impossible to be granted permanent residency in Canada, even if you've been living and working there for years. If you're not marrying a Canadian, learning French *might* improve your chances, but don't count on it.

    • @mill2712
      @mill2712 3 года назад +2

      That just means you got to get back in the game.

    • @LethalByChoice
      @LethalByChoice 2 года назад +2

      @@mill2712 ???

    • @dennybucci1
      @dennybucci1 2 года назад

      Screw Canada

    • @ThisTall
      @ThisTall 2 года назад +1

      Just go walk across the border at Roxbury without a passport and say you’re from a country with an active war going on.
      You’ll immediately be given refugee status, financial assistance And fast tracked to citizenship

    • @D4Gamerz
      @D4Gamerz Год назад

      ​@@ThisTallyeah right 😂

  • @johnnyh3156
    @johnnyh3156 3 года назад +61

    denmark is and has always been one of the most difficult countries to gain residence in worldwide. sorry, but you are VERY mistaken. I say this with much respect. thanks for the video and the time it took. very cool!

  • @jeaniemcdonald1301
    @jeaniemcdonald1301 3 года назад +613

    I love my country, it's beautiful it's the corrupt government I can't stand.

    • @patricialear8001
      @patricialear8001 3 года назад +5

      Well put

    • @jimdavis5400
      @jimdavis5400 3 года назад +7

      Get rid of Kleptocrats ...

    • @vladimirstolov9324
      @vladimirstolov9324 3 года назад +12

      there has never been a government in the entire history of the world that didn't have corruption, you people who think you will ever have that are delusional

    • @pc2555
      @pc2555 3 года назад +8

      Its only become really bad within the last 2 years (though its gotten slowly worse since the 2000s); the american people are fighting back though hopefully its successful. Its still one of the least corrupt governments on the planet. You don't want to know what some other country's governments are like, you won't hear much about it unless you ask people who live there or research independently a lot of the negatives are censored or covered up. An example where I live in victoria, BC Canada, Victoria and Vancouver across the water are touted usually as beautiful cities and the best place to live in the country. While they have great scenery and have nice areas they never mention the negatives: absurdly high cost of living (worse than california, 400,000-5 mill for an apartment basically forget about buying a real house, rent at least 1500 a month) and both have huge homeless and mental illness problems, Vancouver being the homeless capital of canada. Like Vladimir said you will never have a government free of corruption.

    • @mikemack9701
      @mikemack9701 3 года назад +6

      @@pc2555 "the american people are fighting back"
      That's a problem, not a plus.

  • @TimothyColeman-fb8uy
    @TimothyColeman-fb8uy 7 месяцев назад +3

    Interesting choices! Useful info for those considering a move abroad. Thanks for sharing this helpful guide!

  • @bandit6048
    @bandit6048 3 года назад +216

    It wasn't Americans that spread the "English" language around the world, it was the British Empire.

    • @skinywtboy
      @skinywtboy 3 года назад +21

      Thanks for the clarification. Everyone was confused.

    • @jmseipp
      @jmseipp 3 года назад +18

      Actually, it was Hollywood that spread English around the world. Think of the thousands of American movies that have been shown all around the world for the past 100 years. Now…, How many British movies have been shown all around the world for the past 100 years? Not many! Almost none!

    • @robertrobski1013
      @robertrobski1013 3 года назад +6

      Actually because stong America and dollars made this happens if it was only small island like England no one would be interested to learn English

    • @jmseipp
      @jmseipp 3 года назад +7

      @G Thompson . Learning a second language was dropped as a requirement decades ago in American public schools. A big mistake! The republicans actually attacked John Kerry just because he can speak French. When the French refused to be so stupid as to go to war in Iraq with George W. Bush the republicans went all Ballistic and renamed the French Fries in the Congressional Cafeteria ‘Freedom Fries.’ That’s what we’re up against here in America. Incredibly stupid people who have infiltrated the republican party and now they’re doing everything they can to dumb U.S. down. They don’t believe in science for instance. And they definitely don’t believe in medical science. They discourage critical thinking…

    • @deadmanomegagaming4061
      @deadmanomegagaming4061 3 года назад +5

      @@robertrobski1013 if it weren't for a "small island" america wouldn't exist at all. Also England isn't an island, Britain is

  • @ballybunion9
    @ballybunion9 3 года назад +204

    10. Panama
    9. Belieze
    8. Ecuador
    7. Denmark
    6. Brazil
    5. Mexico
    4. New Zealand
    3. Ireland
    2. Sweden
    1. Canada

    • @elliebellie7816
      @elliebellie7816 3 года назад +24

      Denmark??? Better bring your millions and even then you will live in a slum

    • @thatguy8869
      @thatguy8869 3 года назад +17

      Surprised no Asian countries on the list. Japan? Vietnam? Thailand?

    • @luoma9040
      @luoma9040 3 года назад +13

      @@thatguy8869 I think some of those countries dont allow naturalization or buying property for foreigners.

    • @valiantredneck
      @valiantredneck 3 года назад

      So. You’re recapping this video? I believe that was what the video was for.

    • @emanuelriquelmemontoya3819
      @emanuelriquelmemontoya3819 3 года назад +22

      @@elliebellie7816 denmark is more expensive then los angeles, and if you think that the taxes of california are way too high it's because you don't live in denmark

  • @dwbiggly6907
    @dwbiggly6907 3 года назад +173

    I am 64 years old and moved to Cozumel Mexico when I was 30. Here it is safe, quiet and the Caribbean! Wherever you decide to relocate (or visit) don’t ruffle feathers.

    • @mimislattery2264
      @mimislattery2264 3 года назад +5

      DW Biggly, I met some friends in Cozemel 30 years ago - Apple of the dive shops, Chris who was a guy from Texas who gave bone fishing lessons and would spend the day taking you around in his boat.....I kept in touch with a few for years. How are you doing down there ? I'm from Boston Massachusetts. I was there in 91. I met Adrian Cozemel online a few years ago and he told me Apple stayed there till she passed away not too many years ago. Fond memories....💜

    • @dwbiggly6907
      @dwbiggly6907 3 года назад +5

      @@mimislattery2264 yes, Apple died about 3 years ago. I don’t remember Chris’s last name, but I knew him. Quite the avid bone fishing enthusiast. Sad to say, he returned to New Mexico I believe and he too died. Many changes here since the 1980s when I arrived.

    • @mimislattery2264
      @mimislattery2264 3 года назад +3

      @@dwbiggly6907 Wow, thx for responding. Chris Taylor was his name. I have pics to dig out to show you sometime. Did you know Dalton ? He spent an extended period of time down there. He lived in Spain for a bit but was from Vermont. We meant to keep in touch better and I always wondered how he was. He was 20 years older than me at least , I was 28 when I was there. So cool to meet you!!! And yes, Cozemel is soooooo different now...I was sad to see how commercialized it had become. Is Big Julian's still there?

    • @suzycreemcheeze446
      @suzycreemcheeze446 3 года назад +2

      What a ridiculous comment. What does that even mean? That is true in your native country as well. But sometimes it is very appropriate to ruffle feathers to get something you deserve or change the status quo for a good cause.

    • @eccomz
      @eccomz 3 года назад +1

      Only issue I hear for there is the summer heat. How do you cope?

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE 2 года назад +10

    We are definitely considering a move out of Texas. The heat here is brutal.
    From your list here, Canada is my top choice. We were already about to pull the trigger on the U.S. state of Maine.
    Next prime choice from your list is Ireland. I’m certainly of Irish descent, so it’s a no brainer.
    Lastly, for me, would be Sweden and Denmark.
    My wife is a South Korean citizen, so that is always a choice for us, as well.
    South Korea is a great little country you should look in to. I’ve been there many times, and I’ve never been disappointed by anything about the culture, the landscape (stunningly beautiful!), the infrastructure, the food, the shopping, etc.
    Automobile traffic in Seoul can be congested, but Seoul has one of the best Metro Systems in the world.
    Inter-city train and bus service is excellent, as well. You can flag a taxi from almost anywhere, and most of the young people speak English as a second language. All the way-finding signage countrywide is dual-language Korean/English.
    Also, some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen anywhere.
    Thanks for the information.

    • @Sailor-Dave
      @Sailor-Dave Год назад +1

      Same thoughts about Texas. Lived here for 65 years, and hard to tell which is more brutal: The heat or Republican politics. Either way, it's time to leave. Canada would be closer, but New Zealand sounds perfect. Problem is...getting there and living there with the high cost of living.

    • @thegreypath1777
      @thegreypath1777 3 месяца назад

      South Korea is too close to North Korea for me.

  • @charlie-obrien
    @charlie-obrien 3 года назад +162

    I have known friends who have lived in Belize and in Mexico. They have all had stellar experiences and regard the people as very friendly and hospitable and the culture (on the coast) as very much like coastal communities in Fla or Southern California.
    For retirees between 55 and 65 it is a very good deal because health care is very affordable if not free.

    • @imabach447
      @imabach447 3 года назад +20

      Like Florida, without the rascism.

    • @Redneckboy991
      @Redneckboy991 2 года назад +10

      I've been to Belize and found it to be a bit of a dump. If you get sick in Belize, you'll be flying to Mexico for treatment.

    • @shellyscholz1256
      @shellyscholz1256 2 года назад +2

      What locations in Mexico?

    • @Redneckboy991
      @Redneckboy991 2 года назад +22

      @@shellyscholz1256 I live in Canada. One of my co-workers had a house built in Mexico and is now a Mexican resident. With ever increasing taxes, he had enough of living under the Liberal regime and decided to leave. I can't remember where he moved, but his community is full of mostly Canadians and Americans. He was back in Canada last summer for a visit and said there is almost no crime in his area. I'm sure there are safe places in Mexico. I'm not ready to retire quite yet but we're considering leaving Canada and all the "wokeness".

    • @shellyscholz1256
      @shellyscholz1256 2 года назад +6

      @@Redneckboy991 I love Mexico. Can’t wait to go back! Beautiful people, beautiful country!

  • @JamesRolin
    @JamesRolin 3 года назад +275

    I love New Zealand’s new flag. Like looks so… bueno.

    • @stevenramos1642
      @stevenramos1642 3 года назад +2

      I was gonna say the same thing lol

    • @freeandcriticalthinker4431
      @freeandcriticalthinker4431 3 года назад +6

      I thought I was sincerely going to apply to move there in the next 5-10 years. But that was before I saw the authoritarian behavior similar to Australia ..... very bummed out

    • @stevenramos1642
      @stevenramos1642 3 года назад

      @@freeandcriticalthinker4431 im from New York I’d have always been under the assumption that you guys were very “free” over there

    • @ArunaHeather
      @ArunaHeather 3 года назад +1

      HA! I had to cruise the comments to see if anyone else caught that.

    • @paco291
      @paco291 3 года назад

      🇲🇽

  • @ExpatsEverywhere
    @ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад +57

    Solid video, Briggs. We’re really surprised that Portugal wasn’t on your list. My wife and I have been helping a lot of Americans on our channel move here even during the pandemic. - Josh & Kalie

    • @marionkidwell3030
      @marionkidwell3030 3 года назад

      We have talked alot about post retirement time in Portugal. We are 8-10 years away. How difficult is it to relocate there for a year or two?

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад +1

      @@marionkidwell3030 It depends if you're moving there for work or on passive income but there are visas for it. - Josh

    • @marcusmayne3831
      @marcusmayne3831 3 года назад +1

      How hard would it be to move a family of 5 there? I'm retired so not necessarily looking to work(not that I wouldn't) how could we live there on 3500usd a month?

    • @marcusmayne3831
      @marcusmayne3831 3 года назад +1

      What is you're channel??

    • @ExpatsEverywhere
      @ExpatsEverywhere 3 года назад

      @@marcusmayne3831 $3,500 would be alright depending on where you want to live and if you’re going to buy a house. In Lisbon it would be hard. In Porto, the center, and the rest of the north, it would be okay. A nice moderate lifestyle.

  • @ablamires4760
    @ablamires4760 2 года назад +52

    My sister attempted to immigrate to Canada and it isn't as easy as it sounds. She married a Canadian man that she'd been dating for five years. On their way back to Canada from the wedding and honeymoon in the States, she was turned away at the border. Her husband had to go back to work and she flew back home with just a suitcase of clothes (all her other things went with her husband). it took nearly two weeks for them to figure things out so she could even enter the country which makes no sense because if she was just going to visit for a few weeks, they wouldn't have stopped her in the first place. Then she moved in with her husband and filled out all the paperwork to stay. They told her not to leave Canada while she was in the process of applying for residency., but she wasn't allowed to work. Nine months later, she got sick and had to go to the doctor for the first time. They found out she was really ill, but wouldn't diagnose her with anything because she would either become a burden on their healthcare system or have her visa denied. Basically, after going through a lot of red tape and getting no where, she decided to move back to the States with her husband. He got a work visa within 2 months and she was officially diagnosed with cancer. Thanks for nothing, Canada.

    • @whiteynut
      @whiteynut 2 года назад +12

      That's the reality of how bad the Canadian health system is. Good luck trying to find or even get an appointment to see a doctor. The medical workers unions have become so highly politicized they let that guide their actions instead of patient care. I wouldn't recommend anyone emigrating to Canada.

    • @jonathanpilcher337
      @jonathanpilcher337 2 года назад +5

      @@whiteynut I mean if you're a canadian citizen it's great and that's really what matters

    • @whiteynut
      @whiteynut 2 года назад +9

      @@jonathanpilcher337 I'm american born but in Canada as a citizen for over 45 years. Canada has a great reputation for things like healthcare but it isn't deserved anymore. I don't want to see someone worse off by coming here.

    • @pinchebruha405
      @pinchebruha405 2 года назад +3

      So you’re equating your own personal experience to the entire countries healthcare system. Please stop doing that you do a great disservice to all those that benefits from their countries Universal Healthcare System! It sickens me when Americans do this because you are exactly the reason we have more people dying here because they have no insurance, more people losing their entire life savings because of hospital bills. So many people in the states suffer because of over priced subpar healthcare joke we have. Just stop please!

    • @StephieGsrEvolution
      @StephieGsrEvolution 2 года назад +1

      ​@@whiteynut BS!

  • @baconbap
    @baconbap 3 года назад +22

    My friend's husband went to Belize for a little vacation and never came back. He seems to enjoy it very much.

    • @whiterabbitt2002
      @whiterabbitt2002 3 года назад +3

      Belieze was a much better place when it was British Honduras. Taxes were much lower and it was much more a libertarion type of Society. I visited there when it was BH and afterfwards when it became Belieze. As with all "Third World" countires it rapidity became corrupt, high taxes, large Government expansion, ect ...

  • @jsantiago017
    @jsantiago017 3 года назад +144

    Watching this knowing I’m never going to leave this country, let alone my state...

    • @cameronadkins2310
      @cameronadkins2310 3 года назад +15

      I feel you, but I’m still going to try.

    • @mirzaahmed6589
      @mirzaahmed6589 3 года назад +65

      At least try to put some distance between Vivian and you.

    • @timslater566
      @timslater566 3 года назад +2

      Why not??

    • @jsantiago017
      @jsantiago017 3 года назад +9

      @@timslater566 mainly money, but I really want to

    • @JonathanAllen0379
      @JonathanAllen0379 3 года назад +7

      @@jsantiago017 I've been all over the place on this. Hopefully you get to a point where you don't want to go anywhere else and regard anyone who does as losers. At most, resolve to at least spend time in another state; just make sure it's not worse than the one you're already in.

  • @warriormom_of_many
    @warriormom_of_many Год назад +9

    Mexico is looking good. Never thought I would ever say that in my life. Great video

    • @gregginter5867
      @gregginter5867 8 месяцев назад +1

      Its cartels/gangs frighten me!

  • @jaypee6872
    @jaypee6872 3 года назад +16

    I am often in Ecuador. Dual citizenship is recognized in Ecuador. You are not required to renounce your previous nationality to become a citizen of Ecuador.

  • @generalnguyenngocloan1700
    @generalnguyenngocloan1700 3 года назад +27

    In light of the current political climate in the U.S., this video came in the nick of time. I’m planning to attain Danish citizenship by marrying a native Skraeling in Greenland.

  • @cwburntorange
    @cwburntorange 3 года назад +132

    I've been living in Europe for the past 3 years (Andorra, specifically), and I can tell you it's much better here. Cleaner, safer and saner. If you want to watch the U.S. descend into a Banana Republic, be my guest, but I don't regret my decision in the least.

    • @dunatyphon5416
      @dunatyphon5416 3 года назад +4

      Andorra is the f'in' bomb!!

    • @cwburntorange
      @cwburntorange 3 года назад +15

      @Uncle Ruckus Just move to Idaho.

    • @robertdavis3433
      @robertdavis3433 3 года назад +4

      North Dakota, its so white--Cool.

    • @Blake-dm8hw
      @Blake-dm8hw 3 года назад +3

      @Uncle Ruckus nah this gotta be a troll

    • @rslily
      @rslily 3 года назад

      Did you go there with the work sponsorship?

  • @lauraduplooy
    @lauraduplooy 2 года назад +12

    I thoroughly enjoyed that; thank you! Would you consider doing an extension episode that included the issue of disability? Not all countries accept applications from persons with disabilities. It would be incredibly helpful and greatly appreciated if you could put together a similar list from a different perspective, if you're up to it. I know I'd watch!!

    • @itsjonathanbitch
      @itsjonathanbitch 2 года назад +1

      Hi Laura, any of the European countries mentioned would in no way discriminate. It would be against EU rules. And depending on you become a citizen you could be entitled to a lot of benefits, like tax free cars, free transport, obviously free healthcare (that’s for everyone) - but more provisions like home renovations to suit your needs, free home help, and also social protection payments (around 260per week) plus you can work. Most euro countries have different similar benefits, the above would be Irish based.

  • @irishdivajeffries6668
    @irishdivajeffries6668 3 года назад +37

    My family is originally from Ireland. My grandmother insisted that I visit one day, I’m thinking hubby and I might just move there!

    • @antagonist7924
      @antagonist7924 3 года назад +2

      My mom was born there and we have some planning on living there

    • @CleopatraPapadopoulos
      @CleopatraPapadopoulos 2 года назад

      You are allowed citizenship!

    • @stilltryin71
      @stilltryin71 2 года назад +1

      Ireland is my choice but i hope we can get rid of Trump and his ignorant helpers and our country will be liveable again.

    • @americanexpat8792
      @americanexpat8792 2 года назад +1

      My grandfather was from County Mayo, so I was able to apply for citizenship through their foreign birth registration program. Just need to show documents that establish link between you and your grandparent. Been here 2 years. Has worked out well.

  • @Col_Crunch
    @Col_Crunch 3 года назад +27

    I think you might be confused about Ireland and what being a "naturalized citizen" is. A naturalized citizen *is* a citizen, not a step to becoming a citizen, and it takes a longer than just a year in Ireland. The residency requirement is 1895 days over 9 years for the non-marriage route, and 1095 days over 5 years for the marriage route.

  • @christianhipolito1648
    @christianhipolito1648 3 года назад +36

    4:40 Correction: Ecuador is in South America not Central America

    • @jslade60
      @jslade60 3 года назад

      What about the caravan coming from Ecuador headed to the US? Maybe they can do like the Cold war type trade-offs! Spy traded for Spy.

  • @hanchohal
    @hanchohal 2 года назад +5

    Great timing for this to pop up on my recommended

    • @moxygirlhey
      @moxygirlhey 2 года назад

      Let me guess, because of Roe ?

  • @Lag1914
    @Lag1914 3 года назад +176

    The Klingon Empire accepts foreign citizens though most people can't deal with the food.

    • @knearhood8
      @knearhood8 3 года назад +12

      Silence Pah'tok !

    • @tb7771
      @tb7771 3 года назад +8

      Mmmmm, gagh!

    • @usasavefreedom4990
      @usasavefreedom4990 3 года назад +6

      How is Klingon currency doing these days? Also can you get more information on which part of the Klingon Empire has the original Star Trek Klingons versus the Next Generation Klingons? I'm thinking of sending my brother's there; they'd fit in with the original Klingon look.

    • @Valhalla_Heathen
      @Valhalla_Heathen 3 года назад +5

      Kap’la! 🤛🏻

    • @Viva_la_natura
      @Viva_la_natura 3 года назад +2

      @@Valhalla_Heathen lol nice

  • @cat-uc5qx
    @cat-uc5qx 3 года назад +182

    Personally, the language classes at my high school were a joke. The teacher spent more time having to protect herself from being bullied by my classmates then teaching (I sat quietly in the back with no ability to control the situation). It was so bad that she quit and in the course of one year we had three other Spanish teachers. Now I'm in my 30's and working like crazy to barely stay ahead. I've little time to spend on hobbies let alone learning and practicing a whole language. Not an issue of laziness or not wanting to learn, just circumstance.

    • @ssavage987
      @ssavage987 3 года назад +26

      Same. The language classes we take here in the US are a joke. At least where I live. And it's hard to find time to learn yourself.

    • @brendajerez2235
      @brendajerez2235 3 года назад +30

      The USA is #27 in education in the world 🌎. Even though we're the richest country in the history of the world. Go figure.

    • @kyleklukken4089
      @kyleklukken4089 3 года назад +6

      My Spanish teacher in highschool was excellent. He spent a lot of time in Mexico and was fluent in more than one dialect. Once you reached Spanish level 3 with him he used to take you and others at level 3 to Mexico but it got dangerous enough that he stopped doing it.

    • @johnjohng668
      @johnjohng668 3 года назад +6

      If you want to learn it, you can…anything worthwhile takes dedication and time. No excuses. Just do it!

    • @ashleysteele1354
      @ashleysteele1354 3 года назад +17

      @@johnjohng668 While I agree with you that learning new things takes effort and continued dedication, the millions of people who work 60+ hours a week and multiple jobs in the states just to pay rent and basic necessities have pretty valid "excuses" for not learning new languages imo.

  • @trudidolder6122
    @trudidolder6122 3 года назад +66

    I am Swiss, but we lived in Canada for a number of years and we enjoyed it there very much. Work made us move to different countries, but we enjoyed Canada so much, because of all the people living there from all over the world. One thing I have to say is, Americans were more or less the only ones who knew only the english (American) language, while, especially Europeans, spoke a number of different languages.

    • @Yash-lx5xr
      @Yash-lx5xr 2 года назад +1

      It's true, but it's not that bad. Around 56% of Europeans speak more than one language. For us it's 20%

    • @Blaze6432
      @Blaze6432 2 года назад +6

      Most Australians, New-Zealanders, and Canadians are also mono lingual

    • @maverickrider4591
      @maverickrider4591 2 года назад +2

      English is the language of business, I am a US VET and speak three languages from traveling. So what.

    • @LouieLouie505
      @LouieLouie505 2 года назад +16

      “…Americans only ones who knew only English….” I am not sure why people think this is some kind of insight (and slur?) or mystery. A simple look at the geography of Europe compared to the US explains everything. The vast majority of the North American continent speaks English as its primary (if not only) language. The mechanics and motivation for learning languages is completely different when traveling around countries that change languages quickly. It is a commitment in time and expense for US citizens to get away from English-speaking North America. On the whole, Europeans are wealthier and have more time available to travel.
      Relocating would definitely be a reason to learn the languages of the new places.

    • @wp5224
      @wp5224 2 года назад +4

      European countries are small and each has a different language. In the US and Canada, a citizen can travel thousands of miles and hear nothing but English. The need to learn other languages is almost nonexistent unless a person expects to spend a lot of time in a single country overseas.

  • @pongop
    @pongop 2 года назад +6

    Belize is amazing! The history and cultural diversity are awesome. There are communities you would never expect there! I wanna go back and I could see moving there.

  • @lrn5152
    @lrn5152 3 года назад +43

    I find I have developed a ticking necessity to leave the States. I literally gave apart of myself to this country. I found that the politics, government, corruption, drugs, morals, beliefs, etc. are too much to handle. The sad part is I still believe it’s great for people for so many reasons. But it’s no longer good for me. Truth be told, I love this place. I love how much opportunity it gives people coming to it. I love the variety of cultures and people. I love how it created some of the greatest thinkers, books, films, etc. I love that it breeds stronger loyalty and nationalism from people coming here than people that live here. But I don’t feel like me being here is worth my health, life, money, education, spirituality, or anything. I mean, look at the crimes. The prison system. The healthcare. The opiate abuse. The racial tension. The endless hypocrisy. Of course there’s so much good to counteract it but I feel I won’t be afforded the chance to live a safer, more productive life. Other countries aren’t perfect but it’d be a fine way to experience a different way of thinking and living. Even if you’re anti-American or an American lover, you can’t tell me that the country isn’t crumbling in some fashion. A land that despite its hypocrisy about freedom has offered it to countless immigrants for hundreds of years. But now, despite global progressiveness, I’m seeing the U.S. is more divided from ALL aspects. I hear soon it WILL begin to crash economically and from the inside. It won’t be the world power it once was. It’s no longer favored by anybody and just because I was born and raised here I’d be subjugated and shunned by any country I go to. When really I just want to live peacefully, start a family, have a good job and change people’s lives. I’m hoping someday the country figures it the hell out and starts reforming. Until then I seriously hope to explore and have success elsewhere. Is there anybody else that has successfully relocated?

    • @suzanmiller558
      @suzanmiller558 Год назад +1

      I agree with you 100%.

    • @siennacambell
      @siennacambell Год назад

      AGREE W YOU 100% THE USA IS HORRIBLE EVER SINCE BIDEN WAS PLACED IN. OFFICE AND ALL THE PROGRESSIVE BS! I TOO DREAM OF MOVING TO ANOTHER COUNTRY … Japan sounds safe

    • @aprildawn845
      @aprildawn845 Год назад +4

      Im in the same boat 20 years ago this country was better now its just awful. 10 years ago it was headed down hill. Im so disappointed. Its not the country i grew up in. I wish the 70s were back. Lol

    • @alicequayle4625
      @alicequayle4625 Год назад +1

      I don't think you'd be shunned in Europe for being American if you're friendly and polite. It's just if Americans are rude and shouty eg in restaurants that people get annoyed.
      Of course I can't speak for everyone in Europe and there's a few bigots everywhere but that's the impression I have.

  • @alcoholic2412
    @alcoholic2412 3 года назад +154

    I should have left for Canada decades ago. I really regret not doing so, especially since 2016.

    • @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460
      @dr.braxygilkeycruises1460 2 года назад +12

      Same here.

    • @TheMVCoho
      @TheMVCoho 2 года назад +17

      The Best 4 years of prosperity in past half century where hard on us all. But hey now we got hyper inflation since 2021 so that makes up for it.

    • @dietotaku
      @dietotaku 2 года назад +17

      I tried to talk my husband into going to Canada in 2016 but he didn't believe me that there are parts that aren't covered in snow year-round. Now we basically can't afford to move and the problems here have gotten exponentially worse.

    • @dietotaku
      @dietotaku 2 года назад +25

      @@TheMVCoho pfft nobody was prospering except nazis and the megarich.

    • @tinyhotopicbitch
      @tinyhotopicbitch 2 года назад +12

      @@TheMVCoho The line showing rich people's profit going up is not "prosperity."

  • @jonrichards1989
    @jonrichards1989 3 года назад +50

    Here’s a fun one- Svalbard Norway. You can move there and work there without a Visa indefinitely so long as you can prove you can take care of yourself. You’re legally required to own a firearm due to the potential of polar bear encounters and it’s technically illegal to die in Svalbard as there is no way to properly bury you. They’ll fly your body out to the mainland of Norway and then to your country of residence. It’s an interesting place

    • @treacherousjslither6920
      @treacherousjslither6920 3 года назад +4

      Winters must be brutal smh nah

    • @jonrichards1989
      @jonrichards1989 3 года назад +1

      @@treacherousjslither6920 oh for sure lol

    • @jdbc84
      @jdbc84 3 года назад

      what kind of jobs are there? or what kind of businesses are needed?

    • @sandragruhle6288
      @sandragruhle6288 2 года назад

      Norway is absolutely breathtaking! We think we have seen it all, then come around the next curve and are spellbound. Do not expect to do much business on Saturday, since everyone has a home in the mountains, and the most interesting shops close at noon, even if customers are about to enter. It is pricey, but lovely.

    • @scottslotterbeck3796
      @scottslotterbeck3796 2 года назад +1

      #1, there are no jobs in Svalbard, unless you are Norwegian, and stay for a summer or five. #2, booze is duty free, so many Norwegianns travel there, load up onthe booze, and fly back. #3, winters are not brutal. The Gulf stream goes there to die. It's around -10°F day and night in Longyearbyen around Christmas. Norwegians are not super friendly until they warm up to you, then you are their best drinking buddy. If you have a baby, you leave it outside the bodega in a pram, in a driving snow storm. There is little to do there, except glacier tour, watch a film in the kino, or go on a dog sled trip. Everyone speaks English though. Visit only.

  • @rockobeam2706
    @rockobeam2706 2 года назад +4

    That's awesome that Canada was first choice on here. I'm Canadian eh.. I hope I can get a chance to check these places out in person eventually. I live in b.c. and our taxes are insane here. Cost of living is nuts but I'm born and raised here and there's good jobs to balance it out I guess. Great video. I'll watch a few more of yours.

  • @devilslide01
    @devilslide01 3 года назад +57

    Being from New England I liked the “more people watch the Jets lose in person “ reference. I really did laugh out loud.

  • @pikachuuprising637
    @pikachuuprising637 3 года назад +77

    Update on Ecuador. As an Ecuadorian a lot of the things said in the video are true. Lately it has gotten difficult over there due to the Covid Crisis and some cities are safer than others. Nonetheless it has a diverse climate and you can find all sorts of vegetation and it does allow dual citizenship.

    • @gravitatemortuus1080
      @gravitatemortuus1080 3 года назад

      Was in Ecuador for a few months in 95 or 96. Been a long time for me so what things have changed over the last few decades.

    • @gadgetsage
      @gadgetsage 2 года назад

      "vegetation"? You referring to the devils lettuce or...?

    • @evelyncase681
      @evelyncase681 2 года назад

      Love Ecuador!!!! 5 trips

  • @grahamman80
    @grahamman80 3 года назад +30

    Surprised Panama made the list but not Costa Rica. I met a ton of Americans, both young and retired that moved there permanently. All of them loved it.

    • @feliciarizzo6841
      @feliciarizzo6841 3 года назад +2

      It made the list...well it was talked about

    • @kloatlanta
      @kloatlanta 3 года назад +3

      Shhhhh

    • @suzannetitkemeyernlq
      @suzannetitkemeyernlq 3 года назад +3

      I live in Costa Rica, for the last four years. Retired here and loving it! Shocked Mexico was on the list and Ecuador but not Costa Rica. Much cheaper than living in Washington D.C. was and we're only a mile and a half from a world class beach. No military, low crime rates, wonderful people and great outdoors

    • @marcusmayne3831
      @marcusmayne3831 3 года назад

      @@suzannetitkemeyernlq could a family of 5 live there comfortably on 3500 usd a month?

    • @suzannetitkemeyernlq
      @suzannetitkemeyernlq 3 года назад

      @@marcusmayne3831 absolutely! Costa Rica only requires $1500 a month to gain residency. Most things are cheaper, only exceptions are gas and electric.

  • @chrisdooley1184
    @chrisdooley1184 2 года назад +14

    As someone who’s been through it, the province of Quebec has pretty strict rules outside of the rest of Canada’s immigration rules. Becoming proficient enough to go to the bank, pay bills, rent an apartment in French is a must. Most unexpected was how very different the québécois French is from metropolitan French you learn in high school. Sure the grammar is the same but after you pick up the accent and dialect be prepared for European French speakers to have no idea what you’re trying to say. Oh one last thing - the process is super expensive. My paperwork alone for my work visa cost $4,001 CAN in ‘12. But in the end for the five years I was there I absolutely loved it. The small towns and villages, the people the beautiful waterfalls and lands, definitely a highlight in my life. Winters were nothing like I had experienced in Philadelphia, especially snow on the ground for six plus months, but they were an adventure and forced me to plan on being stuck days at a time if I didn’t want to snowmobile.

    • @breadoflifefaiupu8992
      @breadoflifefaiupu8992 2 года назад +1

      Canada sucks. Sissy boys and fat girls

    • @BasementEngineer
      @BasementEngineer 2 года назад +2

      It's the politics and taxes that make Quebec a dreadful place to live permanently.

    • @chrisdooley1184
      @chrisdooley1184 2 года назад +1

      @@BasementEngineer yes you’re right. I got tired of giving up 42% of my pay to the government and for what? I didn’t live anywhere fancy but the cost of living was like here in Philly and I mean expensive

  • @nickbaird3320
    @nickbaird3320 3 года назад +214

    I would gladly leave the US for several of these places.

    • @JC-tq8gm
      @JC-tq8gm 3 года назад +50

      Don't let the door hit you on the ass.

    • @David-ng7cr
      @David-ng7cr 3 года назад +64

      @@JC-tq8gm cry baby 👶

    • @gstevens6948
      @gstevens6948 3 года назад +24

      👋 bye bye…🤣

    • @lisaharvey4487
      @lisaharvey4487 3 года назад +14

      Bye

    • @larrypicard8802
      @larrypicard8802 3 года назад +32

      Pay no attention to these idiots. I moved to Cuenca, Ecuador in December and love it. Beautiful city, great weather as well as cost of living. There are plenty of RUclips videos but pay absolutely no attention to "Early Retirement Lifestyle" as he's an idiot.

  • @akeeperofoddknowledge4956
    @akeeperofoddknowledge4956 3 года назад +346

    So, let me get this straight...one cannot simply walk into Mexico but there are entrance requirements to visit, work or live there?
    Fascinating.

    • @amandawilcox9638
      @amandawilcox9638 3 года назад +7

      Keeper, Shocking how things have changed!

    • @nataliaalfonso2662
      @nataliaalfonso2662 3 года назад +41

      Right. That's why a those refugees from war torn Honduras walk through Mexico to ask for asylum in the United States.
      But also?
      Yes. You can actually walk or take a boat or fly right into Mexico, stay for a while, then fill out paperwork to be granted permanent residency.
      Literally like people walking up to the border as refugees begging for asylum are doing.
      Instead of flying in legally as tourists then overstaying their visas illegally.
      Like illegal immigrants do.
      To walk up to a country and ask for asylum is LITERALLY how to legally immigrate.
      The video literally explains that we can walk right into Mexico for whatever reason for up to 6 months. And that after 5 years if we want CITIZENSHIP THERE...
      Not asylum or refugee status! Citizenship!!! Then we'd have to fill out paperwork.
      So yeah a more humane policy than "the greatest nation on Earth."

    • @MrLynch-ei4dc
      @MrLynch-ei4dc 3 года назад +6

      its fuckin mexico! 3rd world can!!! What do u expect???

    • @nataliaalfonso2662
      @nataliaalfonso2662 3 года назад +18

      @Perry Elyod Parler is for fringe nutjob snowflake butthurt extremists who think freedom of speech means freedom from
      Consequence for their erroneous hate speech.
      While I appreciate your compliment, don’t let these oafs think it’s common to be so dumb.
      It really isn’t.
      BILLIONS of people in the world understand immigration. Literally.... billions.
      It’s not that I’m special for being one of them; it’s that ignorant people are an overly vocal minority. Very special in being so stupid.

    • @nataliaalfonso2662
      @nataliaalfonso2662 3 года назад +17

      @@MrLynch-ei4dc what is your comment trying to say?
      Mexico isn’t the third world.
      But even if it were, I would think most people would be agreeing with the idiot original commenter and shocked that it had such a strict immigration policy, since most other developing nations dont.
      But its policy is pretty standard for both first snd second world nations and developing countries.

  • @steveng6704
    @steveng6704 3 года назад +43

    Great timing for this list....

    • @JoshuaCamacho09
      @JoshuaCamacho09 3 года назад +1

      Hey Alexa, I done did bad. Get me out of here.

    • @dannyirish6526
      @dannyirish6526 3 года назад +4

      It's almost as if the timing was intentional....

    • @Notpublic4719
      @Notpublic4719 3 года назад

      yeah, we don't want trumpers here. have fun missing out on affordable housing and Healthcare.

    • @dannyirish6526
      @dannyirish6526 3 года назад +2

      @@Notpublic4719 I mean yeah, all you welfare babies are going to be back in your public housing Utopia again. You're welcome.

  • @ianburns3358
    @ianburns3358 Год назад +17

    I lived on the US/Canada border....I did give serious thought to moving on the Canadian side. While thinking about this since I lived right on the international border, I would go to town on the Canadian side a few times a week. I realized it's significantly more expensive than Northern Minnesota. Bars for example give you half the drink at twice the price. The healthcare while free you have waiting lists for procedures sometimes 6 months long or longer. I encourage anyone thinking about moving go get a tourist passport and spend a couple months where you wanna go and do research.

    • @MyNycgirl
      @MyNycgirl Год назад +2

      Better to wait 6 months and at least get it done. Numer 1 reason for bankruptcy and credit card debt in the U.S. is unforeseen medical bills. I lived in London for 3 years, and my daughter lived in Oz for 2. I would their health care for all its faults over ours in a minute.

    • @TheVargaGirl
      @TheVargaGirl Год назад +3

      Im trying to leave canada as it has gone downhill since our dictator prime minister took over. There is so much wrong here now, on top of it being horrendously expensive to live here... ive lived here most of my life, but its time to get out.

    • @JAPrice
      @JAPrice Год назад

      smartest advice here.

    • @cookiegirl2cookie197
      @cookiegirl2cookie197 Год назад +2

      @@TheVargaGirl I hear you. I lived in Canada till I married an American. It's not perfect but no country is ( I also lived in Northern Europe years ago) I have friends and family in Canada and cross the border every so often, but I wouldn't move back. (Part of the reasons are those you stated, it's unbelievable how bad things have gotten, economy, crime, drugs, your rights, healthcare and if Canada is so great why does it have the highest euthanasia percentage in the world. )

    • @bongodave13
      @bongodave13 Год назад

      No, you won't wait 6 months.

  • @joannelauterjung7967
    @joannelauterjung7967 3 года назад +118

    I've lived in SE Asia, and can vouch for a great quality of life at a great price here in Thailand. Sad that you didn't venture into this part of the world.

    • @ntatenarin
      @ntatenarin 3 года назад +2

      I always hear that it's cheap to live there. I'll admit the Thai language intimates me, but maybe I'll try to learn it one day.

    • @arsenxavier1899
      @arsenxavier1899 3 года назад +3

      I want to move to Thailand. just have no clue how to. 😔

    • @barbarawarner4645
      @barbarawarner4645 3 года назад +1

      Agree. I’ve stayed in Thailand for 3 months several times. It’s an inexpensive, safe, and fabulous place you live.

    • @Loreleiiii
      @Loreleiiii 3 года назад +2

      @@barbarawarner4645 Whats your employment situation? I don’t know how to do this and make a smooth transition. What did you find works best for you?

    • @TheSquirrelmender
      @TheSquirrelmender 3 года назад +1

      I'm planning on moving to Thailand in about a. year and half when I retire again

  • @turbohawk
    @turbohawk 3 года назад +113

    The Grass is always Greener until you've lived there a few years. That's for anywhere on this planet.

    • @pibly7784
      @pibly7784 3 года назад +2

      Exactly.

    • @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239
      @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 3 года назад +4

      D T I just want good pussy and good food. Any island babe is good for me. :) Most every nation has the same things to eat ... bread, meat, sauce, seasoning and condiments. And pussy! Maybe some fish to eat as well. That's all I need in this world. I'm solid no matter what nation I live in.

    • @chinggiskhuree5748
      @chinggiskhuree5748 3 года назад +2

      @@donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 Well at least you're honest about it. I feel the same way about my life. And I'm fed up with 25+ years of being stalked. Good luck to you sir.

    • @sunangel-rivka
      @sunangel-rivka 3 года назад +5

      Very true. Especially if you follow politics in other countries, you find out they're just as insane abroad as we are...

    • @rpminc1974
      @rpminc1974 3 года назад +4

      The grass that is greener on the other side still has to be mowed !!

  • @OrganistRichardBunbury
    @OrganistRichardBunbury 3 года назад +57

    I felt the same way you did about Ireland until I went there. It completely changed my perspective and opinion. I would so much love to go back again.

    • @scottslotterbeck3796
      @scottslotterbeck3796 2 года назад +3

      This RUclipsr would not go to Ireland? Crazy! Or Scotland? Even crazier!

    • @hewitc
      @hewitc 2 года назад +3

      Never gets hot. Rains. Not for everyone. Same with Canada.

    • @gmaureen
      @gmaureen 2 года назад +2

      @@hewitc I visited Ireland a few years ago, too rainy for me, but the people are wonderful. I also grew up across the river from Canada. Ontario has a climate similar to lower Michigan, beautiful summer and fall.

    • @itsjonathanbitch
      @itsjonathanbitch 2 года назад +1

      @@hewitc it’s gets to the same temperature as parts of Europe around 20 degrees Celsius in summer and very rarely goes below 0 in winter. Also it’s doesn’t rain that much on the east coast. Irish weather isn’t perfect, but it’s not that bad. It’s never extreme on either side of the thermometer. Winter isn’t great tbf, can be gloomy, however reason a lot Irish have property in Spain, Portugal or France. Short flight for a hotter temperatures. Ireland just wouldn’t be as green and beautiful without our weather. There’s plenty of amazing reasons to live here other then weather.

    • @thatoneannoyingtornadosire8755
      @thatoneannoyingtornadosire8755 2 года назад +1

      @@hewitc I hate hot temps and love the rain, sounds like a paradise for me!

  • @mattl1758
    @mattl1758 Год назад +2

    Great video. If you could do an updated video now. Things have definitely changed with our Canadian neighbor. My wife and I have talked about Belize for years though. If I wasn’t a winter weather guy it would’ve happened. Thanks

  • @RotApple0
    @RotApple0 3 года назад +150

    Con you make a video on how to starting one's own country?

    • @dalpz205
      @dalpz205 3 года назад +6

      There's a guy who started his own country in Nevada. Saw the video yesterday.

    • @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239
      @donvandamnjohnsonlongfella1239 3 года назад +4

      Rotten Apple have huge balls ... invade another nation. Take it over ... control the military, the infrastructure, the money, the communication. You generally need to be liked, be feared, be well financed, and well armed. Basically call up the US CIA and see which small nation they don't like the leaders and then get CIA backing to invade and take it over. If you can join their military and rise up through the ranks it might help you earn some favor within their nation. Most nations probably won't take too kindly to a foreigner controlling their country. Your better bet is to go for politics within your own nation and be as persuasive as you can be with others to get what you want and need.

    • @vstabill36
      @vstabill36 3 года назад

      Sounds like you'd need to do some... conning.

    • @fugak-han0072
      @fugak-han0072 3 года назад +1

      Easy. One "con" start a country in antarctica.

    • @hoganrichard9627
      @hoganrichard9627 3 года назад +1

      I'm with you, rotten apple! Love your logo, even though the 'Skins have been nothing since the 1990's I'm still a fan, no matter what they choose to call themselves.

  • @rc59191
    @rc59191 3 года назад +46

    My cousin went to Japan and is living the good life teaching English lol. Think I might have to join him life here's gotten so stale.

    • @TheRealVivia
      @TheRealVivia 3 года назад

      How do you get into it?

    • @lolnasx1794
      @lolnasx1794 3 года назад

      Japan is fcked up lol

    • @darkshadowsx5949
      @darkshadowsx5949 3 года назад

      @@lolnasx1794 no japan is quirky which makes it fun. they have a great culture too.
      everyone is too serious and makes a big deal out of nothing in the states, and it cost an arm and a leg for medical visits.
      drinking culture is better in japan and the cops wont shoot you because of your skin color.
      the workforce is more ambitious and respectable in japan, and you can take naps at work.
      whats fckd up about that?

    • @troypayne6701
      @troypayne6701 3 года назад +2

      @@darkshadowsx5949 They also have one of the highest suicide rates in the world. Trains have separate sections only for women because they get assaulted on such a scale it is apparent they need to separate them for their safety. If you are getting raped or mugged it is highly unlikely anyone nearby will help you because they would rather mind their own buisness than be impolite. Cops in japan will cover up violent attacks and leave a lot of cases unsolved. They literally extradited one of their own citizens after he murdered and canabalised a women in eruope. So far that dude has never seen the inside of jail cell and was recently put on television detailing his attack and claiming before he dies he would do it again. Japan is an alright country but it is just as fucked as any other place.

    • @GORILLA_PIMP
      @GORILLA_PIMP 2 года назад

      @@lolnasx1794
      Why exactly?

  • @GMEOK
    @GMEOK 3 года назад +8

    Me and my wife and family talked about this and where looking TY so much for the VID.

  • @owenhenley3961
    @owenhenley3961 Год назад +1

    We need an updated version of this video! Love the content!

  • @waltermelnyk8046
    @waltermelnyk8046 3 года назад +55

    A bit surprised that Portugal, Spain and Costa Rica were not on the list. Very heavy destinations for retirees.

    • @SAHogan-ih3bo
      @SAHogan-ih3bo 3 года назад

      WM: Maybe that's why. Too much of a good thing, perhaps?

    • @Tru7blue
      @Tru7blue 3 года назад +1

      I was hoping Portugal would be one of them.

    • @redwolfexr
      @redwolfexr 3 года назад +2

      This wasn't really a "retirement" list -- this was a list of countries you can MIGRATE to. (as in work and become a permanent resident or citizen who can work)

    • @arturoblancocoto
      @arturoblancocoto 3 года назад +2

      Thanks a lot, Walter, I am a "tico" (Costarican), I am sad to inform you that politicians have thrown our country a lot into the trash basket, especially criminality of all kinds :(

    • @leafodan3730
      @leafodan3730 3 года назад

      Def Spain on my list.

  • @barneypinehurst50
    @barneypinehurst50 3 года назад +265

    If you’re leaving your country, it’s “emigrate”, not “immigrate”.

    • @SuperDanhvo
      @SuperDanhvo 3 года назад +7

      Look at who’s creating the video...and yes....please leave this great country of USA...in the long run....see how it works out for those who wants to leave America ...go...goodbye

    • @TotyVale
      @TotyVale 3 года назад +16

      He is talking about the countries that are easiest to immigrate.

    • @latoyamatson6197
      @latoyamatson6197 3 года назад

      Ahhh I see...never paid attention

    • @uncareid5557
      @uncareid5557 3 года назад +2

      @@SuperDanhvo For retirees living on SS life can be a lot easier overseas.

    • @chenrobbins
      @chenrobbins 3 года назад +2

      @@JeanieD Are you sure about that?
      I am pretty sure that for the last 60 years I have heard it used the other way around.

  • @heatherr0420
    @heatherr0420 3 года назад +49

    I seriously considered moving to Canada and getting my citizenship. Partly because I could keep my American citizenship but I love the country and the people up there in Canada

    • @237g
      @237g 3 года назад +5

      To cold for this penguin.

    • @lindarinnyo6239
      @lindarinnyo6239 3 года назад +3

      @@237g well with global warming who can tell?

    • @danielbenner7583
      @danielbenner7583 3 года назад +2

      me too; BC and Quebec both seemed really nice when I visited.

    • @robertpearson8798
      @robertpearson8798 3 года назад +3

      It depends on where you go. Southern Ontario Winters are about the same as New York, Philly, usually less snow that Boston, and way better than Minnesota or the Dakotas.

    • @youtubespectator669
      @youtubespectator669 3 года назад

      I looked into this too but I don't have a specialized skill that they need

  • @Moonmaedyn
    @Moonmaedyn 2 года назад +6

    Please be aware that if you "give up your US citizenship," you MAY NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR SOCIAL SECURITY ANYMORE. Check this out before you plan to relocate and use SS as your primary income! Countries with DUAL citizenship or just residency requirements/visas will allow you to keep SS, but the reporting, criteria, etc. is a gigantic pain in the rear end, and will also have income restrictions.

  • @dbeekman9738
    @dbeekman9738 3 года назад +119

    Canada: You forgot about the Maple Syrup cartel.

    • @themudthedirtandthesand9079
      @themudthedirtandthesand9079 3 года назад +3

      That's only in the east.

    • @witch798
      @witch798 3 года назад +5

      *D Beekman* yeah lol they'll kill ya!! (With KINDNESS) 🤣

    • @dwbiggly6907
      @dwbiggly6907 3 года назад

      😂😂

    • @brianpayne4549
      @brianpayne4549 3 года назад +3

      Tell me what that’s all aboot... lol

    • @inconnu4961
      @inconnu4961 3 года назад

      Watch out for the Language Police, too! Tabernak is your friend!

  • @bobsteele3593
    @bobsteele3593 3 года назад +161

    You can't start a business in Canada any more, unless you are planning on opening a costco or walmart. existing family business's are closing left and right from being fined by our government due to endless covid lock downs. An american would loose half their savings on the exchange rate alone. TAXES are the highest in the world here. I think we are the only Country with an extra Carbon tax, People here are just as divided over their liberal government, nothing politically sound about it! i hope people really do their own research...

    • @gsoi3696
      @gsoi3696 3 года назад +8

      First of all the exchange rate is in an Americans benefit. Taxes are high but we don’t have Medicare premiums that can range from 5 to 10 thousand a month. I know I have a sister down there.

    • @rich7447
      @rich7447 3 года назад +11

      @@gsoi3696 Medicare premiums are 1.45% of income and are tax deductible on your federal return. Unless you are making $350,000 a month you are not paying $5,000 a month in Medicare/Medicaid premiums. Private Health Insurance premiums vary, but are also no where close to $5,000 a month. We have a pretty comprehensive family plan for about $600 a month which is more than offset by the tax savings that we saw when we left Canada in 2005.

    • @gwarlow
      @gwarlow 3 года назад +10

      How would an American “loose” half of their savings on the exchange rate? The rate is presently in favour of the U.S. dollar. Try moving to the U.S. where one visit to the hospital could bankrupt you if you do not have a very good (expensive) healthcare insurance policy. No offense intended to Americans. Your country just happens to be the only developed nation in the world with such unaffordable healthcare run by private companies.

    • @chicagotom1643
      @chicagotom1643 3 года назад +2

      Yeah but you have the best Timmys there! YOU HAVE KILLER DONUTS!

    • @morgantaylor517
      @morgantaylor517 3 года назад +1

      @@gsoi3696 No one pays 5k a month for medicare, mom is a senior so I KNOW that's BS.

  • @whitneydupuis5542
    @whitneydupuis5542 3 года назад +34

    I’d move to Ireland tomorrow if I had the chance.

    • @taylorbritt499
      @taylorbritt499 3 года назад +1

      Me too but with Canada instead. I live not _too_ far from the Canadian border so I wouldn't mind moving to a town in the southern part of Canada so I could still be close to family... I've heavily though about it before

  • @virginiarocks
    @virginiarocks 2 года назад +2

    Thank you. Food for thought!

  • @LordZorak11
    @LordZorak11 3 года назад +91

    Low population, low cost of living, nice beaches.. Belize sounds inviting.

    • @flyingpaladin617
      @flyingpaladin617 3 года назад +6

      I sent my ex-wife to Belize

    • @wealthlash2533
      @wealthlash2533 3 года назад

      How hot does it get?

    • @rickchollett
      @rickchollett 3 года назад +5

      I spent three months in Belize on Caye Caulker. It was FANTASTIC! Lobster season is in June! Only issue is little to no A/C. But if the breeze is blowing off the water it feels great!

    • @whoub4neway
      @whoub4neway 3 года назад +3

      @@mariag8806 WTF,..wow,...yea,..Seattle,..the tropical heat and brutal sun is overwhelming!!!! Damn you Global Warming!!!!!!

    • @WaakikiTheGoat
      @WaakikiTheGoat 3 года назад

      @@flyingpaladin617 lol

  • @siena8759
    @siena8759 3 года назад +190

    Not true about Brazil, No free healthcare, terrible economy: high unemployment.

    • @philkearny5587
      @philkearny5587 3 года назад +10

      High crime. Everyone is either an armed robber or an undercover cop.

    • @Conanthebarbarian9
      @Conanthebarbarian9 3 года назад +7

      Ecuador is no good either -_- lol or panama... Been to both. Jesus

    • @JonTheVGNerd
      @JonTheVGNerd 3 года назад +3

      That, and Brazil does not speak English, much less Spanish. And if you're not fluent in Portuguese, you're gonna have a really difficult time getting along with the locals. And even Brazil itself has issues with high taxes and poverty.

    • @siena8759
      @siena8759 3 года назад +1

      If you go to big cities like Rio and Sao Paulo you’ll have no problems with English in hotels, restaurants, and some upscale stores as the employees speak English and Spanish. Most of the young, educated people speak English bcs they have gone to language schools and they need to know English to study the books. Only on the impoverished areas the language barriers can be a problem, but Brazilians are really nice and will always try their best to communicate. Just watch where you are going.

    • @fugak-han0072
      @fugak-han0072 3 года назад

      Lol

  • @HowdyItLovll
    @HowdyItLovll 3 года назад +132

    I wanna leave the US as soon as possible, this economy is the country and sadly too many people are too blind to see they're being exploited

    • @KeizerSosebee
      @KeizerSosebee 3 года назад +16

      For me its reay all this fighting. Im only 20 and I see that when you don't agree with another persons views you are seen as their enemy and be called racist, sexist, etc. Granted there are people who are those things but I hate it when people are just constantly at eachothers throats and call eachother these without knowing the actual person and thars sadly the tip of this massive iceberg of hatred we seem to have

    • @robangel0816
      @robangel0816 3 года назад +5

      I second this. Get me out of here

    • @emeraldgreenqueenidontplay4913
      @emeraldgreenqueenidontplay4913 3 года назад +3

      👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @ronniemassart3834
      @ronniemassart3834 3 года назад +1

      But the US economy changes others economies

    • @gregmartin1757
      @gregmartin1757 3 года назад +17

      Americans are blind to almost everything going on in their own country. I am a American citizen and it Amazes me how blind the average American citizen is to what really happens here. This country doesn't operate on the principles it was founded on it is totally controlled by the huge corporations and the super wealthy, lobbyists etc. Politicians are just figure heads and puppets they don't do anything but tell ignorant and misguided, misinformed people what they want to hear to keep their B.S. position in office.

  • @nickpapageorgio8529
    @nickpapageorgio8529 2 года назад +12

    Switzerland is a fantastic place to live but so hard to become a citizen.
    I also heard Greece is a very affordable place and it’s beautiful, full of history, too.

    • @porquee
      @porquee 2 года назад

      Too cold for me

  • @esquared5064
    @esquared5064 3 года назад +8

    Just received my retirement visa in Indonesia. Great place to retire. Low cost of living and so much natural beauty.

  • @peachsangria8704
    @peachsangria8704 3 года назад +10

    As I'm drawing close to retirement age this list is very useful. Thanks.

  • @_____J______
    @_____J______ 3 года назад +19

    Once I said to one Brazilian that I would enjoy living on Brazilian beach somewhere in Brazil one day
    She replied: don't do that to yourself
    LOL, made my day

  • @discgolfillustrated2640
    @discgolfillustrated2640 Год назад +1

    Thanks Briggs, one of your best videos yet.

  • @nobodyimportant7804
    @nobodyimportant7804 3 года назад +52

    As a disabled vet, Vietnam is high on my list of countries that I have been looking into moving to. The annoying part is having to leave the country a few times a year and reapply for a visa every year.
    Safe, quiet and low cost of living.

    • @clairelivefreeordie2551
      @clairelivefreeordie2551 3 года назад +5

      Yes you are important and thank you for your service!

    • @everythingshih-tzu3146
      @everythingshih-tzu3146 3 года назад +2

      Thank You for your Service. My husband's daddy was there for 2 tours. He was a air traffic controller retired from the Air Force

    • @mary-tk2is
      @mary-tk2is 3 года назад +3

      Thank you for your service.
      Be wary about the level of health care services available in Vietnam. I work for a travel assistant company & we've had to arrange evacuations for people out of Vietnam for medical care not available or substandard in the country. As an FYI, Bangkok is usually our go-to place if high quality medical care is needed in that area.

    • @filippoleombruno8624
      @filippoleombruno8624 3 года назад +2

      There's a few Aussies living in vung tau ,pretty peaceful place, but when in pain get on a plane

    • @MikeHinshawNomadicTexan
      @MikeHinshawNomadicTexan 3 года назад +4

      I wonder why Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam weren't on the list. Thailand and Malaysia have everything you need and are very reasonable.