How hard is it to move to another country?

But there are non-medical fields too.

go to Express Entry: Category-based selection - Canada.ca


and click on the categories at the bottom for details

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Thanks.

My wife would qualify under the healthcare category and I would qualify under STEM.

I've tried to articulate to my wife how bad things currently are in the US and that they are going to get significantly worse for the foreseeable future. I don't think she would be willing to leave the states while her dad is still alive and kicking, however. Admittedly, it would be a very challenging undertaking to move to another country, especially with a special needs child, but I really dislike the idea of me and my family living under authoritarian rule.
 
I recommend Stockbridge in Edinburgh. You must adjust to the weather, but outstanding outside of that.
 
Keep in mind that there is growing hostility to Americans moving into Europe. Maybe not among the respective governments, but definitely among locals. Protests, marches, vandalism, etc.

I’m hearing this anecdotally as well as coming across more and more articles to that effect.

IMO the question should not just be about where can I move to, and how hard or easy is it… but it should also be about the potential impact on the place and its people.
 
Keep in mind that there is growing hostility to Americans moving into Europe. Maybe not among the respective governments, but definitely among locals. Protests, marches, vandalism, etc.

I’m hearing this anecdotally as well as coming across more and more articles to that effect.

IMO the question should not just be about where can I move to, and how hard or easy is it… but it should also be about the potential impact on the place and its people.
no, the hostility isn't towards Americans specifically, the hostility is towards tourists who are shitty. Now are most of the shitty tourists American, yes, but it's not exclusively Americans. I was just over in Europe and everyone was extremely nice but my GF and I weren't shitty tourists we wanted to learn the culture and enjoy not doing American shit so we were super welcomed.
 
I was told (don’t know if true) that to avoid paying state taxes while living abroad, to go to Texas or Florida and establish residency for two or three months and then go abroad. Anyone heard of this?
 
double taxation isn't too much of a problem with Canada. I can't speak to the other countries. The tax treaty with Canada (FOR NOW) is pretty generous with like the first $200 K of income being able to be off-set. You pay somewhat higher taxes in Canada, but you can deduct out nearly all of it with the US. Untill Trump fucks that up. He has threatened to get rid of these deals to punish overseas voters.

I believe so.


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Interior provincial health authorities are actively recruiting Americans.
 
no, the hostility isn't towards Americans specifically, the hostility is towards tourists who are shitty. Now are most of the shitty tourists American, yes, but it's not exclusively Americans. I was just over in Europe and everyone was extremely nice but my GF and I weren't shitty tourists we wanted to learn the culture and enjoy not doing American shit so we were super welcomed.

Nobody was talking about tourism. My buddy has a place in Portugal and he has said the climate is definitely shifting among locals. Americans have the majority of the “golden” visas there, spurred by the pandemic era… so any article on the topic is referring to Americans whether or not they’re specifically named.


Mexico City ain’t happy about it either. And there’s a growing number of examples like these two.

 
Got a buddy who just moved to Portugal. Said it was shockingly easy. Had to show like euro $150k deposited in a Portuguese bank. He was going to buy a bar, but wound up not having to. I think Italy is just as/even easier.
I am looking into possibly moving to Europe also, had not considered Portugal. Seems like a really small Country to allow a lot of people to move there. I wonder what living expenses are like there for an American. Also, wonder how safe 150K would be in their banks, do they have the equivalent of FDIC? Do a lot of people there speak English? How is the weather, is it cloudy a lot since they are by the ocean?

What did you mean, he was going to buy a bar? Do you mean a bar that sells alcohol?
 
I've checked and Italy/Portugal are likely our destination when our parents aren't with us any longer. The biggest issues seem to be double taxation and healthcare/insurance.
What is the issue with healthcare/insurance in Italy and Portugal that you have come across? I don't know anything about how it works there and am considering these countries also.
 
I am looking into possibly moving to Europe also, had not considered Portugal. Seems like a really small Country to allow a lot of people to move there. I wonder what living expenses are like there for an American. Also, wonder how safe 150K would be in their banks, do they have the equivalent of FDIC? Do a lot of people there speak English? How is the weather, is it cloudy a lot since they are by the ocean?

What did you mean, he was going to buy a bar? Do you mean a bar that sells alcohol?
@hereiam39 is an expat living in Portugal. He provided a lot of insight on this thread starting with the linked post below.

Post in thread 'Anyone considering moving?' Off-Topic - Anyone considering moving?
 
With the way things are going in this world ( thanks in very large part to Trump), I think we should be looking to relocate to another planet.
 
Looks like Mexico City, Lisbon, Portugal, Venice, Italy, and Barcelona Spain are seeing significant protests against digital nomads.....and even just US tourists on vacation.

What are some other good locations in Europe besides Portugal, Spain and Italy?

Are Germany, Poland, England, Netherlands, France, or Belgium good options?
 
Looks like Mexico City, Lisbon, Portugal, Venice, Italy, and Barcelona Spain are seeing significant protests against digital nomads.....and even just US tourists on vacation.

What are some other good locations in Europe besides Portugal, Spain and Italy?

Are Germany, Poland, England, Netherlands, France, or Belgium good options?
Another idea is to not move to one of the major cities in one of those countries. If you want to relocate you can.
 
I don't know the process for England, but you can't shake a stick in Notting Hill without hitting an American. Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant should be getting real estate commissions.

(shit ton of Russians too due to oligarch money and the Russian embassy being within walking distance of Notting Hill Gate.)
 
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