Plan to move to the other side of the world? Have a new job in France or Argentina and want to know how easy it is to move there? We’ve made a list for you of the easiest countries to move to.
Even though these are the easiest countries to move to, there is still a process to follow. Most countries have similar steps, but don’t forget that it can take time to fill out an application. These countries are just easier than others.
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Ecuador
Ecuador is often mentioned as a great place to retire, and it’s also a great place to move to. It has a lot of different kinds of land, like the Amazon jungle, the Andes, and herds of alpacas. It also has over 2,200 kilometres of untouched coastline and the unique animals of the Galápagos Islands. The fact that it is at the top of South America makes it a great place to start exploring the whole continent.
The process of moving to Ecuador is pretty easy:
# People who invest between $10,000 and $25,000 (US) in a business or a bank account in Ecuador can get a resident visa.
# Professional visas are good for one year but can be extended indefinitely. To get one, you must have a degree from a recognized university and want to work as a doctor or teacher in Ecuador.
# You also need $800 a month from your home country to get a pension visa.
Argentina
The eighth-largest country in the world has a lot of room for you to move. This South American country has a very varied landscape. It has huge plains, deserts, tundra, and forests, as well as tall mountains and rivers. Since 1816, the country has been independent from Spain. Many people speak English and Spanish, which makes it easy for many expats to move there.
Argentina’s name comes from the Latin word for silver, “argentum” and the country still has a lot of valuable minerals, livestock, and cereals to offer.
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If you want to move to Argentina easily, you will need:
# You need to make sure your passport is still good.
# You will need to apply for a temporary residence visa. There are many different kinds of temporary visas, so make sure you pick the right one.
# The financier visa is available to anyone who can guarantee a monthly income of 8,500 ARS and deposit it in an Argentinian bank account. You just need to show that this money will continue to go into your bank account when you move to Argentina.
Argentina also needs the following when you apply for a visa:
# A police report for the country you live in
# A report from the police in Argentina
# The record of your birth
# Your passport copy
# Two photos for a passport
If you plan to stay longer than three months, you will also need to apply for a national ID card.
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Panama
Panama is known as an offshore tax haven, and it is easy to move there for expats who want to live in a cosmopolitan place with low costs of living and a strong safety record. Panama’s currency is the US dollar ($), which makes it one of the easiest places to move to from the US and for Americans to move money to new accounts.
# If you plan to stay for less than six months, you don’t need a visa. If you plan to stay longer, you will need to apply.
# The visa for friendly nations gives you a temporary permit to live there for two years. After that, you can apply for permanent residency.
# To become a permanent resident, you must either buy property in Panama worth $200,000 or work for a legal Panama corporation with a formal work contract and work permit.
On Panama’s Friendly Nations Visa List, there is a list of 50 countries. Check to see if your home country is on that list before you apply.
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Singapore
Singapore has always been a popular place for people to move to. Both the economy and the government are stable, and Chinese and English are the main languages used for daily business. Plus, the fact that its culture is family-friendly makes it appealing to both Western and Chinese expats. But in recent years, the cost of living has gone up, and visa rules have become stricter, making it harder to move there than it used to be.
# You need to have a job before you move and apply to become a permanent resident.
# Most people who have lived in a country permanently for two years can apply for citizenship.
# To apply for residency, you must be the spouse or partner of a citizen or permanent resident, have an employment pass, be a student, or be a foreign investor.
But it’s important to remember that all men who are citizens or permanent residents are required to join the military and serve for two years. After these two years, you have to do 40 days of service a year (if you’re an officer) until you’re 50, and 40 days a year (if you’re not an officer) until you’re 40.
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Mexico
Mexico is an easy place to move to because it has a vibrant culture, a great health care system, a high standard of living, and lots of tacos to eat. It has always been a popular place for expats to live because a lot of people speak Spanish and English there, and the beautiful beaches and scenery make for a relaxing way of life.
# There are different visas and permits depending on where you are from. If you are from the United States, Western Europe, or Latin America, for example, you can stay in the country for 3 months without a visa.
# If you want to stay longer than three months, you will need to apply for an immigrant visa.
# It will be easier to do this if you first apply for a visa to stay in the country temporarily.
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Czechia
Since 2004, when the Czech Republic joined the European Union, the economy has become much more diverse. In addition to manufacturing, Czechia is now moving into high-tech, knowledge-based service sectors. This makes it one of the easiest European countries to move to and work in, with most expats moving there to fulfill employment contracts. It is a great place to move to because it has beautiful countryside, a low cost of living, and friendly cities. It is also the seventh-safest country to live in, which adds to its appeal.
There are four kinds of visas to get into the Czech Republic:
# Schengen visa, or short-term visa, is for stays of up to 90 days.
# Long-term visas are for stays of more than 90 days and up to one year.
# Long-term residence permit: for people who plan to stay for more than a year.
# Residence permit: for people who want to live there permanently.
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France
Another country in the EU that is easy to move to The French cities of Paris, Marseille, and Bordeaux have been popular with British expats for a long time. These cities are just a short hop across the English Channel. With wine tasting, champagne, skiing, beaches, sailing, and, of course, croissants and fresh bread for breakfast, no matter where you choose to live, you’ll always be close to a wide range of things to do at your own pace.
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All of these countries are easier to move to than many others around the world, and they all have great ways of life and living standards. Our team Baxter can help you move to any of these international locations and give you advice. You can also contact the consulate of the country you want to move to. They can help you figure out which visa is best for you and how to apply for it.