Because of dividends, I first began investing in stocks. It's important, in my opinion, to be able to live off of dividends without selling if you invest and make other income in addition to payouts. It suggests that you may pass that down to your kids and give them a leg up in life. Over the years, I've invested over $600k in dividend stocks; I continue to buy more today and will keep doing so until the price drops even further.

I think the most expat friendly countries are the ones that will let you continuously renew a tourist visa. 🤷‍♀️

@jamesballard6564

8 ай бұрын

That is THE defining factor!

@houseofroos

8 ай бұрын

Which are those ?

@adrianafernandez3935

8 ай бұрын

@@houseofroos only Albania that I know of...and that is because it uis like a colony of 🇺🇸

@toddsmith3017

8 ай бұрын

Philippines let's you extend up to three years.

@mysticaltyger2009

2 ай бұрын

A lot more countries used to do that in the past than they do now.

As a seasoned world traveler I just want to say Thanks for these informative and inspiring videos. The staggering amount of untreated mental illness in the USA is both astounding and disturbing. Knowing that there’s alternative healthy options abroad keeps me sane.

My choice is Spain for several reasons. While I grew up in the US I am of Spanish heritage.....I love the culture, I am fluent in Spanish and recently got my Spanish citizenship. Just waiting on my passport then I am off to my next aventure.

Morocco is another place to consider. My wife and I moved here 18 months ago and have not regretted our decision. You can get a one-year residency card before your 90-day visa expires. You next get a 10-year residency card. And as an added bonus, schools are starting to replace French with English as the second language.

@petep5207

6 ай бұрын

God forbid you have to be inconvenienced by having to learn the language of the country you decided to move TO.....

@robertstringfellow8912

6 ай бұрын

​@@petep5207I already speak French. English is the language of business and computing.

@robertstringfellow8912

5 ай бұрын

@@petep5207 English is the language of computing and international business. I speak French, so go kick rocks.

@goedelite

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for mentioning Morocco. I have not heard much about it as an expat destination, which I think is a good thing. I have a good reading knowledge of French. My hearing is not perfect; so that could be a problem, but I can read and write. How to learn about the cost of housing, etc. ?

@robertstringfellow8912

5 ай бұрын

KZread is a valuable source. We vacationed here so we inquired during our travels. I also have the requirements for getting residency for a retired person if you PM me.

I was stationed in South Korea for a year at Kunsan Air Base, I have the utmost respect for the Korean people. I always felt comfortable there, the language barrier could be difficult the farther away from the base you got but getting around was pretty easy, they have very good public transport and that was 30 years ago. Thanks for another great video!

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@YogaBlissDance

8 ай бұрын

Very safe too, and they are used to a variety of folks as long as American b/c of base, they have services that cater to US needs.

@heatherf4730

5 ай бұрын

I want to go there!!!

Argentina is the 8th largest country in the world, slightly smaller than India. But only has about 45 million people(compare that to India!). It has some of the world's most beautiful scenery. Right now if you send yourself a thousand dollars through Western Union you'll receive over $2400 worth of Pesos. Makes it extremely affordable for Americans as well as Europeans and Brits. Despite its financial crisis it's safe unless you frequent bad parts of the biggest cities. The people there are great and easy going. From what I saw it's more a first world nation with severe financial problems than a developing nation with bad infrastructure. If only people would give it a chance.

@ChristopherX30

8 ай бұрын

Are you from Argentina?

@k.k.9897

8 ай бұрын

I'm interested in Argentina.

@charleyb2376

8 ай бұрын

I want to live in Argentina but I have no idea where to start.

@sinnombre3855

8 ай бұрын

Start by going there first. @@charleyb2376

@kennethkilpatrick3758

8 ай бұрын

No, spent 3 months there last year.

.....yet another informative post........you two are as consistent as things get on youtube. thanks again for sharing.

Very Informative. Thanks Guys

Hello, friends! Thank you for your informative, and adventurous, and great videos! Greting from pre-winter Czechia!

I've always enjoyed your informative videos so very much. I moved to Ajijic 3 years ago and, you are right, the prices have gone way up. It is still affordable and the people are so very friendly here. Thank you for your work!

Korea is amazing. My original plan was to work there for six months to avoid a North American winter. I got a job teaching English at a university and stayed for 14 years. It boasts the best outdoor drinking culture and food scene in the world (yes, these are hills I'm willing to die on.) As if that weren't enough, the women are stunningly beautiful!

@jondiaz3475

8 ай бұрын

South Koreans absolutely know how to eat. I recall dinner with a colleague (as in , 2 of us eating) that had a table for six overflowing with plates. :)

@terrencedeagle4429

5 ай бұрын

Uncomfortably cold but not bitterly cold. Then again, I'm from Canada.

@garretthohn

5 ай бұрын

@@KB3TLE Up north, absolutely. Similar to northern parts of the US and probably all of Canada. The southern parts of Korea, however, have mild winters.

Thank you both!

Thanks, you do a great job!

GRENADA is iut of the HURRICANE BELT! that is ia PRO for Sailboat crowd

Starting the expat journey this coming year! I have Italian citizenship, speak the language, and have family in the south. Italy also has good healthcare. Beauracracy yes, but so does the US. My local consulate has responded much more quickly than the US, so it all depends on who you get. There's also a 7% flat tax rate in some regions.

You guys forgot the Philippines. US citizens can renew a tourist visa for 36 months, leave the country one day, and then renew for another 36 months. Their SRRV visa is one of the best retirement visas around and it even allows you to work. It's why I retired here from America. The people are very friendly and they speak English.

@formica.

8 ай бұрын

You didn't watch. They were responding to a travel magazine article.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

We didn’t forget it. This was a response video about another list. They currently only have a 30 day tourist visa: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Philippines.html

@kellyname5733

8 ай бұрын

@@AmeliaAndJP Im confused. Your link says no tourist visa required 'if' under 30 days. How would someone get more time? Why are there several posts that someone can get 36 months? What happened to that provision or can someone still get it somehow? Thanks

@WolfF2022

8 ай бұрын

A dictatorship, no thanks have enough dictators in Germany, no need for even worse dictators.

@stevem437

6 ай бұрын

@@kellyname5733I live here. Your initial visa will be for 30 days. You can renew for another 30 days. Then you can renew for 60 days. Then 6 months. After that, you can renew every 6 months for up to 36 months. You leave the country, you start the process over again. It’s basically just a money grab. But it’s not difficult.

Sometimes Amelia wears what appears to be a wedding band, sometimes she doesn't. Also, I've been to Grenada (the first a in Grenada is a long a like in NAY, the short a in Granada is a city in Spain). Grenada is outside the hurricane belt, therefore it does not experience them nearly as much as the islands within the belt. Not being able to drink the water in Mexico is not true for all of Mexico. Puerto Vallarta's water been rated as perfectly safe for human consumption with a certificate of purity for 17 consecutive years.

@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426

8 ай бұрын

Where I'm from in the US, there's a boil water notice the majority of the time. It's very simple and inexpensive to clean tap water

@kennethblackman3234

7 ай бұрын

Three years ago . I thought I would die From drinking enough tap water to get my meds down . It had been raining for few days . The town above old town up river few miles had river go over the banks . Into the town sewer system . I had to have a shot every day for twelve days . For the most part people can drink the water just not from their faucets. Bottled most homes for drinking . Ps I was a water contractor for thirty plus years. Thanks for all you do . I enjoy much.

Parts of Italy are like being in Texas. Hot, humid with lots of bugs and mosquitoes.

@user-kg3bz5wz2o

8 ай бұрын

OMG ... the mosquitos!! I couldn't wait to get back to Canada. I was devoured by them. The only thing that kept them slightly at bay was a natural lemon spray I bought. The bumps they caused were the size of golf balls. Once I had 31 lumps. I looked like the Elephant Man.

@MateDrinker33

8 ай бұрын

@@user-kg3bz5wz2o I think that you may be describing an allergic reaction; the "standard" size of a mosquito bite is typically a "half-penny" in diameter.

@snowjx1

3 ай бұрын

Which parts please?

None

Consider the Philippines, English speaking. Very friendly to Americans and affordable.

@AugieBenDougie-wk9pr

8 ай бұрын

Healthcare sucks.

@grahamreid2132

8 ай бұрын

And.. affordable is questionable....this depends on the means of each individual but western comforts and electricity,...not so much on the cheap.

@Mexicobeanpole

8 ай бұрын

Do not go as a married couple. There is a large population of “white women ruined my life” North American divorced men. Expats go there with their mini social security checks and look to find a poor young girl. Live and let live right? Not when they are so blatantly hostile to long time married couples. This is no fault of the Filipino’s. It’s a weird sub culture.

@aphilippinesadventure9184

8 ай бұрын

@@Mexicobeanpole I first moved to the Philippines in 1999. Your comments have elements of truth in that there is this type of expat in the Philippines, but there are really many types. There are young couples from Europe, Koreans, Americans young and old, even a few Mexicans. The typical expat does NOT have a "Mini social security check because even with low costs for many things, it is still not dirt cheap, just somewhat cheaper than most of Mexico. Mexico is not without it's share of "White women ruined my life" types either. Myself, I cannot say that American white women ruined my life because I avoid most Western women like the plague. In general, Filipinos tend to be far more inclusive of Westerns than Mexicans- I think in part beause most Filipinos speak English, but they also have a stong sense of being a guest culture. Mexicans often have a sense of underlying resentment towards Gringos, which can dampen things a bit(Not that they don't have their reasons!) Again, poor expats with mini retirment payments will not have a good time in the Philippines. We live on a medium sized Island (Bohol) with it's many small farms (Including ours), very friendly people and beautiful beaches. It is a very safe area and very friendly to most foreigners. You can likely rent a house near the beach for far less then even Mexico. Mexico has a far higher risk factor for crime (Look up the stats) but of course, there are some pretty safe areas. One of the most annoying things about Mexico is some of the Americans who move there. LIve and let live, right?

@aphilippinesadventure9184

8 ай бұрын

@@griffith500tvr Go to the visayays- nothing like Manila, small towns, some really beautiful beaches and generally kind friendly people who are glad to see you.

Expats, do you meam US immigrants perhaps?

Amelia and JP; I'm with you Amelia, Grenada seems interesting: Tks. much.

My friends that live in New Zealand love it. They were all born there too.

Mexico has become more restrictive on their 6 month tourist card(not a visa). Border runs can be hit or miss and often comes down to which immigration officer you deal with. Was a real problem for numerous people a couple of years ago. I got 180 days but read numerous people were only getting 2 weeks or so. Including people with apartments with all their belongings. Told they had two weeks to get their stuff and leave.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Mexico has gone back to the 6 month tourist visa for most people. They might call it a card but it’s essentially a visa, which is the globally used term.

@talesfromtheleashexpatdogl1426

8 ай бұрын

I've been in Mexico for about three years and only once was I denied 6 months and that was when I flew into CDMX(I still got 93 days) that happened when they were cracking down. I've flown in twice in 2023 and was given 180 days each time.

@pbohearn

8 ай бұрын

I moved to Portugal, two years ago, and I hope to be able to be on track for citizenship in the next year, in which case I can move anywhere within the Schengen zone of Europe, which is a great benefit. Moving to a foreign country by one’s self, and not knowing the language is a challenge for anyone in liquids for me, and the bureaucracy here has been the main headache. But it is lovely in terms of its weather and culture, natural beauty and the people.

@jodibraun6383

8 ай бұрын

You can renew your tourist card in Mexico if they give you less than 180 days. Just go to a local immigration office. It's a pain in the butt & it costs (but not much). Giving less than 180 days is more or less an annoying money-grab.

@petep5207

6 ай бұрын

@@pbohearn - You could've made a teeny effort to learn the language of the country you wanted to move to....but I guess the colonialist mindset is hard to shed.

Love this video!!!! I choose Mexico, because it’s so close to the states. I’m living in San Antonio, one block from ajijic! The prices have gone up, like everywhere else. But still so affordable. Lots of expats, but, for me that’s good because I’m struggling to learn Spanish! The saving grace is the Mexican people! They are so wonderful and stand by patiently as I use google translate! It’s beautiful here, the weather is extraordinary and it’s easy to navigate. I received my temporary visa in Orlando. The financial requirements are a little stiffer (I heard McAllen, Texas was low). But I can easily afford to live here at a higher standard of living. Thank you for all you do because these videos helped me immensely and still do!

@malcolmnicoll1165

8 ай бұрын

I just hope places like Ajijic don’t become californicated and ultimately become an exclusive playground for the wealthy elite while forcing locals to move away due to the high cost of living.

@stevenjb.9275

8 ай бұрын

The US dollar has taken a beating against the Mexican Peso.

@amelia3378

8 ай бұрын

Find a house in Veracruz, Tlaxcala, Oaxaca, etc. are cheap cities.

I am almost ready to leave America. Thanks for the information

So many countries mentioned, but not a single mention about Belize. I am immigrating there next year and the only down side to the country is serious healthcare. What i mean is that basic care is great, but serious issues means a trip back to the states. Cost of living is lower, renewable visa for life each month and a retirement visa that starts at age 45. Residency in 1 year is available and english speaking. Would love to hear your thoughts!

@susanbaker3480

13 күн бұрын

Don’t tell everybody!

I'm blown away by how welcoming the Philippines is! Americans can stay up to 36 months on a renewable tourist visa, plus they have a retirement visa (no term limit) with a low $10K fixed deposit and reasonable income requirements. The cost of living is super affordable, gorgeous beaches and modern cities like BGC and Makati, delicious food and yay, it's English-speaking! The only downside is tropical humid weather with a rainy season. I'm spending 2 months there soon to check it out...

@formica.

8 ай бұрын

Just visited Makati and BGC, and trip to an island by ferry, Puerto Galera. The east side of Makati, and BGC, are tiny oasis surrounded by shabby endless city. Be prepared for a poor country experience. But stay in BGC especially, you will think you are in urban California. Upscale California.

@007thematrix007

6 ай бұрын

great option, only cons are the poverty and nat. calamities like typhoons, earthquakes, and volcano eruptions [*which doesn't happen everyday f'course] ... if u don't mind those things ur good to go! 👍

@007thematrix007

6 ай бұрын

​@@formica. ..... the suburban calif. is in the south of the metro in the alabang area, bgc n' makati cbd are more like manhattan!

Grenada is absolutely fantastic. Sailing toward the Island you will enjoy the wonderful aroma of spices that actually permeate the air. I've been there, as well as to all of the Caribbean Islands. However, to live permanently (or short term) in any of the islands does require a ton of available money. Turkey is a great place to live, notably in the south of the country. It's the only place I've ever been that I truly could not find even one thing that I did not like. Also, it's extremely affordable. Be aware that a 90 day visa is easy to get and can just be bought at the border for a few dollars. However, for Americans wishing to extend the visa beyond 90 days it is a formidable endeavor and quite likely will be denied. On another note, the language barrier is minimal in Turkey since many do speak at a minimum, rudimentary , if not fluent English. Also the Southern areas have a very large Brit population so that does make it much easier to function there language wise.

I thought Jim looked cool with his cap and scarf in Greece. Nice video. Amelia always looks cool

I also read that Portugal is doing away with favored income tax status for foreign residents starting 2024. They will be subject to the same income tax requirements up to 48% on anything above €79k that Portuguese nationals have to pay. Ouch! A lot of people who were planning to move there are probably looking for alternatives about now.

@luisfilipe534

7 ай бұрын

So strange... Pay as much taxes as locals..

@viffer94

7 ай бұрын

@@luisfilipe534 Portuguese nationals do not have to pay taxes on income earned outside of Portugal when they’re living in another country. U.S. nationals are already paying income taxes to the IRS no matter where they live or where that income is earned. They don’t need to pay any additional taxes to Portugal on income earned outside of Portugal. If you’re paying 48% taxes to Portugal and 48% to the U.S. then I don’t see any point in working or starting a company and employing anyone. What’s the point?

@luisfilipe534

7 ай бұрын

@@viffer94 so you are using portuguese comunal services and paying them to whom?

@viffer94

7 ай бұрын

@@luisfilipe534 It is a problem isn't it? There are times when the tax treaty will fail and an individual or company will have tax liabilities to both countries. Regardless the new laws seem to be having the intended effect. New residents and foreign investment will stop coming into Portugal.

@luisfilipe534

7 ай бұрын

@@viffer94 real estate speculation prevent locals to buy or rent a house... And thats a definition of becoming poor.

Thanks!

Albania has a 1 year Visa for US citizens, which seems interesting. EDIT: 1 year stay, Visa free! Estonia has a digital nomad visa, and an e-residency. It seems easy enough to stay there if you create a business. It tends to be very cold though! 🥶

@jb-qi8fz

8 ай бұрын

And super expensive too !!!

@adrianafernandez3935

8 ай бұрын

I bought a gorgeous ap in Saranda resort in Albsnia. It is paRadise

@MateDrinker33

8 ай бұрын

Don't forget their famous love of agglutinizing suffixes! :D

@JayandSarah

2 ай бұрын

@@adrianafernandez3935 not in peak summer it's not! It's chaos!

I see there is some confusion about the Caribbean island of Granada (pronounced Gran - AY - da) with the charming town of Grenada (pronounced Gran - ah -da) in Nicaragua. Many of the photos are of the town in Nicaragua, especially of it's historic domed church. Oops. You goofed!

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Grenada 🇬🇩 the country is spelled with an “e”. You have it backwards. maps.app.goo.gl/uhKxejComZWj7k128?g_st=ic

Nice 👍 I’m hoping to hear about the best sunny places to live. Particularly, Costa Rica, Spain and the Dominican Republic. Enjoy and stay safe!!

You missed Hungry! Budapest is a wonderful place to live and relatively cheap.

@leapintothewild_original

8 ай бұрын

If you'll actually watch and listen, this was in response to a magazine article, so you need to direct your correction to the author who wrote it. 🙄

@TS-rd7oy

8 ай бұрын

@@leapintothewild_original People rarely do that, pay attention to details I mean.

@prettybrwneyez7757

8 ай бұрын

Hungary

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

3 күн бұрын

Warsaw is just as wonderful if not more so but that’s just my opinion man

japan does not snow in all parts of its country. lived there. rainy season but wonderful!!

I live in Canada. When I was 40 years old I tried to emigrate to New Zealand. At that time, I was working as a computer programmer. I paid a $500 application fee. They considered me too old. Probably a blessing in disguise as the country seems rather backward.

Grenada is a good choice but Healthcare is the issue but they are part of a compact that let's you go to other countries to get specialized care. They are very friendly too and being far south they actually rarely get hit by Hurricanes.

Grenada is on my list now.

We would like to learn more about places that have passive income visas and what that is. We were also shocked when you mentioned Nicaragura has a retirement visa that starts at age 45! I've never heard of a country have one so young!

Thank you

I think International Living's Global Retirement Index would be a more accurate/applicable list for your audience. Still love your informative videos though. Keep 'em coming! 😊

@rlmint

8 ай бұрын

What are the top places on that list?

I taught fitness in Spain and Japan. Had tremendous experiences in both countries, along with some frustrations! Was in my late 20's-early 30's. I'd consider returning to either or perhaps Portugal or Northern Italy. Dang...where is that $15 million I had saved up for NZ!

So, at my near retirement age (in 8 years) the best I could hope for in relocating nearly anywhere worthwhile is 2 - 3 months. That's probably all I'd want anyway. Incidentally, we have family in Barcelona and they don't drink the water because it's not safe. My wife and kid go there for a couple months every summer. But, in the north (Burgos) it's ok. Portugal is getting very expensive, expats are leaving. The bottom line, nowhere is perfect. I think travel for 90 days and then go back to the U.S.

@susanfleming496

8 ай бұрын

Drinking the water in Barcelona is safe, but most people drink bottled or filtered water because they don't like the taste of tap water.

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

3 күн бұрын

Not only the water is unsafe in Barcelona Trust me on this

Love your channel and its content. Seasoned world travelers know it’s not uncommon for locals to take advantage of foreigners, especially by often times charging them higher prices. It’d be great to see a video on how NOT to get ripped off or scammed as an expat.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

We’ve talked about that several times.

Been going down the shitter for a long time

Since Japan runs in a north-south direction, its climate ranges from tundra to tropical. Most of the population centers have very mild winters -- similar to Washington DC. Also, getting around on mass transit is super easy and in most urban areas, you don't need a car. Although they seem to be tech-savvy, very few govt services are available online. The internet is just not a big thing there. But, they do have a lot of other high-tech things that make life easier. Also, housing can be much less expensive than in many US cities. I was looking at rent in Colorado and Japan (family in both), and I found that I could get much lower prices in Japan and not much smaller than rentals in Colorado. You can also get some super small places as well. Older homes go for very low prices in Japan.

@kloatlanta

8 ай бұрын

DC winter is not mild

@SPR8364-0

8 ай бұрын

@@maidenthe80sla Yes, that seems to be correct, if you don't have Japanese ancestry or aren't married to a Japanese citizen, it can be hard to get in if you don't plan to work. But, I didn't say it was easy. I was just responding to Amelia and JP's comments about Japan.

@SPR8364-0

8 ай бұрын

@@kloatlanta I guess, it's all relative. I was comparing it to a place that gets snowy sub-zero (F) winter weather. I guess, WDC is probably snowier and a bit colder than Japan. Maybe Atlanta or Charleston would be more accurate comparators.

WOW - THANK YOU SO MUCH ! We never knew there were so many other "official English language" countries in the Caribbean area, that actively sought expats from the USA ! Grenada and St Kitts sound very appealing, especially with their ties to the EU access. Our first choice - Costa Rica - has been going thru some rough times lately (narco crime wars, high prices, and volcanic eruptions). SO, maybe we'll consider the Caribbean, mon !

@sinnombre3855

8 ай бұрын

Sorry, I take that back, the hate part, but look up Point Pelee Provincial Park butting out into Lake Erie. You learned something today!!!

Not being able to drink the water in Mexico, is not true for all of Mexico, in my state: Veracruz can drink tap water, because this: The INEGI evaluation tool shows that Veracruz had a rating of 8.6 percent in terms of the potability of the water, that is, you can drink it without fear of getting sick. I myself confirmed that, I was drink tap water without any fear.

@Betty-my3tw

8 ай бұрын

Go, Veracruz!

@prettybrwneyez7757

8 ай бұрын

You’re brave

How a country treats it’s immigrants and marginalized citizens is an indicator of how one’s social interactions may be.

Thanks. When are you two going to wander around the world and cover other countries? I’m curious about more details about Spain vs. Costa Rica in particular.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Very soon!

LOL nice shout out to Billy Ocean!

Grenada doesn’t have hurricane problems, thats why sailboats go there?

Don't forget about Romania!

@nala3038

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the laugh

@joarvatnaland6904

8 ай бұрын

@@nala3038 Why do you laugh?

@formica.

8 ай бұрын

@@joarvatnaland6904 Because nobody remembers Romania?!

@jb-qi8fz

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely great country especially the Romanian Carpathians. We go there frequently and love it. For an out of this world experience, drive the Transfagarasan Highway.

@pauladosch7062

8 ай бұрын

We'd consider Romania. It's exotic, the language is easy -- it's Latin-based -- the weather is temperate, the terrain varied, and both the latitude and soil are those of the wine regions of Italy. It's also a firm US ally and a NATO member.

Surprised Thailand wasn’t on the list. Easy to get a retirement visa for over 50s and super inexpensive.

@Betty-my3tw

8 ай бұрын

It's also extremely popular with Digital Nomads, as is Vietnam. I wonder how the healthcare in Thailand is, though.

@matthewfoulger4682

8 ай бұрын

@@Betty-my3tw we live in Chiang Mai and it is amazing - cheap, modern, efficient.

@SoyBrig

2 ай бұрын

@@matthewfoulger4682 Is the burn season as bad as the say? Where do you go that season?

@matthewfoulger4682

2 ай бұрын

@@SoyBrig It can be uncomfortable for some for 4-6 weeks. We have air purifiers to keep the apartment air clean. Limited hiking during this time. Many go to the islands during this period.

@SoyBrig

2 ай бұрын

@@matthewfoulger4682 Amazing you are still able to live there though!

Really surprised the UK did not feature on your lists. I am continuously bumping into North Americans who have either temporarily and increasingly permanently spending their time here. I probably would not have noticed this as much if I were not Married to an American beauty for the last 37 years. She's now a British citizen. Her siblings, who do visit us, would move here in a heart beat if it were practical for them to do so. In my wife's circle of friends she has a New Zealander, a Seychelle Islander, a Morrocan, a German, a Moldovan, Irish, this in an area that doesn't really attract so many foreigners (very rural). She says she would never move back to the states and whilst I love visiting the inlaws, I concur. I have lived in Malaysia, SIngapore, Central America, Cyprus (twice), Germany (thrice), the US and have yet to find an overall package which ticks more of our boxes than the UK can. We'll even pretend we understand Americans pending you learning English.

@JayandSarah

2 ай бұрын

I don't think it makes the list simply due to affordability. The expats we know look for 2 things. 1 - lower cost of living and 2 - sunshine. The UK is very expensive, and quite honestly the weather is terrible.

@Scaleyback317

2 ай бұрын

@@JayandSarah Difficult to argue against that!

Tks. much.

If you get a job - like teaching English with a certificate - BEFORE you go there, you can go almost anywhere you want. I've lived in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Cambodia, Belize, Chile, Ecuador and Morocco.

The six-month tourist stay for Aemericans visiting Mexico is no longer guaranteed. I just entered via Mexico City, they asked me a few questions, and gave me 90 days based on my answers.

@jodibraun6383

8 ай бұрын

You can renew your tourist card at a local immigration office.

Grenada is considered to be outside the Hurricane belt for insurance purposes.

I have been checking out Cambodia,as a possible place to retire. Siem reap is nice,and so is phnom phen.

@sarahchan5604

7 ай бұрын

Cambodia is notoriously famous for kidnapping gangs,forced imprisonment and slavery to work illegally as internet fraud, Myanmar too

@ 4:17, that church is in Granada Nicaragua. It's not on the island of Granada.

@sinnombre3855

8 ай бұрын

I've had that problem my whole life, mixing up my Grenadas. Don't get me started on the Montenegros!!! 😅

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Yep. That was a mistake 🤦‍♂️

I’ve seen a lot of videos on Thailand. Any thoughts? Love the videos keep them coming.

Hi! Thanks! I have no such option. Have the option basic that was first.

New Zealand has a new government as of 3 days ago. They will be much more amenable to tourists but the cost of living is horrendous.

In Mexico you can drink the water in Huatulco due to a relatively new water treatment system.

@Betty-my3tw

8 ай бұрын

Is it true that they started charging money to enter the beaches in Huatulco?

@kennethblackman3234

7 ай бұрын

It's not so much the treatment plants especially not the newer ones . It's the old piping . As it's replaced .whole lot safer to drink . My advice but bottled water . Safer yet . It's not a fun thing getting sick from the water . Not even a little bit.. which cheek today for twelve days .

Türkiye is $400,000 now, not $250,000 anymore. Barely anyone speaks English. Extended tourist (residency) visa is no longer easy to get unless you buy a property for $200,000 or more and then you only get a year at a time. Rules changing quickly. Only one person can get the residency visa with the home buying unless you are married. It’s very changed here now.

@frederickmuhlbauer9477

3 күн бұрын

You’re right about hardly anyone speaking English except in the big cities and along the coast anyway

Certainly, the countries on your list will accept some American expats under certain conditions. As you said in the video. That being said, I would NOT have bothered with New Zealand at all nor had it been on the list Australia They absolutely DO NOT want anyone over 50 (unless you are extremely wealthy) ;or have a highly needed skill such as being a Medical Doctor. Think James Cameron types for the investor type or Mark Zuckerburg types. Most American expats do not have large sums of cash to invest in properties or bond programs so countries offering those I would not have bothered with IF that was the only pathway to live there nor would I have bothered with ANY country requiring an annual pension income of more than $24 thousand US dollars because most retirees do not meet that requirement. I also would not have bothered with countries that do not have long term residency options for pensioners. Why go somewhere that you will have to leave within months or a couple years. I became an expat back in 2017 and I did look at many of the places on this list and other expat websites and I settled on a country that I met the income requirements, could afford to purchase a cheap house and had a central location for my travel plans. Unfortunately that meant having to live in a country that has a real winter and 4 seasons. I have lived in southwest Hungary ever since I left the USA and have zero regrets. I am in the process of obtaining permanent residency. Hungary is not for everyone but if you have reasonable expectations and are retired it is not a bad place to live and you can easily drive or fly to the the popular European vacation spots like Greece, Italy and other locations for not a lot of money.

@formica.

8 ай бұрын

Great! The adventurous can live almost anywhere.

@Betty-my3tw

8 ай бұрын

How do you maneuver around Hungary without knowing the language? Do most people there also speak English?

@RR98guy

8 ай бұрын

Many young people have taken English in school but for the most part I use google translate or just get one of my Hungarian friends that speaks English to help if I need help. Most of the time I manage without any help with very basic Hungarian word knowledge. Hungarian is extremely difficult to learn but I have been a resident of Hungary since 2017 and have not had much difficulty.@@Betty-my3tw

@mashton6631

8 ай бұрын

This is the only possibility I agree with you. And I am saying that from here in Australia which is paradise but it’s so expensive. If I live to be 67 I have dual citizenship I can dust off my American ssi and maybe move

@RR98guy

8 ай бұрын

SSI is a needs based welfare program for those who do not have sufficient means to support themselves and do not have enough quarters paid into the regular Social security system. You are not allowed to have many assets and cash. I think right now the monthly SSI payment is around $850USD per month...sounds like a lot until you see how much the cost of living is in the USA. You will not likely find housing for less than what SSI pays much less be able to do much of anything about eating. I would not count on that plan if I were you unless you have a relative that will feed you and let you couch surf you will be a homeless person living on the street. @@mashton6631

Mexico or Italia ...Great vlog !!!

What about Thailand? I'm hearing good things about this country!

well, hot weather and bureaucracy you have in several countries in Europe.

Spain has a NLV Non-Lucrative Visa - this is good for retirees...

Question: did you post a video on which country you have chosen for your 2nd residency? I watched the video that you discuss the countries that you didn't pick

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

We shared our top 10 list but won’t make a decision until we’ve visited most of them. ameliaandjp.com/10-countries-to-consider-for-secondary-residency/

I married a South African lady in 2007 and have been here in South Africa ever since. The dollar is nearly 19 times stronger than the South African Rand, so my small Social Security check serves me well. She's still a school teacher, so we are doing fine. 99% of the people here speak English and that has made it very easy to adapt.

@AmeliaAndJP

2 ай бұрын

Great! Thanks for sharing!

Everyone thinking about moving from the US and living abroad, be prepared for doing it eventually without social security. Reductions and eliminations are coming.

Mexico for me !!

Turkey raised the real estate citizenship by investment threshold from 250K to 400K a year or so ago.

I'm surprised that the Netherlands was not on your list. The Dutch American Friendship Treaty makes it an extremely welcoming place in Europe for Americans.

@hikingviking859

21 күн бұрын

That’s where I would choose

Interesting list, but wow, some of the monetary requirements are insane, lol.

Hi, I'm wondering why you chose Ecaudor over Mexico when Mexico is closer to your Colorado family and jobs. Thank you.

@ChristopherX30

8 ай бұрын

I think they stated that, at the time, Ecuador was much safer.

@lucyhancock103

8 ай бұрын

I think they are taking somebody else's list and adding details. It is some magazine that came up with this list of ten, and they are just going over that list.

@formica.

8 ай бұрын

Watch their videos for the long answer.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Here’s why: ameliaandjp.com/why-we-chose-ecuador/ Unfortunately, safety and political stability no longer apply 😔

Real estate speculation by foreigners is making impossible for locals to buy or rent a house

@mjulianlee

7 ай бұрын

Which country?

New Zealand has always been a pain in the rear… In the 90’s they weren’t allowing immigration at all from anyone outside the commonwealth and the only reason they allowed commonwealth was they didn’t make those rules. But beyond that, your list should have been titled countries tgat like RICH Americans, all others stay home.

Dude! You look and sound like the Dude but without the hair! (But with glasses) This is a compliment, btw. Also, might want to have a White Russian in front of you for the next one. Informative video as well. Subscribed!

Grenada, but Panama and Ecuador my top 2 picks right now! Maybe Mexico! Luv your videos!

Amelia, distance not being part of the equation, where would you two go? Appreciate you two 🤗

I am from Lebanon. If i came to gbr US as a visitors or expatriate will the Americans welcome me or they will ask me to go back from where i came?

The USA is a big country and there are still a lot of areas that have very nice places to live.

@formica.

8 ай бұрын

No. Especially for retirement. Why are you watching this?

@LB-ty6ks

8 ай бұрын

Because I like they're channel!@@formica.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Doesn’t matter where you live, healthcare is still unaffordable unless you have Medicare or a job with the govt or a big corporation.

@LB-ty6ks

8 ай бұрын

True enough. If you're lacking health insurance living overseas could ease the problem. However, if you are among the millions who are covered that's a big thing you will probably lose by relocating overseas. At any rate I enjoy your channel and was just offering another perspective.@@AmeliaAndJP

@jasongold708

8 ай бұрын

It's about quality of life. 120+ countries are ranked higher in safety. 30+ are ranked better in health care. It's much cheaper to live outside of the U.S.; even in places where it seems expensive. You just have to know how to structure your life.

My wife and I just got back from a two-week vacation in Spain, beautiful country. We went to Barcelona, Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Córdoba, and Sevilla. The latter three cities are in Andalusia and it was hotter than blazes, first week of October 99F in Granada! The humidity was only 15% but still hot. And in some other videos I've seen about Spain those southern cities get up to 115F. The other interesting thing is that Barcelona most people speak Spanish but the prominent language is Catalan, what looks to be a hybrid of Spanish and French. Good day is Bon Día for example. But most everyone relating to tourists could speak English pretty well.

@feliciasampson8032

8 ай бұрын

The Costa del Sol (Andalucia) can get super hot and humid in the summer. But other seasons can be quite pleasant.

@AmeliaAndJP

8 ай бұрын

Sounds amazing!

@barrycoughlan1695

8 ай бұрын

Spain is the best. Islands , beaches, food , culture , skiing, history , lifestyle , weather

@feliciasampson8032

7 ай бұрын

@@barrycoughlan1695 how is the skiing in Spain? I have friends who have skied the Sierra Nevada but I haven't skied it myself. Most of my skiing has been in Tahoe/Soda Springs area, and a week at Whistler/Blackcomb in BC.

The answer is: Ecuador. 🙂 And you two are the reason I moved here. Thank you so much!

have you guys made friends in Ecuador? I mean like real friends who you would stay in touch with forever? I lived in Africa for awhile and never was able to do this …i guess we were just too different for me to be anything more than a curiosity to the locals 😅😊

Uruguay is an option for some people. Spain is my personal vote. Japan? I don't know.

Grenada did look most interesting. I wonder how reliable their power and water are?

@jb-qi8fz

8 ай бұрын

Very reliable and it's a fantastically beautiful place to live. BUT the big HOWEVER is that it's super expensive to live. If that's not a problem then it certainly gets the blue ribbon.

My major reason for not wanting to live in Italy is Italian isn't spoken much anyplace other than Italy. It is a beautiful country with great history.

@jamesballard6564

8 ай бұрын

Correct. Not much point in learning a language that isn't internationally useful.

I just returned (Jan 2024) from a 26-day cruise of Southern Australia and New Zealand. They're both great places but, New Zealand is my favorite of the two. I've been looking at New Zealand's retirement visa and, it's not impossible to retire there. One does not have to be "rich" in order to retire as an expat there. According to the New Zealand Government website, the requirements are: "You can stay for up to 2 years on a Visitor Visa if you are over 66 years old and have NZD $750,000 (US $470,000) to invest in New Zealand. You also need an additional NZD $500,000 (US $315,000) to live on and an annual income of NZD $60,000 (US $38,000) or more". The requirement for investing in New Zealand could be in the form of a house or condo. The $315,000 requirement to live on could be in the form of savings and the annual income could be in the form of a pension.

And Japan has some of the biggest earthquakes on a regular basis. I've seen too many of those videos to consider living there.

A thorough review of these countries would include an overview of taxes each country could levy. It could be broken down by group such as if a person is retired versus working in the country, etc. That would be helpful but would take a lot more research.

@pauladosch7062

8 ай бұрын

Agreed; the provisions of the country's bilateral tax treaty with the US -- provided you don't plan to renounce US citiizenship -- is key. Even France becomes affordable when you look at how easy they go on resident Americans in terms of taxes.

Thank you for the great video! Countries are getting more restrictive like Portugal getting rid of thier tax regimes.

@ghassanjneinaty4421

6 ай бұрын

Can you explain more what is happening in Portugal please?

I’m not sure if anyone knows this but if you are retired can you still get a digital nomad visa?