15 EASY Countries for Americans to Move To RIGHT NOW (some WILL surprise you)!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

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[@pawlieblog7967]

I’m moving to France. Already bought my little pied a terre for my second home / vacation home. Planning to move over the next couple of years if things work out. I’m NOT spending a fortune, NOT living in expensive Paris or a major city, NOT shipping tons of my belongings- and I already have a strong grasp of the language. I know the culture from growing up in Europe as a kid, I studied in the French university system as a student, and I am a lover of art, culture, history, design, architecture and food, wine, fashion, and fun in Europe. Costs are lower than in the U.S.: Internet is under 50 EUROS per month including smart cell phone and cellular service. Homeowners insurance is 250 EUROS PER YR; electricity and gas runs about 30-50 EU /mo, and day to day expenses are minimal - more to budget for travel throughout Europe and elsewhere. Trains are great, but I can also afford a car if I want one. Retirement, here I come!!

[@deborahb.277]

Lucky!

[@sarasmile184]

Which city for someone that doesn't speak French?

[@pawlieblog7967]

@@sarasmile184 I found out that there are a lot of Brits who retire all over Nouvelle Aquitaine, Normandy, and Brittany (and many other places). Many of them live in small towns and in rural villages with train stations, cafes, restaurants, etc. and the French outside of Paris are super nice, and very forgiving if you struggle with their language. You can look for property online at Leggett International website (a British / French Resl Estate company with listings all over France). There are others too. Then when you find a few possibilities, you could head over for a property scouting trip or two. I made a wuick decision on a third trip over two years coz I was pretty sure my first place would not be my last. I don’t need a long stay visa yet either coz I’m still working in the USA but I will retire in a few years. In Europe, there are many English speakers and you can get by without a lot of French. You can find British, American, Australian and other English speakers all over the place sometimes in the least likely spots!

[@ebx100]

C'est là vie!

[@EGO0808]

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is...

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

I moved back to the US (been gone for almost 20 years) so that my daughter could finish high school. Once she finishes, in two and a half years, I'm leaving again.

[@69mohjo]

@@rogermichaelwillis6425 where did you live?

[@rogermichaelwillis6425]

@@69mohjo Cambodia, Finland, Mexico, Turkey, and Austria.

[@mgarcia2445]

@@rogermichaelwillis6425 Which was your favorite?

[@gilliswythe3473]

See you. Uk worse

[@mwoods1052]

I left after the 2016 election. Became a permanent resident in Mexico. A few months ago I started my citizenship for Croatia because my mother’s parents are from there and I qualify based on descent. As soon as I get my citizenship, I’m moving there. Haven’t been there yet but it looks wonderful. At least 60% of the population speaks fluent English (better than Mexico!) It is a member of the EU and NATO. Most of the country borders on the Adriatic Sea.. 10 Unesco Heritage sites. They now use the euro. Very safe. Healthcare is ok, some expat communities and cost of living is low for Europe. I hear wages are low but I’m not going to be working since I’m retired.

[@mrsd2143]

@@mwoods1052 You’ll love Croatia! I visited there and Bosnia Herzegovina last year.

[@deborahb.277]

Sounds amazing!

[@pawlieblog7967]

@@mwoods1052 oh I’m dying to visit Croatia too! I’ve heard the beaches are to die for as well as the beer!

[@connieholloway3601]

@@mwoods1052 How did you decide where to live in Mexico?

[@professordianaskole]

Lucky! None of mine great grandparents have that kind of connection. (Canada and Switzerland)

[@tolrem]

Just reading an article in the Guardian where an American in Britain is saying..It's like watching from the other side of the street when your house is on fire with your family inside.

[@danawood8103]

@@tolrem 😔

[@tolrem]

@@aweebunny ?

[@c.9231]

@@aweebunny Love The Guardian!

[@mimi1o8]

@@aweebunnyso?

[@nicholeescobar465]

That makes me feel so loved, thank you for saying it!❤ America is unrecognizable here 😢

[@thetravelingkittens1393]

Thanks for this you two. You are doing a huge service. Half of us are heartbroken. My social security starts in June!

[@7x779]

I don't understand, what are half of you heartbroken about?

[@BmoreJewel]

@@7x779 social security will be ending. research project 2025 👍

[@pawlieblog7967]

@@thetravelingkittens1393 I started searching online for properties mostly in Europe (France, Italy, Spain, Portugal) back during Trump’s first term - during Covid. I just sort of planned my move over the last couple of years. Narrowed it down to one country and started looking at housing every day online. I made a couple (3-4) trips in total to visit different areas and get a feel for life there. I wound up making two offers - the first one fell thru so I pivoted and found a better place (for my needs) and made the offer two days later. I only had a week at a time and wanted a little vacation place not a huge home. I closed on it in September, and knew I’d be using it as an escape plan as much as an escape vacation place… it’s off the beaten track but in a populated place with a train station to get me to Paris or anywhere else.

[@shellz-ts6td]

Get lost

[@jpurpleyou]

@@7x779people like you-enjoy your choices

[@CJ-Photo]

You missed France - easy retirement visa w/awesome healthcare and no income taxes on US retirement income. Amazing transportation, culture, food, etc

[@AmeliaAndJP]

You can’t apply for the visa in France. You have to apply from the US.

[@lewisbale1]

​@@AmeliaAndJPmy daughter and I are definitely going to apply

[@maryrobinson7590]

Your timing is impeccable.

[@exploringdimensions4all853]

I tried to live in Belize in 2019. It has become insanely dangerous, and I don't mean just in Belize City. Unless you have enough for a fabulous security system, a giant fence, and perhaps a private security guard, forget it.

[@mrsd2143]

South America sadly in general dangerous, unless you can afford living in gated community

[@Courtjowhite]

We are ready! I bet this video is gonna get millions of views

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That would be great! 🤞

[@kenrachal7032]

Best video yet. LOVE the breakdowns regarding visa costs and insightful tips about each country!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheDeadbone1961]

Had an early whiskey and coke this morning to calm my nerves. Your video is well-timed :)

[@DenaInWyo]

Drank till about 2, just woke up. Tomorrow I am waking up in the morning and putting on my big girl panties and figuring out where I'm moving. This country and I don't see eye to eye anymore and it's only going to get worse. Time to do something about it. Solidarity to you.

[@anony-ic3pz]

I wanna quit/cut back but I might have to put that on hold.

[@DenaInWyo]

@@anony-ic3pz Me too, but today is not that day.

[@lewisbale1]

​@@DenaInWyo My daughter and I are looking to leave as well.

[@KitzBeeSeer]

I just told my friends about your channel last night. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Awesome, thank you!

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

I can't believe you added Vietnam but left off Cambodia. I loved Vietnam but Visa runs are a pain in the butt. Cambodia has a retirement visa (multi-entry) for under $300 a year. Siem Reap is a beautiful small city and the food is great! Lots of English spoken here.

[@mrsd2143]

Thank you for sharing

[@DenaInWyo]

Thanks for the tip!

[@timmmahhhh]

Good to know, thank you.

[@elizabethleonard8278]

The incessant heat is a deal breaker for me but the Cambodians are the nicest people on the planet. So kind and helpful.

[@EGO0808]

Honestly I can't believe people will take the advice of doing visa runs to stay somewhere longterm. All countries here in SE Asia (I am residing in Malaysia myself, as a permanent resident) clamp down on visa runs and it will become more and more difficult to return to the country you'd put your feet down. Visa runs is not an option for retirement, unless you move to a new country you haven't visited, every single time your visa runs out again.

[@CassieDavis613]

A plus is that Albania is thankful to Woodrow Wilson.

[@rocambole93]

I retired in Mexico 1 year ago and I realize now what a good idea it was; I still vote in the US though.

[@toddmaek5436]

nice

[@Gregory-Masovutch]

Good luck with the cartels and waiting hours to cross the US border

[@connieholloway3601]

@rocambole93 How did you decide where to settle? I'm considering it.

[@karlajeselson8175]

I spent time in all three Baltics this summer and Latvia was my favorite. Would love to spend an extended amount of time there. Estonia and Lithuania are welcoming and full of history as well.

[@mrsd2143]

Baltics countries are awesome!

[@travelescapesOFFICIAL]

Great video! I've been living in the Philippines for over 2 years. Many people do just keep extending their tourist visa as you said. It's much easier to extend the tourist visa here compared to neighboring countries like Thailand and Vietnam.

[@EGO0808]

Those days are over soon, my friend. ASEAN nations have decided to clamp down on visa runs for longterm stays within ASEAN countries. And as you know, Philippines is part of ASEAN.

[@johnsonaak7192]

I’m glad I’m not the only one trying to get out of here

[@deborahb.277]

Definitely not!

[@DenaInWyo]

For sure not. Right there with ya.

[@7x779]

I'll bet that .00000001% who say they're going to leave the us will actually do it

[@pawlieblog7967]

@@7x779 maybe not. I bet way more will try to leave when they realize how some of trump’s plans actually impact their social security income, their Medicare, their healthcare insurance…. It’s all going down under Trumpster.

[@DenaInWyo]

@@7x779 guess I'm a part of that. Already have 3 resumes sent and I'm an RN. Won't be hard.

[@BubbleGum-s5c]

Soooo helpful! I think many Americans who have even a rudimentary knowledge of history will be interested in this video.

[@Mikesadventures-m2q]

What you 2 aren't mentioning is what you're doing and i like. Traveling and staying 1 or 2 months at different countries. Eventually you could find 4 countries to rotate to and not need a long term visa.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That’s our plan! And we’ve heard from several people that they started down the residency path but pivoted to slow travel.

[@CherylthPearl]

@@Mikesadventures-m2q Great idea! Thats my plan😊

[@EGO0808]

It's naive to say at least. South East Asia will no longer grant these visa runs within ASEAN, the 10 members have decided to end this and will no longer allow entrance.

[@ricke6854]

As you get older, you may tire of this plan of constantly travelling.

[@professordianaskole]

@@EGO0808They never have allowed it. Like most ASEAN countries, you can do anything with a big enough bribe.

[@deebee2603]

Y'all are sleeping on the Netherlands! It is a beautiful, Schengen zone country. There is a treaty between the Netherlands and the U.S. called the DAFT treaty (Dutch-American Friendship Treaty). Yes, you apply for this visa (which gives you residency) while in the country. You must deposit $5,000 in a business bank account and submit a business plan. You can do almost any type of work, and don't need to show a profit, but you must keep at least $5,000 in your business account at all times. You also must register with your local municipality and purchase affordable health care, but that's pretty much it. Outside of the major cities, rents and utilities are quite affordable, and the infrastructure and culture are first rate. You can walk or bicycle in the city centers without owning a car, and 95% of adult Dutch speak English.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for sharing these details! My ancestors on my mom’s side (JP) were Dutch. They left for the new world in 1650! Maybe it’s time to go home 😁

[@binkysteaver9880]

Great resource and excellent timing. I’m hoping that many will go ahead and take the leap, no empty words this time.

[@Kalani86]

Brazilian Portuguese is a beautiful language and not too hard to learn if you're Spanish is strong. I started with pronunciation videos and after a couple months I started doing online conversational classes for one hour a week; about seven months later I would say I am nearly fluent for everyday conversation. I am planning to spend a month in Brazil next year traveling through the country so I should have some good tips after that.

[@toddmaek5436]

Can you recommend any channels?

[@diytwoincollege7079]

@@Kalani86 Nice people and great food there too. The food and hotels will seem inexpensive.

[@Kalani86]

​@@toddmaek5436hands down...start with "Decoding words with Andrew"!!!!

[@shermarynlebay3636]

Could you please do a video on European options? Latvia was the only one. These countries may be more expensive but it sure would be nice if there were a way to stay more than 90 days in the Schengen zone. Thanks for your great work!

[@professordianaskole]

Agreed. Ever since I went through menopause, anything over 48 F is too hot for me. Estonia sounds interesting.

[@chrismichaels6928]

I moved to Da Nang, Vietnam over two weeks ago. It’s really affordable, beautiful and the people are really kind. Street food is incredibly cheap and healthy. I got about $1200 worth of vaccines here for less than $100. The Japanese encephalitis vaccine alone would’ve been $800 in America. Glad I waited! Don’t get me started on the coffee culture. Their drinks are sublime. Anyway.. just my two cents.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Great! Congrats!

[@larapfeffer2845]

Couple others-Mexico & Dominican Republic are on our short list. Affordable short flights from USA. Good residency options, Affordable rentals & real estate, beach lifestyle and good medical care too.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Mexico’s visa income requirements are very high now. Most retirees on social security no longer qualify.

[@MexicoRelocationGuide]

@@AmeliaAndJP there are other way. They do qualify if they have visited Mexico before 2022- they can get residency without proving economic solvency 😊 it’s called the RNE program

[@donaldspaulding6973]

Yes, thank you! I was thinking of you guys!

[@shoop5959]

Thank you! Perfect timing!

[@Bravo21]

Thanks and I am loving Albania. it really is a gem.

[@mrsd2143]

What do you like about Albania? Which areas?

[@warrenwilliams7456]

I'm moving to Siem Reap, Cambodia at the end of January. I notice Cambodia gets left out sometimes but then I like it runs under the radar. It's hard to beat Cambodias long term visa and cost of living. Of course, each of our lives are different and require individual choices. Thanks for what you share.

[@MrSean03839]

What about taxes in foreign retirement income?

[@dougb4956]

I retired last year and moved to my beach house in Baja Mexico. Originally the move was for two years of nonstop fishing and to decide where I want to eventually live. And to get the heck out of the USA during the election cycle. So glad I moved. Now I'll probably be here at least another four to five years. Easy peasy!

[@Donnie-Lee-Gringo]

I left the USA in 2022 for Brazil. I am now married to a Brazilian man. Have permanent residency based on the marriage. Living comfortably on my SSA retirement income. The 90 day tourist visa is easily renewable for another 90 days in country at the Policia Federal offices.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Congrats!

[@enjoystraveling]

I wouldn’t want to be a resident so that required me to be there all the time except for 14 days, I don’t mind if it has some regulations such as at least six months or even about nine months but 14 days is hardly anything you need to go somewhere for an event.

[@globalretirementus]

As an American interested in moving abroad, this list is super helpful! But I’m wondering-what makes these countries easier to move to specifically for Americans? Do they have special visa programs, or is it just a matter of fewer requirements? Also, are there any hidden costs or unexpected challenges when it comes to things like healthcare, finding housing, or adjusting to local laws? I'd love to hear from anyone who’s made the move to one of these places-what's the experience really like?

[@ebx100]

Yes to everything. Living abroad isn't as easy as a bit more paperwork and Voilà - you're done. I can't stress enough of friending a few locals who speak English to get you through the first 6 months of relocation. So many KZbin videos make it look easy. It might be if you are wealthy (as it appears the couple in this video is), but for ordinary folk get ready for an adventure of a lifetime - both good and bad.

[@SpiralCee]

I moved to Guatemala in 2015. It's beautiful and cheap, but can be challenging to be an expat. Try it out short term and see if it's for you!

[@martypoll]

I believe the SRRV in the Philippines requires a $20,000 deposit if you do not have a pension, a $10,000 deposit if you do have a pension, and a $1,500 deposit for retirees from the US military.

[@MrJoe1199]

Thank you for the video. I was wondering why Paraguay was not included in this video. It is very high in the list of 30 countries list in your toolkit...

[@Peter-m5n7m]

Amelia and JP, THANK YOU! I am surprised that neither Argentina, nor Portugal made your list.

[@eelfood]

Argentina is a MESS with its economy and currency right now.

[@marcd1981]

These were countries you can move to tomorrow (supposedly, from what this video is stating), so you probably can't do that with Argentina or Portugal.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

No easy visas and they both tax foreign income as ordinary income including social security. And Argentina doesn’t have a tax treaty with the US so you would be double taxed.

[@marcd1981]

@@AmeliaAndJP Great to know, thank you!

[@Peter-m5n7m]

Thanks. Since President Javier Milei taking control of Argentina's government inflation has been dropping and the exchange rate is still favorable for US$. I'm headed to Montevideo, Uruguay because the airfare from ATL is literally half the price from ATL to Buenos Aires. I'll spend a month in Uruguay then hop over to Buenos Aires.

[@julienalexander6113]

Ive been thinking Australia since I'm looking to go to applying medical school(s) soon. I appreciate y'all 🤗

[@janroach1852]

Thanks guys. Unfortunately, I am stuck here for a while but I do want to leave for sure. I can't stand another four years of this

[@iryna7689]

Of what?

[@e-sakara6457]

@@janroach1852 it will be more than 4 years.

[@meredithheath5272]

Exactly - this horrendous situation, in the U.S. will be for a long time - think Vicktor Orban.. Those who think they voted for - whatever - are going to have a very rude awakening. "You" voted to end your freedom and democracy, as the Hungarian people had done so - without realizing it😢

[@anonomoouse6724]

Love you guys!! Thanks so much for this information. We are definitely looking to other countries to go to.

[@mjs2402]

Cambodia. if over 55, just pay $300 a year for the visa and you are in. no income requirement or any other strings attached. great food, super affordable, im very happy here ( Siem Reap ). I live well on $800 a month.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks for the info! We had a difficult time finding official details.

[@momohmart]

Thank you for your service, Amelia & JP. I've spoken with a lot of people who are now looking abroad, myself included.

[@niyamapandya928]

@@momohmart I live in Cuenca, Ecuador. JP & Amelia have many KZbin videos to watch. It’s wonderful here.

[@momohmart]

@@niyamapandya928 I've been to Cuenca, and I really thought the city center's aesthetics was like the Prague of South America. I've considered it.

[@crpunks]

Well-played with timing of the video, great job 😂

[@photosbyjf]

after this election really needed this

[@julioblanco]

I think the video was posted today by design.

[@markgold5408]

You didn’t talk about taxes

[@lynnthompson4875]

My dad left the country decades ago and died in Mexico. I've been thinking about leaving for a long time. Maybe now is the time to do it.

[@davidtriventi6236]

Less talk more moveing

[@Mikesadventures-m2q]

​@markgold5408 that's usually my 1st question.

[@0tekelg2]

Hi Amelia and JP. Thank you for making and sharing this video. There are a ton of options and is great for both people who are new in the Expat Life as well as seasoned. I will be sharing this with friends. Stay well !

[@deebee2603]

Both Costa Rica and Panama do not tax foreign earned income. Oddly though, you cannot get your Social Security check automatically deposited in a bank in those countries. The U.S. government (if you are an American) has a list of countries where the banks are approved for your benefit check, so this might be something to look into before you decide on a country.

[@Ellie_2015]

@deebee2603 wouldn't you be able to have your ssi check deposited into your American bank account and then just transfer money into another account in the country of your choice? Just trying to think of ideas

[@kw6382]

I think you're mistaken. Costa Rica does tax residents on foreign sources income.

[@ricke6854]

Don't get your SS deposited in a foreign bank !! Put into your US bank, and do transfers to a local bank.

[@martypoll]

@@Ellie_2015 Yes, you can do this and I recommend that people, especially initially, maintain their US bank accounts and keep a US address.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Costa Rica is no longer a territorial tax country so they do tax foreign income. Panama is still territorial tax.

[@mkoschara]

I love Costa Rica. It is a bit more expensive than most people think it's going to be.

[@prematureoptimism7125]

Good Lord this is oh so timely thx ! 🙏🏽

[@JMoroccoMisterBoy]

Amelia And JP Abroad, Nice video. JP, you look and sound a lot better than the last time I tuned into you all. Good Tks. much

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks! 😃

[@MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz]

Some of these countries, especially Brasil is just not safe.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Rio or other places too?

[@MichaelSmittySmithScottsdaleAz]

​@@keangwooichoo6138 in general Even a lot of locals will tell you the same. Always pretty much on the lookout. Especially if your white.

[@ebx100]

Safe is a relative term. Do your research before you go anywhere internationally.

[@emptychallice]

Thank you so much for your hard work Amelia! I've been looking at how to get to Albania. I'm guessing Rome or Venice might be a good place to go to find my way to Abania.

[@Bravo21]

@emptychallice Air travel to Tirana is not difficult if coming from the USA but you will need a connecting flight from Europe, Turkey or Greece. I would check Google Flights for what is available and fits your needs. I would also recommend against getting a rental car if you plan on staying/driving in Tirana, traffic is terrible. Once outside the capital traffic and driving is fine, no worries. Just be prepared if you plan to stay in Tirana, and it is a very walkable city.

[@emptychallice]

@@Bravo21 Thank you!

[@martypoll]

Every 4 years there is lots of talk about leaving if the election doesn’t go their way but few ever leave. Please people. Do yourself a favor. Don't leave because of an election. Leave because you want to be in the place you are going to.

[@ebx100]

Super agree!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

But watch our video regardless 😁

[@professordianaskole]

I agree for elections in the past, but when this is the last election ever because American has voted in fascism, that isn’t really the case anymore. I’m still hoping that the mass amount of paper ballots that haven’t been counted yet make a difference. This voter mirage of the first 24 hours from ultra far right in-person voters really sucks.

[@martypoll]

@@professordianaskole Sorry, but I don’t believe this is the last election. There is way too much extremist anxiety in the US. People need to stop and take a breath.

[@michaelhall2709]

After today, I’m counting the days.

[@codyman144]

Who else can thank Nov 5th 2025 for watching this? I’m lucky enough to have dual citizenship in the UK.

[@RogierYou]

We left last year to the Netherlands using the DAFT agreement

[@AmeliaAndJP]

That’s great! Congrats!

[@debabanerjee9131]

Amelia and JP thanks for sharing some great insights in Expat overseas living options and both of you guys look great and very rejuvenated

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks! 😊

[@jimjustus2004]

Thank you both for your work and diligence for us your adoring audience ! Certainly alot to mentally process , your endorsement is very helpful ,however ! Thanks again .

[@robertmelius2025]

I'm still hoping to expat to Ecuador in a few years

[@hijazzains]

Major South East Asian cities like KL, Bangkok, Bandung, Bali, Penang, Johor Bharu(JB) are good options..the infrastructure and services are similar to the West and affordable. I dont include Singapore as its expensive and you better off stay in JB just a cross the causeway and Jakarta/Manila are abit too chaotic IMO due to its traffic jam and poor urban planning

[@EGO0808]

But retirement visa in for example Malaysia requires serious deposits and investments.

[@professordianaskole]

Bangkok is super high air pollution and insane traffic. My son was at Siam Technical for 4 years. The whole country runs off bribes.

[@obzen901]

Nice timing❤

[@baroque9983]

As a retiree, my ears perk up about availability and modernization of healthcare. How far to a hospital, CT scans, etc. Stuff happens.

[@ebx100]

With a good diet (forget fast food and artery clogging garbage like that), you don't need those worthless statins and so many other drugs big pharma wants you to get hooked to. This worried me at first when I moved to SE Asia. Now I realize how addicted Americans are to big pharma's wishes. Obviously, if you have a serious, chronic medical condition AND you have good health coverage in America (lucky you, it's getting tougher and tougher to get affordable health coverage in America anymore), then you have a very valid point.

[@adambamesberger]

I was recently in Georgia and really enjoyed it.

[@yankeedrifter81]

Albania sure seems to make it convenient and ideal.

[@daveed4475]

Still love my country but hard to be around so many people who did what was done yesterday.

[@momohmart]

Sad & tragic for many yrs to come now. Half the country knowingly chose hate, racism and voted against their own interest. A lot of blue voters didn't even know up.

[@Kayla11113]

@@momohmart😢😢😢😢

[@grl57]

@@aweebunny Hello troll

[@northernbohemianrealist]

Forgive them for they know not what they do. Circumstances will lead to a very common statement: Well, THAT'S not what I meant! I am implementing my escape plan, starting with the Philippines. We Slavs have seen this movie before.

[@virsapiensfortisest922]

🙄

[@martypoll]

Amelia and JP commented that they left Thailand off the list because they thought you could only apply for a retirement visa from outside Thailand. That is NOT the case. Most retirees stay in Thailand using the O visa. You can enter as a tourist and apply for an O visa inside Thailand and then 90 days later you begin 1 year extensions. I am now on a 10 year pensioner LTR visa (Long Term Resident) that you can apply for from either inside or outside of Thailand.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

We left it off the list because we could not get clear answers. When we found conflicting info, we dropped the country from the list. And this video is 30 minutes long already. We had to draw the line somewhere.

[@gw3856]

Very much appreciated! So ashamed of this country.

[@Kayla11113]

Me too. 💔

[@mikes4986]

Maybe Tim Walz can recommend a spot for you to move to in his favorite country. I hear the Uyghur internment camps in Xinjiang are lovely this time of year. It is often terribly overcrowded, so please make reservations in advance.

[@professordianaskole]

@@mikes4986Uyghur Autonomous Region doesn’t have any internment camps, but the US is going to have them starting next year. I’d love to have the benefits Uyghurs get: free trilingual education, free new houses, and 3 years business start up fully funded by government grants. I’d love to be so “abused.” I have a degree in Teaching English but have a kid with a hockey concussion, so I can’t go get one of the cushy English teaching jobs over there.

[@Joseph-xt2qg]

Great video!

[@MrSean03839]

I would stay away from any of the Baltic countries moving forward.

[@moresugartradercc2744]

Thank you for this list it was informative and had useful info

[@JohnUyeno]

Love the show! Used your advice in South America! Gotta ask - Belize. What is the proper pronunciation? I had to replay @1:35 it sounds like you're saying "bay-LEES". I'll be going soon and I need to make sure we're saying it right!

[@kitty_s23456]

It's more of beh lees' (the first E is like E in elephant)

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Well, in Spanish it’s bay-LEES. But since it’s a former British colony, it’s probably closer to buh-LEES. It doesn’t really matter how you say it; someone will tell you it’s wrong even if it isn’t 😂

[@steveb540i]

It is also possible to move to Thailand right now. Sixty days on arrival and easy to work with local visa agents to accomplish your actual intended duration of stay.

[@ebx100]

You forgot to mention the enormous deposits required for a retirement visa. And the threat that worthless and almost impossible to get retirement medical insurance will likely be required for ALL retirement visas (except the very expensive visas, of course) in the near future.

[@ebx100]

And Thailand has the worst transportation safety record in all of SE Asia.

[@professordianaskole]

@@ebx100My son was at Siam Technical for 4 years and you’re not wrong about the non-Thai medical “insurance.” It’s a joke. The air pollution in Bangkok is really high, too. The whole country runs off bribes.

[@kristiG5259]

I'm curious what the safety/crime scale is that the State Department uses and where the United States is on that scale. I know several countries have issued warnings about visiting the U.S.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

The state department doesn’t provide a rating for the US 😂

[@kristiG5259]

@AmeliaAndJP Of course not! That would be like telling on ourselves. Lol

[@marcbilodeau6927]

Canada have issued warning for the US

[@northernbohemianrealist]

@@marcbilodeau6927 My Canadian friends are jumpy cats when they visit. #1 is guns, #2 is the cost of health care.

[@marcbilodeau6927]

I'm married to a Virginian and every time I go down my in laws ask me when we'll be moving in the US, same answer for the last 10 years, never, reason #1 is the second amendment, I don't have anything against guns, I have two pistols and 2 rifles myself but no control whatsoever is beyond my understanding, and second, like you said, I'm a diabetic.........

[@LB-ty6ks]

The Philippine visa is 30 days, with extension available.

[@crystal4358]

Can you talk about the best places for families? Young children in school and teenagers and specifically girls and young women who want safe healthcare

[@enjoystraveling]

I wouldn’t do Cyprus because both turkey and Greece has a dispute over the island.

[@pffyespff]

half of island is occupied by turkey, there's nothing much going on in this part. All the talk in this video is about Greek speaking part and there's nothing risky there. But generally this video was kinda strange, was it supposed to be a countdown to better locations? Because in the top 5 there were some problematic places, and some outside 10 were better than these...

[@tinglestingles]

@@pffyespff Agreed - Cyprus is fine, a bit sleepy. The issue has been running since the 1970s. Many Europeans go there for holidays, both halves.

[@iryna7689]

Illegal immigration is insane in that region, I can’t believe they suggested it

[@carmenzaldivar4393]

6 more years for retirement. Hopping Ecuador becomes safe again. If not I'll be checking other countries

[@elledechenestudio]

Brazilian Portuguese is easier to learn than Spanish, and it is a beautiful language.

[@williamcornejo2520]

Hi guys great info again!! Plus you guys look really great so youthful Best regards william

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thanks so much!

[@peteschammann4117]

We went to a Georgian restaurant in Budapest this Summer. Great food! Now I want to go.

[@videoeditoranimation1714]

Another great video guys. Thank you so much!

[@Morningdovecamp]

Thank you for very informative video 👍

[@MarkCMoran]

Good timing. Thank you for your diligent research. :-)

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad it was helpful!

[@X-7-JAMES]

Leaving the US in 5 years to experience the world upon retirement. This list is super interesting. Subscribed. Thank you.

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome!

[@bhaz1987]

Well presented!

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Thank you!

[@northernbohemianrealist]

Thanks for all your work with the Lincoln Project. It's Philippines for me, exploration in December. Second is Argentina. Mi gusta pinguino. Stay in Argentina for two years and shazam, you're a citizen.

[@Lawman212]

You might have many many customers after today.

[@robshell5367]

If it took until today, they have been sleeping for a long time apparently

[@thegreatzaza9293]

I hope you two are doing great and healing up well. This is exactly what I needed. Many of us are sad and scared over here. Hey, re: the honorable mention of our dear Ecuador at the end. Would you be able to tell us the retirement visa minimum incomes and I believe the dependent is a lesser additional amount? I'm getting some varying numbers, but Maite I believe said it was $1380, But of course this doesn't include 2025 increases.

[@sailinsax1]

Well-timed post-election video! I definitely don't belong in the US anymore, breaks my heart. I'm getting closer to my dream of retiring abroad in a few years. Thanks for the great videos!

[@lalabeauty]

Bless you for this

[@donqphotography]

--> The timing of your video is impeccable! lol

[@AmeliaAndJP]

Glad you think so! It would have posted at the same time regardless of who won because half our audience was going to be unhappy with the outcome.

[@bangkapihappy8295]

Love your Albania and Georgia selections . I’ve been thinking of splitting my time between Thailand and Albania/Georgia . ( my wife is Thai )

[@glb_tvlr]

I agree and that sounds like a plan! As long as I can find ONE good Thai place in those countries, we're set! She'll be happy for that!

[@rocambole93]

Georgia has been changing for the worse recently

[@bw5911]

That’s my plan too.

[@magnolya8]

😊thank you

[@ShaggyBrown-c2c]

interesting video as usual.👍

[@KennedyS123]

Excellent video🎉Relevant information. Thank you!

[@zaidefrancis678]

Please check out Bulgarian . The folks are, reportedly, marvelous .

[@YM-NY]

Check Lithuania. Its beautiful, inexpensive with great food and world class entertainment.

[@tweedledee9573]

Thanks for the info!

[@enjoystraveling]

Tablisi sounds nice, I don’t mind if people are reserved since I’m that way myself.

[@bw5911]

Tiblisi is amazing!