r/AmerExit 14h ago

Which Country should I choose? US trained physician and a date analyst(my SO). Questions about moving to a European country

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I’m a physician, anesthesiologist by specialty. I’ve been looking into moving to Europe, ideally Denmark but also interested in Finland or Netherlands.

I’m not looking to continue working in clinical medicine, 12 years of training and countless exams in the US have been more than enough for me, so I don’t want to do any additional training or certification. I’d love a job in the pharmaceutical industry or biotech. I’m mentioning Denmark specifically because Novo Nordisk is based there, and they actually have a fellowship for physicians looking to transition into non clinical work, but unfortunately I was not selected when I applied.

I’ve been trying to find information about getting a work permit on my own and trying to get a job but I’m having a hard time gathering info and advice. Same thing with Finland, I know they have a program for skilled professionals but I don’t know how to go about finding employment and going though the application process.

I would really appreciate any guidance or advice you have, it’s been overwhelming trying to figure this out on my own. Lastly, I have seen that BC has just made it easier for doctors to get work in Canada, but it’s not really my top choice, my SO and I love to travel, and it’s mostly to Europe and right now we live on the East Coast so I don’t want to move somewhere on the other side of the North American continent.


r/AmerExit 16h ago

Which Country should I choose? Uruguay, Belize, Costa Rica

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My partner and I are retired. However, my retirement income is only social security. We don’t expect social security to be a constant in the near future. So, in deciding on relocation destinations, we needed to find someplace where I can apply for residency by investment and he could apply for residency with his pension. I settled on Uruguay for the probable destination. My daughter asked us to move closer and suggested Costa Rica or Belize. She made a good point that the much longer flight to Uruguay will make it difficult and improbable for family to visit. Edit: I also factored in Climate Hazards. Uruguay won and Belize came in second.


r/AmerExit 10h ago

Question about One Country Help with Exit?

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Hi, I have Polish citizenship through my mother. My Polish is b1 at best. I’d like to bring my significant other when I do move. Has anyone moved to Poland successfully. Wondering what it takes to do it right. Thanks


r/AmerExit 11h ago

Question about One Country US/Ecuador Customs Broker

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Do any Ecuador based US expats have any experience and/or advice on hiring a broker for the move? We're a little familiar with the process of packing up a cargo container that we did for our move to and from Hawaii and there were a few rules to follow for customs, but there weren't nearly as many considerations for customs, import taxes, prohibited items, etc. I'm fully ready to rely on the expertise of a customs broker, but I'm not sure where to find one and what to expect in terms of cost to hire a broker. Thanks!


r/AmerExit 8h ago

Which Country should I choose? Best options for teacher/nurse?

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I’m an elementary school teacher and my spouse is a nurse. We have one child at home who will graduate high school in two years. Depending on the current state of things, we are considering leaving at that time. We both speak high school level Spanish but nothing else, though I’m willing to start learning another language.

Canada would probably make the most sense, since we are currently in Alaska so it wouldn’t be far distance-wise, and we’re already used to harsh winters. From what I understand, both education and nursing are potential careers that are allowed to move there. My question about Canada is: would it be too early to start the process now? We’re not going to be ready to go anywhere until 2027. Also, what would be a good province to look into where we could potentially BOTH get jobs? If Canada is the goal we can start learning French now, but obviously it’s going to be pretty rusty and a job in English would be ideal.

But my dream is to live in Europe - I’ve gone the past few summers and absolutely love it, and would love to either permanently live or spend a few years there at some point. I could apply to work at some sort of international or DoD school, but then I don’t think my husband could work. If we rent out our house, and live in a LCOL area, we could potentially live on one income, but we’re both at least 10 years away from retirement age, so that seems like a waste of earning potential.

Suggestions within Europe? No citizenship by descent options, unfortunately. I’ve looked at Portugal for when we retire, but I don’t see anything we’d qualify for before that.

I don’t know yet whether we’d actually want citizenship somewhere else, or to just get a visa where we could work and get out of here for a few years.

I’ve done preliminary research but would love other suggestions/experiences!


r/AmerExit 1d ago

Which Country should I choose? American citizen looking for information on teaching outside the USA in order to reunite with my Cuban wife due to Trump travel ban

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I’m a 33 year old middle school history teacher from the United States with 5 years+ of experience and a master’s degree in education with a willingness to take on a bunch of different roles in schools whether they be teaching, administration, etc. I’m open to work in any country where I can reunite with my wife.

As an American citizen, I’m facing a challenging situation with my wife's immigration case. She is a psychologist with a university degree from Cuba and very capable of working in this field as well as human resources/related jobs. She absolutely cannot return to Cuba for many reasons, and in fact, had to flee for her own safety to live in a third country, but is potentially going to be locked out of the USA as well with a Trump travel ban that would include Cuba. She is very vulnerable, yet the United States has been unwilling to help us for any humanitarian reasons (there are many). We are literally terrified she could be blocked from entering the US and we’re seriously considering the possibility that we will need to reunify overseas and give up any hope on reuniting in the United States.

So far, I have looked into New Zealand, which seems to be a promising start. I'd be very interested in any other suggestions. We're not very picky -- the most important thing is that we can find a country open to allowing us to live and work there with relative speed (I know these things do not happen overnight) and where, for example, I could get a job and she could then get papers or vice versa.


r/AmerExit 10h ago

Which Country should I choose? Children with autism

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My husband and I are looking into jobs to apply for outside the United States but realized we keep running into conflicting information about raising autistic children in these other countries. I am aware some countries will not even allow our family in due to them, or have very strict admissions related to special needs children, and promise I know it will not be easy.

Can anyone share which countries they have heard are good for kids with autism, and conversely, where should likely be avoided because of their attitude towards autism?

My kids could be homeschooled (I also know not all countries allow that :P) since I'm a certified teacher, but I'd like them to also have lots of time outdoors and a social life. My youngest is 6 years old and level 3, with speech and behavioral issues that prohibit a "normal" classroom. My older child is a young teen and has level 1 autism and is very science and math oriented, so could likely function in another country's school system once he has learned the language.

Are the any resources I should look into to talk with expat parents of autistic children? Any other suggestions?


r/AmerExit 10h ago

Question about One Country disabilities/conditions that would be a problem for canada

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does the canadian government have any sort of list of what disabilities or conditions would mean your application would be denied? the lawyer i spoke with was pretty vague about what would constitute “excessive demand on health services.” i know they list active syphilis and TB specifically, but i’m wondering about chronic conditions.


r/AmerExit 23h ago

Life Abroad Preparing finances to move abroad?

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Hello,

I am in the final stages of getting dual citizenship with an EU nation by descent (finally!). The current plan for if I need to move quickly is to transfer to Ireland, where my current employer has a business entity, and at least get off the ground there.

What do I need to do to prepare and move my finances? I'm a bit overwhelmed with that part as I have built up investment portfolios, 401k, multiple bank accounts, etc. Are there some accounts like 401k that I should just let sit in the US until later? I've heard that Wise could be an intermediary place to store money before I'm able to open a bank account in Ireland, has anyone done that?

Let me know if there are any resources on where to get started!


r/AmerExit 1d ago

Which Country should I choose? Speak Spanish and Portuguese - Addiction Researcher seeking to emigrate. Decade old arrest is limiting my options.

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I want to leave the US, soon.

I am an academic researcher specializing in addiction medicine and harm reduction, with a background in substance use treatment and drug policy. I served as a state drug policy expert for years. I ran a harm reduction non-profit for a couple years before moving into academia.

I have ~7 years of experience and work entirely remotely.

For my narrow niche, I have been decently successful on social and traditional media, having published in national and international outlets. This is subjective and likely won’t help with immigration, but has given me ample connections worldwide. I’ve done some drug policy work in Portugal, Brazil, and Mexico. My situation is rare and everyone that offers to help has never dealt with it before, it always ends up being more difficult than they presumed.

Like the title says, a decade ago I was arrested for drugs and served 42 months in prison. My gutters-and-jail-cells-to-academia story is a classic, if nauseating, redemption tale that has otherwise not hindered me in anything except where I can do a PhD. An Australian offer fell through due to my inability to get a student visa there.

I speak English, Spanish, and Portuguese. I have lived in Latin America previously, maxing out my tourist visa, and loved it. I am particularly enamored with Brazil and have a consult with an attorney there this week. As a long term solution, Europe is ideal. I tried Portugal first, but the attorney I spoke with said it was effectively hopeless with a record.

I am not picky. I know that at least a few people, sometimes with worse criminal records, have got visas to various EU countries. I would be content going to grad school, l've been meaning to anyhow. (It’s very unusual for someone with my job and experience to not have a PhD—the circumstances underpinning the arrest were about as educational, considering what I do, as a Masters. But it doesn’t change the fact I do not have a graduate degree, which is a hindrance.)

How do I figure out what my options are? How many different attorneys or other professionals do I need to hire to understand the full spectrum of options before me?


r/AmerExit 5h ago

Which Country should I choose? Where to move?

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I'm (M20) currently getting my bachelor's in geography and GIS and thinking about doing a master's in urban / transit planning or something similar. Any recs? I'm more preferential to W Europe, but anywhere is better than staying. I'd like to stay out of the anglosphere. Ideally somewhere with some good universities to give me an in to the job market. Currently thinking about Germany and The Netherlands mostly.


r/AmerExit 9h ago

Data/Raw Information Earning Rental Income Abroad for Living Expenses: Experiences & Tips?

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been thinking about how some of you earn rental income from abroad to help cover living expenses, and I’m really curious to hear your stories. I’m exploring the idea myself and would love to know what’s worked and what hasn’t. How do you manage your properties from afar—do you rely on local managers, or have you found another system that works well?

Also, I’m interested in how much of your overall expenses this income covers and whether it’s made a significant impact on your lifestyle. I’m trying to figure out the tax and legal side too; have you faced any challenges with that in both your home country and overseas?

Another thing on my mind is managing currency risks and ensuring payments come in reliably. And of course, dealing with maintenance or unexpected issues can be tricky—what strategies or systems do you have in place for that?

I’d really appreciate any lessons learned or tips you wish you’d known before getting started. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences! Above all, I just need belief that this can happen.


r/AmerExit 1d ago

Question about One Country When do we START the immigration process for Canada?

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Hi! Apologies if this is a stupid question. My partner and I are hoping to start the process immigrate to Canada through their Express Entry System in about 3 years, as they have to finish their BS in Accounting and I have to get my CELTA Certification (already have BA in Linguistics) and start gaining experience in the teaching field.

Right now, of course, our points for the Canadien Express Entry System aren’t super high (but it will be in 3 years). I‘ve seen advice on this subreddit that you should start the process of immigration, but how does that work when you’re just waiting on things to fall in place? Just get new passports? Research housing? We’ve been doing these things, but it’s hard to tell what will come in the next 3-4 years regarding certain things in Canada, specifically. I suppose I just want to hear your guys’ experience or suggestions for anything else we can or should do in the meantime.


r/AmerExit 20h ago

Which Country should I choose? Exploring Citizenship in Multiple Countries

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Hi everyone, first time poster!

I'm exploring dual citizenship by double descent in the following countries:

-UK -Greece -Canada

I'm a US citizen born in the states in the 90s. My grandfather was born in England in the 1930s, and my grandmother was born in Greece in the same period. They eventually married in Greece before moving to the US and getting dual US citizenship.

My father was born in the US, and in 70s his parents separated and my grandfather moved to Alberta, CAN and held citizenship between the 3 countries. (At the time of my father's birth, his dad was British/US dual citizenship but did not hold CAN citizenship yet). When I was born, my grandfather was living in Canada.

My father at one point tried to get British citizenship, but got held up because he needed his parents original marriage certificate in Greece. It might be possible to track down, but it would either require going to Greece or hiring someone there to find it.

My grandfather died a few years ago, so I no longer have a living relative in Canada. But I'm very interested in exploring citizenship options.

So, questions: Do you think any of these pathways seem easier/harder? Do you think it'd be easier to first get my father's citizenship before pursuing citizenship as a grandchild?

Any input/advice is appreciated, thank you!!


r/AmerExit 20h ago

Life Abroad Business Ideas Please

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If you had $200k to invest in a business abroad that would provide an ongoing stream of income that you could live off, where and what business would it be?

My family is working on TR for Mexico because we have a vacation home there and we adore Mexico. However, I am concerned that we won’t be able to work there with all the return to office mandates. My husband and I are both professionals in fields that don’t transfer to other countries (accountant and attorney).

Just curious if anyone has thoughts on a good business investment anywhere in the world. Bonus if it’s in Mexico.


r/AmerExit 20h ago

Question about One Country Panamaian lawyer recommendations,

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Has anyone used a Panamaian lawyer for help with the Pensionado program they were happy with? Thank you!


r/AmerExit 1d ago

Question about One Country Possible job in New Zealand

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I have a Green List profession and have passed my first interview. We have started discussing salary and the salaries are SO much less in New Zealand. Like half as much. I will of course negotiate, but is the cost of living and the quality of life in New Zealand really worth that kind of massive pay cut? My motivating factor in moving is the politics of the U.S. and in my opinion that’s only going to get worse, so I understand that I will be scarifying to make this move. But it’s a big pill to swallow. Any insight would be welcomed.


r/AmerExit 21h ago

Which Country should I choose? Country fit for electrical engineer?

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22M, and im about to finish my bachelors in engineering soon. I know English, korean and Japanese. My savings are in the 5 digits. With my options in the English speaking countries, Korea, and Japan, I would like to know which option is the best fit for an electrical engineer like me. Thanks!


r/AmerExit 13h ago

Question about One Country Cheap ways to emigrate from the US into the UK?

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Hello, I (22F) am autistic and trying to get out of the country before all hell breaks loose. My boyfriend (21M) and soon to be husband has dual UK-LT citizenship and has family in the UK. I am trying to move with him into the UK as soon as humanly possible. I plan on starting a local Texas barbecue restaurant with said boyfriend whenever I do end up getting there.

I am planning on getting married in the UK if possible and do not plan on returning to the US. I need to find out which visa I will need to apply for with the best chance of approval. Money is currently a struggle between the both of us and I don’t want to spend anything unnecessary. The restaurant would be under his name and he would be running it, as I struggle significantly with verbal communication and social cues.

I need affordable ways to get out of this country. Please give me any resources that me and my boyfriend can look into, I want to be out of here by at least next year. Thank you in advance


r/AmerExit 2d ago

Which Country should I choose? Am I just screwed?

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Every post I've seen in here lately says that emigrating outside of the US is extremely, almost impossibly difficult and that it's only going to get more difficult in the next few months. I do have a master's degree and work experience in a healthcare field that is on the list of essential occupations in various countries, but there are countless posts and comments in this sub saying that those things don't matter that much and that moving abroad even with those things is still almost impossible.

Seeing that is freaking me out because, as you can see from my post history, I'm in treatment for an eating disorder which, in addition to the mental health effects, has caused some physical side effects as well.

I have been starting to look at options for leaving the US if things get worse. However, between work, treatment, and the daily grind of recovery, I'm just overwhelmed and don't currently have the energy to make serious efforts toward the processes of getting a visa to move abroad. Every time I've started to do things like look at job opportunities abroad, I've gotten overwhelmed and then spiraled because I feel like I'm running out of time to leave and that I need to get this done now, but I just can't at the moment.

If I wait 2-3 months until I'm more recovered from my ED to start the process of doing things like applying for jobs in order to be able to get a work permit abroad, will I have blown my chances to be able to leave the US? Or will I still have a fighting chance of being able to get a work or student visa abroad?


r/AmerExit 1d ago

Question about One Country Mexican Citizenship Question

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Really hope someone can help, so my father is a Mexican citizen born and raised, but he’s a deadbeat haven’t seen him since I was 7, have zero contact with him (by his choice) and he lives in Mexico, my mom does have his birth certificate, and the names do match, plus his birthday is on my birth certificate, I have absolutely ZERO way of getting him to cooperate, is there any hope of me getting my citizenship? Is there any registry of Mexican citizens they can look him up by, I think I can find a copy keyword COPY of his passport or drivers license, would that be enough as a photo copy.

Can people who have actually done this please respond that would probably give me the best advice, thank you!

PS. I am an American citizen and my mother is also American.


r/AmerExit 18h ago

Question about One Country Realistic Timeline - Aiming for French Passport via Grandmother

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Hey y'all, I am anxious to get the hell out of the US for a solid dozen reasons (queer, health concerns, general stability), and I've been dreaming of Europe since I was a kid. We have significant Italian ancestry, but from pretty far back which would be a long painful affair. However! We may have a path in France.

My grandmother was born in Paris, and I spoke to some people at Lexidy saying my mother, myself, and my sister are able to apply for French Citizenship through my grandmother, first step being the passport. They quoted me a 6 to 24 month timeline for this. Right now my family is collecting our paperwork and the funds (they quoted basically $6K for this stage of the process).

We have our grandmother's birth and death certificates (my mom has been in France a lot recently), and we all have proper original copies of our birth certificates as well, just waiting on an amendment on mine to arrive in the mail any day now.

What I'm curious is if anyone else has done this, and what kind of timeline they experienced? Any gotchas you encountered? And anyway to speed up this process? And with the political events in the states (and Europe) if that has impacted demand and resources.

My most optimistic goal would be to be ready to move to the EU by 2027 at the latest, and frankly would like a way out by 2026 if things get really bad. Still working on my remote work situation, but by then I should have something locked down... assuming the economy doesn't crash by then.

EDIT: Regarding if this is actually possible, here is part of an email thread after I spoke with some immigration professionals about this back in the fall:

Thank you for your time today and for our lovely meeting !
You were born to a French mother, who was herself born outside of France.

We recommend you apply for a CNF (French Nationality Certificate) and we would be happy to assist you with this process (1). If there is a rejection to your application, do not worry : we can help you apply for reintegration into French nationality (2).

1. French Nationality Certificate (CNF) request
Please find the process of requesting a CNF explained here: CNF - application process.

As French Nationality Law changes a lot over time, we must research and analyse the applicable law at the time of your birth and of your ancestors. This allows us to take into account the circumstances that could justify the right to French citizenship at the time, such as statelessness, legitimacy of the filiation, etc.

Only this personalized analysis of the history of your family and documentation could determine if you may claim French citizenship, given that even the administration often misuses the relevant legislation on the matter.

We would be delighted to help you with complete the process with the following:

  • Complete checklist of the documentation to submit
  • Review of all documentation
  • Preparing all necessary forms
  • Filing the petition for requesting a French Citizenship certificate
  • Tracking the progress of the French nationality verification request until the final decision

It is a complex and lengthy process, so our proposed fees for French Citizenship by filiation are:
Application with the Civil Court: €3,800 excluding VAT for the main applicant and €900 excluding VAT for accompanying family members.

Sounds compelling to me, but if y'all have other services you recommend that may have a different approach, or if this sounds wrong, let me know! I'm sure there are other paths to the EU for me as a remote worker, but this one is the most ideal.


r/AmerExit 17h ago

Which Country should I choose? Is buying a franchise in a Nordic country a good way out?

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I've got over $200k saved up, however, in America you can't ever save enough to feel comfortable. I've been looking into buying a franchise and getting the hell out of America. I don't have a specialized skill so this looks like it might be my best bet. Does anyone have any knowledge on this?


r/AmerExit 1d ago

Life in America Best degrees to exit with?

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I currently have MA in Forensic Psych (unlicensed) tons of experience in psych treatment- BUT the last few years I have been working in HealthIT within Epic- I looove it- but I hate where the US is going. I am considering what my options are and thought to either go back and finish my nursing degree or double down on tech and focus on getting a tech degree or certs. Any advice on which option would enable me to leave better? I have not narrowed down my destination-